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Wednesday
3/30/2011
11:00 AM
110330F
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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
110330G
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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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Monday
3/28/2011
11:00 AM
110328F
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller gets advice on booking vacation travel from an industry insider. You'll want to tune-in for tips on up-coming destinations, and ways to stretch your travel dollar.
Guest: Rick Seaney ("SEE-nee"), CEO of www.FareCompare.com
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Monday
3/28/2011
11:45 AM
110328G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller talks with the UW Weather Guys about tsunamis and other types of extreme weather.
Guests:
- Steve Ackerman - Director of the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies at UW-Madison and a professor of atmospheric sciences.
- Jon Martin - Professor and chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at UW-Madison.
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Friday
3/25/2011
11:00 AM
110325F
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Larry Meiller
Join Larry Meiller at eleven for another edition of Garden Talk. Larry's guests will help you keep your garden plants happy and healthy for a successful growing season.
Guests:
- Brian Hudelson - Director, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic in the Dept. of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison.
- Lis Friemoth - Provider of concierge horticultural services through her business, The Garden Hoe.
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Thursday
3/24/2011
11:00 AM
110324F
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Larry Meiller
It's World Salt Awareness Week, and at eleven, Larry Meiller's guests will discuss the connection between sodium intake and cardiovascular health.
Guests:
- Gail Underbakke, MS, RD, Nutrition Coordinator, Preventive Cardiology Cardiovascular Medicine
- Dr. Ted Goodfriend, UW physician and a nationally recognized expert on high blood pressure
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Thursday
3/24/2011
11:45 AM
110324G
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Larry Meiller
At eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about the fascinating world of tropical pets, and how you can choose and care for birds, fish, or reptiles that share your home!
Guest: Mike Hoffer, owner of Tropic Life Pets in Milwaukee
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Wednesday
3/23/2011
11:00 AM
110323F
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Larry Meiller
It's Poison Prevention Awareness Week, and after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest shares her expertise in identifying and avoiding poisonous plants.
Guest: Donna Lotzer - Senior Clinical Pharmacist and Poison Education Coordinator, University of WI Hospital & Clinics Poison Prevention & Education Center.
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Wednesday
3/23/2011
11:45 AM
110323G
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller's guest after eleven forty-five will provide an update on Wisconsin's gray wolf population. More frequent encounters between wolves and livestock has led to the Wisconsin DNR to request that the U.S. Department of the Interior delist the gray wolf in Wisconsin.
Guest: Richard Thiel - Recently-retired Coordinator of the Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Tuesday
3/22/2011
11:00 AM
110322F
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes listener favorite Phil Pellitteri to talk about which bugs are waking up, and the new brown stink bug problem.
Guest: Phil Pellitteri, entomologist and head of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab.
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Monday
3/21/2011
11:00 AM
100412F
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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. (Original Air Date: April 12, 2010)
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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Friday
3/18/2011
11:00 AM
110318F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation about maintaining healthy indoor plants and planning ahead for the upcoming gardening season.
Guest: Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator
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Thursday
3/17/2011
11:00 AM
110317F
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Larry Meiller
Wonder what that keepsake might be worth, or have an item that you're not even sure what it was used for? Larry Meiller's guest at eleven can help you decide what might be trash, and what's a real treasure!
Guest: Shirley Baumann, certified personal property appraiser and a Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer. She is the owner of Baumann Auction Services.
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Thursday
3/17/2011
11:45 AM
110317G
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller talks at eleven forty-five with a pioneer in the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries who has recently returned to UW-Madison.
Guest: Dr. William Clancy, professor in the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health's Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.
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Wednesday
3/16/2011
11:00 AM
110316F
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller talks with his guests about groundwater safety. What are the threats to Wisconsin's "buried treasure" and how can we help to protect it?
Guests:
- Stephen Ales ("AL-iss"), Regional Drinking Water Supervisor for the South Central Region, WI DNR
- Kevin Masarik ("mas-SAR-ick"), Outreach Specialist at the Center for Watershed Science and Education, UW-Stevens Point
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Wednesday
3/16/2011
11:45 AM
110316G
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Larry Meiller
Loons captivate our imaginations, and Larry Meiller's guest after eleven forty-five has interesting information and entertaining stories to share.
