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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. Executive producer Jill Nadeau and producer Clara Neupert seek out knowledgeable guests who give you accurate advice on a range of topics impacting your life and community. And you're always welcome to be part of the conversation as Meiller helps you get your questions answered. Also tune in to an encore broadcast of Friday's " Garden Talk " show every Saturday morning at 6 a.m. And visit the show's blog any time to keep the conversation going.

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Location:

Madison, MI

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. Executive producer Jill Nadeau and producer Clara Neupert seek out knowledgeable guests who give you accurate advice on a range of topics impacting your life and community. And you're always welcome to be part of the conversation as Meiller helps you get your questions answered. Also tune in to an encore broadcast of Friday's " Garden Talk " show every Saturday morning at 6 a.m. And visit the show's blog any time to keep the conversation going.

Language:

English

Contact:

800-642-1234

Episodes

Garden Talk: Dealing with winter dieback

5/26/2023
With trees and shrubs leafing out, damage from wildlife and winter weather is apparent. We talk about what to do if you have dieback. We also look at how to keep weeds and insects off your plants.

Duration:01:13:22

A Guide to Midwestern Conversation

5/25/2023
Conversations in the Midwest can be a little difficult to understand if you’re not from around here. We look at a new book that defines what those Midwest phrases really mean, from “You betcha” to “Well, there ya go” to “I’m getting eaten alive out there!”

Duration:00:34:34

What should the city of the future look like?

5/25/2023
Wildfires, hurricanes, flooding - just some of the problems today’s cities are facing. We talk with a professor about what she invisions we need to do to make our cities sustainable in the future.

Duration:00:38:43

Learning about plant disease through limericks

5/24/2023
As destructive as they are, plant diseases can be intriguing. Brian Hudelson, known as ‘Dr. Death’ to Garden Talk fans, has published a fanciful book of limericks based on common and uncommon plant diseases.

Duration:00:34:41

"Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Foraging to Feasting" is a roadmap to eating nature's bounty

5/24/2023
Mushrooms, berries and asparagus are just a few of the foods you might find growing in the wild or even in your backyard. We learn more about the art of foraging from author John Kallas, who’s been teaching about wild food since 1978.

Duration:00:38:57

Pet care: Microchipping, flea and tick prevention

5/23/2023
Temperatures are warming up and that means our beloved pets will be spending more time in the great outdoors. But according to AKC Reunite, one in three pets will become lost at some point in their life. Our guest explains how pet microchips work and offers guidance on flea and tick prevention.

Duration:01:13:36

Tech Update: the complexities of artificial intelligence; spring cleaning your personal devices

5/22/2023
A Reuters poll reveals that two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the negative effects of artificial intelligence. One of our tech experts is back to break down the complex implications of AI. Plus, how to spring-clean your personal devices.

Duration:01:12:25

Garden Talk: Selecting trees and shrubs for small spaces

5/19/2023
The wrong tree of shrub in a small place can cause a lot of problems. Our guest offers suggestions for which varieties will do well in the tight spaces in your landscape.

Duration:01:13:18

Raising great guys

5/18/2023
Raising kids has never been easy but today's environment makes it even more difficult, especially when raising boys. We talk with an expert about how to help boys move beyond persistent gender stereotypes and become emotionally healthy adults.

Duration:00:33:48

Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club: A Novel

5/18/2023
Supper clubs are a dining staple in the upper Midwest. We talk to the author of a new novel that tells the story of a family whose supper club helped shape their lives through love and loss, and explores what legacy really means.

Duration:00:39:30

Insect update: Return of the spongy moth and No Mow May

5/17/2023
Spongy moths are returning in full force this year. An entomologist tells us why. Plus, we learn how much No Mow May is actually helping our pollinators.

Duration:01:13:21

“Life Worth Living” gives readers the tools to answer life’s deepest questions

5/16/2023
Each semester, three Yale professors take students on a journey toward answering life’s biggest questions. We hear from two of the professors about their book based on the course called “Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most.”

Duration:00:35:25

How to eat healthy on budget

5/16/2023
This year, food prices are expected to rise more than six percent , according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We talk with a professor of nutrition science from UW-Milwaukee about how to balance your budget and your meals.

Duration:00:38:26

Physical Therapy: The positive power of prunes

5/15/2023
Eating prunes can support your bone health . We learn why these dried fruits caught the eye of our physical therapists and answer your general physical therapy questions.

Duration:01:13:23

Garden Talk: Caring for native gardens in the spring

5/12/2023
The time between spring and summer weather seems to be lessening. We talk with a native garden specialist from the UW Arboretum about how climate change is affecting native gardens.

Duration:01:13:23

Home improvement: Old house issues

5/11/2023
An old home has many advantages - but there are also some disadvantages. We talk with an expert about what issues you may find and how they can be addressed.

Duration:01:13:20

DNR Sec. Adam Payne on PFAS, wolf management and more

5/10/2023
Adam Payne was named secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources earlier this year. We talk with the secretary about the current environmental protection and natural resource management issues facing Wisconsin.

Duration:00:33:58

Conservation biologist tells us where Wisconsin’s bats take up roost in the summer

5/10/2023
Spring is in full swing and bats around the state are emerging from hibernation. A conservation biologist from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joins the show to tell us how to look out for spring and summer bat activity.

Duration:00:39:27

Autism awareness and resources in Wisconsin

5/9/2023
More kids and adults are being diagnosed with autism today than ever before. People who study autism say that’s because of better diagnostic methods . We talk about the support services available in Wisconsin.

Duration:00:35:19

Mental Health: When Mother’s Day is painful

5/9/2023
Mother’s Day can be a complex and emotional holiday if you don’t have a mother figure in your life. Our mental health expert is back to share how you can get through the day.

Duration:00:38:05

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