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Two perspectives on the proposed sandhill crane hunt, Author on why we need to “degrow” to save the Earth
First, we hear two different points of view on the proposed sandhill crane hunt bill. Our guests are Brad Heidel of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association and Ryan Michalesko of the International Crane Foundation. Then, we talk with Stan Cox about his latest book, “Anthropause: The Beauty of Degrowth.”
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Time to pay your 2025 taxes; and what’s new in immunotherapy cancer treatment
With knowledge of recent changes in tax laws, Mary Mellem guides us through another tax season. Then we learn how immunotherapy could become a better treatment option for cancer patients.
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Your physical therapy questions answered, UW-River Falls football win
Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about walking as a form of exercise. Then: the UW-River Falls football team recently won a national title. We talk with Matt Walker, the program’s head coach, to hear the story of the win, and the work it took to get there.
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Garden Talk: Fruit and nut crop options; Continuous vegetable gardening
We hear about the latest developments in hazelnut production with emerging crop expert Jason Fischbach. Then we talk to author Charlie Nardozzi about his book explaining how to create a perpetual food garden.
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Legal advice for buying, and selling a home, and getting your affairs in order
We talk about the laws protecting both buyers and sellers of residential real estate. Then, we learn the importance of estate planning through written wills and advance medical directives.
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Mining for metals in Wisconsin, Sharp-tailed grouse conservation, News about Roundup
First, we take a look at mining in Wisconsin’s past and present with historian Tracey Lee Roberts and Molly Gardner, the Wisconsin DNR’s metallic mining coordinator. Then we hear the sharp-tailed grouse’s conservation story from Bob Hanson of the DNR. Finally, we cover the latest news about Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup with environmental historian Bart Elmore.
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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 |
| Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany By Tammy Borden | Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 |
| The Unveiling By Quan Barry | Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Pigeon Falls By Jeff Elzinga | Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
| Scarred But Not Broken By Olivia Karimi-Jones | Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 |
| Not Yet Lost By Janis Falk | Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Settle Down By Ritt Deitz | Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 |
Show Blog
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Backyard pond basics: Advice for adding water features
A water feature could be a pond, stream or even a birdbath, said Chris O’Connor, the regional service manager at Aquatica.
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Pollinators, pest controllers, seed spreaders: Author reflects on the benefits of bats
Several species of bats call Wisconsin home. Naturalists herald these winged mammals as important pollinators and marvels of echolocation. Author Alyson Brokaw talked bats, bat…
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Wisconsin researcher says fitness trackers offer valuable, accurate health data
UW-Madison’s Lisa Cadmus-Bertram said her research is focused on improving our understanding of how physical activity is related to chronic disease risks.
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Though elusive and rare in Wisconsin, golden eagles winter in the Driftless Area
The Raptor Resource Project’s golden eagle research is tracing what the eagles do in their summering and wintering grounds.