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Monday
10/17/2011
11:00 AM
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"Farmstead Chef," Lisa Kivirist
After eleven, Larry Meiller hears about delicious recipes that are not only good for you, but good for the earth, too.
Guest: Lisa Kivirist ("KIV-er-ist"), innkeeper. farmer. co-author, "Farmstead Chef"
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Saturday
10/15/2011
7:00 AM
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Garden Talk: Dick Zondag
Fall garden preparations take center stage this time of year. After seven, Larry Meiller's guest has advice on planting bulbs, cleaning out flower beds and vegetable plots, and more.
Guest: Dick Zondag, President, Jung Seed Company, Randolph, Wisconsin.
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Friday
10/14/2011
11:00 AM
111014F
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Garden Talk: Dick Zondag
Fall garden preparations take center stage this time of year. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has advice on planting bulbs, cleaning out flower beds and vegetable plots, and more.
Guest: Dick Zondag, President, Jung Seed Company, Randolph, Wisconsin.
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Thursday
10/13/2011
11:00 AM
111013F
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Home Repair and Improvement
After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out how we should prioritize home improvement and repair projects before cold weather sets in.
Guests:
- Ken Adams, Adams Design Construction in Madison
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
11:00 AM
111012F
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Insect Update with Phil Pellitteri
How do insects prepare for the winter, and which ones might we start seeing indoors instead of outside? Larry Meiller finds out, after eleven.
Guest: Phil Pellitteri, entomologist and head, UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
11:00 AM
111011F
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"The Clodhopper Monologues," Michael Perry
Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, shares the humor he finds in everyday life as a writer, musician, farmer, and parent.
Guest: Michael Perry, author of several books, including "Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs and Parenting," and a new CD set, "The Clodhopper Monologues"
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Monday
10/10/2011
11:00 AM
111010F
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"What It's Like to Go to War"
What does the experience of combat do to members of the military psychologically and spiritually, and do we adequately prepare them for it? After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest shares his experiences and insights.
Guest: Karl Marlantes ("mahr-LAN-tess"), author, "What It Is Like to Go to War"
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Monday
10/10/2011
11:45 AM
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End of season canoe and kayak prep
Not sure how to get your canoe or kayak ready for winter? Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven forty-five, has great advice . . . and tips for paddling the Apostle Islands, too.
Guest: Darren Bush, owner and chief paddling evangelist, Rutabaga Paddlesports
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Saturday
10/8/2011
7:00 AM
111007F
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Garden Talk: Lisa Johnson
After seven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Learn all about Fall garden preparation and clean-up.
Guest: Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator
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Friday
10/7/2011
11:00 AM
111007F
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Garden Talk: Lisa Johnson
After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Fall garden preparation and clean-up is the topic.
Guest: Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator
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Thursday
10/6/2011
11:00 AM
111006F
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Animal Behavior with Patricia McConnell
Animal behavior is the topic, after eleven. Larry Meiller finds out how to train a cat, and much more.
Guest: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist.
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
11:00 AM
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Wisconsin wildlife update with Scott Craven
Larry Meiller talks Wisconsin wildlife, after eleven. Hunting season is in full swing, and there are important updates for ongoing efforts to take wolves off the Endangered Species List . . . and the new Wisconsin deer management review. Plus, how to prepare your yard and home to prevent winter wildlife problems.
Guest: Scott Craven, UW Extension Wildlife Ecologist
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
11:00 AM
111004F
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Travel advice with Rick Seaney
It can be tricky to find good flights at reasonable prices for holiday travel. While it's tempting to put off thinking about it, Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, is the perfect person to ask for advice. Plus, he's got tips for avoiding excessive ticketing fees and other travel headaches.
Guest: Rick Seaney, CEO, www.FareCompare.com
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
11:45 AM
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Regional Travel Ideas
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller learns about great regional destinations for Fall, and some events to put on your calendar.
Guest: Mary Bergin (BUR- gihn), travel writer and syndicated columnist, "Roads Traveled" column, Midwest Features Syndicate. Author, "Sidetracked in the Midwest: A Green Guide for Travelers."
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Monday
10/3/2011
11:00 AM
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Personal Computer Advice
Personal computers are the topic, after eleven. Larry Meiller learns what recent hackings and hijackings of web hosting services might mean for us as e-consumers. And there will be time for listener questions, too.
Guest: Peter Greene, computer specialist, InfoStar.com
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Saturday
10/1/2011
7:00 AM
110930F
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Garden Talk: Ed Lyon
After seven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry learns about how and when to plant fall bulbs, and about other autumn garden projects.
Guest: Ed Lyon, Director, Allen Centennial Gardens, Madison
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Friday
9/30/2011
11:00 AM
110930F
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Garden Talk: Ed Lyon
After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry learns about how and when to plant fall bulbs, and about other autumn garden projects.
Guest: Ed Lyon, Director, Allen Centennial Gardens, Madison
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Thursday
9/29/2011
11:00 AM
110929F
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How and Why to Insulate our Homes
After eleven, Larry Meiller learns why we should prioritize insulating our homes well.
Guests:
- Gary Rockweiler, founder and president, Rockweiler Insulation
- Renee Wilson,Vice President of Operations, Rockweiler Insulation
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Thursday
9/29/2011
11:45 AM
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Appraisals with Shirley Baumann
Wonder if that item in your attic is trash... or treasure? After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller welcomes an appraiser and auctioneer who can help you decide.
Guest: Shirley Baumann, Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer. Certified Appraiser.
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
11:00 AM
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Fall astronomy tips
After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out what's visible in the night sky tonight . . . including Jupiter, a comet, a supernova, and more.
