The Larry Meiller Show

Language and culture are intertwined. We talk about what can happen when a language is lost and why efforts to revitalize languages are important.

The right amount of light is key to healthy houseplants. We talk about how to figure out the type of light you have and what plants are best for that environment. We also look at how to enhance the light you have and how to water, fertilize and pot them correctly.

Santa and Jingle, Santa’s toy shop manager, join us from the North Pole for their annual chat with our younger listeners. They're happy to take calls from children, talk about their Christmas wishes and answer their questions.

In winter, there aren’t as many birds in Wisconsin, but it’s still a good time to look for them. We talk with a birding expert about how to attract birds to your yard and other places you can spot birds.

We look at the main variables of baking bread — ingredients, time, temperature, and techniques — and how they affect the outcome. Our guest also has recommendations for good bread baking cookbooks.

We talk about countries and regions known for producing the best wines and the taste of specific grapes. We also look at celebrating a Zoom New Year’s Eve with friends and family drinking the same sparkling wines.

From shoulder pain to heart-related ailments, snow shoveling can cause any number of problems. We talk with our therapists about how to stay safe and injury-free this winter.

Our gardening expert shares a list of gift ideas for holiday giving. They include the practical, the new and the unusual.

Are you getting tired of the same old holiday songs? Our regular music expert is back with a list of songs that you may have overlooked. Here's the full playlist:

Some insects seek out the warmth of our homes, others are hitchhikers that come in with Christmas trees and plants. Our entomologist talks about how to manage those critters and what to do about ants in your house.

Books are a traditional holiday gift. We talk with a local bookseller about which ones may be perfect for the book lover on your list or for you.

How's your home office and computer space treating you? We talk about small ways to improve your work space that could make a big difference, tips for buying tech gifts that are trustworthy and learn more about how technology is being used to track the coronavirus spread from our tech expert.

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, you can always learn new things. We talk about the educational opportunities available through the UW-Extension’s Green Thumb Gardening Classes.

Heat loss in your home is due to air movement. We talk with an expert about how to reduce air loss and lower your utility bills.

Telescopes are a great gift but there are other items that your favorite astronomer may like too. We look at those items and talk about what to expect when you look up at the night sky in the coming months.