Tuesday on Lake Effect: North Shore Fire Dept. Merger, Midwest Thriller 'Uncle John,' Precious Lives

Tuesday on Lake Effect:

Today on the show, has the combined North Shore Fire Department lived up to its promise in 20 years? Later, the trick to making an effective, cinematic thriller. How a series of books seeks to nurture children’s innate affection for wildlife, and we’ll have the latest installment in our series on youth and gun violence, Precious Lives.

Guests:

• Rob Henken, Public Policy Forum
• Erik Crary, Steven Piet, & John Ashton, "Uncle John"
• Cathleen Burnham, author
• Precious Lives

Segments:

• North Shore Fire Department Consolidation Celebrates 20 Successful Years
• 'Uncle John' Delivers a Thriller with Midwest Sensibility
• Book Series Highlights Kids Helping Animals Around the World
• #039 Precious Lives: Planting Seeds to Create Resilient Girls