Guest: Paul Kinzer, author, "Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy," Member, La Crosse Area Astronomy Club
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
11:45 AM
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Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center: corn fuel
Can corn-waste be used to produce biofuel? After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller discuss the possibilities with staffers from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center.
Guests:
- John Greenler, Ph.D., Director, Education and Outreach Program, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC)
- Natalia de Leon, Assistant Professor of Agronomy, UW-Madison, project lead, GLBRC
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
11:00 AM
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"The Heirloom Murders," Kathleen Ernst
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the author of a new mystery novel set at Old World Wisconsin, an historical site in Eagle.
Guest: Kathleen Ernst, author, "The Heirloom Murders" (book #2 Chloe Ellefson Historic Sites mystery series)
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
11:45 AM
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"Putting Down Roots," Marcia Carmichael
We sometimes get caught up in what's "new" . . . assuming it's better. After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with an historical gardener about what we can learn from the earliest settlers in Wisconsin.
Guest: Marcia Carmichael, historical gardener, Old World Wisconsin. Author, "Putting Down Roots: Gardening Insights from Wisconsin's Early Settlers."
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Monday
9/26/2011
11:00 AM
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2011 Wisconsin Assistive Technology Expo
Larry Meiller learns about assistive technology at eleven. With an aging population, more and more of us may need help in the years ahead. An upcoming University of Wisconsin conference will explore the needs and possibilities.
Guests:
- Professor Jay Martin, director, Assistive Rehabilitation and Technology Design sequence in the UW School of Engineering
- Beth Finke ("FIN-key"), NPR commentator, award-winning author, teacher and journalist who lost her sight at age 26. Keynote speaker, 2011 Wisconsin Assistive Technology Expo
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Monday
9/26/2011
11:45 AM
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The Weather Guys: fall and winter forecasts
At eleven forty-five, it's time for Larry Meiller's monthly visit with the UW Weather Guys. What impact did the Boundary Waters fires have on the atmosphere and air quality? And how are the fall and winter forecasts shaping up? They'll answer those questions, and more.
Guests:
- Steve Ackerman, director, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, UW-Madison and professor of atmospheric sciences
- Jon Martin, professor and chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison
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Saturday
9/24/2011
7:00 AM
110923F
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Garden Talk: Roger Reynolds
It's time for another edition of Garden Talk, after seven. Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") sits in for Larry Meiller and talks with an expert on mulching, composting, and other techniques for improving soil.
Guest: Roger Reynolds, consultant for sustainable landscape design with Infiltrating Landscapes
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Friday
9/23/2011
11:00 AM
110923F
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Garden Talk: Roger Reynolds
It's time for another edition of Garden Talk, at eleven. Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") sits in for Larry Meiller and talks with an expert on mulching, composting, and other techniques for improving soil.
Guest: Roger Reynolds, consultant for sustainable landscape design with Infiltrating Landscapes
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Thursday
9/22/2011
11:00 AM
110922F
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Frances Moore Lapp , "EcoMind"
How do we create the world we want to see, without getting in our own way? Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") sits in for Larry Meiller at eleven and talks with a veteran activist about her insights.
Guest: Frances Moore Lapp ("luh-PAY"), activist, author of "EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want"
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Thursday
9/22/2011
11:45 AM
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Ten Chimneys: Hollywood and Broadway come to WI
Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") sits in for Larry Meiller at eleven forty-five and learns about a rural Wisconsin retreat that hosted stars of stage and screen like Noel Coward, Charlie Chaplin, and Sir Laurence Olivier.
Guest: Sean Malone, President, Ten Chimneys
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
11:00 AM
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"Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle"
At eleven, Larry Meiller finds out about bird feathers; how they developed, and what makes them so incredible.
Guest: Thor (TORE") Hanson, author of "Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle"
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
11:45 AM
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"Avian Architecture," Peter Goodfellow
How different birds construct their nests and why they differ so widely are the topic at eleven forty-five when Larry Meiller talks with the author of a fascinating new book on the subject.
Guest: Peter Goodfellow, author of "Avian Architecture: How Birds Design, Engineer and Build"
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
11:00 AM
110920F
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Impacts of Low Literacy
September is National Literacy Month. At eleven, Larry Meiller finds out about the many ways that low literacy can impact lives.
Guests:
- Michele Erikson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Literacy
- Jeff Burkhart, Executive Director, Literacy Network, Madison
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
11:45 AM
110920G
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Dictionary of American Regional English update
Why do we say the things we do? What impact does where we grow up have on our vocabulary? Larry Meiller has fun at eleven forty-five talking about the Dictionary of American Regional English.
Guest: Joan Hall, Chief Editor, Dictionary of American Regional English
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Monday
9/19/2011
11:00 AM
110919F
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Physical therapy advice toprevent injury
After eleven, Larry Meiller learns how to stay in shape and to avoid injury during Fall sports and garden work when he visits with his monthly physical therapy guests.
Guests:
- Bill Boissonnault ("BOYZ-an-alt"), associate professor, UW School of Medicine and Public Health; senior physical therapist, Spine Center Physical Therapy Clinic, UW Hospital and Clinics
- Lori Thein ("tine") Brody, physical therapist and athletic trainer, UW Sports Medicine and Spine Center; graduate program director, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT
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Saturday
9/17/2011
7:00 AM
110916F
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Garden Talk: Melinda Myers
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Learn how to add color and interest to fall gardens and landscapes, and how technology can help you plan your next garden.
Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments."
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Friday
9/16/2011
11:00 AM
110916F
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Garden Talk: Melinda Myers
After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Learn how to add color and interest to fall gardens and landscapes, and how technology can help you plan your next garden.
Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments."
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Thursday
9/15/2011
11:00 AM
110915F
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Finding Affordable and Appropriate Legal Advice
Sometimes we find ourselves in need of legal advice, but how do we know where to turn? Larry Meiller's guests, after eleven, have advice on when, where, and how to find legal assistance, including for those with limited means.
