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Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. on WPR News stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before you grow a beautiful prairie garden you need to prepare the site. Neil Diboll is back to tell you how.
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.
First, entomologist PJ Liesch returns to answer your questions about bugs and give an update about emerald ash borer in Wisconsin. Then, we talk about prescribed burns with Jeb Barzen and Kristina Weld of the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council. Finally, we visit Cedarburg Bog and the Saukville Field Station with senior manager Paul Engevold.
With less than a month to file our tax returns, we get advice from a professional tax preparer. Then, we learn how a state agency is helping get more affordable housing built.
Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about solutions for knee and hip osteoarthritis. Then, we talk with soccer coach Ashante “Ziggy” Odogun about the Zinovae Foundation, which offers financial support for youth soccer programs.
Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to get the best out of your garden. Then Wisconsin grillers Mad Dog and Merrill join in with tips on how to grill vegetables.
There is a head-spinning array of home improvement options for kitchens and bathrooms. We’ll get advice from two experts. Then, we’ll talk about generating electricity from the wind in Wisconsin.
First, we unearth the latest on the efforts to renew Wisconsin’s largest conservation program. Then we share the recipe for switching to an eco-friendly diet. Finally, we dive into the upcoming Canoecopia show with its owner and operator Darren Bush.
Demand for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is high, even without many people knowing they lower their risk for heart disease. Then, we talk to Dr. Zorba Paster about the health initiatives Wisconsin seeks to join.
We talk about improving your home’s Wi-Fi with tech expert Jesse La Grew. Then, we talk about “good fake news” with the editor of The Onion and the author of a book about the history of the satirical media company.
As spring nears it’s time to think of blooming plants. Mark Dwyer is back to take us to the best digital sites for inspiration. Then we take a look at a book on edible and medicinal herbs.
A legal specialist in Wisconsin’s Lemon Law, Susan Grzeskowiak tells how she defends buyers of defective motor vehicles. Then, we visit again with Michelle Reinen, administrator of DATCP’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection.
Regular guests and wildlife specialists Jamie Nack and David Drake are back to tell us about the return of migratory birds, coyotes in towns and cities, research on foxes and more. They also answer your questions about wild animal sightings and behavior.
Life along the upper Mississippi River is the focus of Big River magazine. And the new March/April issue includes fascinating stories about a frozen ferry, demolition of a bridge, and the history of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway. Editor and Publisher Reggie McLeod joins us.
Noodles, water, salt — these are the building blocks of a pasta dish. In “Six Seasons of Pasta,” Joshua McFadden takes these simple ingredients and adds both beloved and unexpected flavors. He pairs pasta with in-season produce. We get Joshua’s tips for skills like boiling noodles and simmering sauce.
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