The Larry Meiller Show

We hear from a meteorologist based in Wausau about weather events in central Wisconsin. We also talk with one of our weather guys about understanding the high and low temperatures included in forecasts, and learn more about cloud formation and appearance.

We learn more about the history of the Peace Corps in Wisconsin in honor of its 60th anniversary at UW-Madison. We hear from a campus recruiter and a former Peace Corps volunteer about her experience.

Fall is a great time to take a closer look at the health of your lawn. Our turf expert is back to talk about what you can do now to have a healthy lawn next spring.

In the second half of the 19th century immigrants from Norway, Sweden and Denmark settled in the upper Midwest. We discuss Wisconsin’s part of that history and how it impacts our modern culture. We also get tips on doing genealogical research for Scandinavian ancestry.

We talk with the author of a book that details the great Scandinavian Diaspora, and tackles the common misconceptions of the infamous Viking existence. We explore how the Scandinavian experience has universal meaning, and how the Vikings and their descendants shaped history and America.

We go to space! Two astronomers guide us through the mind-boggling scale of the universe. They also share what to look up for in Wisconsin's night sky and ways to enhance your stargazing experience.

Has a smell ever transported you to another time and place? We talk to the author of a new book about why it happens, why these memories seem so real, and why place is so important in memory.

As we’ve seen with the recent Olympics, athletes need to prioritize their mental health along with their physical training. We talk about mental skills that will help improve your performance in stressful situations and to safeguard your mental well-being in the process.

There are many options when it comes to home audio these days, and much of it depends on what format you'd like to listen. We talk about setting up your space with the right audio systems and speakers. We also talk about technology and productivity, including the ways it has made your life easier (or not!).

Gardeners are always looking for ways to be kinder to the earth. We talk about natural organic gardening, landscaping, and pest control with one of the leaders in the field.

We check in with our Consumer Protection folks about what scams are currently on the rise and how to protect ourselves against them — with a spotlight on back to school shopping. We also learn about tech support scams and how to avoid scams while on the job hunt.

It's the dog days of summer. We talk with our wildlife expert about how local weather and even weather conditions out west impact Wisconsin animals. We also preview the upcoming fall hunting seasons and learn about volunteer opportunities.

Can’t get enough Olympics? We talk about nine books you’ll want to read to find out more about the competition, the athletes and what it takes to become an Olympian.

Wisconsin sent a number of athletes to the summer games in Tokyo. We talk with our WPR sports reporter about what sports they’re competing in and how they are doing.

Rowing — as a sport — is one of the oldest traditions in the world. We talk to a rowing coach about the basics of the competition and what it takes to make a good team.