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The Larry Meiller Show

Join us every weekday from 11:00 to 1:00 when we discuss the environment, consumer issues, nature, books, gardening, home improvement and so much more. Our expert guests share their knowledge and take listener questions. Our team of host Larry Meiller; Executive Producer Jill Nadeau; Producers Clara Neupert and Joel Patenaude, and Technical Directors Lee Rayburn and Jeff Robbins work together to bring you hours of great information, entertainment, and knowledge.

Schedule

WPR News, Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call during the show: 800-642-1234. Email: talk@wpr.org

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Next Episode

  • Home improvement: Spring to-do list, Pools and hot tubs

    First, we talk with regular guest Chad Speight, of Chad’s Design Build, and John Gishnock of landscaping company Formecology, LLC about taking care of your home this spring. Then, you’ll hear everything you need to know about home pools and hot tubs from Kim Steffenhagen of Patio Pleasures.

    Man cleaning leaves from gutter.

Latest Episodes

  • Wildlife Wednesday: Natural signs of spring, and Driftless golden eagles

    Retired wildlife ecologist Scott Craven finds signs of spring. Then, Jeffrey Worrell with the Driftless Golden Eagle Study explains how his colleagues recently captured in Wisconsin the oldest known member of its species in North America.

    Wildlife Wednesday: Natural signs of spring, and Driftless golden eagles
  • Stroke awareness and recovery, Latest in Alzheimer’s research

    First, we talk about the signs and symptoms of stroke, and the recovery process afterward, with neurologist Dr. William Taylor. Then, we cover Alzheimer’s disease and the people working hard to find a cure with Dr. Cindy Carlsson. We also hear from Bill Stork, a Lake Mills veterinarian with a personal connection to the disease.

    Stroke awareness and recovery, Latest in Alzheimer’s research
  • Cybersecurity advice, and the history of The Onion

    We learn how to protect our tech from data thieves, and why artificial intelligence is falling short from Jesse La Grew at Madison College. Then, we talk about “good fake news” with the editor of The Onion and the author of a book about the history of the satirical media company.

    Cybersecurity advice, and the history of The Onion
  • Garden Talk: Grow what you eat, eat what you grow

    Eating food that you have grown is a special joy. We talk about how to raise your own mushrooms with our guests from a Wisconsin supplier. Then we talk with a local landscaper who finds ways to add food plants into landscape design

    Garden Talk: Grow what you eat, eat what you grow
  • ‘Our Wisconsin’ magazine features stories from around the state

    A polka music radio legend, snowmobiling and a travel guide to the Pepin area are all featured in the February/March issue of “Our Wisconsin” magazine. Editor Mike Beno shares some heartwarming stories from around the state and answers questions about how the publication’s produced.

    ‘Our Wisconsin’ magazine features stories from around the state

Meet The Staff

Jill Nadeau

Executive Producer

Jeff Robbins

Technical Director

Lee Rayburn

Technical Director

Recurring Segments

Segment TopicSchedule
WildlifeFirst Wednesday
Consumer ProtectionFirst Thursday, every other month
TechSecond Monday
HealthSecond Tuesday
Home ImprovementSecond Thursday
PTThird Monday
Pet CareFourth Tuesday
“Weather Guys”Last Monday

Read Along With Larry

Did you know we have a book club? Join us as we read selected books throughout the year, and then discuss them with the author on the show. We tell you what they’ll be before the shows, so you can ask questions too! 

TITLE OF BOOKSHOW DATE
The Snowbirds
By Christina Clancy
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
The Killer’s Terms
By Kevin Kluesner
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Bridgeton
By Michael Knodler
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Business Trip
By Jesse Garcia
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Beyond the Flames
By Greg Renzz
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
A Measured Thread
By Mary Behan
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2025

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