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The Larry Meiller Show

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Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on The Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.

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United States

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Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on The Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Pet care: Nurturing your pet’s skin and coat; End-of-life care for elderly dogs and cats

6/25/2024
We cover how to look after your pet’s fur and skin with Lomira veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer. Then, Dr. Carrie Donahue returns to talk about elderly pets and keeping them […]

Duration:01:39:04

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Coast Guard operations on the Great Lakes and the Weather Guys share their forecast

6/21/2024
The U.S. Coast Guard has vast law enforcement responsibilities on the Great Lakes. The regional operations of this military branch are explained. Then the Weather Guys, Steve Ackerman and Jon […]

Duration:01:39:05

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Garden Talk: Attracting pollinators and vegetable news

6/21/2024
It’s pollinator week and to celebrate we talk about gardening for butterflies, bees and other pollinators with two guests from Johnson’s Nursery. And then at 12:30 we learn about the […]

Duration:01:39:20

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Our next book club selection and a look at sustainable urban design

6/20/2024
Our next book club author takes us to a different version of our world, where colonization never happened. And then we look at sustainable site design and city planning.

Duration:01:39:20

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Eradication of insect pests and invasive plants

6/18/2024
Nature deals a blow to the spread of spongy moths in Wisconsin while climate change aids the spread of joro spiders to northern regions, explains UW-Madison entomologist PJ Liesch. Then, […]

Duration:01:39:20

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Wisconsin tourism and Wisconsin firefighters

6/18/2024
Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers is back with the impact of tourism on the Wisconsin economy. Then we take a look at how Wisconsin firefighters are addressing shortages.

Duration:01:39:20

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Healthcare: Preventing back pain and a closer look at using AI in healthcare

6/17/2024
Recent research took a look at what is better for lower back pain – exercise or being sedentary. Our PT experts are back to talk about the results. And then […]

Duration:01:39:20

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Garden Talk: Mastering the art of succession and creating small meadows

6/14/2024
Gardeners are always looking for ways to get more from their garden – whether more yield, a longer season, or adding native plants to attract more pollinators. We talk about […]

Duration:01:39:09

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What to do about water damage; Wood sculpture symposium this weekend in Monona

6/13/2024
Wisconsin registered home inspector John Freiburger is back to talk about flooding, leaking and excess water in the home. Then, we learn more about the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture […]

Duration:01:38:40

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High-tech fish tracking and high-tech EV charging stations

6/12/2024
Tech and environment merge on the show. We talk about using acoustic telemetry to keep track of fish in the Great Lakes. And we look at how the state’s new […]

Duration:01:39:19