The Larry Meiller Show

Mask mandates have been issued in a number of states and Wisconsin’s two largest cities. We talk with an expert in infectious diseases about why masks work, and an engineer who has done research on which masks work best.

Much of what we know about taking care of our teeth, we learned when we were young. We talk with a dentist about how to care for our teeth as we age, common adult dental problems and what to consider before getting braces and other orthodontia.

Unfortunately social distancing doesn’t apply to those mosquitos in your backyard. We talk with an entomologist about how to control the pests. We also look at Japanese beetles.

Exercise and healthy eating are two important ways to control diabetes. Many times these are out of reach for those with the disease, especially with current economic conditions. We talk with a physician about these challenges.

If you've ever used a customer service chat online — you may have been chatting with a bot! We talk with a tech expert about the increasing presence of bots online — from customer service help to phishing scams. We also learn about Google's move to change some privacy settings in the future.

Adding a new plant to your garden is part of the pleasure of gardening, but sometimes they don’t live up to our expectations. We talk with a perennial expert about how to be more realistic when it comes to our garden plants.

We take a look at the costs involved in installing a solar electric system, how long it takes to get a return on your investment and what incentives are available. We also discuss how it connects to the electric grid and what maintenance is involved.

How do you lose a waterfall? Our guest rediscovered Wisconsin’s sixth largest waterfall, he talks about why it fell off the maps, how he found it and how you can enjoy it.

Canoeists and kayakers in Wisconsin have lots of camping options that don't necessarily involve campgrounds. We talk about dedicated sites for paddlers only and the bike trails that connect with them.

Despite the pandemic, car racing is still happening at Road America. We talk about the events, the track’s history and precautions that are being taken to keep everyone safe.

Major league baseball came back to Milwaukee in 1970. We talk about the team’s ups and downs, players, coaches and management. We’ll also look at what’s going on with the 2020 season.

If office work isn't for you, our guests might encourage you to consider learning a skilled trade like their own. We talk to a Wisconsin husband and wife blacksmithing duo about their story with the trade and why it has value in modern times.

A survey of more than 3,000 professionals in the wine industry found that over 80 percent of respondents were white and only 2 percent identified as Black or African. We talk with two wine industry experts about their experience gaining entry to the world of wine, and we get some recommendations for a few good wines to try this summer.

A climbing rose vine that survives Wisconsin winters is difficult to find. Our gardening expert talks about hardy climbing roses and other woody perennials.

Dragonflies and damselflies have existed since the days of the dinosaurs. Today there are over 6,000 known species. We talk with a leading dragonfly expert about the natural history of this beautiful and popular insect.