Guest: Stan Tekiela ("tequila"), author of "Fascinating Loons: Amazing Images and Behaviors"
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Tuesday
3/15/2011
11:00 AM
110315F
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Larry Meiller
With Tax Day just one month away, Larry Meiller's guest has great advice on filing your personal income taxes, after eleven.
Guest: Joe Nutini, Tax Manager, Madison office, RSM McGladrey.
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Monday
3/14/2011
11:00 AM
110314F
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Larry Meiller
Today at eleven, Larry Meiller previews the new Wisconsin Public Television documentary, "Our Birds," set to premier Thursday March 17, 2011.
Guests:
- JoAnne Garrett, Producer, Wisconsin Public Television
- Craig Thompson, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regional land program supervisor based in La Crosse
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Monday
3/14/2011
11:45 AM
110314G
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller talks with a local sheep farmer at eleven forty-five about the challenges and opportunities in the industry today.
Guest: Ray Antoniewicz ("an-ton-AYE-vich") of A-Z Farm in Oregon, Wisconsin
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Saturday
3/12/2011
7:00 AM
110311F
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Larry Meiller
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry and his guest discuss the advantages of incorporating native plants in your yard and garden, and how to choose the best varieties for your conditions.
Geust: Neil Diboll ("de-BALL"), President, Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI.
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Friday
3/11/2011
11:00 AM
110311F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, it's another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry and his guest discuss the advantages of incorporating native plants in your yard and garden, and how to choose the best varieties for your conditions.
Guest: Neil Diboll ("de-BALL"), President, Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
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Thursday
3/10/2011
11:00 AM
110310F
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Larry Meiller
Considering a remodeling project...or something even bigger? After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests have great advice on how to evaluate a potential remodeling project, and how to do it in the 'greenest' way possible.
Guests:
- Chad Speight (SPATE), Chad's Carpentry, Madison.
- John Viner, Senior Project Manager, Energy Center of Wisconsin.
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Wednesday
3/9/2011
11:00 AM
110309F
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Larry Meiller
Join Larry Meiller, after eleven, when he gets a preview of "Canoecopia" (cuh-NEW-KO-pee-yah), the world's largest Paddlesport Expo, in Madison this weekend.
Guest: Darren Bush, "Chief Paddling Evangelist," and Owner of Rutabaga Padlesports www.canoecopia.com
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Wednesday
3/9/2011
11:45 AM
110309G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller welcomes a WPR favorite, author Jerry Apps, to talk about his new book, "Campfires and Loon Calls: Travels in the Boundary Waters."
Guest: Jerry Apps, Wisconsin author, storyteller and historian.
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Tuesday
3/8/2011
11:00 AM
110308F
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, with Larry Meiller, get great tips for a healthy pet. Plus, what preventives might be needed for pets as they start spending more time outdoors.
Guest: Dr. Sandi Sawuchuk, UW-Madison Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine.
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Monday
3/7/2011
11:00 AM
110307F
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Larry Meiller
Join Larry Meiller, after eleven, when his guest answers questions about personal computers . . . what to buy, how to maintain them, and what features might be useful for your needs.
Guest: Peter Greene of InfoStar
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Saturday
3/5/2011
7:00 AM
090306F
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Larry Meiller
At seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry and his guest is talk about planning for a productive garden, and how we can help our trees and shrubs recover from the ravages of Winter.
Guest: Bob Tomesh, lecturer, Horticulture department, UW-Madison.
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Friday
3/4/2011
11:00 AM
110304F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest has great tips on starting seeds. Plus, how even if you don't have a big yard, you can still grow and enjoy a variety of garden plants.
Guest: Karen Johannsen, Johannsen's Greenhouses, Madison.
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Thursday
3/3/2011
11:00 AM
110303F
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Larry Meiller
Join Larry Meiller, after eleven, when he welcomes financial councilor Connie Kilmark to help us make sense of how our emotions affect our financial decisions. She'll share tools for how to make the best possible money decisions.
Guest: Connie Kilmark, founder and principal of the counseling and consulting firm Kilmark & Associates.
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Wednesday
3/2/2011
11:00 AM
110302F
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, is UW-Extension Wildlife Specialist and Professor of Wildlife Ecology Scott Craven. He'll update us on chronic wasting disease in Minnesota deer, last year's increase of wolf attacks on dogs and livestock, and white-nose syndrome in bats.
