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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"
 The Greatest Game Ever Pitched: Juan Marichal, War...
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Saturday
7/16/2011
7:00 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
How To Use The Digital Camera You Just Bought!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
The Puppy Primer
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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."
Creating Dairyland: How caring for cows saved our ...
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Tuesday
6/28/2011
11:00 AM
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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
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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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Monday
6/27/2011
11:45 AM
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The Weather Guys: tornadoes and more
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller welcomes The UW Weather Guys for their monthly visit. They'll talk about tornadoes, and whether our temperatures this year have been low or normal. Also, a look at some interesting new research on the sun, and why the number of those who don't believe in climate change is increasing.
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
6/25/2011
7:00 AM
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Garden Talk: Barb Larson
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest has tips to help you solve garden problems, from bugs to berries, perennials to potatoes!
Guest: Barb Larson, Horticulture Educator, UW Extension, Kenosha County
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Friday
6/24/2011
11:00 AM
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Garden Talk: Barb Larson
After eleven, it's time once again for another edition of Garden Talk, with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest has tips to help you solve your garden problems . . . from bugs, to berries . . . perennials, to potatoes.
Guest: Barb Larson, Horticulture Educator, UW Extension, Kenosha County.
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Thursday
6/23/2011
11:00 AM
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How to Prevent Detect & Treat Colorectal Cancer
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests discuss the prevention, detection, and treatment of colorectal cancer.
Guests:
- Dr. Noelle Loconte, UW Carbone Cancer Center, assistant professor of medicine, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
- Dr. Gregory Kennedy, Assistant Professor, General Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Carbone Cancer Center
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Thursday
6/23/2011
11:45 AM
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Consumer Guide to Farm-Raised Fish
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller learns about a newly-published consumer guide with advice on buying farm-raised fish.
Guests:
- Mike Bandli, ADD Program Coordinator, Ag. Development program, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
- Jeff Taylor, President, Wisconsin Aquaculture Association (WAA), General Manager, Star Prairie Trout Farm.
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Wednesday
6/22/2011
11:00 AM
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Insect Update with Phil Pellitteri
After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out what's new in the world of insects. Join Larry for an update on the use of wasps to control the Emerald Ash Borer, the status of Gypsy Moth spraying, the impending arrival of the Japanese beetle . . . and more.
Guest: Phil Pellitteri, entomologist and head, UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab.
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Tuesday
6/21/2011
11:00 AM
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Mitchell Zuckoff, "Lost in Shangri-La"
After eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes the author of a captivating new historical account. It's a gripping real-life suspense tale about a plane crash in the isolated jungles of Dutch New Guinea, the determination of its survivors, and the courage of their rescuers.
Guest: Mitchell Zuckoff ("ZOO-kof"), author of "Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II".
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Tuesday
6/21/2011
11:45 AM
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"Cluck: From Jungle Fowl to City Chicks"
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with the author and the illustrator of a new book about the joys of raising chickens.
Guests:
- Susan Troller, author, "Cluck: From Jungle Fowl to City Chicks"
- Sue Medaris, illustrator.
Cluck: From Jungle Fowl to City Chicks
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Monday
6/20/2011
11:00 AM
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Dean Bakopoulos,
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is an author with strong roots in Wisconsin. His latest novel deals with the chronic unhappiness accompanying excess that he sees as an American cultural trait. His book also explores the themes of connection and isolation.
Guest: Dean Bakopoulos ("bah-KAP-o-los"), author of "My American Unhappiness".
My American Unhappiness
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Monday
6/20/2011
11:45 AM
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"Garden Rules"
At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller is joined by the authors of a lighthearted book about making gardening easy and stress-free.
Guests: Billie Brownell and Jayme Jenkins, co-authors of "Garden Rules".
Garden Rules
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Saturday
6/18/2011
7:00 AM
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Garden Talk: Dick Zondag
At seven, it's time for another encore edition of Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guest will answer questions about keeping perennials, annuals, and food crops growing well.
Guest: Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company, Randolph, Wisconsin. www.jungseed.com
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Friday
6/17/2011
11:00 AM
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Garden Talk: Dick Zondag
At eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guest will answer questions about keeping perennials, annuals, and food crops growing well.
Guest: Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company, Randolph, Wisconsin. www.jungseed.com
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Thursday
6/16/2011
11:00 AM
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Fathers' Day Grilling Ideas
At eleven, Larry Meiller gets tips for great Fathers' Day grilling, from grilling experts Mad Dog and Merrill. How can we liven up the old favorites, and what are some new things to throw on the grill?
