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How the Ice Age made the St. Croix River Valley; how recent rain and heat are setting records
New geological research is shedding light on how glacial events transformed the Lower St. Croix River Valley. Then, the Weather Guys discuss just how hot and wet it’s been this […]
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Garden Talk: Mid summer gardening; Low maintenance flowering shrubs
As we pass the midpoint of our growing season we take a look at what we need to do to keep our gardens looking good with UW Extension education Bruce […]
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Current issues in Indian Country; Kickapoo Valley history
Anton Treuer, an author and professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University joins us to share about his most recent book and his thoughts on current issues like Land Back […]
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The cost of maintaining Wisconsin’s state parks; upcycling plastic and making fuel from hydrogen
Is Wisconsin spending enough to maintain its state parks? Parks advocate Mike McFadzen doesn’t think so. Then, UW-Madison professor Luca Mastropasqua joins us to share his award-winning research into upcycling […]
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Pet care: Board and train facilities; Aquatic pets
Dr. Bill Stork is back to fill you in on board and train facilities, plus what to know about pet hydration and nutrition during these summer months. Then, we learn […]
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Sports | First Tuesday |
Wildlife | First Wednesday |
Consumer Protection | First Thursday |
Tech | Second Monday |
Health | Second Tuesday |
Home Improvement | Second Thursday |
PT | Third Monday |
Pet Care | Fourth Monday |
“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 |
Dreaming in Spanish By Sara Alvarado | Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 |
The Restaurant Inspector By Alex Pickett | Thursday, May 16, 2024 |
The Peacekeeper By B L Blanchard | Thursday, June 27, 2024 |
Blue Lake By Jeffrey Boldt | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 |
When I’m Dead By Hannah Morrissey | Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 |
*Special Show* Our regular guests and production crew recommend their favorite books | Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 |
Show Blog
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Wisconsin native donates her kidney to longtime friend, advocates for organ donation
Jeff Kaul met Deb Kness about 20 years ago because their daughters played soccer in the Milwaukee area together. When Kaul told Kness he was…
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Sweeter beets and purple broccoli: The latest in vegetables
Irwin Goldman recently visited WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss new vegetable varieties.
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Psychologist: Self-compassion is key to successful weight loss
Self-compassion helps promote healthy living, including good eating habits and body movement, psychologist Shilagh Mirgain tells WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show.”
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Rainy weather is helping a fungus kill invasive spongy moth caterpillars
Over the last few weeks, spongy moth caterpillars have been dying off in some parts of Wisconsin — thanks to rainy weather hurting the invasive…