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Tuesday
3/1/2011
11:00 AM
110301F
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Larry Meiller
New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini (SHAH-ver-EE-nee) of Middleton is Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven. She is the author of the Elm Creek Quilts series of historical novels, and she'll talk about her latest installment, "The Union Quilters."
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Monday
2/28/2011
11:00 AM
110228F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller visits with the "Weather Guys." Is it true that March always comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb? We'll find out!
Guests:
- Steve Ackerman, Director, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies and Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison.
- Jon Martin, Professor and Chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison
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Saturday
2/26/2011
7:00 AM
110225F
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Larry Meiller
At seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest has advice on Ornamental plants to beautify your garden.
Guest: Edward Lyon, Director, Allen Centennial Gardens, UW-Madison.
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Friday
2/25/2011
11:00 AM
110225F
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Larry Meiller
Join us, at eleven, for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest has advice on Ornamental plants to beautify your garden.
Guest: Edward Lyon, Director, Allen Centennial Gardens, UW-Madison.
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Thursday
2/24/2011
11:00 AM
110224F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the author of a new guide to birds of the eastern United States.
Guest: Richard Crossley, author, "The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds"
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Wednesday
2/23/2011
11:00 AM
110223F
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Larry Meiller
Saunas are a Scandinavian tradition that traveled with settlers to the Upper Midwest. Join Larry Meiller, after eleven, when he talks with the authors of "The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition."
Guests: Michael Nordskog and Aaron W. Hautala
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Wednesday
2/23/2011
11:45 AM
110223G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller and his guests talk about the connection between bio-energy and bio-technology.
Guests:
- John Greenler, PhD, Director, Education and Outreach Program, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC)
- Steve Slater, Science Programs Manager, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC)
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Tuesday
2/22/2011
11:00 AM
110222F
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Larry Meiller
Tax day is just about six weeks away. At eleven Larry Meiller is joined by a tax expert who can help you navigate forms, deductions, and other tax issues.
Guest: Joe Nutini (noo-TEE-nee), tax supervisor at McGladrey in Madison
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Monday
2/21/2011
11:00 AM
110221F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guests focus on aches and pains and sprains and strains. Did you suffer any injuries this winter? They'll be happy to answer your questions.
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
2/19/2011
7:00 AM
110218F
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Larry Meiller
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Today, a look at Succulent plants, and how to grow them . . . both indoors and out.
Guest: Daniel Mahr, Emeritus Professor of Entomology, UW-Madison.
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Friday
2/18/2011
11:00 AM
110218F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, join the conversation about succulent plants, and how to grow them indoors . . . and out.
Guest: Daniel Mahr, Emeritus Professor of Entomology, UW-Madison.
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Thursday
2/17/2011
11:00 AM
110217F
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Larry Meiller
An open line, where callers offered suggestions for possible show topics.
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Thursday
2/17/2011
11:45 AM
110217G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about how to plan for a secure retirement . . . no matter what your age.
Guest: Shannon Wegner, CFP, Wegner Asset Management.
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Wednesday
2/16/2011
11:00 AM
110216F
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller talks with his guests about native mussels in Wisconsin, the threats they face, and what we can do to help preserve their habitats.
Guests:
- Jill Utrup ("YOU-trup") from the Wisconsin Ecological Services Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Lisie ("LEE -see") Kitchel from the Bureau of Endangered Resources of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Wednesday
2/16/2011
11:45 AM
110216G
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller is joined after eleven forty-five by the authors of “One Family’s Forest” for a conversation about how families can protect their woodlands while also taking care of the needs of coming generations.
Guests:
-Lowell Klessig, Emeritus Professor of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Management at UW-Stevens Point
- Alan Haney, Emeritus Professor of Forestry, UW-Stevens Point
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Tuesday
2/15/2011
11:00 AM
110215F
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Larry Meiller
At eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes regular guest Dr. Sandi Sawchuk of the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sandi has tips for keeping your pet happy and healthy. . . including, how to prepare for pet emergencies, and making a first-aid kit for your pet. Plus, good oral hygiene for the animals in your life.
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Monday
2/14/2011
11:00 AM
110214F
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Larry Meiller
It's Valentine's Day! At eleven, Larry Meiller talks chocolate with his guest. We'll find out how artisanal chocolate differs from commercial products, and what the official differences are between milk, dark and white.
