Most of us learned to drive as teenagers; We’ll offer something of a refresher course. Then, we’ll look at a nonprofit’s work to reduce homelessness in southern Wisconsin. Then, we’ll talk to a former NASA seamstress whose handiwork protected space shuttle astronauts.
We celebrate International Bat Week with Heather Kaarakka of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Then, we talk about the status of herps in our state with Joshua Kapfer, a certified wildlife biologist and a professor at UW-Whitewater.
Soon it will be very cold and treacherous to be on foot. But dogs can get cabin fever if they’re not let out. Then, we learn how to care for hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs.
First, we talk with bestselling and award-winning author Wendy Webb about writing gothic horror set around the Great Lakes. Then, historian Keiran Murphy tells us about the tragedy at Taliesin. Finally, Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin join us to talk about weather and climate issues.
Herb expert, Erin Presley is back to talk about growing herbs and update us on what’s happening at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Then we talk with Adam Alexander, author of The Seed Detective.
Short films made in just 48 hours get their world premieres. Then, we take a guided tour of Australia. And finally, a look at the new season of “Wisconsin Life” airing on PBS Wisconsin.
We talk about duck, goose and other waterfowl hunting with Taylor Finger of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Brad Heidel from the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association. Then, Darren Bush and Timothy Bauer are back to talk about the best waterways to visit in the fall.
“A Way with Words” show cohosts Marth Barnette and Grant Barett share their love of language. Then, we talk about Wisconsin’s cranberry growing dominance. Then, we talk to the pizza chef and owner of Flour Girl & Flame.
Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein Nissenbaum return to talk about knee pain and how to keep your knee joints healthy. Then, we talk with James Michael Jones about the artform of blacksmithing.
Gardening expert Melinda Myers is back to help you successfully move your plants inside for the winter. And then we talk to the founders of Oshkosh Seed Savers.
Gregory Lee Renfro talks about his new crime novel, “Beyond the Flames.” Then, we talk to the director of firefighter training at Wisconsin’s two-year technical colleges. Then, we get a preview of the Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration.
First, we talk with Phil Pellitteri, an entomologist, about the bugs that want to move into your home as the weather gets colder. Then, Rafael “Rafa” Lucas Rodríguez of UW-Milwaukee is back to talk about his spider research.
Older Americans are often the victims of ageist attitudes. Then, a new UW department forms to improve treatment of larynx disorders. Then, we learn about possible cures for disease coming out of cell therapy research at the UW.
Tech expert Beth D’Angelo is back to talk about the amount of bot-generated content on the internet, and what that means for our experience online. Then, Jay Ratchman from Camera Casino in Oshkosh, talks about mirrorless cameras. Finally, we hear from photojournalist Jim Koepnick about taking pictures of people and planes.
Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back to talk about her favorite new vegetable crop - garlic. Then we look at ways to extend the growing season with Shawn Kuhn, the co-founder of Vitruvian Farms.
We learn how to keep cold, outside air out of our homes this time of year. Then, we talk to the author and illustrator of a new nonfiction book about dinosaurs and geological time.
First, we talk with author Priyanka Kumar about her latest book “The Light Between Apple Trees.” Then, apple historian Dan Bussey is back to talk about growing apples in Wisconsin. Finally, we talk about whooping cranes and avian flu with Anne Lacy and Dr. Diana Boon of the International Crane Foundation.
The remains of the schooner F.J. King is found 139 years after sinking in Lake Michigan near Door County. Then, we talk about the Portage County Historical Society’s award-winning transformation. Then, humor writer David Sedaris pays us a visit.
First, we talk to a Madison-based writer about what could be the most extensive “Saturday Night Live” retrospective ever. Then the director and co-writer of the new movie “A Wisconsin Christmas Pie” joins us to discuss filming in Door County. Finally, we'll look at the potential hits and misses of this year’s fall movie season.
Pollinators, especially monarch butterflies, still need food. We talk with UW Extension Outreach Specialist Bruce Spangenberg about what plants provide for these insects. And then we check in with plant disease expert Brian Hudelson to see what diseases were the most prevalent this season.