Guests: Mark Mathewson and Gary Merrill, better known as Mad Dog and Merrill, hosts, "Midwest Grill'n" (CW network). Authors, "Forever Tailgating" and "We've Got Gas Grilling Cookbook."
Forever Tailgating
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Thursday
6/16/2011
11:45 AM
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Keeping your Mac Running Well
At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller learns how to keep Apple computers and other gadgets working well.
Guest: Joe Rhodes, independent Macintosh computer support specialist.
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Wednesday
6/15/2011
11:00 AM
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Midwest Renewable Energy Associaiton Energy Fair
At eleven, Larry Meiller hears about the upcoming Midwest Renewable Energy Association's Energy Fair. Topics will include sustainable agriculture and promising technological developments.
Guests:
- Will Allen, founder, CEO, and farmer-in-chief of Growing Power Inc., a farm and community food center in Milwaukee www.growingpower.org.
- Doug Stingle, Outreach Director, Midwest Renewable Energy Association www.midwestrenew.org.
The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, Pe...
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Wednesday
6/15/2011
11:45 AM
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Controlling Invasive Plants
Larry Meiller talks with his guests about invasive plants after eleven forty-five. They'll discuss how to identify them, the risks they pose, and the best methods for removing them from your landscape.
Guests:
- Kelly Kearns, Invasive Plant Program Manager with the Endangered Resources Program in Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
- Jerry Doll, emeritus weed scientist of the Agronomy Department at UW-Madison, current president of the Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin (IPAW).
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Tuesday
6/14/2011
11:00 AM
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Keeping Pets Healthy in the Summer
Pet care is the topic at eleven, when Larry Meiller welcomes Dr. Sandi Sawchuk to the studio. They'll talk about heartworm, and you can take a quiz to see how much you know. Also, Sandi will have advice for keeping pets calm who are fearful of loud noises.
Guest: Dr. Sandra Sawchuk, Clinical Instructor, UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Monday
6/13/2011
11:00 AM
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Physical Therapy Advice
After eleven, Larry Meiller learns how to stay healthy and injury-free when he talks with physical therapists Bill Boissonnault and Lori Thein Brody. Heat injuries are often overlooked. Learn how to avoid them and other pains and strains during your summer activities.
Guests:
- Associate Professor Bill Boissonnault ("BOY-zan-alt"), UW-Madison School of Medicine
- Lori Thein ("tine") Brody, physical therapist with UW Sports Medicine
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Saturday
6/11/2011
7:00 AM
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Gardening with Prairie and other Native Plants
After seven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") in for Larry Meiller. Judith learns how native plants are not just beautiful additions to your garden, but provide great habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies.
Guest: Neil Diboll ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
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Friday
6/10/2011
11:00 AM
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Gardening with Prairie and other Native Plants
After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") in for Larry Meiller. Judith learns how native plants are not only beautiful additions to your garden, but provide great habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies.
Guest: Neil Diboll ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI.
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Thursday
6/9/2011
11:00 AM
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Home Repair and Improvement
Summer To-Do lists often include home improvement and repair . . . and damage from extreme weather can move it to the top of the list. After eleven, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") talks with construction professionals who can help you decide what to do and when.
Guests:
- Ken Adams, Adams Design Construction, Madison
- John Freiburger, Freiburger and Associates, Fitchburg, WI
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Wednesday
6/8/2011
11:00 AM
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Appreciating Urban Wildlife
After eleven, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") is in for Larry Meilller. Judith and her guest take a closer look at the wildlife that's all around us . . . if we take the time to notice . . . and how we can learn a lot from the most common of urban creatures.
Guest: Lyanda Haupt ("LEE-anda Hawpt"), author, "Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness".
Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilde...
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Wednesday
6/8/2011
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Successful Foraging
After eleven forty-five, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") learns how to safely harvest and prepare wild edible plants - there's a lot out there, if you know where to look.
Guest: Sam Thayer, author, "The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Wild Edible Plants".
The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Har...
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Tuesday
6/7/2011
11:00 AM
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
After eleven, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS-pwah-SOHn") learns about Autism from a professor of special education, and from the author of a novel for young-adults about dealing with Asperger's Syndrome.
Guests:
- Jacqueline Houtman ("HOWT-man"), Ph.D., science writer. Author, "The Reinvention of Edison Thomas".
- Wendy Machalicek ("Ma-HAWL-uh-check") Ph.D., BCBA-D, Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education, UW-Madison.
The Reinvention of Edison Thomas
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Tuesday
6/7/2011
11:45 AM
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Dictionary of American Regional English Update
"Bubbler" . . . or . . ."drinking fountain"? "Soda" . . or . . ."pop"? Ever wonder why we use the words we do? Join Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS-pwah-SOHn"), after eleven forty-five, when she talks with the editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English.