Guest: Markus Candinas (Can-DIN-as), founder of Candinas Chocolatier (shoc-latt-i-YAY), in Verona, Wisconsin.
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Monday
2/14/2011
11:45 AM
110214G
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Larry Meiller
More romance is in store on this Valentine's Day. After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller learns about wine from a local winemaker. And Larry's guest will help you choose varieties you may enjoy in a range of prices. We'll also hear about the new white port wine that our guest's winery just released, and the intriguing ice wine that they produce.
Guest: Philippe (fee-LEEP) Coquard (co-KAR) of Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.
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Saturday
2/12/2011
7:00 AM
110211F
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Larry Meiller
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry talks with Milwaukee gardening guru Melinda Myers. She's the author of more than twenty books on gardening, and a favorite Garden Talk regular.
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Friday
2/11/2011
11:00 AM
110211F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee, the author of more than twenty books on gardening.
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Thursday
2/10/2011
11:00 AM
110210F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, join Larry Meiller and guests for the latest in home renovation and repair. What's on your to-do list to improve your home? And is it a good investment in the current economy?
Guests:
- Ken Adams, Adams Design Construction, Madison
- John Freiburger, Freiburger and Associates, Fitchburg, WI
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Wednesday
2/9/2011
11:00 AM
110209F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about concerns of lead poisoning from the use of lead shot. Also, a preview of the upcoming Hunting Heritage Conference.
Guest: Keith Warnke (WARN-key), Hunting & Shooting Sports Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Wednesday
2/9/2011
11:45 AM
110209G
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Larry Meiller
What measurable effects has climate change had on the Badger State? After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller and his guests take a look at the recently released report, "Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts."
Guests: Professors Richard Lathrop and John Magnuson, Co-Chairs, WICCI Science Council.
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Tuesday
2/8/2011
11:00 AM
110208F
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Larry Meiller
There's still plenty of time this season to take advantage of the Wisconsin outdoors. After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about hunting, fishing, and many more ways to enjoy winter in Wisconsin.
Guest: Gary Engberg, professional tournament angler and fishing guide.
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Monday
2/7/2011
11:00 AM
110207F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about personal computers. Many of us spend a large portion of our day in front of a computer screen. How should we maintain ours for best performance and longest life?
Guest: Peter Greene of InfoStar in Madison.
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Saturday
2/5/2011
7:00 AM
110204F
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Larry Meiller
At seven, stay tuned for an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Lots of us are flipping through the seed catalogs, and dreaming of Spring. But what vegetables to try and which grow best in Wisconsin? Larry's guest has the scoop on growing the best vegetables in Wisconsin.
Guest: Robert Tomesh (toe - MESH), Horticulture Specialist, UW Extension.
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Friday
2/4/2011
11:00 AM
110204F
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Larry Meiller
Lots of us are flipping through seed catalogs, and dreaming of spring. But what vegetables to try and what varieties grow best in Wisconsin? After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, Larry's guest has the scoop on growing the best vegetables in Wisconsin.
Guest: Robert Tomesh (toe - MESH), Horticulture Specialist with UW Extension.
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Thursday
2/3/2011
11:00 AM
110203F
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Larry Meiller
Saturday is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about everyone's favorite frozen treat, and what's new and tasty in ice cream in the Dairy State.
Guests:
Scott Rankin, professor of Food Science at UW-Madison
Bill Klein, Plant manager at Babcock Hall
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Thursday
2/3/2011
11:45 AM
110203G
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Larry Meiller
Snowshoeing in Wisconsin is the wintry topic, after eleven forty-five. Larry Meiller's guest has tips and advice for everyone, whether you're a novice or a lifelong snowshoer.
Guest: Darren Bush of Rutabaga, in Madison. www.rutabaga.com
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Wednesday
2/2/2011
11:00 AM
110202F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about Wisconsin wildlife, and the many birds and other animals you may have spotted this winter. His guest is UW-Madison Professor of Wildlife Ecology Scott Craven. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
2/1/2011
11:00 AM
110201F
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Larry Meiller
Join Larry Meiller, after eleven, as the talk turns to Wisconsin wetlands and other aquatic habitats, and how we can connect more deeply with nature.
Guests:
- Carl Safina, author, "The View from Lazy Point: A Natural year in an Unnatural World"
- Katie Beilfuss, Outreach Programs Director, Wisconsin Wetlands Association.
