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The Larry Meiller Show
Summary: 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.
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- Artist: Wisconsin Public Radio
- Copyright: Copyright 2013 by Wisconsin Public Radio
Podcasts:
We talk with our physical therapists about common reasons someone might be experiencing lower back pain and what you can do to prevent pain in the future.
It’s time to plant! We talk about early greens and cool season annuals, adding fragrance to your garden, and the latest developments in compact shrubs.
There are many things to consider when doing a home renovation. We talk with an expert about how to select a remodeler, how to determine the value of your remodel and other things to consider when making your plans.
While many schools remain closed during the pandemic, garden-based education in Wisconsin has offered students and educators much needed opportunities. We talk about what gardens can teach and how kids can get involved.
To celebrate American Wetlands Month we take a look at amphibians living in our state. We also talk about a new pocket field guide that will help you recognize their eggs and larvae.
Treatment for cancer is not only a physical journey. We talk about dealing with the psychological side of the disease, support organizations, and complementary medicine.
May is Stroke Awareness month. We speak with a vascular neurologist about preventing strokes, advances in treatment, and the importance of early identification of stroke symptoms.
We learn about how to make your home network more secure. We cover everything from what web browser to use to if you could benefit from using a VPN. We also take your technology-related questions.
Controlling pests on your edible plants can be a very frustrating job. We talk with our guest about how to identify common pests and how to manage them without using synthetic chemical pesticides.
We talk about how a family farm in Ohio transformed into the Willy Wonka factory of vegetables. The small, sustainable farm now sells unusual vegetables like cucumber melons and candy-striped radishes to the greatest restaurants and chefs in the world. We talk about the transformation, their new vegetable guide and recipes.
Our guest, an Ojibwe author and professor, says Native Americans are often imagined rather than understood. We talk with him about his book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers and how knowledge can help narrow the gap between cultures.
Baby animals are everywhere at this time of the year. We talk to two experts about what you should do if you encounter any. We also talk about spring bird migration, wildlife workshops and bats.
The Milwaukee Brewers are off to an exciting start this season. We talk to a Milwaukee sports reporter about what's happening with the players and how the team compares to others in the league.
The UW-Madison Volleyball team had an amazing season. We talk to the coach and two of the players about playing during the pandemic, why UW volleyball is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country, and what it’s like being a student athlete. We also get a Wisconsin sports update from WPR sports reporter Megan Hart.
Good news is always the topic when we share stories from "Our Wisconsin" magazine. We talk about a piece of circus history preserved behind a wall for 130 years, the Round Barn in Spring Green, growing mushrooms in the backyard, and a volunteer who has created nesting habitat for 40 springs.