Guest: Joan Hall, Chief Editor, Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE). http://dare.wisc.edu/?q=node/1
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Monday
6/6/2011
11:00 AM
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Personal Computer Advice
Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS-pwah-SOHn") visits at eleven with a computer expert who can help you troubleshoot your hardware and software issues. He'll also share his Top Ten web sites for the month.
Guest: Peter Greene of InfoStar.com
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Saturday
6/4/2011
7:00 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk. Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") talks with her guests about how to avoid plant disease in the garden, and what to do once it makes an appearance.
Guests:
- Brian Hudelson, - Director, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic in the Dept. of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison.
- Lis (“liz”) Friemoth (“FREE-moth”), Provider of concierge horticultural services through her business, The Garden Hoe.
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Friday
6/3/2011
11:00 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
At eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk, with Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") in for Larry Meiller. Judith and her guests look at how to avoid plant disease in your garden, and what to do once it makes an appearance.
Guests:
- Brian Hudelson, Director, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic , Dept. of Plant Pathology, UW-Madison
- Lis (“liz”) Friemoth (“FREE-moth”), The Garden Hoe horticultural services.
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Thursday
6/2/2011
11:00 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS-pwah-SOHn") learns how to lighten-up family favorite recipes without losing flavor. Plus, how fresh herbs can add to a dish, and how to accommodate a gluten-free diet.
Guest: Chef Michael Feker ("FECK-er") of Il Mito Enoteca in Wauwatosa. http://www.ilmito.com/
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Thursday
6/2/2011
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty-five, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS-pwah-SOHn") talks with the author of a book that promotes the benefits of spending time outside with your child each and every day.
Guest: Rebecca Cohen, author, "Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids" http://www.rebeccaplants.com/wordpress/.
Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of th...
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Wednesday
6/1/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with UW-Extension wildlife expert Scott Craven about what the cool, wet Spring has meant for Wisconsin wildlife, and what to do if you come across animal babies.
Guest: Scott Craven, UW-Extension wildlife ecologist.
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Tuesday
5/31/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the Chancellor of the UW Colleges and UW-Extension about his priorities, and how he supports a unified UW System with operational flexibility.
Guest: Raymond W. (Ray) Cross, Ph.D., Chancellor, University of Wisconsin Colleges and UW-Extension
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Tuesday
5/31/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty-five, Larry Meiller welcomes the author of a new biography about Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. They'll take a look at his career trajectory, leading The Pack to victory in Super Bowl forty-five, and what the future might hold for the Q-B and his team.
Guest: Rob Reischel (“RYE-shell”), sportswriter and author of "Aaron Rodgers: Leader of the Pack"
Aaron Rodgers: Leader of the Pack
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Monday
5/30/2011
11:00 AM
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Birdwatching Tips and Migration Updates
It's all about Birds, after eleven, when Larry Meiller and his guests talk about Wisconsin warblers, how a cool spring has affected migration, and where to go for the best birdwatching.
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
5/28/2011
7:00 AM
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Garden Talk: Bob Tomesh
After seven, it's another fun-filled edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry talks with an expert on how to plant a healthy garden to grow beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables, all season long.
Guest: Bob Tomesh, retired senior lecturer in horticulture at UW-Madison.
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Friday
5/27/2011
11:00 AM
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Garden Talk: Bob Tomesh
After eleven, it's another fun-filled edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry talks with an expert on how to plant a healthy garden to grow beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables, all season long.
Guest: Bob Tomesh, retired senior lecturer in horticulture, UW-Madison.
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Thursday
5/26/2011
11:00 AM
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Assessing your collectibles with appraiser and a...
Ever wonder what that keepsake handed-down from your Grandmother might be worth? Have an item, and you're not even sure what it's for? Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, can help you identify what might be trash, and what's a real treasure.
Guest: Shirley Baumann, certified personal property appraiser and registered Wisconsin Auctioneer. Owner, Baumann Auction Services. www.baumannauctions.com
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Thursday
5/26/2011
11:45 AM
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A look at the 2010 Wisconsin Sustainable Busines...
At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller learns about the just-released 2010 Wisconsin Sustainable Business Report from the WI Sustainable Business Council.
Guests:
- Thomas Eggert is the Executive Director of the WI Sustainable Business Council. He is also Associate Director and Advisor for the Center for Business, Environment & Social Responsibility at UW-Madison.
-Lisa Geason-Bauer ("GEE-son BOW-er") is the president of Evolution Marketing and a member of the WI Sustainable Business Council board of directors.
