The Larry Meiller Show

It’s time for another edition of Mondays with Mike! First, we’ll hear about a new WPR digital series on how climate change is affecting Wisconsin's iconic foods. Then we talk with Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane about some regional show changes and other WPR updates.

A new series of biographies for girls features modern women in the world of work, from Oprah to J.K. Rowling. We talk to the author about the role that reading about empowering, successful women can play in the lives of kids.

As much as you want to start gardening again, don’t start too early. We talk with a UW-Extension expert about how to figure out when to plant your seeds, what medium to use and how to determine how much water and light is needed.

The Civil War was not just a struggle between the North and South, there was another area in play — the West. We talk about some of the major battles, who was involved and why it was so important to both sides. Then, we preview a fun and unique way to enjoy Wisconsin winter in Rice Lake in this month's Timeout Wisconsin .

Wisconsin has the third largest Hmong population in the United States. To mark the 45th anniversary of the Hmong diaspora, we talk to the author of a book that explores the experiences of refugees in the state, the contributions they have made and how they are keeping their culture alive.

Make your own garden “recipes” save money, time and improve the health of your garden. We talk to the author of a book that features organic ingredients that can regenerate your soil and revitalize your plants.

It’s not easy for small, family fishers to compete with large corporations. We talk about the challenges, how they are being met and the future of these businesses.

Our pets shed — sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. We talk about when to be concerned and what you can do to control shedding. We also discuss the latest corona virus and why it doesn’t affect our companion animals.

Have you enjoyed the sunshine on your face recently, even in the midst of the cold weather? There’s a special word just for that sensation, it's called "apricity." The Weather Guys are back with us to talk about that sunshine feeling and other things — like why the snow sometimes looks like it’s sparkling.

There are many things that can injure your trees and shrubs during the winter. We talk about how to prevent it and how to treat it.

When it comes to drive systems, it used to be you didn’t have a choice, but that’s not the case anymore. We talk to our vehicle expert about the differences and how to pick the one that's best for your driving requirements.

Good news for bats, milestones for cranes and tackling invasive species are just a few of the topics we talk about with the director of the Natural Heritage Conservation Program. The program promotes and protects wildlife and wild places in Wisconsin.

To build healthy relationships, we need to regularly let people know we care about them and are glad they’re in our life. The problem is that we’re often not very skilled at it. We talk about how to recognize the different ways we feel loved and appreciated.

Good sleep hygiene is key for daytime alertness and having the energy to carryout your days the way you want to. We talk with our physical therapists about how to ensure you’re getting quality sleep at night.

Lilac, hydrangea and catmint are just a few plants that can stand the test of time. We talk about why they last so long, how to properly grow them, and other fun “oldie but goodie” plants that are still available today.