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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- Artist: Wisconsin Public Radio
- Copyright: Copyright 2013 by Wisconsin Public Radio
Podcasts:
We look at how changes in climate are measured, how those measurements are used and how scientists deal with the uncertainty of scientific models.
Just because it's cold outside, that doesn’t mean you can’t garden. We talk about what gardening all year-round, inside and outside, can do for you physically and mentally with nationally-known gardener and author. Then, we preview holiday light displays happening throughout a few Wisconsin gardens in this month's Timeout Wisconsin .
DNA testing kits have become a popular holiday gift. We talk with a DNA expert about how to choose the one that best fits your needs and how to interpret the results.
After 50 years as the conductor of the UW-Madison marching band, Mike Leckrone stepped down last spring. PBS Wisconsin has produced a special about his life. We talk to Mike and the show’s producer.
There are two species of leaf beetle that have been making their way around the state causing damage to plants. We talk with an entomologist about damage being done by the viburnum leaf beetle and the lily leaf beetle.
We have book recommendations that will please all the kids on your list. Many of the titles feature Wisconsin authors.
Could you write an essay every day for a year? Our guest challenged himself to do just that. We talk to him about the book that resulted from that exercise, what the year taught him as a writer and what advice he has for aspiring authors.
Does just looking at the snow shovel make your back ache? We talk about why shoveling can hurt your back and how to minimize injuries.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Spooner Agricultural Research Station was established in 1909. It specializes in agronomy and horticulture crop production research. We talk about the work and program with our guest.
Has the early winter weather caught you unprepared? We talk about keeping your home warm and cozy with our home improvement guests.
Deer hunting has changed over the years, Outdoor Wisconsin host Dan Small is back with us to talk about those changes and this year’s deer hunt. He’ll have updates to state rules and regulations, hunting mentors and how to find a place to hunt.
A recent poll suggests that most people in Wisconsin don’t think CWD is increasing in the state. Our guest, a retired DNR biologist, talks about those results and what has changed in the fight against CWD.
For over 100 years, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum has shared the stories of our state's military veterans. We talk about some of their current projects including travel exhibits and upcoming events.
Lack of light, cold temperatures and the holidays can sabotage your attempts to eat well. We talk about ways to enjoy the food you crave without overindulging.
Many people don’t think about palliative and hospice care until its needed. We talk about these supportive services and how they help patients and their families.