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Wednesday
5/25/2011
11:00 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") is in for Larry Meiller. She'll talk with the curator of a fascinating exhibit called "The Romance of Ants" about how to foster children's interest in science.
Guest: Corrie Moreau ("more-ROW"), Assistant Curator of Zoology (Insects), Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago.
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5/25/2011
11:45 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") is in for Larry Meiller and, after eleven forty-five, welcomes members of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center. They'll discuss innovative engine designs that take advantage of bioenergy technologies.
- John Greenler, Ph.D., Director of the Education and Outreach Program, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC).
- David Rothamer, Assistant Professor in the UW-Madison Department of Mechanical Engineering; he is affiliated with the UW-Madison Engine Research Center.
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Tuesday
5/24/2011
11:00 AM
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After eleven, it's all about bugs, when Larry Meiller talks with UW-Madison entomologist Phil Pellitteri. They'll talk about tent caterpillar season, detecting sawflies and scale insects on trees and shrubs, and what to watch for with ants and ticks.
Guest: Phil Pellitteri, entomologist and head, UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab
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Monday
5/23/2011
11:00 AM
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Which industries generate the most consumer complaints? At eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest will discuss which are the most problematic, and how to protect yourself. (Original airdate: March 31, 2011)
Guest: Ran Hoth ("hohth"), president & CEO of the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau.
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Monday
5/23/2011
11:45 AM
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At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller's guests share important information on housing, community and economic development resources available to rural Wisconsin residents. (Original airdate: March 31, 2011)
Guests:
- Stan Gruszynski ("Grew-ZIN-ski"), Wisconsin state director, USDA Rural Development.
- Carol Wetuski ("Weh-TUS-ki"), area director for the Dodgeville Area Office of USDA Rural Development.
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Saturday
5/21/2011
7:00 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
At seven, it's another encore edition of Garden Talk! Judith Siers-Poisson ("Sears-Pwah-SOHn") sits in for Larry Meiller. Judith and her guest will discuss how to successfully grow a variety of vegetables and fruits in containers, and how to keep hanging flower baskets looking great.
Guest: Karen Johannsen of Johanssen's Greenhouses in Madison. http://www.johannsens.com/
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Friday
5/20/2011
11:00 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
At eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk! Judith Siers-Poisson ("Sears-Pwah-SOHn") sits in for Larry Meiller. Judith and her guest will discuss how to successfully grow a variety of vegetables and fruits in containers, and how to keep hanging flower baskets looking great.
Guest: Karen Johannsen of Johanssen's Greenhouses in Madison. http://www.johannsens.com/
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Thursday
5/19/2011
12:00 PM
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At eleven, Larry Meiller learns about the Wisconsin No Call list and an upcoming deadline to sign up. Plus, what current scams should we be aware of?
Guests:
- Sandy Chalmers is the Administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection
- Michelle Reinen (“RYE-nen”) is Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection
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Wednesday
5/18/2011
11:00 AM
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At eleven, Larry Meiller learns about the National Science Olympiad competition taking place in Madison this week.
Guests:
- Gerard Putz ("puts"), founder and president of the Science Olympiad.
- Bassam Shakhashiri, Professor of Chemistry at the UW-Madison.
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Wednesday
5/18/2011
11:45 AM
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Earthworms can be great for soil quality, but they can also be damaging to the environment. Larry Meiller finds out how, at eleven forty-five.
Guests:
- Tom Boos, Forestry Invasive Plants Coordinator for the Division of Forestry of the WI DNR
- Bernadette Williams, Invasive Species Specialist for the Division of Forestry of the WI DNR
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Tuesday
5/17/2011
11:00 AM
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After eleven, Larry Meiller speaks with award-winning author Jeff Shaara about the final book in his World War II series, "The Final Storm", which covers the war in the Pacific.
The Final Storm: A Novel of the War in the Pacific
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Tuesday
5/17/2011
11:45 AM
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After eleven forty-five, join Larry Meiller and his guest to learn about hoarseness in children, for Better Speech and Hearing Month.
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Monday
5/16/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests have great tips on how to work your way back into warmer weather sports and activities, while avoiding discomfort and injury.
Guests:
- Associate Professor Bill Boissonnault ("BOY-zan-alt"), UW-Madison School of Medicine
- Lori Thein ("tine") Brody, physical therapist with UW Sports Medicine
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Saturday
5/14/2011
7:00 AM
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At seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller on the road in Northern Wisconsin for "Bayfield in Bloom". Larry's guests discuss urban forestry, and planting with native varieties. Plus, great tips for successful spring gardening.
Guests:
- Jason Fischbach, UW-Extension agriculture agent, Washburn, WI
- Don Kissinger, Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Art Ode ("OH-dee"), horticulture consultant, and semi-retired from Botanical Garden and Arboretum management.