Guests:
- David Relles ("RELL-ess"), attorney, Relles, Long & Milliken, LLP
- Jeff Brown, Pro Bono Coordinator, Wisconsin State Bar Association
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Thursday
9/15/2011
11:45 AM
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Keeping your Mac Running Well, Joe Rhodes
After eleven forty-five, join Larry Meiller as he finds out what's new in the world of Apple computers, and how to keep our machines running well.
Guest: Joe Rhodes, independent Macintosh computer support specialist
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
11:00 AM
110914F
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"History Afield," Robert Willging
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the author of "History Afield: Stories from the Golden Age of Wisconsin Sporting Life" about the fascinating history of the state as a tourist and sportspeople's paradise.
Guest: Robert, Willging ("WILL-ging"), freelance outdoor and history writer. Author, "On the Hunt: The History of Deer Hunting in Wisconsin," and "History Afield: Stories from the Golden Age of Wisconsin Sporting Life."
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
11:45 AM
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Olaf Larson, "When Horses Pulled the Plow"
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller shares a special conversation with a one-hundred year old author who has written about his experiences growing up on a Wisconsin farm in the early part of the twentieth century.
Guests:
- Olaf Larson, professor emeritus of rural sociology, Cornell University. Author, "When Horses Pulled the Plow: Life of a Wisconsin Farm Boy 1910-1929"
- Jerry Apps, storyteller and author, "Campfires and Loon Calls," "Horse Drawn Days," and "Cranberry Red."
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
11:00 AM
110913F
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Dr. Sandi Sawchuk: Keeping pets healthy and happ...
Pet care is the topic for Larry Meiller, after eleven. Find out why heartworm prevention is more important than ever, the details of an exciting new treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats, and what to know when adopting a new feline friend.
Guest: Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, UW School of Veterinary Medicine
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Monday
9/12/2011
11:00 AM
110912F
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"What It Means to be a Badger"
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the author of a new book that collects reflections on "What It Means to be a Badger."
Guest: Justin Doherty, Associate Athletic Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Author, "What It Means to be a Badger".
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Monday
9/12/2011
11:45 AM
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Fall grilling with Mad Dog and Merrill
Grilling is the mouthwatering topic for Larry Meiller, after eleven forty-five. Get some tips on grilling wild game, as well as favorite grilling ideas for your next tailgate party.
Guests: Mark Mathewson and Gary Merrill, better known as Mad Dog and Merrill, hosts, "Midwest Grill'n" (CW network). Authors, "Mad Dog and Merrill "Midwest Grill'n Cookbook," "Forever Tailgating" and "We've Got Gas Grilling Cookbook"
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Saturday
9/10/2011
7:00 AM
110909F
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Garden Talk: Molly Fifield Murray
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry learns how to construct a rain garden, and why you might want to. He'll also hear about an upcoming native gardening conference.
Guest: Molly Fifield ("FEYE-field") Murray, Outreach Programs Manager, UW Arboretum
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Friday
9/9/2011
11:00 AM
110909F
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Garden Talk: Molly Fifield Murray
After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry learns how to construct a rain garden, and why you might want to. He'll also hear about an upcoming native gardening conference.
Guest: Molly Fifield ("FEYE-field") Murray, Outreach Programs Manager, UW Arboretum
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Thursday
9/8/2011
11:00 AM
110908F
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Green home improvement and repair
Green and energy-efficient home repair and improvement are the focus for Larry Meiller, after eleven. Find out how to tune-up your heating system for cooler weather, and why it's a good time to take advantage of Cash-Back Rewards through the Focus on Energy Program.
Guests:
- Chad Speight ("SPATE"), Chad's Carpentry, Madison
- John Viner, Senior Project Manager, Energy Center of Wisconsin
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
11:00 AM
110907F
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Wildlife Update with Scott Craven
Wisconsin wildlife is the topic for Larry Meiller, after eleven. Larry gets an update on the fall hunting season, and the controversy in Wisconsin about whether to de-list wolves from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.
Guest: Scott Craven, UW Extension Wildlife Ecologist.
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
11:00 AM
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Personal computers and cloud computing
The talk turns to Personal Computers, after eleven. Larry Meiller learns what cloud computing is, and what its various applications might be at home, work, and school. Plus, this month's Top Ten list of useful web sites.
Guest: Peter Greene of InfoStar.com
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Monday
9/5/2011
11:00 AM
110905F
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Birdwatching and Wisconsin's bird habitats
At eleven, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") talks about birdwatching with her guests. They'll share some recent rare sightings in Wisconsin, how the fall migration season is shaping up, and which nine Wisconsin communities recently received the "Bird City" designation.
Guests:
- Noel Cutright, past president of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology
- Bill Volkert, wildlife educator & naturalist, Horicon Marsh International Education Center
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Saturday
9/3/2011
7:00 AM
110902F
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Garden Talk: Jason Fischbach
After seven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Find out how to extend your growing season, and what to be thinking about for Fall garden upkeep.
Guest: Jason Fischbach ("FISH-bahk"), UW-Extension Agriculture Agent, Ashland and Bayfield Counties.
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Friday
9/2/2011
11:00 AM
110902F
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Garden Talk: Jason Fischbach
After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry finds out how we can extend our growing season for as long as possible, and what we should be thinking about for fall garden upkeep.
Guest: Jason Fischbach ("FISH-bahk"), UW-Extension Agriculture Agent, Ashland and Bayfield Counties.
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Thursday
9/1/2011
11:00 AM
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Good oral hygiene and dnetal care
Dental health is the topic, after eleven, when Judith Siers-Poisson sits in for Larry Meiller and talks with a dentist about good preventive care, and why it's so important to our overall health and wellness.
