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Wisconsin wildlife update; UW-Superior makes plans for research vessel
Birds, bats, deer and other wildlife discussed by UW-Extension wildlife specialist David Drake and Jamie Nash. Then, we hear how a state-of-the-art boat will aid research on Lake Superior.
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Prepare for Valentine’s Day: How chocolates are made, What to know when buying jewelry, A closer look at the floral industry
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we talk about three fixtures of the holiday: chocolate, jewelry and flowers. First, we talk to Spooner chocolatier Daniel Herskovic. Then, we are joined by Katherine Bodoh and Wade Abel of the American Gem Society. Finally, Brillion florist Tami Gasch rounds out the program.
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Employees need to know their rights; and Ghost Ships Festival heads to Manitowoc
The search for shipwrecks in the Great Lakes will bring interested parties to Manitowoc this month. Them we talk to a labor and employment attorney about DEI programs and the “deferred resignations” offered to federal workers.
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Garden Talk: National Garden Bureau award winning plants; Straw bale gardening; Growing ferns
We have a wide variety of topics on this episode of Garden Talk. First we take a look at the 2025 Green Thumb award winning plants, then we talk to the father of straw bale gardening, Joel Karsten, and finally a close up look at growing ferns.
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Clean home design, Radon testing, Preventing serious respiratory illness
We cover taking care of your lungs and breathing healthy air. We talk about reducing the amount of allergens in your home through design with Robin Wilson. Then, we cover radon testing with Michelle Schwoch. Finally, Dr. Jonathan Temte of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health talks about avoiding serious respiratory illness.
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Authors talk about women physicists who fled Nazi Germany, natural wonders along the Mississippi River
We talk to Olivia Campbell, author of “Sisters in Science: How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History.” Then, Dean Klinkenberg shares insights from his book, “The Wild Mississippi: A State-by-State Guide to the River’s Natural Wonders.”
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Recurring Segments
| Segment Topic | Schedule |
| Wildlife | First Wednesday |
| Consumer Protection | First Thursday, every other month |
| Tech | Second Monday |
| Health | Second Tuesday |
| Home Improvement | Second Thursday |
| PT | Third Monday |
| Pet Care | Fourth 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 BOOK | SHOW 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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Tips for cultivating your own tea plants, right here in Wisconsin
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How to protect your home from winter weather
John Freiburger, a Wisconsin registered home inspector who specializes in evaluating older structures, visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss how to winterize your home…
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Snowy owl sightings are higher than in recent years
DNR conservation biologist Ryan Brady Brady joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about the breeding and predation habits of snowy owls, as well…
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Admirals’ president reflects on success of hockey in Milwaukee
Jon Greenburg joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about the Admirals’ recent success and the team’s relationship with Milwaukee.