The Larry Meiller Show

Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home has many benefits — including lower heating and cooling costs. We talk with two home improvement specialists about how you can seal your house.

Our guest from the International Crane Foundation talks about the effect of the coronavirus on the national organization. We also look at the status of cranes in Wisconsin, progress on the new facility in Baraboo and upcoming educational opportunities.

Three-fourths of Wisconsin’s wildlife rely on wetlands . We talk about how our wetlands are doing, the benefits they provide, what threatens them and how you can learn more about them.

Deciding what to do after graduating from high school is difficult under normal circumstances, and current conditions are making it even more complicated. We talk with a high school counselor about college admissions and advising in the time of coronavirus.

More and more research results are showing how important sleep is to our health and well-being. We talk with a sleep specialist about what can help you get the sleep you need.

We focus on all things WiFi with our tech guest, from getting a stronger WiFi signal, extending your WiFi reach and making adjustments to get a speedier connection. We also chat about webcam options and setup, secure online banking and payments, and what to consider when upgrading to a new computer or laptop.

Apples, rhubarb, asparagus and raspberries are just some of the many perennial plants we can add to our landscapes, providing both food and beauty. We look at how to select, plant and grow them with our experts from the UW-Extension.

We share fun and heartwarming stories from around our state with the editor of "Our Wisconsin" magazine. He talks about a therapy dog named Hannah, a 98-year-old quilter and a UW professor who changed how we look at the world.

One result of stay at home measures is an increase in wildlife sightings in urban areas. We talk about what this means for people and animals. We also look at nature-related activities you can do with kids, the Great Wisconsin Birdathon and baby animal season.

While the digestive tract is not the first system to come to mind when we think of strong, high-performing athletes, it plays a key role in our ability to perform our best in endurance sports. We talk with a professor of exercise science about his book that looks at the science and nutrition behind gut health for active people.

Digestive problems like gas, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea are some of the most common things people seek out care for with their doctors. We talk with a dietitian and nutritionist about these problems often relate to diet and what recommendations on how to work through your own digestive issues.

Disc golf is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. We talk to a member of the Wisconsin Disc Sports Association about how and where the game is played, who is playing and why it is becoming so popular.

Golf courses across Wisconsin are now open. We talk to the Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Golf Association to find out what courses are doing to keep players and employees safe and the status of tournaments in the state. We also check in with our sports reporter to see what else is going on in the world of sports, including the Ryder Cup set to be played in Wisconsin this year.

Bees and other pollinators are starting to emerge and they’re looking for food. We talk about what plants will help feed them with our native plant expert from the UW-Madison Arboretum.

We are living in an interesting time and many people are writing about their experiences living through the coronavirus pandemic. But will others want to read it? We talk with a writing expert about how to tell your story.