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Friday
5/13/2011
11:00 AM
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After eleven, Garden Talk with Larry Meiller is on-the-road to kick-off "Bayfield In Bloom" at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. Larry and his guests discuss urban forestry, planting with native varieties . . . and they’ll have great tips for successful Spring gardening.
Guests:
- Jason Fischbach, University of Wisconsin-Extension agriculture agent, Washburn, WI.
- Don Kissinger, Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
- Art Ode (“OH-dee”), horticulture consultant & semi-retired from Botanical Garden and Arboretum management.
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Thursday
5/12/2011
11:00 AM
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At eleven, Larry Meiller's guest answers listener questions about "green" and energy-efficient ways to approach your home improvement and repair projects.
Guest: Chad Speight, Chad's Carpentry.
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Thursday
5/12/2011
12:00 PM
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After twelve-noon, Larry Meiller welcomes Public Television's favorite handyman, Red Green. He'll talk about his new book, "How To Do Everything: From the Man Who Should Know".
Guest: Steve Smith, better known as Red Green, of "The Red Green Show" on Public Television, and the feature film "Duct Tape Forever".
Duct Tape Forever
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Wednesday
5/11/2011
11:00 AM
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May is American Wetlands Month. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with staffers from the Wisconsin Wetlands Association about proposed new policies that could help protect our valuable natural resources. Plus, a look at this year's slate of W-W-A field trips.
Guest:
- Katie Beilfuss, Outreach Programs Director, Wisconsin Wetlands Association.
- Erin O’Brien, Policy Director, Wisconsin Wetlands Association.
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Wednesday
5/11/2011
11:45 AM
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After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about their lifelong passion for fishing in Wisconsin . . . and how to encourage young people to follow.
Guest: Gary Engberg, professional angler, guide, and outdoors writer.
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Tuesday
5/10/2011
11:00 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
Your pet's health is the focus, after eleven, when Judith Siers-Poisson (SEERS pwah-sawn) is in for Larry Meiller and welcomes Dr. Sandi Sawchuk from the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sandi has great advice on choosing a good doggie daycare, news of a salmonella outbreak in pig ears for dogs, advice on purchasing pet drugs online, and much more.
Guest: Dr. Sandra Sawchuk, Clinical Instructor, UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Monday
5/9/2011
11:00 AM
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At eleven, Larry Meiller gets advice on planning for Summer travel, and his guest has tips on great destinations that aren't on everyone's radar . . . yet.
Guest: Rick Seaney ("SEE-nee"), CEO, www.FareCompare.com
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Monday
5/9/2011
11:45 AM
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2011 marks the 150th anniversary of many events at the start of the U.S. Civil War. After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with the author of a new book that makes that vast historical epoch a little easier to digest.
Guest: Thomas Flagel, author of "The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War"
The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War
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Saturday
5/7/2011
7:00 AM
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At seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. She has great ideas for getting the most out of your garden this season.
www.melindamyers.com
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Friday
5/6/2011
11:00 AM
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After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. She has great ideas for getting the most out of your garden this season.
Guest: Gardening expert, TV host and author Melinda Myers has 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books. She hosts the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments which air on TV and radio stations throughout the U.S. Melinda has a master’s degree in horticulture, is a certified arborist and was a horticulture instructor with tenure. www.melindamyers.com
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Thursday
5/5/2011
11:00 AM
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Join Larry Meiller at eleven when he learns about age-related macular degeneration, and a recent study that shows promising results for treatment with an inexpensive prescription drug.
Guests:
- Barbara Blodi, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.
- Marshall Flax, M.S., Certified Low Vision Therapist and Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist with the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired.
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Thursday
5/5/2011
11:45 AM
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At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller's guests share information about the prevention, screening, and treatment of head and neck cancers.
Guests:
- Rachael Kammer, MS, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, Senior Speech Pathologist with the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.
- Aaron Wieland (“WEE-land”), MD, Otolaryngologist ("oh-toh-lar-in-GOL-o-jist"), Head/Neck Surgeon with the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.
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Wednesday
5/4/2011
11:00 AM
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After eleven, it's time for Larry Meiller's monthly visit with UW Extension Wildlife Ecologist Scott Craven. They'll talk about the results of the Conservation Congress votes in April, Migratory Bird Day, turkey hunting, and more!
Guest: Scott Craven, UW Extension Wildlife Ecologist.
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Tuesday
5/3/2011
11:00 AM
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After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the author of "Heartland: The Cookbook" about Midwest regional cuisine and the agricultural bounty that inspires it.
