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
How to increase our cybersecurity, and former UW Band leader releases memoir
9/6/2024
What can we learn from a huge, recent breach of personal data? Increase the cybersecurity on our devices. Then, Mike Leckrone, former director of the UW Marching Band, talks about […]
Duration:01:39:20
Garden Talk: Healthy lawns; update from the UW Arboretum
9/6/2024
Turf expert Doug Soldat is back with his annual fall lawn tutorial. We talk with him about the latest in lawn care research. In the last half hour Native Plant […]
Duration:01:39:08
Ageism in healthcare; How to improve your balance and prevent falls
9/5/2024
First, we talk about age discrimination in the healthcare system with social work scholar Andrew Steward. Then, it’s exercising for fall prevention with Susan Frikken and Jill Renken.
Duration:01:39:08
Fall hunting preview and mosquito-borne illnesses
9/4/2024
With fall hunting quotas set, we preview possible harvests with wildlife ecologist Scott Craven. Then, we talk about recent deaths from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne threats with state […]
Duration:01:39:01
Sports: Badger football, Olympic weightlifting and a curling showdown
9/3/2024
First, we cover UW-Madison football with sports reporter Jim Polzin. Then, weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen joins to talk about her experience at the Olympics. Finally, we cover curling ahead of a […]
Duration:01:39:04
Documentary shares the life of a dirt track racing legend; How to succeed later in life
9/2/2024
Director Wendy Schneider joins us to talk about “Angels of Dirt.” Flat track announcer Scottie Deubler also joins to explain more about the sport. Then, author Mo Rocca joins us […]
Duration:01:39:15
Garden Talk: Attending the autumnal native garden; What you can do to improve your soil
8/30/2024
Gardens using native plants benefit from planting or seeding at the right time of the year. Internationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll is back to tell you what to […]
Duration:01:39:00
Becoming a foster parent; Stocks and retirement savings 101
8/29/2024
We start by learning more about foster parenting from Oriana Carey of the Coalition for Children, Youth and Families. Then, we get the basics of investing in the stock market […]
Duration:01:39:05
Animal intelligence, wildlife rehabilitation, and coyote mortality
8/27/2024
Author Brandon Keim shares ample evidence of animal intelligence in new book. Then, we talk to two wildlife rehabilitators in Oconomowoc. Then, we hear what the DNR has learned about […]
Duration:01:39:08
“Dog Smart;” Treating common cardiac issues in cats and dogs
8/27/2024
First, we talk about canine intelligence and the book “Dog Smart” with author Jennifer Holland and Patricia McConnnell, a certified applied animal behaviorist. Then, we cover heart health for dogs […]
Duration:01:39:05
Garden Talk: Time to transition to fall; Emerald ash borer update
8/23/2024
Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back to explain why she believes fall is the best time to garden. And then DNR Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan joins us to talk […]
Duration:01:39:07
Farming center welcomes visitors, and meteorologist recalls state’s biggest storms
8/23/2024
We get a virtual tour of the Food & Farm Exploration Center in Plover by talking to its founder and two employees. Then, we talk to Wausau-area meteorologist Tony Schumacher […]
Duration:01:39:15
Book club: “Blue Lake;” Professionalism in the workplace
8/22/2024
First, it’s the next novel in our book club, “Blue Lake.” We talk with author Jeffrey Boldt. Then, how to create healthy workplace connections with Alisa Nagle and Rick Laguerre […]
Duration:01:39:05
Wisconsin home to a new invasive insect, and DNR seeks citizens to find rare plants
8/20/2024
We get insect pest control advice from UW-Madison entomologists PJ Liesch and Russell Groves. Then we learn how state residents can take part in the Wisconsin DNR’s Rare Plant Monitoring […]
Duration:01:39:06
Larry visits Fall Creek to take in the natural beauty of Beaver Creek Reserve and hear about author Michael Perry’s latest musings
8/20/2024
Larry and his team broadcast live from Fall Creek, near Eau Claire. We talk with Jeanette Kelly, Megan Giefer and Erik Keisler, all of Beaver Creek Reserve, about their efforts […]
Duration:01:39:12
Physical therapists talk about treating wrist fractures, and surgeons research new burn wound treatment
8/16/2024
Our physical therapists return to discuss new guidelines for rehabbing broken wrists. Then, we talk to a surgeon and a medical physics researcher at UW-Madison about their research into a […]
Duration:01:39:06
Garden Talk: Made in the shade
8/16/2024
In the heat of August we take some time to talk about shade. First Mark Dwyer offers advice on how to create a successful shade garden. And then at 12:30 […]
Duration:01:39:08
Learning later in life; Becoming a substitute teacher
8/15/2024
First, we talk about opportunities to keep learning as an adult from Steve Frye, President of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Angela Kelber, Associate Director of Continuing […]
Duration:01:39:16
Microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes, and innovation to end climate change
8/13/2024
Two UW-Madison projects take aim at microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes. Then, climate scientist and author Rob Jackson shares innovative ideas detailed in his new book, “Into the Clear […]
Duration:01:39:08
Health: Understanding prescription meds; Improving Indigenous health in Wisconsin
8/13/2024
First, we talk with professor of pharmacy Anne Graff LaDisa about prescription medication safety. Then, we learn more about the Native American Center for Health Professions with Lauren Cornelius and […]
Duration:01:39:00