Fri, 01/22/2021 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Winter Pruning - Winter is the ideal time to prune most trees and shrubs. We talk with our expert about the best techniques and tools for the job. And we look at how to correctly plant a tree. |
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Thu, 01/21/2021 - 11:45am |
The African American Literature Book Club - We talk to the founder of a website dedicated to helping promote books written by and about people of African descent, along with independent, black-owned bookstores. He also shares his recommendations for nonfiction, fiction and children’s books. |
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Thu, 01/21/2021 - 11:00am |
Olympic Runner Calls For More Training For The Brain, Not Just The Body In Athletes - Olympic athlete Alexi Pappas joins the show to talk about the toll being an elite athlete can take on mental health and her own battle with depression. She also shares her tips for chasing dreams, befriending pain and being the best version of you. |
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Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:00am |
Tax Time: Why Your 2020 Return Might Look Different - It's time to start thinking about your 2020 tax return, and much like everything else last year, it might be a bit more complicated. We talk with our tax expert about how to navigate unemployment, stimulus checks and more when filing your 2020 return. |
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Mon, 01/18/2021 - 11:00am |
UW Marching Band Director Shares His Music Journey - UW-Madison's associate director of bands joins us to talk about his musical influences over the years, from popular R&B to classical music favorites. |
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Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Tools Of The Trade - The right tools for the job can make a big difference. We talk with a gardening expert about the tools that make her job easier. We also talk about new plants and seeds to try in this season’s garden. |
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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:00am |
Home Improvement: Big Projects - Big renovation projects take lots of planning to be successful. We get advice from two experts about whole house remodels, deep energy retrofits and new passive houses. |
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Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:45am |
Celebrate Bald Eagle Watching Days From Your Home This Year - This year, the Sauk Prairie area’s Bald Eagle Watching Days will be virtual. We talk about how to view the events and how eagles are doing in the state. |
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Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:00am |
Ice Fishing In Wisconsin - Ice fishing in Wisconsin is more than just a sport. We get tips from two ice fishing experts on how and where to fish, what gear is needed and how to make it fun for the whole family. |
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Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:45am |
The Quest For Affordable Housing - When we think about affordable housing, it is generally connected to rental property. Our guest from Habitat for Humanity talks about the organization's mission to instead focus on home ownership. |
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Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:00am |
Wisconsin Cheese Market Grows In 2020 - Wisconsin is known for wonderful cheese and this year has been a good one for specialty cheeses. We talk with an award-winning cheesemaker who is also on the forefront of sustainability in farming. |
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Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:00am |
Tech Advice: Printers, Photo Organization And Cellphone Storage - Many of us use our phones for taking pictures, which can take up a lot of storage space and be less conducive to printing. But our tech expert can help. We talk about how to get those beautiful photos off your phone and into printed copies, photo storage, and printer options — for photos and otherwise. |
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Fri, 01/08/2021 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: New Naturalism - Many gardeners are embracing naturalistic plantings based on wild spaces. We talk with the director of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden about designing and growing landscapes that are true to nature. |
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Thu, 01/07/2021 - 11:00am |
Vehicle Maintenance: Jump-Starting And Batteries - Winter is rough on car batteries and jump-starting them is a little more complicated than it used to be. We look at how to safely jumpstart your vehicle and how that works if a hybrid is involved. We also talk about how to avoid a dead battery. |
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Wed, 01/06/2021 - 11:00am |
Wildlife Update: Counting Birds - The latest Christmas Bird Count has just concluded. We talk with our wildlife experts about some of the most interesting birds that were found. We also look at bird feeding dos and don’ts, and how to plant a wildlife-friendly landscape. |
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Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:45am |
Life And Adventures With Olive And Mabel - What started as a lark during the pandemic lockdown has turned into a worldwide social media phenomenon. We talk to the man behind the popular Olive and Mabel videos about how he created them and his relationship with his two Labs. |
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Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:00am |
The Sport Of Curling - The game of curling made its way to the United States in the early 1800’s and has flourished in Wisconsin. We learn the basics of the sport with a representative from the United States Curling Association and an Olympic athlete. We also talk with our WPR sports reporter about the Packers, the playoffs and MVP possibilities. |
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Mon, 01/04/2021 - 11:45am |
Tracing Your Family Roots - DNA kits are popular gifts over the holiday season. And since the pandemic, many people are spending more time researching their families. We talk to an expert about the DNA testing process, understanding your results and ways to connect with your matches. |
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Mon, 01/04/2021 - 11:00am |
Investments In The New Year and The State Of The Economy - It's a new year, which means it's a good time to check up on your financial health. We talk with a financial advisor about what you need to consider when it comes to your investments, and what to expect from the economy in the upcoming months. |
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Fri, 01/01/2021 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Compact Plants - We discuss compact plants and how their small stature can help solve garden problems, especially when space and time are limited. Suggestions include edibles, flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs, evergreens and perennials. |
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