The Larry Meiller Show

Cancer is not just a human condition, it affects our pets as well. We talk with a veterinarian who specializes in pet oncology about signs of cancer and what treatments are available.

How do we as a society talk about the choice to not have kids? We investigate the “childfree" choice and learn about the history and growing movement of adults choosing to forgo parenthood.

What do you do when you retire from 28 years as a decorated Milwaukee firefighter? You write about it. We get a firsthand account of life as a firefighter through the eyes of a rookie who finds himself in the city after growing up on a farm.

Orchids bring a bit of the tropics into our homes. Learn how to choose and care for an orchid with our guests from Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Then, we preview holiday light displays happening throughout a few Wisconsin gardens in this month's Timeout Wisconsin .

Looking for new pie flavors? How about strawberry-margarita pie with a salted rim? Or bubbling butterbeer or chocolate-covered cherry? Our guests have a cookbook out that takes pie to a whole new level with inventive flavors and new techniques.

How do you enjoy Wisconsin's great outdoors throughout all seasons? We talk with a clinical psychologist who says we don’t spend enough time in nature and it can affect our health. We'll also talk about ways to make getting outside a priority.

Do you know what to do if you come face to face with a coyote? What about a rat? Our guest is the author of a humorous and helpful guide that explains what to do if you encounter one of our more feared animals. From bears, skunks or cockroaches, she has advice for survival.

Many people believe they are doing the compassionate thing by live trapping and releasing wild animals. We talk about with a wildlife rehabilitation expert about why this isn't always the case.

Santa and Jingle, Santa’s toy shop manager, stop by The Ideas Network studios for their annual chat with our younger listeners. We take calls from children, and hear their Christmas wishes and questions.

From aluminum Christmas trees to Shiny Brite ornaments, many people find joy in holiday collectibles. We talk with an expert appraiser about the value of a variety of collectible items and what makes an item special.

A dead battery is not only inconvenient, it can be dangerous. We talk about why batteries die, what we can do to prevent it and the difference between jump-starting a traditional vehicle and a hybrid. Then, we preview some unique New Year's Eve traditions throughout our state in this month's Timeout Wisconsin .

Picking out wine can be confusing. We talk to an expert about how to select wine and find out some of his favorites. He also has non-alcoholic options on his list.

Is your griddle collecting dust? It’s time to get it out and try some great recipes. Our guest gives us tips for making pancakes, waffles, lefse, latkes and more.

Many people experience aches and pains in their hip joints, especially as they age. We talk about what can be done and hear about some new research about why some experience arthritis in their hips.

Many gifts will be given in the next few weeks and lots of them will be plants. We talk about which plants make the best gifts and how to make sure they thrive.