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Tuesday
2/1/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
Ever dream of traveling around the world? After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller's guest did just that... and did it on a bicycle. Tune in to hear about his adventures, and about the children's book he wrote about them.
Guests:
-Scott Stoll, author, “Falling Uphill: The Secret of Life”
-Kate Krzysik, Student Resource Teacher at the STEM Academy in Waukesha, WI. Co-creator of "Falling Uphill: The Secret of Life".
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Monday
1/31/2011
11:00 AM
110131F
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Larry Meiller
Smoking bans are good for your health, but do they good, or bad, for business? Join Larry Meiller and his guest, after eleven, to discuss that, and other indoor air issues.
Guest: Dr Michael Fiore, Professor, UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
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Monday
1/31/2011
11:45 AM
110131G
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Larry Meiller
It certainly feels like the coldest time of the year, but do you know why? Find out, after eleven forty-five, when Larry Meiller talks with "The Weather Guys".
Guests:
- Steve Ackerman, Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison.
- Jon Martin, Professor and Chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison.
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Saturday
1/29/2011
7:00 AM
110128F
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Larry Meiller
After seven, it's an encore edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, and the talk turns to Orchids for Larry and his guest. Learn how you can enjoy these exotic flowers in your home.
Orchid Quest 2011 is next weekend in Madison.
Guest: Chuck Acker, Orchids Garden Centre & Nursery, Waunakee, Wisconsin.
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Friday
1/28/2011
11:00 AM
110128F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks orchids with his guest. Orchid Quest 2011 happens next weekend in Madison. Learn how you can enjoy these exotic flowers in your home.
Guest: Chuck Acker of Orchids Garden Centre & Nursery in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
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Thursday
1/27/2011
11:00 AM
110127F
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Larry Meiller
Did you know that this Friday is National Data Privacy Day? Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, describes why data privacy is so important, and how to protect yourself against I-D theft.
Guest: Michelle Reinen, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Thursday
1/27/2011
11:45 AM
110127G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about the balance between being plugged-in and unplugged. There are ways to use technology in a positive way without being overwhelmed. And are we really getting more done when we try to multitask?
Guest: Joanne Cantor, Outreach Director, Center for Communication Research, UW-Madison. Author, "Conquer CyberOverload: Get More Done, Boost Your Creativity, and Reduce Stress".
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Wednesday
1/26/2011
11:00 AM
110126F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guests talk about climate change in Wisconsin and sustainable bioenergy as a response.
Guests:
- John Greenler, PhD, Director, Education and Outreach Program, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC)
- Christopher Kucharik, PhD, Professor, Department of Agronomy, UW-Madison
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Wednesday
1/26/2011
11:45 AM
110126G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, Larry Meiller's guest talks about cross-country skiing and trails in Wisconsin - for the novice to advanced skier.
Guest: Chad McGrath - Author of several cross-country skiing and hiking guide books.
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Tuesday
1/25/2011
11:00 AM
110125F
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Larry Meiller
April fifteeenth, Tax Time, is right around the corner. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with his guest about the impact of the tax bill passed last month on how we file our taxes. He'll also take your questions on tax preparation.
Guest: Steve Schmidt, CPA, MST, and Managing Director at RSM McGladrey, Inc. in Madison
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Monday
1/24/2011
11:00 AM
110124F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, animal behaviorist Patricia McConnell is back to talk with Larry Meiller about our animal companions. She will share new canine cognition research and will tell us what she thinks about whether our pets should share our beds.
Guest: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist
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Saturday
1/22/2011
7:00 AM
110121F
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Larry Meiller
It's never too early to plan your garden. After seven, on an encore edition of Garden Talk, Larry Meiller and his guest discuss when and how to start seeds indoors, how winter pruning can improve plant health, and more.
Guest: Dick Zondag, President, Jung Seed Company, Randolph, Wisconsin.
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Friday
1/21/2011
11:00 AM
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Garden Talk
It's never too early to plan your garden. After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller and his guest discuss when and how to start seeds indoors, how winter pruning can improve plant health, and more.
Guest: Dick Zondag, President, Jung Seed Company, Randolph, Wisconsin.
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Thursday
1/20/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Having trouble understanding how to use that new digital camera you received over the holidays? After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has tips for getting the most out of your camera, plus great advice on capturing the best digital photographs.
