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Sat, 07/22/2017 - 7:00am |
Garden Talk: Moving Away From Grass Lawns - For a variety of reasons, many home owners are moving away from grass lawns. Our guest talks about alternative plantings and explains what the steps are in switching to other no-mow options.
Guest(s): Jeff Epping |
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Thu, 07/20/2017 - 11:00am |
Vehicle Maintenance: Cooling And Overheating - Summer heat can bring on many problems with your car. We talk about air conditioning, coolant, overheating and more with our vehicle maintenance expert, Jim Ward.
Guest(s): Jim Ward |
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Wed, 07/19/2017 - 11:00am |
Insect Update: Moths - Next week is National Moth Week and insect expert PJ Liesch, is back to talk about the many moths found in Wisconsin and the important things they do for us.
Guest(s): P.J. Liesch |
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Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:45am |
Exploring The Multisensory Science Of Eating - Despite what you might think, it’s not just taste that determines how much or how little we enjoy a meal. There are plenty of other factors that go into it as well…and some are quite surprising. Our guest breaks down how our other senses affect the taste of our food and talks about how scientists and chefs are using this information to help craft a more perfect dining experience.
Guest(s): Charles Spence |
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Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:00am |
Up Your Grilling Game This Summer With Tips From Mad Dog And Merrill - There’s no finer way to spend a beautiful Wisconsin summer evening than firing up the grill for some good eats...but good grilling goes far beyond just burgers and brats. Grilling experts Mad Dog and Merrill join us with tips to take your grilling game to the next level.
Guest(s): Gary Merrill, Mad Dog |
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Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:00am |
Physical Therapy Advice: What’s The Right Amount Of Exercise? - Exercise is good for us, but in some cases too much exercise is worse than none. Our physical therapy experts talk about what “dosage” of exercise is best for you.
Guest(s): Lori Thein Brody, Jill Thein-Nissenbaum |
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Sat, 07/15/2017 - 7:00am |
Garden Talk: Home Grown Pantry - Do you end up with too many vegetables? Our guest gives advice on how to figure out how much to plant to get the perfect amount for you now and through the year. She also has tips on storing them, preserving them and info on organic vegetable gardening in general.
Guest(s): Barbara Pleasant |
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Thu, 07/13/2017 - 11:00am |
Home Improvement: Getting Ideas And Financing For Home Renovations And Remodels - A renovation or remodeling project can add significant value to your home, but figuring out how to pay for the work can be a headache…especially for first-time homebuyers. A home improvement expert and a finance expert weigh-in some with some advice on how to pick a project, and how to select the right financial option to pay for it.
Guest(s): Chad Speight, Joe Marty |
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Wed, 07/12/2017 - 11:45am |
Biography Of A Wisconsin Waterway - We talk to an author about his travels from the sources of the Chippewa River, near Ashland, to where it joins the Mississippi River. He talks about the history of the river, as well as what life is currently like along its banks.
Guest(s): Richard Cornell |
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Wed, 07/12/2017 - 11:00am |
Summertime And The Paddling Is Easy - Have you thought about trying a paddling sport? Summer is the time to try it. We talk about how to start, what you need and where to go.
Guest(s): Darren Bush |
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Tue, 07/11/2017 - 11:45am |
Senior’s Guide To Moving And Downsizing - As their lifestyles change, many people get to a point where they consider downsizing their home. Making that decision and all the decisions that come after can be very difficult. We talk to a Senior Real Estate Specialist about the best ways to make this transition.
Guest(s): Bruce Nemovitz |
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Tue, 07/11/2017 - 11:00am |
Checklist For A Happy Retirement - Whether you’re planning for retirement or there already, there’s a lot to think about. We talk with the author of a new book that helps you manage the financial side of retirement and also helps you find happiness and meaning.
Guest(s): Sally Balch Hurme |
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Mon, 07/10/2017 - 11:45am |
Wisconsin Wine Industry - We talk about the wine industry in Wisconsin with local vintner. We also take a look at how grape vines are faring this year.
Guest(s): Philippe Coquard |
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Mon, 07/10/2017 - 11:00am |
Lockdown: A Novel of Suspense - We talk with New York Times bestselling author Laurie R. King about her new stand alone novel “Lockdown”, a thriller about career day at a California middle-school and how previous events lead to its terrifying conclusion.
Guest(s): Laurie R. King |
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Sat, 07/08/2017 - 7:00am |
Garden Talk: Rain And Fungal Disease - One of the side effects of all our recent rain has been fungal disease in our gardens. We talk to a UW-Extension horticulture educator about what this disease looks like and what to do if you find it.
Guest(s): Lisa Johnson |
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Thu, 07/06/2017 - 11:00am |
Consumer Update: How To Stop Those Calls! - Whether they are sales calls or scammers, unwanted calls can be very frustrating. Our consumer protection experts talk about how to keep those calls to a minimum. They will also discuss the recent FCC fine accessed to a spoofing operation and take a look at current scams.
Guest(s): Michelle Reinen, Sandy Chalmers |
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Wed, 07/05/2017 - 11:00am |
Wildlife Update: Garden Pest Population Increase - Regular guest, Scott Craven stops by to talk about why we have so many garden pests this year. We’ll also take a look at the effect so much rain has had on wildlife and check out the spring wildlife survey results.
Guest(s): Scott Craven |
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Tue, 07/04/2017 - 11:00am |
Summer Bird Watching - It’s time for our traditional holiday bird show! We talk with our guests about nesting summer birds, bird feeding, fledging’s and some take a look at some unusual bird sightings.
Guest(s): Bill Volkert, Tom Schultz |
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Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:00am |
Computer Advice: Setting Up Wi-Fi In Your Home - Router, modem, Wi-Fi, we hear those terms a lot but do most people really know what they mean. We talk to our computer expert about what you need to get Wi-Fi set up in your home and if you need a router and a modem.
Guest(s): Jesse La Grew |
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Sat, 07/01/2017 - 7:00am |
Garden Talk: Grafted Vegetables - Have you heard about grafted vegetables? The Vicars of Vegetables talk about how it’s done and why you may want to try it.
Guest(s): Irwin Goldman, Jim Nienhuis |
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