Guest: Dr. Lowell Lakritz, instructor, Madison Area Technical College dental hygienist program, retired Madison dentist who volunteers with free dental clinics
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Thursday
9/1/2011
11:45 AM
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choosing the right trainer for your fitness goal...
After eleven-forty-five, Physical fitness and Exercise is the topic when Judith Siers-Poisson sits in for Larry Meiller. A look at how to choose the right Personal Trainer for your needs.
Guest: Jeff Liggon ("LIG-en"), coach and personal trainer. Owner, The Fit, Madison.
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
11:00 AM
110831F
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"Rhythm of the River": Lower WI State Riverway
The Lower Wisconsin State Riverway is the topic, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guests are involved in a new documentary, "Rhythm of the River," set to air on Wisconsin Public Television.
Guests:
- Kathy Bissen, Director of Production, Wisconsin Public Television.
- Mark Cupp, Executive Director, Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board and Board President, Cultural Landscape Legacies, Inc.
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
11:45 AM
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Wisconsin trout fishing
Trout fishing is the topic at eleven forty-five. Larry Meiller's guest shares tips and advice for novice and experienced trout anglers.
Guest: Jay Thurston, author, educator and life-long trout angler, holds a Master's degree in outdoor education from Northern Illinois University
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
11:00 AM
110830F
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"A Spirited History of Milwaukee Brews & Booze"
Brew City's beverage-related history is the topic, after eleven, when Larry Meiller talks with the author of "A Spirited History of Milwaukee Brews & Booze."
Guest: Martin Hintz, author, "A Spirited History of Milwaukee Brews & Booze" .
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
11:45 AM
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Quack Medicine in Wisconsin
The turn of the twentieth century saw a society teaming with quacks, frauds, and medical flim flam artists. After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller learns about this fascinating piece of Wisconsin history.
Guest: Erika Janik, historian and author, "Giving Them What They Want: The Reinhardts and Quack Medicine in Wisconsin."
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Monday
8/29/2011
11:00 AM
110829F
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Sheep and Wool Festival
Larry Meiller finds out about the upcoming Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival at eleven. We'll learn about which breeds of sheep produce the best wool for use on fiber arts, why wool is such a versatile material, and more!
Guests:
- Ray Antoniewicz ("an-ton-AY-vich"), sheep farmer and owner of A to Z Farm in Oregon, WI
- Carol Wagner, owner of Hidden Valley Farm and Woolen Mill in Valders, W
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Monday
8/29/2011
11:45 AM
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The Weather Guys: Hurricane Irene and more
At eleven forty-five, it's time for Larry Meiller's monthly visit with the Weather Guys. Hurricane Irene and the tropical storm season will be discussed, plus a look at how the forecasts for fall and winter are shaping up.
Guests:
- Steve Ackerman, director, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, UW-Madison and professor of atmospheric sciences
- Jon Martin, professor and chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison
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Saturday
8/27/2011
7:00 AM
110826F
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Garden Talk: Roses with Lois Ann Helgeson
After seven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry learns all about how to choose and grow roses from a master rosarian.
Guest: Lois Ann Helgeson, master rosarian and speaker at the upcoming North Central District Rose Show and Convention
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Friday
8/26/2011
11:00 AM
110826F
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Garden Talk: Roses with Lois Ann Helgeson
After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry learns all about how to choose and grow Roses.
Guest: Lois Ann Helgeson, master rosarian and speaker at the upcoming North Central District Rose Show and Convention
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Thursday
8/25/2011
11:00 AM
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Saving Successfully for your Retirement
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has advice on how to assess your retirement needs, and how to save and invest for it.
Guest: Frank Armstrong, certified financial planner. Founder, Investor Solutions, Inc. Author, "The Informed Investor"; Co-author, "Save Your Retirement".
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Thursday
8/25/2011
11:45 AM
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Teaching children financial literacy
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller learns how best to introduce the concepts of money, budgeting, and saving to children. His guest is a U-W professor who consulted with Sesame Street on their project, "For Me, for You, for Later: First Steps to Spending, Sharing, and Saving".
Guest: Karen Holden, Center for Financial Security affiliate. Professor of consumer science, School of Human Ecology, UW-Madison.
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Wednesday
8/24/2011
11:00 AM
110824F
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Insect Update with Phil Pellitteri
After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out what's going on in the insect world. Fall invading critters like the box elder bug, cluster flies, and the Asian lady beetle are discussed. Plus, how to get caterpillars and cocoons through the winter.
Guest: Phil Pellitteri, Director, UW Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab
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Tuesday
8/23/2011
11:00 AM
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Healthy approaches to stress relief for students
School is just around the corner for children and young people at all levels of study. After eleven, Larry Meiller gets tips for helping young people ... and the rest of us ... manage stress in a positive and healthy way.
Guest: Bob McGrath, Coordinator, Mind/Body Wellness Services, department of Counseling and Consultation Services, UW-Madison.
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Tuesday
8/23/2011
11:45 AM
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Quilt Expo preview with Nancy Zieman
After eleven-forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with the host of Wisconsin Public Television's "Sewing with Nancy" about the upcoming WPT Quilt Expo, and her twenty years on her show.
Guest: Nancy Zieman ("ZEE-man"), host, "Sewing with Nancy"
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Monday
8/22/2011
11:00 AM
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How to preserve the garden's bounty
At eleven, Larry Meiller learns about various ways to preserve the bounty of the garden for year-round enjoyment. Plus, listeners will be encouraged to contribute recipes to a new cookbook.
