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.
Location:
Madison, MI
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@LMeillerShow
Language:
English
Contact:
800-642-1234
Email:
talk@wpr.org
Episodes
Garden Talk: 2025 gift guide for gardeners; How to select and care for a Christmas tree
12/5/2025
We talk with gardening expert Lis Friemoth about what’s on her 2025 Gardening Gift Guide. Then Laura Jull is in to give advice on picking out a great Christmas tree.
Duración:01:39:06
Holiday scams to watch out for, and the new novella ‘StarSong’
12/4/2025
We’re warned to avoid seasonal scams by two officials with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Then we talk to the Wisconsin author of a new novella about the push and pull of faith and disbelief.
Duración:01:39:20
Wildlife Wednesday, Improve your wild game cooking skills
12/3/2025
Scott Craven, emeritus professor and UW Extension wildlife ecologist, joins us for another Wildlife Wednesday. He'll answer your questions about the animals in your neck of the woods. Then, we talk about making delicious meals out of wild game with Madison-based Chef Joel Olson.
Duración:01:39:05
School boards are bastions of democracy, and libraries face funding cuts
12/2/2025
A new book argues that school boards are essential for a democracy, yet often under fire. We talk to the author. Then, we'll also hear how libraries are fairing in these uncertain times.
Duración:01:39:20
Songs of the season: Welcome winter with this festive playlist; Larry Meiller announces retirement
12/1/2025
Tom Wilmeth, our resident music aficionado, returns with a list of songs to get you into a wintery mood. Then Larry Meiller has some big news.
Duración:01:38:48
Garden Talk: Foraging 101
11/28/2025
Foraging expert Sam Thayer is with us to tell you about food that you don't have to grow -- what to look for and how to use it.
Duración:00:49:33
Insect update, ‘Heart of the Jaguar,’ Wisconsin business uses wool to improve soil health
11/26/2025
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.
Duración:01:38:48
The holidays are hazardous for our pets, and model train history
11/25/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:20
Dr. Zorba Paster shares holiday season health tips, Weather Guys talk snow, gales and Arctic warming
11/24/2025
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.
Duración:01:38:38
Garden Talk: Perennials that need to be cut back; New book explores chainsaws
11/21/2025
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.”
Duración:01:39:08
When Americans believed in Martians, and what the dark skies will really reveal this winter
11/20/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:00
Outdoor writers review the biggest issues in wildlife management and conservation
11/19/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:06
Best new books to give as holiday gifts
11/18/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:20
Physical therapists talk about prehabilitation; Creating a vaccine for cancerous brain tumors
11/17/2025
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.
Garden Talk: Back to the roots of organic gardening; Selecting plants for winter color and texture
11/14/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:05
Upgrading kitchens and bathrooms, and search-and-rescue airboat named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
11/13/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:20
A look at phenology as fall fades into winter, “Birds of the Great Lakes,” How to see birds at Horicon Marsh
11/12/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:05
Health Day: Lessening holiday stress, multiple sclerosis research and fundraising, and coping with menopause
11/11/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:20
Tech update, Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald on the 50th anniversary of its sinking
11/10/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:01
Garden Talk: Adaptable plants; Growing pawpaw
11/7/2025
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.
Duración:01:39:29