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Intro to tandem bicycling; A bike shop for ‘non-cyclists’
A Green Bay-area couple share their long-distance adventures riding a bicycle built for two. Then, a Lake Mills bike shop owner prefers to fix and sell used bikes to regular folks “to break down the barriers between our butts and our bikes.”
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Looking after Wisconsin’s large, non-hunted birds; