The Larry Meiller Show show

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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  • Copyright: Copyright 2013 by Wisconsin Public Radio

Podcasts:

 The Legal Side Of Housing Sales | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Unexpected problems can sometimes arise after a home is purchased. We talk with an attorney about what legal options are available, the importance of disclosures on the real estate condition reports, and what home inspectors do and do not have to tell you.

 Benefits Of Urban Forests | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Trees bring a lot more to a community than you might think. We take a look at the benefits of urban forests with our guests from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. We also talk about how you can improve your cities tree program.

 Wildfires In Wisconsin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

With wildfires raging in the western part of the U.S., we take a look at fire management in Wisconsin. We talk about the similarities and differences between the two areas and how you can prepare your property to survive a wildfire.

 Pet Care: Cold Weather Care | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Cold weather shouldn’t change your pet’s exercise routine. We talk to a veterinarian about how to care for your pet during winter weather and why it is so important to keep up socialization.

 Weather Guys: How Weather Impacts Fall Color, Early Snow For Some Wisconsinites | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This year, fall in Wisconsin has included some spectacular fall color displays - but prematurely snow-covered for some. We talk about how the weather influences those color changes, the significance of early snow, how the Rocky Mountains impact our weather, and autumn cold snaps.

 The November Storm That Wrecked The Edmund Fitzgerald | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

On November 10, 1975 the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, killing all 29 crew members. Our guest weather expert talks about the November gale responsible for one of history's most well-known shipwrecks.

 Garden Talk: Pruning Oaks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

There are months when oak trees are less vulnerable to disease and infestations. We find out when it’s safe to prune them and also look at how to prepare your landscape and garden for winter.

 Consumer Protection: Helping Young Adults | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Surprisingly, young adults are more likely to get caught up in a scam than older adults. We talk about a new campaign from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that is aimed at introducing young adults to practical consumer basics.

 Insect Update: Pirate Bugs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

For the most part, pirate bugs are beneficial, but you might not think so if you get bitten by one. We talk about these tiny bugs and this year’s crop of multicolored Asian lady beetles.

 Teaching Behavioral Regulation To Kids With Autism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Children with autism, and their families, face a number of challenges, including meltdowns. We talk with a clinical psychologist and author about how to teach behavioral regulation.

 Wisconsin’s Forests | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We look at the importance and value of well-managed public and private forest lands in Wisconsin. Our guest is the host of the National TV program “America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell.”

 Physical Therapy: Fall Chores And The Importance Of Core Strength | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Many of us are busy getting the yard cleaned up before winter arrives. We talk with our physical therapists about how to do those extra chores in a way that is friendly to your body, and the important role core strength can play in injury prevention while doing things like raking leaves.

 Garden Talk: Fall Perennial Care | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

All perennials are not created equal. We talk about how to successfully overwinter the perennials in your garden with our gardening expert from the Boerner Botanical Gardens.

 Vehicle Maintenance: Winter Preparation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Many winter driving problems can be prevented. We talk with our vehicle expert about tire care, battery maintenance and other cold weather issues.

 The International Wolf Center | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The role of wolves in today's world is controversial. We talk to the director of the International Wolf Center’s efforts to educate us about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and our role in their future.

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