The Larry Meiller Show

What are some of your favorite Wisconsin words? The hosts of "A Way with Words" are with us to discuss words that are unique to our part of the country. They also talk about how they produce their radio show.

The Wisconsin Wetlands Association says our state waters, wildlife and people need healthy wetlands. We talk about the importance of wetlands to our ecosystem with our guests, both speakers at the upcoming Wetland Science Conference.

Wisconsin has seen record-breaking cold and signcificant snowfall recently, and yet we still have to get where we're going. We talk with a member of the Wisconsin State Patrol about how to stay safe behind the wheel in extreme weather. We also discuss why its important to give snowplows extra room.

We all know dogs can smell better than we can, but why? What do dogs have that humans don’t and can we become better at using our noses? We discuss how dogs and humans use their sense of smell.

Did you know carbonated drinks and raisins can show us how ocean currents work? We take a look at the physical laws that bind our world together.

Wisconsin has no shortage of surprising people, places and events. One of the country's top violin-making schools, ice harvesting and vintage snowmobiles are just some of the topics we discuss with our guest.

When we think of science, we don’t usually pair it with the performing arts. Our guest tells us about two upcoming events that do just that, a concert and a play that celebrate science.

We look at the current cold snap through historical and hemispheric perspectives with our guests form the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. They also explain how the blood moon gets its color.

Researchers are working on new technologies that can remove carbon from the atmosphere, but are they viable? We talk about this research with our guests from the Wisconsin Energy Institute.

The current partial government shutdown is only adding to the volatility of the financial market. We talk with a certified financial planner about how to respond to the ups and downs of the market.

A shortage of skilled tradespeople is pushing wages higher, but recruiting is still difficult. We talk with a master plumber about the shortage and what is being done to attract more people to the field.

Hiking is best enjoyed when you are prepared, and this is especially true for winter hikes. We talk about what equipment to bring, what safety precautions to take and other tips to make your hike a great experience.

Guiding a steamboat through the Mississippi, a floating bed-and-breakfast and the International Owl Center are some of the topics we discuss with the editor of Big River magazine.

Feeding your cat sounds pretty simple, but our guest says most people do it wrong, leading to obesity, food stealing and other behavior issues. We talk about the best way to feed your cat and also look at parasite prevention.

The next generation in wireless technology is here, but should you care? We talk to a tech expert about what 5G means and how it might affect you.