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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- Copyright: Copyright 2013 by Wisconsin Public Radio
Podcasts:
Have you been injured in an accident? We learn about what you need to consider when filing a personal injury claim, including how to choose a lawyer, and what adequate insurance coverage looks like. We also talk about plea bargains and the juvenile justice system. Then, we preview a festival in Rhinelander happening late Sept. in a new segment called Timeout Wisconsin .
Wisconsin is full of beautiful and diverse landscapes and wildlife. But how do you do it justice in pictures? We get some tips from a professional nature photographer. We also talk with the editor of "Our Wisconsin" magazine about what's happening around our state.
The Wisconsin Quilt Expo is celebrating 15 years, and kicks off September 5 in Madison. We take a look at what’s new this year, including quilts on display, featured lectures and workshops led by expert quilters. We also learn about the latest creations and techniques.
There has been a lot of publicity recently about the danger of blue-green algae to dogs. We discuss what you need to know. We also discuss the dangers of the artificial sweetener, xylitol.
The Weather Guys are back to talk about the ice on the Arctic Sea - it may be approaching an all time low, the ozone hole over Antarctica - it may be getting smaller and closer to home, the fall weather outlook.
The 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 has rekindled interest in space travel. We discuss future missions and other related astronomical topics, including black holes, what we can see in the night skies at this time of the year and what equipment you will need.
Should you seed your prairie garden in the fall or summer? What about burning, when's the best time? We answer those questions, as well as talk about transplanting, collecting seeds and weed control with our prairie garden expert.
Four out of 10 students who start college drop out, leaving them worse off economically than if they hadn't started. We look at why this is happening and what can be done to change this outcome.
The world 50 years ago was a very different place, especially in the field of science. We talk about scientific changes on a personal level and on a global scale, with a professor at UW-Madison since 1969. Graphic courtesy of Bassam Shakhashiri
Prevention plays an important part in our health care and now it’s also becoming part of keeping our trees healthy. We talk to a tree pathologist about the value of a tree risk assessment. We also look at a number of tree diseases and their management.
Wisconsin is home to many different types of forests. We talk with our guest about the different classifications, why they are important and how climate change may affect them.
Technology is constantly changing, which affects how we learn and teach in our schools. We talk about the relationship between technology and education, and learn more about how classrooms are blending these innovations with teaching to better connect with students.
A new UW−Madison study shows that addressing students’ anxieties early in the school year can lead to better performance, higher grades, better attendance and fewer behavioral problems. We talk with a mental health expert about strategies for preparing students for the school year.
Sports aren’t the only things causing injuries to kids headed back to school. Our physical therapists talk about avoiding problems caused by heavy backpacks and uncomfortable shoes.
A water feature can transform an ordinary garden into an extraordinary one. We talk about what to consider when adding a pond or other water feature to your landscape, what plants work well and what you need to do to maintain it.