The Larry Meiller Show
Wisconsin Public Radio
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.
Location:
Madison, MI
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@LMeillerShow
Language:
English
Contact:
800-642-1234
Email:
talk@wpr.org
Episodes
Wisconsin musicians: Les Paul, Take It Easy and Luray
11/21/2024
First, we talk about music legend Les Paul, who was born in Waukesha. Sue Baker joins us from The Les Paul Foundation. Then, we’re joined by Chris Boyden of Take […]
Duration:01:39:07
Fir tree-killing insect found in the Midwest; beneficial bugs lauded in new book
11/20/2024
An aphid-like insect that attacks and kills evergreens is in Michigan and likely to reach Wisconsin. Entomologist Phil Pellitteri explains. Then we talk to “Insect Epiphany” author and UW-La Crosse […]
Duration:01:39:10
Travel: Road trip to Wisconsin’s coastal towns; Cruises and tropical vacations
11/19/2024
First, we talk about the book “Wisconsin Harbor Towns” with travel writer Lori Helke. Then, we get advice on cruises and tropical vacations with Kari Mullikin, a travel agent and […]
Duration:01:39:07
The importance of keeping your muscles in balance; Defeating Seasonal Affective Disorder
11/18/2024
Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill-Thein Nissenbaum tell us how to avoid and treat muscle imbalance. Then we talk to psychiatrist and author Dr. Norman Rosenthal about his 40 […]
Duration:01:39:01
Garden Talk: Putting your garden to bed for the winter; Forcing bulbs for indoor blooms
11/15/2024
We’ll talk about late fall garden tasks with Laura Jull. Then Melinda Myers will give us tips on planting bulbs in pots.
Duration:01:39:07
Home improvement; New mystery novel set at UW-Madison
11/14/2024
We talk about the best way to build or renovate a home with Ian Schwandt, production manager at TDS Custom Construction, and Chad Speight, a regular guest. Then, a discussion […]
Duration:01:39:44
Outdoor writers talk deer hunting, ecologist explains phenology
11/13/2024
Four writers discuss hunting and other issues involving the Department of Natural Resources. Then, wildlife ecologist Stan Temple returns with a new Wisconsin phenology calendar.
Duration:01:39:13
Pancreas cancer awareness; Aging and loneliness
11/12/2024
First, we talk about pancreas cancer treatments and support with oncologist Dr. Monica Patel and Kathe Blakeslee, a member of the Pancreas Cancer Task Force. Then, we talk about aging […]
Duration:01:39:52
Near future could include ambient computing, pain medicine made from plants
11/11/2024
We talk about the pros and cons of ambient computing with Beth D’Angelo, a UW-Madison IT specialist. Then, UW-Madison researcher Steven Karlen explains his team’s new method of making products, […]
Duration:01:39:06
Garden Talk: Food science for gardeners; Growing edible houseplants
11/8/2024
As our growing season is ending we get into the weeds with two authors. First we’ll talk about using the power of science to produce healthier fruit and veggies. And […]
Duration:01:39:07
Cooking for Thanksgiving; Improve your baking with help from Milk Street
11/7/2024
First, we talk with Chefs Luke Zahm and Patrick O’Halloran about cooking for Thanksgiving. Then, Christopher Kimball stops by to talk about his latest cookbook called “Milk Street: Bakes.”
Duration:01:39:20
Deer hunting and sauerkraut in Wisconsin
11/6/2024
We talk about deer, bears, bats and future conservation hall of famers with Scott Craven. Then, a major sauerkraut producer increases its stakes in the state, and we talk about […]
Duration:01:39:07
The career of a groundskeeping legend; Hockey in Milwaukee
11/5/2024
First, author Craig Handel joins us to talk about his book “The Sodfather: An Extraordinary Journey in the Shadows of Sports’ Greatest Fields.” Then, we get updates about the Milwaukee […]
Duration:01:38:06
Wisconsin State Historical Markers, and Upper Mississippi River news
11/4/2024
We hear how Wisconsin residents create state historical markers from Fitzie Heimdahl, coordinator of the program. Then, we’re joined by Reggie McLeod, editor and publisher of Big River Magazine, to […]
Duration:01:39:08
Garden Talk: Growing herbs and bonsai
11/1/2024
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 Steve Stoeveken, owner of […]
Duration:01:39:06
Halloween history; Why we’re captivated by horror films
10/31/2024
We talk about the history of Halloween with author Lisa Morton. Then, artist and filmmaker Kelly Kirshtner joins to take us deeper in the genre of horror films.
Duration:01:39:11
Author finds beauty in nature after dark, and gardeners grapple with jumping worms
10/30/2024
With artificial light increasingly disrupting the life cycles of plants and animals, author Leigh Ann Henion advocates for more darkness. Then, we talk about the vexing problem of jumping worms […]
Duration:01:39:20
All about pumpkins; The science behind speech and language
10/29/2024
First, we talk about how to grow and carve pumpkins, big and small. Our guests are farmer Shannon Engel and carver Carli Ihde. Then it’s time to talk about language, […]
Duration:01:39:09
A Social Security researcher and the Weather Guys answer benefit and climate questions
10/28/2024
How well do Social Security cost-of-living adjustments offset rising housing costs and inflation? And is climate policy adequately guided by science? Social Security researcher Karen Holden and the Weather Guys […]
Duration:01:38:36
Book club: ‘When I’m Dead;’ Real life detective work
10/24/2024
We talk with author Hannah Morrissey about her novel, “When I’m Dead.” It’s our final book club selection of the year. Then, Detective Craig Brey of the Green Bay Police […]
Duration:01:39:06