
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 127 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

We’re encouraged to have thorough inspections of our vehicles every spring. Retired mechanic Jim Ward tells us why. Then we talk to Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman about how electric vehicle recharging is about to g... more
We talk about nuclear energy research and development in Wisconsin. Then, UW-Madison professors Anne Pringle and Nancy Keller join us to talk about the invasive death cap mushroom. Finally, we hear about wood turtle conservation efforts with Andrew B... more
UW Veterinary Care offers comprehensive cancer treatment for dogs and cats, and supports a Madison clinic serving the pets of people in poverty. Then, we talk about why the DNR wants to stop the removal of reptiles and amphibians from the wild.
We talk with Victoria Houston, a Rhinelander-based author, about her latest mystery novel “The Wolves Are Watching.” Then, we get a preview of a one-person play about a Great Lakes pirate with Tom Kastle and Francisco Torres.
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The show covers practical how-to topics focused on gardening, wildlife, farming, consumer protection, and local Wisconsin culture, often pairing actionable tips with expert commentary. Episodes frequently feature guest experts—horticulturists, beekeepers, wildlife professionals, authors, and public-sector regulators—who translate complex topics into usable guidance for everyday listeners. The tone blends neighborhood-scale insight with broader public-interest issues, highlighting hands-on gardening strategies, habitat stewardship, consumer protections, and regional storytelling. A standout pattern is the steady mix of home-garden guidance, nature education, and Wisconsin-specific affairs, making it useful for listeners who want applicable t... more
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4. Jennifer Bias
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