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Northern Wisconsin State Parks, and Canoecopia in Madison
We talk about what awaits visitors of state parks and forests in northern Wisconsin. Then, we hear plans for Canoecopia, the large, annual paddlesports expo, set for March 7-9 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.
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Answering your tax questions, Finding financial support for cancer patients
First, tax professional and regular guest Mary Mellem is back to answer all of your tax questions ahead of the April 15 deadline. Then, we talk about financial resources for cancer patients with Amy Kralicek of the American Cancer Society and Isaac Sher, a brain cancer survivor.
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Resistance training benefits older adults; Improving public health messaging in central Wisconsin
A new study says heavy resistance training provides lasting health benefits for older adults. Then, we learn about efforts to more effectively alert minority groups in rural Wisconsin about well water pollution and fish consumption advisories.
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Garden Talk: A new guide to perennials; Unusual houseplants
The American Horticultural Society has a new perennial guide out and we look at selecting plants, using them in your landscape and how to get more blooms. In the second hour we talk about some of the newest houseplant offerings and answer questions about the care of indoor plants.
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Home improvement: Energy efficiency and your home’s exterior, Concrete for driveways
Wisconsin registered home inspector John Freiburger is back to share how you can make your home more energy efficient by improving its exterior. Then, we cover what you need to know about caring for concrete with James Ruston of Wingra Redi-Mix.
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Sturgeon spearing season, Alaskan salmon and Wisconsin’s wetlands
We get a report on the sturgeon spearing season now underway. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin fisherman who brings wild sockeye salmon home from Alaska. Then, we hear a USFS fisheries biologist and a Wisconsin wetlands advocate preview the Wetlands Science Conference in La Crosse, Feb. 25-27.
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Recurring Segments
| Segment Topic | Schedule |
| Wildlife | First Wednesday |
| Consumer Protection | First Thursday, every other month |
| Tech | Second Monday |
| Health | Second Tuesday |
| Home Improvement | Second Thursday |
| PT | Third Monday |
| Pet Care | Fourth Tuesday |
| “Weather Guys” | Last Monday |
Read Along With Larry
Did you know we have a book club? Join us as we read selected books throughout the year, and then discuss them with the author on the show. We tell you what they’ll be before the shows, so you can ask questions too!
| TITLE OF BOOK | SHOW DATE |
| The Snowbirds By Christina Clancy | Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 |
| The Killer’s Terms By Kevin Kluesner | Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
| Bridgeton By Michael Knodler | Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
| The Business Trip By Jesse Garcia | Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 |
| Beyond the Flames By Greg Renzz | Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 |
| A Measured Thread By Mary Behan | Thursday, Dec. 20, 2025 |
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The ‘magic’ of straw bale gardening is in the compost
Novice gardeners wondering where to start their gardening adventures might want to try straw bale gardening. Joel Karsten, author and inventor of this unique gardening…
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Changing winter driving habits could reduce use, ill effects of road salt
There are several alternatives to road salt available to municipalities and individuals. But many of those options are less effective and less affordable, two guests…
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How to test your well water, and what to do if the results show contamination
The chief of the Private Water Section at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to explain the importance of…
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Tips for cultivating your own tea plants, right here in Wisconsin
Camellia sinensis prefer a balmy climate (zones 7A or warmer), but there’s hope for the Wisconsin tea lover: the plants can be grown inside, if…