Guest: Jack Socha (SOH-sha), photography instructor, Spring Grove, MN.
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Thursday
1/20/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
If your grill is covered in snow, it’s time to brush it off and fire it up. The Grilling Buddies, Mad Dog and Merrill join Larry Meiller, after eleven forty-five, to talk about the joys of winter grilling.
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".
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Wednesday
1/19/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Wednesday after eleven, Larry Meiller is joined by Phil Pellitteri of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostics Lab. From ladybugs to centipedes, he’s here to answer your questions about the fascinating world of bugs!
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Tuesday
1/18/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller is joined by Wisconsin's own traveling troubadour, Michael Perry, to talk about his current tour, and his new gig as the host of Tent Show Radio.
Guest: Michael Perry, Wisconsin-based author, humorist, and singer/songwriter. Host of Tent Show Radio. He is currently on tour, performing "The Clodhopper Monologues".
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Tuesday
1/18/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
A hunting getaway up north turns into an unforgettable frolic with magical deer... After eleven-forty-five, Larry Meiller welcomes the director and one of the stars and co-writers of the American Folklore Theatre production of the musical comedy, “Guys and Does”.
Guests:
- Lee Becker, co-writer and actor (Duane), "Guys and Does," American Folklore Theatre of Door County.
- Jeff Herbst, Artistic Director American Folklore Theatre. Director, "Guys and Does."
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Monday
1/17/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Fifteen Wisconsin communities can now call themselves Bird City. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about the Bird City program with Noel Cutright of Ozaukee County, a past president of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology. noel.cutright@we-energies.com
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Saturday
1/15/2011
7:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
The Wisconsin Gardener is Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk, after seven. She is Shelley Ryan, host of the popular program on Wisconsin Public Television.
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Friday
1/14/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
The Wisconsin Gardener is the guest, after eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. She is Shelley Ryan, host of The Wisconsin Gardener on Wisconsin Public Television.
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Thursday
1/13/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
You'll have a chance to talk about your home renovation and repair issues, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guests are Chad Speight of Chad's Carpentry... and John Viner with the Energy Center of Wisconsin. www.chadscarpentry.com www.ecw.org
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Wednesday
1/12/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
This weekend is Bald Eagle Watching Days in Prairie du Sac and Sauk City, Wisconsin. After eleven, Larry Meiller learns about the growing Bald Eagle population in Wisconsin. His guest is Jeb Barzen with the Ferry Bluff Eagle Council, and Randy Jurewicz with the DNR Bureau of Endangered Resources in Madison. www.ferrybluffeaglecouncil.org
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Wednesday
1/12/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty-five, with Larry Meiller, learn the A-B-C's of C-S-A's... Community Supported Agriculture. Larry's guests are Laura Frerichs, who co-owns and operates Loon Organics in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and Daniella Pacha (PAY-shuh), a volunteer for the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition. Learn about upcoming workshops for setting up a C-S-A, or improving one. http://datcp.wi.gov/Business/Buy_Local_Buy_Wisconsin. http://www.macsac.org
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Tuesday
1/11/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Get great advice on raising a healthy pet, after eleven, when Larry Meiller welcomes UW-Madison Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Sandi Sawchuk. sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
1/10/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest delve into the world of science and research. Larry's guest is UW-Madison Professor of Chemistry Bassam Shakhashiri. www.scifun.org
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Monday
1/10/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
Get some great fitness advice, after eleven-forty five, when Larry Meiller welcomes Madison personal trainer Dustin Maher. www.dustinmaherfitness.com
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Saturday
1/8/2011
7:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After seven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation with Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
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Friday
1/7/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation about maintaining healthy indoor plants and planning ahead for the upcoming gardening season. Larry's guest is Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
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Thursday
1/6/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller is on location in Wausau this morning. After eleven, his guest is Jane Weinke,
Curator of Collections at the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau. www.lywam.org
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Thursday
1/6/2011
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest is a major kayaker, having completed a 5-thousand mile kayaking journey along America's East coast. He is Wausau native Jake Stachovak (sta-HO-vi-ack). linkedbywater@gmail.com
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Wednesday
1/5/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
What's new with Wisconsin birds and bears this Winter? After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out from UW-Madison and Extension Professor of Wildlife Ecology Scott Craven. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
1/4/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller brushes up on his personal computing skills. His guest is Madison
personal computer consultant Peter Greene of Infostar. www.infostar.com
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Monday
1/3/2011
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, WPR presents an encore of Larry Meiller's program focusing on photographer H.H. Bennett. His guest is Spring Green author Sara Rath.
