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9/26/13 11:00am |
Fall Color Destinations and Eat Smart in Germany - The Upper Midwest is full of wonderful spots to view fall colors. Larry Meiller hears about one travel writer's favorites. Plus, some tips from her new book, "Eat Smart in Germany."
Guest(s): Mary Bergin |
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9/25/13 11:45am |
Microgrids: Building Better Links Between Renewable Energy And The Electric Grid - Connecting microgrids to the traditional electrical grids provides great opportunities to increase access to alternative energy. Larry Meiller finds out what research is going on at the Wisconsin Energy Institute to advance this.
Guest(s): Robert Lasseter , Thomas Jahns |
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9/25/13 11:00am |
Impact of Herbicidal Drift on Wisconsin's Grape and Wine Industry - A new report by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism shows the serious impact of herbicidal drift on Wisconsin's grape and wine industry. Larry Meiller learns about what can be done.
Guest(s): Dean Volenberg , Tegan Wendland |
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9/24/13 11:00am |
Appraising Your Collectibles - Just like in fashion, there are trends in the world of collectibles as well. Larry Meiller finds out what's popular, and what's not, in appraisals and auctions.
Guest(s): Shirley Baumann |
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9/23/13 11:45am |
Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal - Larry Meiller learns about the Native American peoples who call Wisconsin home. He explores their past, present, and future with the author of "Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal."
Guest(s): Patty Loew |
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9/23/13 11:00am |
Wild Rice Cultivation and Harvest in Wisconsin - Wild rice harvesting is a Wisconsin tradition, especially for our state's native population. Larry Meiller finds out about the history and significance of the practice, and gets an assessment of this year's harvest.
Guest(s): Peter David |
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9/21/13 7:00am |
Garden Talk: Dealing with Dry Conditions in the Fall - On this edition of Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns how serious our current drought conditions are, and what impact it may have on our garden plants successfully overwintering. Plus, recent news on hummingbird moths, the Emerald Ash Borer, maple tar spot, and more.
Guest(s): Lisa Johnson |
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9/20/13 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Dealing with Dry Conditions in the Fall - On this edition of Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns how serious our current drought conditions are, and what impact it may have on our garden plants successfully overwintering. Plus, recent news on hummingbird moths, the Emerald Ash Borer, maple tar spot, and more.
Guest(s): Lisa Johnson |
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9/19/13 11:45am |
Five Ways to Get a Cheap Flight and a Comfortable Flight - Travel can be fun, or a headache. Larry Meiller learns five ways to get a cheap flight, and a comfortable flight. Plus, some great destinations for enjoying fall color.
Guest(s): Rick Seaney |
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9/19/13 11:00am |
Collecting Community Cookbooks And Upcoming Food Events - The Steenbock Library on the UW-Madison campus has over 5,000 cookbooks in its collection. Larry Meiller finds out what we can learn about cultures, communities, and trends in cooking from them. Plus, great food events to put on your calendar for fall.
Guest(s): Miriam Grunes , Karen Dunn |
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9/18/13 11:00am |
Wisconsin Wildlife Update: Drought Impacts, Migratory Birds, Ways for Deer Hunters to Submit Observations - Larry Meiller learns what birds are migrating through Wisconsin right now, how deer hunters can help the DNR with their observations while afield, and how the current drought is affecting our wildlife.
Guest(s): Jamie Nack , David Drake |
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9/17/13 11:45am |
Who Are The Best Science Communicators? - There are many incredible scientists, but without people able to communicate with the general public, much valuable information and support is lost. Larry Meiller finds out who some of the great science communicators are today, as well as the challenges facing science and society.
Guest(s): Bassam Shakhashiri |
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9/17/13 11:00am |
Biosignatures: What Life Leaves Behind - The UW-Madison Geology Museum has an exciting new exhibit opening soon called "Biosignatures: What Life Leaves Behind." Larry Meiller finds out what will be on display, and why this area of research is important.
Guest(s): Brooke Norsted |
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9/16/13 11:00am |
Physical Therapy Advice: Injuries from Fall Sports - Fall sports can be a fun social outlet and a great way to stay active. Larry Meiller learns how to avoid injury.
Guest(s): Bill Boissonnault , Lori Thein Brody |
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9/14/13 7:00am |
Garden Talk: Extending Our Growing Season - While gardening is winding down for the season, there are ways to extend the growing time of some of our crops. Larry Meiller learns some tricks of the trade, and also, how to help plants that spent the summer outdoors to transition back inside.
Guest(s): Diana Alfuth |
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9/13/13 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Extending Our Growing Season - While gardening is winding down for the season, there are ways to extend the growing time of some of our crops. Larry Meiller learns some tricks of the trade, and also, how to help plants that spent the summer outdoors to transition back inside.
Guest(s): Diana Alfuth |
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9/12/13 11:00am |
Home Repair and Improvement: Identifying Fall Projects - Winter will be here sooner than we realize, and that means it's time to take on fall home improvement and repair projects. Larry Meiller finds out how to spot potential problems and how to address them.
Guest(s): Ken Adams |
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9/11/13 11:45am |
Great Lakes Week - This is Great Lakes Week. Larry Meiller learns about the kinds of restoration activities going on around Wisconsin and the challenges the Great Lakes face. He'll also hear about the cleanup of the Sheboygan River, which the EPA and others are holding out as a great success.
Guest(s): Stacy Hron , Kim Walz |
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9/11/13 11:00am |
Protect Your Groundwater Day - This week marks Protect Your Groundwater Day. Larry Meiller gets an update on Wisconsin's groundwater from both environmental and health perspectives.
Guest(s): Jeff Helmuth , Chuck Warzecha |
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9/10/13 11:00am |
Keeping Our Pets Happy And Healthy - Larry Meiller finds out how to keep our pets happy and healthy. Topics will include helping your pets with separation anxiety, new nutrition requirements for pet food manufacturers, and whether tuna is OK to give to kitties. Plus, have you always wanted to be a veterinarian? we'll share a new app to test your diagnostic and treatment skills!
Guest(s): Dr Sandra Sawchuk |
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