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Thursday on Lake Effect: Saving Salamanders, Milwaukee Pretzel Company, Jazz Bassist Dave Holland

Thursday on Lake Effect:

The rallying cry of “Build a Wall” goes up near the new IKEA… to protect salamanders. Our astronomy contributor explains how the Hubble Space Telescope has contributed to our understanding of black holes. Meet the founders of the Milwaukee Pretzel Company, who are twisting a taste of Bavaria on the city’s north side. Plus, we speak with legendary jazz bassist Dave Holland ahead of a crosscultural show this weekend in Milwaukee.

Guests:

  • Julia Robson, Milwaukee County natural areas coordinator; Jon Piotrowski, Wetland Monitoring Program volunteer 
  • Jean Creighton, astronomy contributor
  • Katie and Matt Wessel, Milwaukee Pretzel Company
  • Dave Holland, jazz bassist