Guest: Judith Fertig, author, "Heartland: The Cookbook," and previously of “Prairie Home Cooking” and “Prairie Home Breads.” She has written for food publications including Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Saveur, Vegetarian Times and The New York Times.
Heartland: The Cookbook
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Tuesday
5/3/2011
11:45 AM
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Join Larry Meiller at eleven forty-five for a discussion about what impact climate change has on our health, and whether we can prevent those ill effects.
Guest: Dan Ferber, co-author with Paul Epstein, M.D., of "Changing Planet, Changing Health: How the Climate Crisis Threatens Our Health and What We Can Do about It."
Changing Planet, Changing Health: How the Climate ...
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Monday
5/2/2011
11:00 AM
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Join Larry Meiller, at eleven, when the talk turns to personal computers. Larry's guest has advice to help you keep yours running well, as well as answers for your troubleshooting questions.
Guest: Peter Greene, www.InfoStar.com
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Saturday
4/30/2011
7:00 AM
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After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Learn the best ways to care for your woody ornamentals.
Guest: Laura Jull, associate professor of Horticulture, UW-Madison
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Friday
4/29/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, join us for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Today's topic is care of woody ornamentals.
Guest: Laura Jull, associate professor of Horticulture, UW-Madison.
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Thursday
4/28/2011
11:00 AM
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Stay tuned, at eleven, when Larry Meiller has what promises to be a fun and mouth-watering chat with the authors of "Everything Rhubarb". They'll share their love of rhubarb, as well as some great recipes.
Guests: Nancy Martinson (the top stalk), Jennifer Wood (the newest stalk), and Mary Bell (the tallest stalk), members, Divine Rhubarb Committee, Lanesboro, Minnesota.
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Thursday
4/28/2011
11:45 AM
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At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller welcomes a distinguished U-W alumnus to describe and discuss the newly-designated geological period, The Anthropocene (ANN-throw-poe-seen), or "The Age of Man".
Guest: Dennis Dimick, executive editor, National Geographic Magazine.
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Wednesday
4/27/2011
11:00 AM
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If you're itching to get out on the water, stay tuned after eleven, when Larry Meiller and his guest talk about spring paddlesports and how to get you, and your gear, ready for the season.
Guest: Darren Bush, owner and chief paddling evangelist, Rutabaga Paddlesports. www.rutabaga.com
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Wednesday
4/27/2011
11:45 AM
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After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller and his guest delve into the fascinating world of insects, and explore which ones rank as the most dangerous.
Guest: Amy Stewart, author, "Wicked Bugs: The Louse that Conquered Napoleon's Army and other Diabolical Insects" and "Wicked Plants: The Weed that Killed Lincoln's Mother & Other Botanical Atrocities".
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Tuesday
4/26/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Feeling like your workouts need an overhaul? Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, has great fitness tips for novices and high-performance athletes alike.
Guest: Dustin Maher, personal trainer and fitness instructor. http://dustinmaherfitness.com/
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Tuesday
4/26/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with the author of "Sidetracked in the Midwest: A Green Guide for Travelers", a look at how to enjoy regional travel destinations while limiting your impact on the environment.
Guest: Mary Bergin, Madison-based travel writer and photographer, "Roads Traveled" column, online at www.Roadstraveled.com
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Monday
4/25/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller talks, and tastes, craft beer starting at eleven. His guests are organizers of Madison Craft Beer Week, April 29 - May 8, and are involved in craft brewing themselves.
Guests:
- Dan Dettmers, process design engineer for Gorst Valley Hops in the town of Berry, near Mazomanie.
- Bill Rogers, a veteran home brewer and active member of the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild. He owns The Malt House in Madison.
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Monday
4/25/2011
11:45 AM
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At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller welcomes the UW Weather Guys. He'll ask what caused that strange "spring" weather that recently affected so much of Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Steve Ackerman, director of the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies at UW-Madison and professor of atmospheric sciences.
- Jon Martin, professor and chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at UW-Madison.
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Saturday
4/23/2011
7:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Join Larry Meiller at seven for an encore edition of Garden Talk. In Wisconsin we can be challenged by short growing seasons, and extreme weather year-round. Larry's guests will share their knowledge about perennials that are best suited for colder climates.
Guests:Mike Heger and Debbie Lonnee, authors of "Growing Perennials in Cold Climates".
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Friday
4/22/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Join Larry Meiller at eleven for another edition of Garden Talk. In Wisconsin we can be challenged by short growing seasons, and extreme weather year-round. Larry's guests will share their knowledge about perennials that are best suited for colder climates.
Guests: Mike Heger and Debbie Lonnee, authors of "Growing Perennials in Cold Climates".
