The Larry Meiller Show

We’re joined by two wildlife experts to discuss Wisconsin’s bat population and the efforts scientists and volunteers undertake to protect, monitor and manage the species. We’ll also take a look at the spring migrations and phenology happening in our state.

We check in on the latest in Wisconsin sports with WPR’s sports reporter. We’ll look at how Milwaukee teams are welcoming back fans, get an update on Badgers basketball, hockey and volleyball and preview golf tournaments coming to Wisconsin.

New research indicates identifying with a sports team has lots of benefits. We talk to the author of a new book about why being a fan makes you happier and healthier.

WPR director, Mike Crane, joins us to talk about programming changes and specials, and our recent membership drive.

The waste management industry, recycling included, has made leaps and bounds in advancing its ability to reuse and dispose of our garbage and recycling products, but the manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of the products whose packaging and items eventually end up in the trash are only just starting to share the burden. We talk with Wisconsin recycling industry experts about managing post-consumer materials and sharing the responsibility.

Bumblebees are great pollinators for our gardens, but they are in trouble. We find out why these bees are so helpful and what we can do to help save them. We also talk about native plant gardening and what’s going on at the UW-Madison Arboretum.

We address the many questions that taxpayers have surrounding the stimulus checks with our tax expert. We also look at cryptocurrency, unemployment taxation and the direct charitable deduction.

For 53 years, the Wisconsin Sea Grant partnership has been supporting the sustainable use of the Wisconsin Great Lakes. We talk to its director about the research, education and outreach the program has been conducting.

Last year’s Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention was held virtually and it went so well organizers have gone bigger and better this year. Re-branded as Wisconsin Water Week, we talk to two of the organizers about what to expect from the conference.

What goes on in your pet’s mouth can affect their overall health. We talk about what to do and what not to do when it comes to caring for your pet’s teeth.

Just as Wisconsin temps rise above zero once again, the state of Texas and other parts of the nation's heartland have experienced historic cold and snow leaving many Texans without power and heat. We talk with the weather guys about recent extreme winter weather in Wisconsin and around the nation.

Plants and animals have evolved together, making native plants a better option for attracting important insects. We talk about what to grow to attract pollinators and look at ways to remove invasive plants.

Freezing and thawing can cause all kinds of road problems in Wisconsin — and the worst may be all the potholes! We talk with our expert about how to tell if your car has sustained damage from hitting one and what to do about it.

Food in pantries and cupboards can be the perfect breeding ground for some insects. We talk with an entomologist about how to prevent infestations and what to do if you get one.

It may be cold and snowy, but we have some heartwarming stories to get you through the winter. We talk about a legendary logging horse, a Wisconsin coppersmith, a giant puzzle project and a fishing club that is helping improve a local lake.