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Saturday
1/1/2011
7:00 AM
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John Hendrickson and Beginning Market Growers
After seven, WPR is pleased to bring you an encore presentation of this week's Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guest is John Hendrickson, a Senior Outreach Specialist with the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems at the UW-Madison, and director of the Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers. jhendric@wisc.edu
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Friday
12/31/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest talks about the Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Gardeners, January 14 through 16, 2011 on the UW-Madison campus. He is John Hendrickson, a Senior Outreach Specialist with the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. jhendric@wisc.edu
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Thursday
12/30/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Join Larry Meiller after eleven, as he hosts an open line. Call-in with your ideas for future show topics and guests.
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Thursday
12/30/2010
12:00 PM
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Larry Meiller
After noon, Larry Meiller reminisces with Jim Packard, who is stepping away from the microphone after a 55-year career, 20 of which involved being Larry's producer. jim.packard@tds.net
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Wednesday
12/29/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller learns about viruses found in deep-water supply wells in cities like Madison. His guests are Professor Ken Bradbury with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, and Tom Heikkinen with the Madison Water Utility. www.wisconsingeologicalsurvey.org
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Wednesday
12/29/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller takes a look at the Dictionary of American Regional English. His guest is the dictionary's chief editor, Joan Hall. www.dare.wisc.edu
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Tuesday
12/28/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller learns more about the most common form of cancer in the U.S.... skin cancer. His guest is Dr. Dick Neils (niles), who practices dermatology in Watertown and Oconomowoc. neilscomp@aol.com
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Tuesday
12/28/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
Can the wildflower echinacea (eck-in-ay-see-ah) stop a common cold? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest talks about a study he conducted to find out. He is UW-Madison Associate Professor of Family Medicine Dr. Bruce Barrett.
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Monday
12/27/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller learns about the completion of the IceCube neutrino telescope at the South Pole. His guest is UW-Madison Physics Professor Francis Halzen of the IceCube project. http://icecube.wisc.edu
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Monday
12/27/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin climate and weather is the topic for Larry Meiller, after eleven-forty five. His guests are "The Weather Guys," UW Professors Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin.
stevea@ssec.wisc.edu jon@meteor.wisc.edu
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Saturday
12/25/2010
7:00 AM
101112F
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Larry Meiller
After seven, On Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, Larry welcomes UW-Extention Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson.
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Friday
12/24/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Ho, Ho, Ho! Larry Meiller gets a visit from the Big Guy from the North Pole. Kids are invited to call-in and talk with Santa Claus!
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Thursday
12/23/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
Have you had your wakeup call to cut back on expenses and focus on serious savings? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about investing for retirement with Frank Armstrong of Investor Solutions, Inc. www.investorsolutions.com
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Thursday
12/23/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
Some people say making Poppy-Seed Stolen is as "easy as crossing your legs." After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out if that's true from bread-making instructor Paul Novak of Madison.
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Wednesday
12/22/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the author of "The Species Seekers: Heroes, Fools, and the Mad Pursuit of Life on Earth." He is Richard Conniff, an award-winning magazine writer and occasional contributing columnist for NPR. (Norton) www.wwnorton.com
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Wednesday
12/22/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
For over 20 years, a Wisconsin syndicated outdoor adventure columnist has not missed a weekly deadline. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest is Mark Walters of Necedah, whose column is called "An Outdoorsman's Journal," and runs in 67 newspapers. sunsetoutdoors@tds.net
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Tuesday
12/21/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller visits the Insect Kingdom with UW-Madison and Extension entomologist Phil Pellitteri of the Insect Diagnostic Lab. www.entomology.wisc.edu
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Monday
12/20/2010
11:00 AM
101220F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller baits the verbal hook for some talk about ice-fishing. His guest is
outdoors columnist, guide, and broadcaster Gary Engberg of Mazomanie, WI. gengberg@chorus.net
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Monday
12/20/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
A lunar eclipse occurs tonight, but we may not be able to see it. After eleven-forty five, Larry
Meiller talks about our cloud cover with Jim Lattis of UW-Space Place and Tom Hall of Eagle Optics in Middleton. lattis@sal.wisc.edu thall@eagleoptics.com
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Saturday
12/18/2010
7:00 AM
101217F
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Garden Talk - Saturday
After seven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation with The Vicars of Vegetables. They are UW-Madison horticulture professors Jim Nienhuis (nee-en-hoose) and Irwin Goldman. nienhuis@wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
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Friday
12/17/2010
11:00 AM
101217F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation with the haiku-seeking Vicars of Vegetables. They are UW-Madison horticulture professors Jim Nienhuis (nee-en-hoose) and Irwin Goldman. nienhuis@wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
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Thursday
12/16/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
When it comes to prescription eyewear, few know more than Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven. He is Jim La Luzerne of De Pere, WI, who is a former C-E-O of five optics-related companies. jim@laluzerne.com
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Thursday
12/16/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
Where can you find the best pizza in the state? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest says it's at Georgio's in Milton, Wisconsin. Would you agree or disagree with her conclusion? mary@roadstraveled.com
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Wednesday
12/15/2010
11:00 AM
101215F
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Larry Meiller
Traveling by air for the holidays? What lesser-known airlines might you encounter? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks travel with Rick Seaney, C-E-O of FareCompare.com.
