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The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin Public Radio

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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98:48

Insect update, ‘Heart of the Jaguar,’ Wisconsin...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/26

First, entomologist PJ Liesch returns to answer your questions about bugs. Then, we talk to Wisconsin author James Campbell about his latest, “Heart of the Jaguar.” Finally, we catch up with Elaine Becker and Karen Mayhew. They make wool pellets for gardeners in Argyle.

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99:20

The holidays are hazardous for our pets, and model...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/25

Think before you share your Thanksgiving table scraps with the family dog. And try to make your Christmas decorations cat proof. Then, we’ll talk about the legacy of Lionel-made electric toy trains.

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98:38

Dr. Zorba Paster shares holiday season health tips,...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/24

First, Dr. Zorba Paster joins us again to talk about staying well during the holiday season. Then, Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin join us to cover weather and climate issues.

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99:08

Garden Talk: Perennials that need to be cut back; New...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/21

We take a look at the plants that need to be cut back now and the best way to do it with our regular guest Diana Alfuth. Then we talk to the author of the new book “Chainsaw Love: Field Notes on the World's Most Dynamic Power Tool.”

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99:00

When Americans believed in Martians, and what the...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/20

A new book details the widespread belief in Martians among Americans, and the theories that divided astronomers in the late 20th century. Then, we talk about the celestial bodies to look for as the nights get longer.

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99:06

Outdoor writers review the biggest issues in wildlife...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/19

Our outdoor writers are back for a roundtable discussion. Dean Bortz, Patrick Durkin and Tim Eisele will talk about the deer hunting season, what PFAS chemicals mean for duck hunters, news from Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board and more.

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99:20

Best new books to give as holiday gifts

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/18

We talk about the top 20 books published this year recommended by Daniel Goldin, owner of the Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee, to give to others or buy for yourself this holiday season.

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Physical therapists talk about prehabilitation;...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/17

Our physical therapists return to prehabilitation for hip and knee replacements. Then, we talk to a surgeon and a medical physics researcher at UW-Madison about their research into a treatment for burns.

en-US

99:05

Garden Talk: Back to the roots of organic gardening;...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/14

The concept of growing organic has changed over the years, we talk about how with the author Eliot Coleman. And then Mark Dwyer is back to share his expertise on garden plant selection.

en-US

99:20

Upgrading kitchens and bathrooms, and...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/13

From touchless faucets and bidets to in-home saunas and cold-plunge pools, the remodeling options for kitchens and bathrooms depend on your budget. We talk to two Madison-area home improvement experts about what’s possible.

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99:05

A look at phenology as fall fades into winter, “Birds...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/12

We talk about the changing seasons with Stan Temple, a wildlife ecologist. Then, Dexter Patterson talks about his latest book, “Birds of the Great Lakes.” Finally, Liz Herzmann gives us an update from Horicon Marsh and shares about the Horicon Marsh Bird Club.

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99:20

Health Day: Lessening holiday stress, multiple...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/11

We get advice for dealing with anxiety around the holidays. Then, an MS researcher and advocate share their optimism. Then, a physician helps women through menopause.

en-US

99:01

Tech update, Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald on the...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/10

We talk about improving your home’s Wi-Fi with tech expert Jesse La Grew. Then, Steve Ackerman, an emeritus professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Frederick Stonehouse, a maritime historian, talk about the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy.

en-US

99:29

Garden Talk: Adaptable plants; Growing pawpaw

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/07

Climate change is affecting everything on earth, including where plants will thrive or barely survive. In this episode we talk about what plants are able to adapt to changing weather patterns and how we can make less adaptable species more sustainable. Then, we take a look at Wisconsin’s Project Pawpaw.

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99:20

Financial advice for all, daylight savings from an...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/06

Don’t sleep on retirement planning. Rather, start investing and saving now. Then, we explore how daylight savings time is against nature. Then, two truffle researchers explain how they found a new species of the fungi in Wisconsin.

en-US

99:05

Wildlife update: Citizen science opportunities, ‘Deer...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/05

Wildlife experts Jamie Nack and David Drake return to talk about how you can help out with a bird count and UW-Madison’s Urban Canid Project. Then, we talk about the deer hunting season with Dan Small.

en-US

99:20

New treatment for movement disorders; Wisconsin’s...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/04

First, we explore movement disorders, such as tremors, epilepsy, or Parkinson’s, and a new treatment for them with Dr. Kunal Gupta of Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Then, what you need to know about assisted living facilities in Wisconsin with Jennifer Fischer of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County.

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99:03

Podcasters reminisce about life on the farm, Soybean...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/11/03

First, Daryl Wermedal and Dan Wiese join us to talk about their podcast, “Farm Tales and Cow Pies.” Then, we cover the soybean industry with farmer Tony Mellenthin. Finally, an on-air workshop on making better coffee with Ryan Castelaz.

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99:06

Garden Talk: Spooky plants and not so spooky mushrooms

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/10/31

The plant world is full of unusual things. We talk with Laura Jull about a few of them. In the second hour we talk about growing mushrooms with Shawn Kuhn of Vitruvian Farms.

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99:08

Driver’s ed for teens and adults, how a Madison...

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/10/30

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.

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