Henry Lake

In an excerpt from the first (and shortened) hour of the show, Henry finds out if some of the listeners will watch Thursday night's Presidential Debate.

Prior to Thursday night's Presidential Debate, Henry asks the listening audience if they'll tune into it.  He opens up the phone and text lines to hear listener reaction.

Can a reporter ask a coach or player about future plans following a devastating postseason loss?  Sure.  Should they?  Henry and producer Jonathan Lowe give their thoughts on the matter.

In this hour, Henry and guest producer Jonathan Lowe discuss several topics. What in the world is happening with our weather? Are MLB pitchers getting taller overall? Should a reporter ask about a sports figure's future after a crushing postseason loss? We also get the headlines of this Wednesday, June 26th.

Even though we're not halfway through the WNBA season, the Lynx lifted a trophy on Tuesday night.  Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder journalist Charles Hallman takes us through the team's great start to the season (including winning the Commissioner's Cup).  Plus, he looks ahead to the NBA Draft.

Media stories focus quite a bit on crime in Minnesota's largest city.  But do the statistics tell a different story?  Henry asks about the topic and wonders how Minneapolis leaders can get people to visit Downtown.

Does Minneapolis really have a crime problem?  Henry tries to look at this issue on a macro level.  Then, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder journalist Charles Hallman talks about a great season for the Lynx and draft needs for the Wolves.

The NHL Draft kicks off the weekend Friday night.  Who should the Wild look to in their journey back to playoff hockey?  NHL.com correspondent and Bardown Beauties Podcast host Jessi Pierce joins the show to offer her take.

The NBA Draft starts on Wednesday night.  Where should the Wolves look to enhance their roster?  Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine gives his insight and talks about coach Chris Finch's contract extension.

The NBA and NHL Drafts are happening the next few days.  Star Tribune Wolves writer Chris Hine covers the newest hoopers, while NHL.com Wild writer Jessi Pierce informs us on the newest puck handlers.  Plus, we get Headlines for a Tuesday night.

Henry covers the first hour of the show with a couple topics: After telling us about a viral video he recently discovered, Henry wonders how people can find joy, laughter, and escape in their lives. Is using A.I. to recreate a deceased musician's voice going over the line?  Henry looks into a couple of recent examples, including one that has Drake getting some pushback.

Minneapolis Star Tribune Sports columnist Lavelle E Neal joins Henry Lake to discuss his transition from beat writer to Sports Columnist. His favorite memories, his new book, and moments on the beat for the Minnesota Twins. Neal's book The Franchise: Minnesota Twins: A Curated History of the Twins is available online and at book stores throughout the state.    From The Lake Show with Henry Lake - 6-24-24

Set to debut his new novel Minneapolis Star Tribune Sports Columnist Lavelle E Neal joins Lake and JLowe to preview his new book and talk through some of the wildest things he's seen in his time on the beat of Minnesota Sports. Later, Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch signs an extension as head coach of the club, will it lead to the Larry O'Brien?    The Lake Show with Henry Lake - Hour 3, June 24th, 2024

Sandy Sweeter, the Executive Director of the Local Organizing Committee for Gymnastics City, USA joins Henry Lake to preview this upcoming weekend's US Gymnastic Team Trials at Target Center and on Nicollet Mall. 

Fox 9 News Anchor Kelcey Carlson joins the Lake Show to talk Minnesota's strange start to summer, the desire for entertainers to perform for an audience, and the rewards of covering the Olympic Trials and what was it like for Lake to cover an Olympics in the past.    From the Lake Show with Henry Lake, June 24th, 2024

Earlier this weekend Dave Grohl made a comment insinuating that Taylor Swift doesn't perform her shows as live music? What to Lake, JLowe, and Wessy say about the Swifties and what makes live music great? Then, Kelcey Carlson joins to talk through the Fox 9 Headlines and recap some of the strange weather which Minnesota has had this summer.    -The Lake Show with Henry Lake, Hour 2 - June 24th, 2024

Have we had enough of Artificial Intelligence? Are we too reliant on the convenience of technology? Lake, J Lowe, and Wessy talk about how AI impacts our lives and the role that it plays in the public sector. Then, Sandy Sweetser, the Executive Director of the Local Organizing Committee for Gymnastic City USA joins to preview the US Gymnastic Team Trials in Minneapolis this weekend.    Hour One of The Lake Show with Henry Lake - Monday June 24th, 2024

What are the big headlines we'll hear on the news this Friday night?  FOX 9 anchor Kelcey Carlson previews their show.  She also weighs in on Friday's Morgan Wallen concert, the weird weather we've been having, and conditions for running marathons.

As the Twins' Triple-A affiliate wraps up their first half of the 2024 season, the team is pretty upbeat about the second stanza.  St. Paul Saints general manager Derek Sharrer explains why that's the case.

In this hour, Lake catches up with St. Paul Saints GM Derek Sharrer and FOX 9 news anchor Kelcey Carlson.  We also hear the headlines to close out the workweek.