The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio
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Spotting springtime invasive plants; Wild turkeys in Wisconsin; Whooping crane population update
Protecting our pets from ticks; and a new ban on taking native reptiles from the wild
The unifying and healing powers of music
Garden Talk: Tomato growers handbook; We need bugs; Pet safe gardens
The implications of ‘gray divorce’; and regional news from Big River Magazine
Biodiversity in our state; Port Washington’s environmentally-friendly marina; Mushrooms in the garden
Swedish cuisine; Old World Wisconsin expands; and how music transports us
Physical therapy: hypermobility; Meat, sustainability and the future on our plates
Garden Talk: Growing vegetables in containers; Is it time to try straw bale gardening?
Finding talented tradespeople for home projects; Exploring Lake Michigan’s many shipwrecks
Insect update; Preserving Wisconsin farmland for future generations; May is for wetlands
Care for caregivers; stroke awareness; and a visit by Dr. Zorba Paster
Tech update; Robots and AI on the farm; Milwaukee’s The Whatnot Museum
Garden Talk: Adding natives to an established garden; A photographer’s journey through grief and gardening
Great new books to read this summer
Wildlife Wednesday: Transform your woodland into a wildlife haven
Spring issue of ‘Our Wisconsin’ revels in state character and beauty
Cooking fresh fish with Chef Joel Olson
Garden Talk: What to do now to make your garden better later
State bureau inspects everything from gas pumps to grocery store scales
Wisconsin’s fishing season opener with Captain Barb Carey
Pet care: Spring grooming and tick checks
The state of science funding; Weather Guys talk about April’s severe storms
Garden Talk: Plants in the spring garden; How to design a spot for pollinators
A baker shares her favorite ingredients, recipes; a preview of new Wisconsin-made stage plays; and how the state is luring film, TV projects
Conservation gardening; Biofuel development
Bankruptcy as a last resort; how small claims court works; and the economic impact of golf
Physical therapists answer your shoulder health questions; Pickleball’s popularity in Wisconsin
Garden Talk: Happy lawns; Happy hydrangeas
Two novels set in Wisconsin
New nature documentary explores Green Bay; Bugs of springtime; Turkey hunting season opens
Health care: Advance medical planning, osteoporosis, and blastomycosis
Technology update; Constitutional powers of the president
Garden Talk: When and how to clean up your garden; Local heirloom seed sourcing
How to handle ballooning home improvement projects; and how prize-winning artisanal Wisconsin butter is made
Wildlife Wednesday: Springtime’s new beginnings
How to reduce work stress; and the IceCube observatory at the South Pole gets an upgrade
Medically Tailored Meals; New foods at American Family Field; The latest in restaurant technology; “The New Rules of Dining Out”
Garden Talk: Successful transplanting; DNR tree update for 2026
It’s an exciting time in the garden! Lis Friemoth is back to talk about transplanting annuals and perennials. Then Paul Cigan checks in with a tree insect and disease report.
Consumer protection, and consumer product reviews
Better money management skills can foil fraudsters, say our guests from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Then, we’ll talk to an editor for the product review website Wirecutter.
Agricultural education and FFA in Wisconsin; Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin celebrates 40 years; Springtime birding
First, we talk about the Wisconsin FFA. Then, David Clutter and Shelly Torkelson join to talk about the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s 40th anniversary. Finally, Matt Reetz of the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance joins to talk about bird watching and conservation.
UW Space Place to close; Badgers women’s hockey team dominates; and what to love about jury duty
Retired UW Space Place Director Jim Lattis talks about the impending closure of the astronomy center. Then, we ask for the secret to the success of the UW-Madison women’s hockey team from assistant coach Jackie Crum. Then, we talk about jury duty with Dunn County Circuit Court Clerk Katie Schalley.
‘A Little History of the Earth;’ Welcoming spring with Weather Guy Steve Ackerman
Author and physical geographer Jamie Woodward joins us to share the epic of Earth’s evolution, from its beginning to present day. We talk about his book "A Little History of the Earth." Then, Steve Ackerman of the Weather Guys is back to talk about springtime snowstorms and the latest research on global warming.
Garden Talk: How to transform your yard into a thriving and productive ecosystem; Strategies for easier, greener, more joyful gardening as we age
We talk to two authors about their new books, first how to change your traditional landscape into an interconnected ecosystem. Then we look at how to keep gardening in your life as you age.
Get your car inspected this spring; and where to find new electric-vehicle charging stations
We’re encouraged to have thorough inspections of our vehicles every spring. Retired mechanic Jim Ward tells us why. Then we talk to Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman about how electric vehicle recharging is about to get easier statewide.
Exploring nuclear energy opportunities in Wisconsin; Death cap mushroom research; Wood turtle conservation
We talk about nuclear energy research and development in Wisconsin. Then, UW-Madison professors Anne Pringle and Nancy Keller join us to talk about the invasive death cap mushroom. Finally, we hear about wood turtle conservation efforts with Andrew Badje of the DNR.
Cancer care for cats and dogs, and the DNR bans keeping wild snakes, frogs as pets
UW Veterinary Care offers comprehensive cancer treatment for dogs and cats, and supports a Madison clinic serving the pets of people in poverty. Then, we talk about why the DNR wants to stop the removal of reptiles and amphibians from the wild.
New Northwoods mystery novel; Great Lakes pirate Dan Seavey comes to life on stage
We talk with Victoria Houston, a Rhinelander-based author, about her latest mystery novel “The Wolves Are Watching.” Then, we get a preview of a one-person play about a Great Lakes pirate with Tom Kastle and Francisco Torres.
Garden Talk: Site preparation for prairie seedings
Before you grow a beautiful prairie garden you need to prepare the site. Neil Diboll is back to tell you how.
Public defenders, and civil case advocacy
Public defenders are needed to defend those facing criminal charges. Then, the free assistance offered by the state’s largest civil legal aid firm, Legal Action Wisconsin. And then, why citizens should welcome being called for jury duty.