Guests:
- Kiera Mulvey, Executive Director of the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition, organic farmer at Blue Moon Community Farm in Stoughton, WI
- Debra Shapiro, food and cooking writer with over 15 years of restaurant experience
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Monday
8/22/2011
11:45 AM
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Karen Parker, "Indomitable Pluck"
Larry Meiller learns at eleven forty-five how the Elroy-Sparta bike trail first became part of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad, and then a successful rails to trails project.
Guest: Karen Parker, author of "Indomitable Pluck: One Railroad, Three Tunnels, and America's First Rails-to-Trails Bike Path."
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Saturday
8/20/2011
7:00 AM
110819F
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Garden Talk: Neil Diboll
After seven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Prairie and other native plants can be a lower-maintenance and healthy option for your landscape. Learn how to incorporate those plants and to help them thrive.
Guest: Neil Diboll, ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
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Friday
8/19/2011
11:00 AM
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Garden Talk: Neil Diboll
After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Prairie and other native plants can be a lower-maintenance and healthy option for your landscape. Learn how to incorporate those plants and to help them thrive.
Guest: Neil Diboll, ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
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Thursday
8/18/2011
11:00 AM
110818F
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Consumer protection and back to school issues
Larry Meiller's topic at eleven is consumer protection. He'll find out about back to school consumer issues, plus landlord-tenant problems to be aware of. They answer listener questions, too.
Guests:
- Sandy Chalmers is the Administrator, Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
- Michelle Reinen ("RYE-nen"), Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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Wednesday
8/17/2011
11:00 AM
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Wisconsin wildlife update
After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out what's going on with Wisconsin wildlife . . . right now . . . and what to watch for as we get closer to fall.
Guest: David Drake, extension wildlife specialist, associate professor of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, UW-Madison.
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Tuesday
8/16/2011
11:00 AM
110816F
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Democracy in Frank Lloyd Wright's Architecture
Several of Frank Lloyd Wright's Wisconsin structures are marking significant anniversaries this year. After eleven, Larry Meiller learns how Frank Lloyd Wright's concept of democracy is expressed in his architecture, and an upcoming event on that theme.
Guest: Sidney Robinson, architect, Taliesin Preservation Inc., Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Professor emeritus, University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Tuesday
8/16/2011
11:45 AM
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Victoria Houston, "Dead Deceiver"
The frozen Wisconsin north, the murder of a young woman, a wealthy philanthropist, and an international fishing festival coming to town. These are some of the elements in a new mystery that Larry Meiller's guest at eleven crafted. She'll also share tips on how to write successfully.
Guest: Victoria Houston, author of "Dead Deceiver".
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Monday
8/15/2011
11:00 AM
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Physical Therapy Advice
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests share advice on how to stay active and healthy without injury. With back to school time right around the corner, is there a best way to carry backpacks? Fall sports and harvesting in the garden will be discussed as well.
Guests
- Bill Boissonnault ("BOYZ-an-alt"), associate professor, UW School of Medicine and Public Health; senior physical therapist, Spine Center Physical Therapy Clinic, UW Hospital and Clinics
- Lori Thein ("tine") Brody, physical therapist and athletic trainer, UW Sports Medicine and Spine Center; graduate program director, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT
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Saturday
8/13/2011
7:00 AM
110812F
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Garden Talk: Laura Jull and Brian Hudelson
After seven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Garden diseases are the topic, with a special emphasis on woody ornamentals.
Guests:
- Laura Jull, Associate Professor of Horticulture, UW-Madison
- Brian Hudelson, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic, UW-Madison
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Friday
8/12/2011
11:00 AM
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Garden Talk: Laura Jull and Brian Hudelson
At eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Garden diseases will be the topic, with a special emphasis on woody ornamentals.
Guests:
- Laura Jull, Associate Professor of Horticulture, UW-Madison
- Brian Hudelson, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic, UW-Madison
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Thursday
8/11/2011
11:00 AM
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Home Repair and Improvement
Home improvement and repair is the topic at eleven. Larry Meiller finds out what projects we should prioritize while we still have a couple months of warm weather ahead of us.
Guests:
- Ken Adams, Adams Design Construction in Madison
- John Freiburger, Freiburger and Associates in Fitchburg
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Wednesday
8/10/2011
11:00 AM
110810F
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Daylilies in your landscape
Daylilies are the topic for Larry Meiller, after eleven. These easy-to-care-for blossoms can add interest to just about any landscape. Learn how to successfully incorporate them into your garden.
Guests:
-Jean Bawden of Earth Spirit Farms, Oregon
- Rosemary Kleinheinz, co-chair of the Wisconsin Daylily Society's upcoming sale
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Wednesday
8/10/2011
11:45 AM
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Wildlife surveys
Larry Meiller hears about wildlife surveys, after eleven forty-five. What kinds of animals are counted and why? He'll also learn how interested citizens can get involved.
Guest: Brian Dhuey ("DOO-ee"), Wildlife Surveys and Database Manager, Bureau of Science Services, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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Tuesday
8/9/2011
11:00 AM
110809F
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Dr. Sandi Sawchuk: Keeping pets healthy and happ...
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks pet health with his guest. Topics will include the importance of measuring your pet's food, and how to safely remove a tick.
Guest: Dr. Sandi Sawchuk of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine
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Monday
8/8/2011
11:00 AM
110808F
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Late summer astronomy tips
After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out what to look for in the Wisconsin night skies . . . and when.
Guests:
- Dr. Jim Lattis, Director, UW Space Place, professor, Astronomy Department, UW-Madison
- Tom Hall, optics specialist with Eagle Optics in Middleton
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Saturday
8/6/2011
7:00 AM
110805F
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Garden Talk: Shelley Ryan
After seven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest shares tips for a healthy and productive garden, and previews upcoming episodes of Wisconsin Public Television's program, "The Wisconsin Gardener."