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Thursday
4/21/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is ready to answer your questions about prescription eyewear. Have questions about progressive lenses? Need information on the basics of prescription sunglass lenses? Larry's guest will be able to help.
Guest: Jim La Luzerne retired from a 45-year career, when he was the CEO of five different optical-related companies. He was President of the largest manufacturer of prescription eyeglasses in the world, and is an inductee in the Optical Hall of Fame.
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Thursday
4/21/2011
11:45 AM
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There's a lot of buzz about social media, and the technology and platforms available are changing constantly. At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller and his guest will tackle social media - how to get started, how its usage can be both positive or negative, depending on the situation, and how it has changed us socially and politically.
Guest: Don Stanley, faculty associate in the office of external affairs for the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin -Madison.
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Wednesday
4/20/2011
11:00 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Forest Products Lab has been contributing to the study and advancement of wood product use for over a century. After eleven, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEARS-pwah-SOHn") talks with the author of a history of the Lab's first hundred years.
Guest: John Koning, Jr. conducted research in paperboard packaging for the Forest Products Lab. After retiring, he joined the Engineering Professional Development Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of "Forest Products Laboratory 1910-2010: Celebrating a Century of Accomplishments".
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Wednesday
4/20/2011
11:45 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEARS-pwah-SOHn") gets an update on the Wisconsin elk herd, as well as the research, management, and tracking that is necessary to support it.
Guest: Laine Stowell, Elk Biologist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Hayward Service Center.
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Tuesday
4/19/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes listener favorite Phil Pellitteri to talk about how to attract beneficial bugs, and how to deter the ones we could do without. He'll also have an update on the arrival of the brown marmorated stink bug in Wisconsin.
Guest: Phil Pellitteri, entomologist and head of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab.
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Monday
4/18/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller talks with his guests about how to work your way back into warmer weather sports and activities while avoiding discomfort and injury.
Guests:
- Associate Professor Bill Boissonnault ("BOY-zan-alt"), UW-Madison School of Medicine
- Lori Thein ("tine") Brody, physical therapist with UW Sports Medicine
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Saturday
4/16/2011
7:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Is it too late to prune shrubs or plant bulbs? And is it too early to plant cool weather crops? Larry's guest will help you get on the right schedule, and a plan for your garden.
Guest: Bob Tomesh, retired senior lecturer in horticulture, UW-Madison
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Friday
4/15/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller hosts another edition of Garden Talk, after eleven. Is it too late to prune shrubs or plant bulbs? Is it too early to plant cool weather crops? Larry's guest has advice to help you get on the right schedule and plan your garden work.
Guest: Bob Tomesh, retired senior lecturer in horticulture, UW-Madison.
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Thursday
4/14/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, join Larry Meiller and guests for the latest in home renovation and repair. They'll help you decide what to look for when planning spring upkeep on your home, and whether buying a home that's been vacant for a long time poses special maintenance challenges.
Guests:
- Ken Adams, Adams Design Construction, Madison
- John Freiburger, Freiburger and Associates, Fitchburg, WI
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Wednesday
4/13/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes "Doctor Bluebird" to the studio to discuss bluebird restoration efforts in Wisconsin.
Guest: Kent Hall, retired professor of biology from UW-Stevens Point. Vice president and coordinator of data collection, Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin
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Wednesday
4/13/2011
11:45 AM
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At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller and his guest focus their attention on the night skies and upcoming Astronomy Day events.
Guest: Paul Kinzer, author, "Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy," Member, La Crosse Area Astronomy Club.
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Tuesday
4/12/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
At eleven Larry Meiller welcomes Dr. Sandi Sawchuk to talk about pet health. They'll cover what dangers Easter treats can pose for pets, whether animals -- like humans -- can suffer from compulsive disorders, and how pet owners can feel more relaxed about visits to the vet.
Guest: Dr. Sandra Sawchuk of the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
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Monday
4/11/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. At eleven, Larry Meiller talks with staff of a child advocacy organization that both supports children who have been abused, and also helps bring perpetrators to justice.
Guests:
- Brenda Nelson, Executive Director of Safe Harbor, MSSW, LCSW
- Jessica Ginsburg, Forensic Examiner of Safe Harbor, MSSW, LCSW
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Monday
4/11/2011
11:45 AM
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Who doesn't love the UW Varsity Band? At eleven forty-five Larry Meiller welcomes Mike Leckrone to talk about the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of the Band, and it's upcoming spring concert.
Guest: Professor Michael Leckrone, Director of the Marching Band and Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin.
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Saturday
4/9/2011
7:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
At seven, Larry Meiller hosts an encore edition of Garden Talk. There are many fascinating plants, and gourds are some of the most interesting. Larry's guest is the "gourd girl," and she'll share her passion for these versatile fruits.
