Mon, 09/16/2019 - 11:00am |
Physical Therapy: Knee Pain - Jumper’s or runner’s knee is a dull, aching pain that usually occurs on the front of the knee and often worsens with activity. We talk about the latest treatments with two physical therapists. |
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Fri, 09/13/2019 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Adding Fall Color - Spring and summer blooming plants are more common than those that bloom in the fall. Our guest has some recommendations for fall flowering shrubs and perennials. We also look at some unique bulbs. |
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Thu, 09/12/2019 - 11:00am |
Home Improvement: Adding A Second Dwelling - Building an accessory dwelling unit, or "granny flat," is growing in popularity. We talk about the advantages of creating a separate living space and what it takes to build one. |
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Wed, 09/11/2019 - 11:45am |
Monarch Butterfly Conservation - Monarchs have begun their annual migration from Wisconsin to Mexico. Although it’s been a good year for the butterflies, overall populations are down 80 percent in the last 25 years. We look at what is being done to protect them in our state. |
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Wed, 09/11/2019 - 11:00am |
DNR: Past, Present and Future - We talk with Wisconsin DNR Secretary Preston Cole about the history of the department and his vision for its future. We also discuss his two top priorities, clean water and combating chronic wasting disease. |
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Tue, 09/10/2019 - 11:45am |
Avoiding Eye Injuries - Eyeglasses and other devices can help prevent many eye injuries. We talk with a specialist about protective eyewear and learn about eyeglasses for the visually impared. |
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Tue, 09/10/2019 - 11:00am |
Services For The Blind Or Visually Impaired - There are a number of programs in Wisconsin designed to help adults who are blind or have low vision maintain their independence. We talk with a rehabilitation specialist from the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired about the services they have available including using adaptive equipment and technology. |
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Mon, 09/09/2019 - 11:45am |
Mondays With Mike: September 2019 - We welcome Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane to talk about what's new at WPR and take a look at special programing and upcoming listener events. |
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Mon, 09/09/2019 - 11:00am |
Tech Advice: Hacked Accounts - Many people have had their email or social media accounts hacked. We talk with our tech expert about what to do if this happens to you and how to prevent it from happening in the first place. |
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Fri, 09/06/2019 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: UW-Madison Arboretum - Arboretums are wonderful places to learn about plants and gardening. We talk about native plants and upcoming events with our guest, the Senior Outreach Specialist in the Wisconsin Native Plant Garden at the UW-Madison Arboretum. |
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Thu, 09/05/2019 - 11:45am |
Tailgating With Mad Dog And Merrill - Fall is football season and that means it’s also tailgating season. Our grill master guests share ideas for taking your grilling game to a whole new level. |
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Thu, 09/05/2019 - 11:00am |
'Fiddling With Fate' - The fiddle and dance traditions of Norway are the topics of the latest Chloe Ellefson mystery. We talk with the author about her research and the influence of Norwegian immigrants in Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Ernst. Hardanger Fiddle from the Hardanger Folk Museum collection |
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Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:00am |
Wildlife Update: Fall Outdoor Opportunities - Autumn in Wisconsin is the perfect time to get outdoors. Our guests talk about opportunities to enjoy the season in our state through birding, hunting, field trips and more. |
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Tue, 09/03/2019 - 11:45am |
What’s New In The World Of High School Football? - High school football in Wisconsin looks a lot different now than it did in the past. We get an update on the changes, from adjustments to less contact during practice to social media impacting the ways coaches and athletes communicate, and the upcoming statewide conference realignment in 2020. |
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Tue, 09/03/2019 - 11:00am |
UW-Whitewater Warhawks - Fall means football, and UW-Whitewater has an impressive record. We talk with the head coach of the Warhawks about the team’s big wins and incredible record over the years, and look ahead to what’s in store for them this season. |
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Mon, 09/02/2019 - 11:45am |
The Nature And Necessity Of Bees - Bees have been a part on earth for more than 125 million years. We talk about the natural history of bees and the long relationship between man and bee and what it has brought to our world with a biologist and award-winning author.
Guest(s): Thor Hanson |
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Mon, 09/02/2019 - 11:00am |
The Secret Lives of Beavers - Did you know beavers create habitat for countless species? We talk to an author about how beavers have shaped our world, and how they can help save it.
Guest(s): Ben Goldfarb |
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