Guest: Shelley Ryan, host of "The Wisconsin Gardener" on Wisconsin Public Television
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Friday
8/5/2011
11:00 AM
110805F
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Garden Talk: Shelley Ryan
After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest shares tips for a healthy and productive garden, and previews upcoming episodes of Wisconsin Public Television's program, "The Wisconsin Gardener."
Guest: Shelley Ryan, host of "The Wisconsin Gardener" on Wisconsin Public Television
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Thursday
8/4/2011
11:00 AM
110804F
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The costs and benefits of a liberal arts educati...
The price tag associated with a liberal arts degree continues to rise each year. Does the earning potential of those graduates justify the cost? Or is there more to the equation than meets the eye? Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, thinks that there are many less-tangible benefits to this type of education.
Guest: Thomas Pleger ("PLAY-gher"), Dean and Campus Executive Officer of University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County
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Thursday
8/4/2011
11:45 AM
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Jobhunting tips and advice
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with a recruitment expert about how to improve your chances on the job market. From how and when to apply, to the appropriate follow-up after an interview, we'll cover important points for job-seekers.
Guest: Paige Goldner, Managing Director, Executive Search, for QTI Professional Staffing
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Wednesday
8/3/2011
11:00 AM
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Environmental Politics and the Creation of a Dre...
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is an environmental wonder of Wisconsin. But how did it come to be? Larry Meiller's guest at eleven is the author of a book that explores the political processes that lend to its establishment.
Guests:
- Annie L. Booth, co-author of "Environmental Politics and the Creation of a Dream: Establishing the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore"
- Steve Born, emeritus professor of Urban and Regional Planning and Environmental Studies at UW-Madison
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Wednesday
8/3/2011
11:45 AM
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Devil's Lake, Wisconsin and the CCC
Devil's Lake, in South Central Wisconsin, had always been a natural wonder, but how did it become such a well-known destination with an infrastructure to host tourists? At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with the author of a new book that chronicles the role the Civilian Conservation Corps played as part of the New Deal.
Guest: Robert Moore, author of "Devil's Lake, Wisconsin and the Civilian Conservation Corps"
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Tuesday
8/2/2011
11:00 AM
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Travel advice with Rick Seaney
At eleven, Larry Meiller's guest shares his expertise on planning and booking travel. Whether it's a family getaway or the vacation of a lifetime, Rick Seaney will have great advice to make it the best trip possible.
Guest: Rick Seaney, CEO of www.FareCompare.com
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Tuesday
8/2/2011
11:45 AM
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Wisconsin's county fairs
County fairs are a big part of life in Wisconsin, and many adults have fond memories of participating as children. Larry Meiller's guests at eleven forty-five will share in the wide variety of fairs in the state, and how they have ... or haven't changed over the years.
Guests:
- Bob Williams, Coordinator of Fairs at the WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
- Becky Gutzman, Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program Coordinator for Columbia and Dodge Counties, judge for 4-H and Open Exhibits at several fairs each summer.
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Monday
8/1/2011
11:00 AM
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Computer Upgrades and other Tech Advice
At eleven, Larry Meiller talks with a computer expert who will help keep your system running well. When do you know it is time to upgrade your system? Changing or upgrading operating systems can be intimidating, and whether you're using a Mac or a PC, there are compatibility issues to consider.
Guest: Peter Greene of www.Infostar.com
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Saturday
7/30/2011
7:00 AM
110729F
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Garden Talk: Lawns with Doug Soldat
After seven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest shares tips on how to grow a healthy lawn that is also sustainable and makes good use of resources.
Guest: Doug Soldat, soil scientist and professor, UW-Madison
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Friday
7/29/2011
11:00 AM
110729F
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Garden Talk: Lawns with Doug Soldat
After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest shares tips on how to grow a healthy lawn that is also sustainable and makes good use of resources.
Guest: Doug Soldat, soil scientist and professor, UW-Madison
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Thursday
7/28/2011
11:00 AM
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Traveling Wisconsin with Tourism Secretary Klett
The Wisconsin Secretary of Tourism joins Larry Meiller at eleven. They'll talk about their favorite Wisconsin destinations, and upcoming festivals and events.
Guest: Stephanie Klett, Secretary, Department of Tourism
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Thursday
7/28/2011
11:45 AM
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Social media and social networking
At elven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks about social media. What is Google +, anyway?
Guest: Don Stanley, faculty associate in Life Sciences Communication, owner, 3Rhino Media.
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Wednesday
7/27/2011
11:00 AM
110727F
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Foraging for berries and other mid-summer treats
It's high season for berries and other delicacies. Larry Meiller's guest at eleven will tell us where to look and how to harvest them.
Guest: Sam Thayer, author, "Nature's Garden" and "Nature's Garden: Edible Wild Plants"
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Wednesday
7/27/2011
11:45 AM
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Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center: forestry
At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller hears about sustainable forestry practices and research from staff of the Great lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC).
Guests:
- John Greenler, Ph.D., Director of the Education and Outreach Program, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC)
- Tom Gower, UW-Madison professor of forest and wildlife ecology, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
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Tuesday
7/26/2011
11:00 AM
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Wisconsin's cheeses
Cheese is the topic at eleven. Larry Meiller's guest shares her passion for, and knowledge of, the product with which Wisconsin may be most closely associated.
Guest: Jeanne ("Jeenee") Carpenter, founder, Wisconsin Cheese Originals
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Tuesday
7/26/2011
11:45 AM
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Paddling Hawai'i, and closer to home
Paddling is a great way to explore an area, whether in Wisconsin or an exotic location. At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller's guest shares his favorite destinations both near and far.