Guest: Terri Schmit of the Wisconsin Gourd Society
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Friday
4/8/2011
11:00 AM
110408F
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller hosts another edition of Garden Talk. There are many fascinating plants, and gourds are some of the most interesting. Larry's guest is the "gourd girl," and she'll share her passion for these versatile fruits.
Guest: Terri Schmit of the Wisconsin Gourd Society
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Thursday
4/7/2011
11:00 AM
110407F
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller learns about maternal mental health, both pre- and post-partum, and its effect on babies as well as mothers.
Guest: Whitney Witt, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the School of Medicine and Public Health at UW-Madison and the co-director of BioPop: Integrative Biopsychosocial Research in Population Health.
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Thursday
4/7/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller is joined at eleven forty-five by two organizers of Milwaukee Makerspace, a cooperative workspace that provides unique opportunities for DIY-ers.
Guests:
- Royce Pipkins, president of the Milwaukee Makerspace
- Tom Gralewicz, vice-president of the Milwaukee Makerspace
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Wednesday
4/6/2011
11:00 AM
110406F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller catches up on Wisconsin wildlife. His guest is UW-Madison & Extension Professor of Wildlife Ecology Scott Craven.
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Tuesday
4/5/2011
11:00 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
At eleven, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEARS-pwah-SOHn") welcomes staffers from the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo to talk about the annual Midwest Crane Count, plus an update on the status of cranes in our region, and around the world.
Guests:
- Kate Fitzwilliams, Volunteer Coordinator, International Crane Foundation
- Anne Lacy, Long Term Crane Research Coordinator, International Crane Foundation
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Tuesday
4/5/2011
11:45 AM
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Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller
At eleven forty-five, Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEARS-pwah-SOHn") learns about the programs of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, including their ongoing restoration of the World War II submarine the USS Cobia.
Guest: Norma Bishop, executive director, Wisconsin Maritime Museum
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Monday
4/4/2011
11:00 AM
110404F
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Larry Meiller
Join Larry Meiller, after eleven, for a conversation about personal computers. Larry's guest will help you keep yours running well, and will answer your troubleshooting questions.
Guest: Peter Greene of InfoStar.com
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Saturday
4/2/2011
7:00 AM
110401F
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Larry Meiller
At seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry welcomes two keynote speakers from the Green Bay Botanical Garden's Spring Thaw Symposium.
Guests:
- Steven Ziegler, RLA, landscape architect, Ziegler Design Associates
- Lee Reich, PhD, author and avid "farmdener"
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Friday
4/1/2011
11:00 AM
110401F
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, it's another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Today Larry welcomes two keynote speakers from the Green Bay Botanical Garden's Spring Thaw Symposium.
Guests:
- Steven Ziegler, RLA, landscape architect, Ziegler Design Associates
- Lee Reich, PhD, author and avid "farmdener"
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Thursday
3/31/2011
11:00 AM
110331F
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Larry Meiller
Which industries generate the most consumer complaints? At eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest will discuss which are the most problematic, and how to protect yourself.
Guest: Ran Hoth ("hohth"), president & CEO of the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau
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Thursday
3/31/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller's guests share important information on housing, community and economic development resources available to rural Wisconsin residents.
Guests:
- Stan Gruszynski, Wisconsin state director, USDA Rural Development.
- Carol Wetuski, area director for the Dodgeville Area Office of USDA Rural Development.
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Wednesday
3/30/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller's guest gives his perspective on fisheries management in Wisconsin. He recently retired after nearly four decades on the job.
Guest: Frank Pratt, recently retired Fisheries Biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Wednesday
3/30/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller and his guests talk about the effects of bioenergy crops on biodiversity, especially in regards to insects as beneficial members of ecosystems, and the services that ecosystems provide to us as humans.
Guests:
- John Greenler, PhD - Director, Education and Outreach Program, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC).
- Claudio Gratton - Associate Professor of Entomology, UW-Madison.
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Tuesday
3/29/2011
11:00 AM
110329F
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller enjoys a sweet conversation after eleven, as he talks about maple syrup production in Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Derek A. Duane, director of the MacKenzie Environmental Education Center in Poynette.
- Ruth Ann Lee, lead educator of the MacKenzie Environmental Education Center in Poynette.
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Tuesday
3/29/2011
11:45 AM
110329G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller learns about the opportunities and challenges facing Wisconsin's approximately 15,000 lakes.
Guests:
- Eric Olson and Patrick Goggin, lake specialists with the University of Wisconsin - Extension Lakes Program
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