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Pet care: Spring checklist for pet owners, Adopting or fostering a shelter animal
First, veterinarian Dr. Bill Stork returns to talk about springtime pet care, including flea and tick prevention and treating allergies. Then, we talk about adopting a pet from a shelter and animal welfare with Alison Fotsch. She’s president and CEO of the Wisconsin Humane Society.
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Physical therapists talk about prehabilitation, and surgeons research burn wound treatment
Our physical therapists return to prehabilitation for hip and knee replacements. Then, we talk to a surgeon and a medical physics researcher at UW-Madison about their research into a treatment for burns.
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Garden Talk: Healthy lawns and using herbs
We talk with turf expert Doug Soldat about the latest in lawn care. We also look at a new book on edible and medicinal herbs.
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Book club: “The Killers’ Terms,” Madison festival celebrates Earth Day, Shoe repair 101
First, we talk with author Kevin Kluesner about “The Killers’ Terms,” a thriller set in Milwaukee and our April book club selection. Then, we cover UW- Madison’s Earth Fest with organizers Lauren Graves and Chelsea Rademacher. Finally, shoe repairman Dave Franks joins us to talk about his craft.
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Spring insects return, and wild bird breeding data nears publication
We discuss the return of several insects with warm, spring weather. Then, we get an update on an effort to document the more than 250 species of wild birds that breed in Wisconsin.
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Advance directive planning, Managing debt and collections lawsuits, Hunger in Wisconsin and how to access emergency food
First, we talk with retired attorney Ben Adams and Dr. Lee Vogel about advance directives and why they’re important. Then, Amanda Kostman, a UW-Extension Family Living Educator, and Josh Christianson, an attorney, talk about managing debt, collections lawsuits and bankruptcy. Finally, Jackie Anderson from Feeding Wisconsin talks about food insecurity in the state.
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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 |
Show Blog
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Backyard pond basics: Advice for adding water features
A water feature could be a pond, stream or even a birdbath, said Chris O’Connor, the regional service manager at Aquatica.
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Pollinators, pest controllers, seed spreaders: Author reflects on the benefits of bats
Several species of bats call Wisconsin home. Naturalists herald these winged mammals as important pollinators and marvels of echolocation. Author Alyson Brokaw talked bats, bat…
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Wisconsin researcher says fitness trackers offer valuable, accurate health data
UW-Madison’s Lisa Cadmus-Bertram said her research is focused on improving our understanding of how physical activity is related to chronic disease risks.
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Though elusive and rare in Wisconsin, golden eagles winter in the Driftless Area
The Raptor Resource Project’s golden eagle research is tracing what the eagles do in their summering and wintering grounds.