Guest: Darren Bush, owner and chief paddling evangelist, Rutabaga Paddlesports
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Monday
7/25/2011
11:00 AM
110725F
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Catherine Friend: "Sheepish"
At eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the author of a book about raising sheep ... and what we can learn from those woolly creatures.
Guest: Catherine Friend, author of "Sheepish: Two Women, Fifty Sheep & Enough Wool to Save the Planet"
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Monday
7/25/2011
11:45 AM
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The Weather Guys: extreme summer heat
The UW Weather Guys visit with Larry Meiller at eleven forty-five. They'll explain the factors that kept the excessively hot weather hovering over Wisconsin last week, and they'll tell us what the rest of the summer is looking like.
Guests:
- Steve Ackerman, director, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, UW-Madison and professor of atmospheric sciences
- Jon Martin, professor and chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison
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Saturday
7/23/2011
7:00 AM
110722F
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Garden Talk: Mark Dwyer
At seven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk. Today, Larry Meiller learns about scented plants to enhance our gardens, compact vegetables, and more.
Guest: Mark Dwyer, landscape manager, Rotary Gardens in Janesville.
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Friday
7/22/2011
11:00 AM
110722F
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Garden Talk: Mark Dwyer
At eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk. Today, Larry Meiller learns about scented plants to enhance our gardens, compact vegetables, and more.
Guest: Mark Dwyer, landscape manager, Rotary Gardens in Janesville.
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Thursday
7/21/2011
11:00 AM
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Making Healthy Nutritional Choices
A new study indicates that eating potatoes can have quite an impact on the waistline. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest helps us navigate our nutrition choices.
Guest: Susan Nitzke, Professor Emerita of Nutritional Sciences, UW-Madison
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Thursday
7/21/2011
11:45 AM
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Green Drive Expo and Hybrid Technology
After eleven-forty-five, Larry Meiller hears about the upcoming Green Car Expo, and what new developments there are in hybrid automotive technology.
Guests:
- Glenn Bower, Automotive Faculty Advisor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- John Dolan, Smart Motors
- Eric Powers, Green Drive Expo
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Wednesday
7/20/2011
11:00 AM
110720F
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Insect Update with Phil Pellitteri
After eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes entomologist Phil Pellitteri to talk about the fascinating world of insects. Japanese beetles and mosquitoes have definitely arrived. What other insects are particularly active now?
Guest: Phil Pellitteri, entomologist and head, UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab
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Tuesday
7/19/2011
11:00 AM
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Summer Beers
Summer and beer seem to go hand-in-hand, especially in Wisconsin. At eleven, Larry Meiller's guests are passionate about microbrews. They'll share summer beer suggestions, and their favorite beer and food pairings.
Guests:
- Dan Dettmers, process design engineer, Gorst Valley Hops, town of Berry, near Mazomanie
- Bill Rogers, owner of The Malt House, Madison, veteran home brewer, active member, Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild.
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Tuesday
7/19/2011
11:45 AM
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Summer River Fun
After eleven-forty-five, Larry Meiller talks about Summer river fun, with a special focus on the driftless area of Southwestern Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Reggie McLeod, Big River Magazine
- Dean Klinkenberg, author, "The Driftless Area Guide"
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Monday
7/18/2011
11:00 AM
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Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests have advice on how to support and care for loved ones living with dementia.
Guests:
- Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD, MSSW, Programs on Aging, Division of Continuing Study, UW-Madison
- Teepa Snow, certified occupational therapist and dementia consultant.
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Monday
7/18/2011
11:45 AM
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"The Greatest Game Ever Pitched"
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with the author of a book that details what's been called the greatest baseball pitching duel of the 20th century. A look back at that day in July of 1963 . . . what the times were like in the U.S., and in the world of sports . . . and the personal histories of the men on the mound.
Guest: Jim Kaplan, author, "The Greatest Game Ever Pitched: Juan Marichal, Warren Spahn, and the Pitching Duel of the Century"
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Saturday
7/16/2011
7:00 AM
110715F
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Garden Talk: Herbs with Marge Snyder
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Today, learn about growing and using fresh herbs.
Guest: Marge Snyder, Madison Herb Society
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Friday
7/15/2011
11:00 AM
110715F
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Garden Talk: Herbs with Marge Snyder
Join Larry Meiller, after eleven, for another edition of Garden Talk. Today, learn how to grow and use fresh herbs.
Guest: Marge Snyder, Madison Herb Society.
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Thursday
7/14/2011
11:00 AM
110714F
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Home Repair and Improvement
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guests talk about home repair and improvement, with an eye toward green and eco-friendly solutions.
Guests:
- Chad Speight ("SPATE"), Chad's Carpentry, Madison
- John Viner, Senior Project Manager, Energy Center of Wisconsin
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Wednesday
7/13/2011
11:00 AM
110713F
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Candice Andrews, "Beyond the Trees"
After eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes the author of a book that features Wisconsin state and national forests.
Guest: Candice Andrews, author, "Beyond the Trees: Stories of Wisconsin Forests"
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Wednesday
7/13/2011
11:45 AM
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Update on Wisconsin's bats
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller gets an update on the bat population in Wisconsin.
Guest: Dave Redell, bat ecologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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Tuesday
7/12/2011
11:00 AM
110712F
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Dr. Sandi Sawchuk: Keeping pets healthy and happ...
Pet care is the topic, after eleven. Larry Meiller finds out about preventing obesity in cats, ten cat adoption tips, and whether generic pet medications are just as good as name brand.
Guest: Sandi Sawchuk, DVM, UW School of Veterinary Medicine
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Monday
7/11/2011
11:00 AM
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Avoiding skin cancer
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest shares advice on how to protect your skin from the sun, and the latest in prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer.
