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Pet care: What to do when your dog won’t stop barking
It’s natural for dogs to bark, but there comes a point when constant, aggravated barking is a nuisance for humans and a sign of concern for the dog. One of our favorite veterinarians is back to share how to help a dog that barks too much.
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Sustainable energy at home and in the community
First, we talk about ENERGY STAR, a program that can help you conserve and save money at home. Then, we hear updates about a Wisconsin-based clean energy initiative.
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Garden Talk: If not grass then what? Lawn alternatives
Many people are interested in lawns that feed pollinators. We talk with a turf expert about the latest research on non-grass alternatives and answer your lawn care questions.
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Advance care directive awareness; Your Medicare guide at 65
We learn more about advance care planning amid Healthcare Decisions Week. Then, two experts from Wisconsin Medigap Helpline walk you through signing up for Medicare after turning 65.
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Insect update: Return of the cicadas
A brood of periodical cicadas that call part of Wisconsin home is emerging for the first time in 17 years this spring. We cover all things cicada with one of our favorite entomologists. Find the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab here. Learn more about cicadas here. Help map periodical cicadas in Wisconsin by visiting this link.
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Checking in with our libraries; Eat like the characters of ‘Happy Days’ with this new cookbook
We hear how libraries in Wisconsin are constantly evolving to meet patrons’ needs. Then, recipes for food that would fit right into the hit 1970s show “Happy Days.”
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Recurring Segments
Segment Topic | Schedule |
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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How to curb your food waste
Julie Schilf, a program coordinator for the EPA, suggested tips and shared information with WPR’s Larry Meiller about ways we can cut back on food…
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Most families exceed screen time guidelines. What does that mean for kids?
Child and family therapist Jeff Reiland talks with WPR’s Larry Meiller about ways to tamp down on screen time.
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Up to 40 percent of dementia cases are preventable, geriatrician says
In a recent appearance on “The Larry Meiller Show,” geriatrician Dr. Nathaniel Chin explained that “age-related thinking changes” are not synonymous with dementia, nor is…
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Breast cancer screenings should start at age 40, draft recommendations say
Those evidence-based recommendations are a change-up from the previous standard of women getting screened regularly after turning 50.