www.farecompare.com
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Wednesday
12/15/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with the creator of a book of 3-D images of Wisconsin wildflowers. He is David Tank of Menominee, author of "Wisconsin Wildflowers in 3D". (Planert Creek Press) www.planertcreekpress.com
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Tuesday
12/14/2010
11:00 AM
101214F
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Larry Meiller
If it rains cats and dogs in summer, does it snow cats and dogs in winter? Larry Meiller poses that question to his guest after eleven. She is Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, Clinical Professor at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
12/13/2010
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guests focus on aches and pains and sprains and strains. His guests are UW-Madison physical therapists Associate Professor Bill Boissonnault of the Medical School, and Lori Thein Brody of UW Sports Medicine. boissonnaultw@pt.wisc.edu lbrody@uwhealth.org
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Saturday
12/11/2010
7:00 AM
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Garden Talk - Saturday
After seven, on Garden Talk, with Larry Meiller, a conversation with UW-Madison Senior Lecturer in Horticulture Bob Tomesh. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
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Friday
12/10/2010
11:00 AM
101210F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, how to keep your indoor plants healthy in winter. Also, it's not too early to start planning for next garden season. Larry's guest is Bob Tomesh (Toe' mesh), senior lecturer in horticulture at the UW-Madison. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
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Thursday
12/9/2010
11:00 AM
101209F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, join Jim Packard for the latest in home renovation and repair. His guests are Ken Adams of Adams Design Construction in Madison, and John Freiberger of Freiberger and Associates of Fitchburg, WI. Ken@adamsofmadison.com frei@chorus.net
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Wednesday
12/8/2010
11:00 AM
101208F
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller takes some giant strides as a talk show host, after eleven, when he talks about snowshoeing in Wisconsin. His guest is Darren Bush of Rutabaga, in Madison. www.rutabaga.com
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Wednesday
12/8/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller learns about a project that brings plant-based biofuels and a sustainable stove design to places like Haiti, and other deforested areas of the world. His guests are John Greenler of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, and UW-Madison Engineering students Tyler Lark and Eyleen Chou. www.cocostove.org
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Tuesday
12/7/2010
11:00 AM
101207F
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Larry Meiller
Gift cards are said to be more consumer-friendly this season. After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest look at new laws for gift cards. His guest is Michael Collins, Assistant Professor in the School of Human Ecology, and Faculty Director of the Center for Financial Security at the UW-Madison. jmcollins@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
12/7/2010
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
One of Larry Meiller's favorite chefs has compiled a new cookbook. After eleven-forty five, Larry talks with author Wave Kasprzak, Co-Owner and Chef of "The Dining Room" in Monticello, WI. www.209main.com
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Monday
12/6/2010
11:00 AM
101206F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, join Larry Meiller and his guest for tips on how to restore a disabled personal computer. His guest is Peter Greene of Infostar of Madison. www.infostar.com
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Saturday
12/4/2010
7:00 AM
101203F
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Garden Talk - Saturday
After seven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, Larry's guest is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. www.melindamyers.com
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Friday
12/3/2010
11:00 AM
101203F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is expert gardener Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. She is the author of some 20 books on gardening. www.melindamyers.com
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