Guest: Dr. Dick Neils, ("niles"), dermatologist, practicing in Watertown and Oconomowoc
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Monday
7/11/2011
11:45 AM
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Women in Agriculture
Women in farming is the topic, after eleven forty-five. Larry Meiller welcomes two women in the field, and learns about upcoming training available for women interested in becoming farmers.
Guests:
- Janet Gamble, manager, Turtle Creek Gardens
- Lisa Kivirist, ("KIV-er-ist") director, MOSES Rural Women's Project (RWP)
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Saturday
7/9/2011
7:00 AM
110708F
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Garden Talk: Melinda Myers
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry and his guest tackle all kinds of garden questions ... from bedding plants to bug infestations, from eggplants to echinacea ("EHK-in-AY-sha")!
Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based gardening expert and author.
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Friday
7/8/2011
11:00 AM
110708F
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Garden Talk: Melinda Myers
After eleven, it's another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry and his guest look at all kinds of garden questions . . . from bedding plants to bug infestations, from eggplants to echinacea ("EHK-in-AY-sha").
Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based gardening expert. Author of more than twenty books on gardening.
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Thursday
7/7/2011
11:00 AM
110707F
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Getting the most out of your digital camera
After eleven, Larry Meiller gets the latest tips and tricks for getting the most out of digital cameras. He and his guest also take a look at some great new multi-media software for home use.
Guest: Jack Socha ("SO-sha"), photography instructor, Spring Grove, MN http://www.acpress.com/
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Thursday
7/7/2011
11:45 AM
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Staying on track with summer fitness
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with fitness expert Dustin Maher (MAH-her) about how to take better care of ourselves. Just because Summer can be very busy, we can't let that get in the way of exercize and healthy eating.
Guest: Dustin Maher, personal trainer and fitness expert, with a degree in Kinesiology Exercise Science, University of Wisconsin.
www.dustinmaherfitness.com
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Wednesday
7/6/2011
11:00 AM
110706F
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Wisconsin Wildlife with Scott Craven
After eleven, Larry Meiller takes a look at some environmental topics . . . including rising bird seed prices, mid-summer wildlife viewing, good news for grouse hunters this fall, and more.
Guest: Scott Craven, wildlife ecologist, UW Extension
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Tuesday
7/5/2011
11:00 AM
110705F
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Wisconsin in the Civil War
After eleven, Larry Meiller commemorates the one-hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the start of the U.S. Civil War. A look at the involvement in, and the impact on Wisconsin.
Guest: Rebecca Looney, Curator of History, Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. Exhibit Curator, "Badger Boys: Northeast Wisconsin and the Civil War".
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Tuesday
7/5/2011
11:45 AM
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Wisconsin's Native Americans in the U.S. Civil W...
After, eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller continues the commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the start of the U.S. Civil War, with a look at the involvement of Wisconsin Native Americans.
Guest: Russell Horton, Reference and Outreach Archivist, Wisconsin Veterans Museum. http://museum.dva.state.wi.us/
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Monday
7/4/2011
11:00 AM
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Summer Birdwatching
After eleven, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") discusses birdwatching with her guests. You may think that Summer is a slow time for spotting birds, but there are some interesting sightings going on in our state.
Guests:
- Noel Cutright, past president of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology
- Bill Volkert, wildlife educator & naturalist, Horicon Marsh International Education Center
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Saturday
7/2/2011
7:00 AM
110701F
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Larry Meiller
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. This week, Larry's guests share tips for healthy gardens . . . and some garden-inspired haiku (high-KOO) poems, too.
Guests: The Vicars of Vegetables: UW-Madison horticulture professors Jim Nienhuis ("NEE-en-hoose") and Irwin Goldman.
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Friday
7/1/2011
11:00 AM
110701F
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Garden Talk: The Vicars of Vegetables
After eleven, Larry Meiller hosts another edition of Garden Talk. This week, his guests share tips for healthy gardens ... and some garden-inspired haiku poems, too.
Guests: The Vicars of Vegetables: UW-Madison horticulture professors Jim Nienhuis ("NEE-en-hoose") and Irwin Goldman.
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Thursday
6/30/2011
11:00 AM
110630F
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Patricia McConnell, "Love Has No Age Limit"
After eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes animal behaviorist Patricia McConnell. They'll talk about her new book, "Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home."
Guest: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist.
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Wednesday
6/29/2011
11:45 AM
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Ed Janus, "Creating Dairyland"
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller welcomes the author of a new book that explores the story of how Wisconsin became a dairy state. You might be surprised by the twists and turns.
Guest: Ed Janus, audio journalist, writer, and oral historian. Author, "Creating Dairyland: How caring for cows saved our soil, created our landscape, brought prosperity to our state, and still shapes our way of life in Wisconsin."
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Tuesday
6/28/2011
11:00 AM
110628F
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Stroke Prevention and Treatment
After eleven, Larry Meiller learns about how to prevent and treat stroke. Larry's guest describes what we can do to avoid having a stroke, and the risk factors to be aware of.
Guest: Dr. Matthew Jensen, assistant professor of neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Member, UW Health Comprehensive Stroke Program.
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Tuesday
6/28/2011
11:45 AM
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Genealogy How-To: Digging into Family History
Are you curious about the history of your family? Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven forty-five, talks about the latest in genealogy, and shares great resources for digging into your family story.
Guest: Barbara Banks, genealogist and author. Workshop instructor on genealogical research.
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Monday
6/27/2011
11:00 AM
110627F
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Kelly, Dorfman, "What's Eating Your Child?"
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the author of "What's Eating Your Child?" about how nutrition can be both a cause and cure for many childhood ailments. A look at the connection between food and A-D-H-D, anxiety, picky eating, ear infections, and more.
Guest: Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, author, "What's Eating Your Child?"
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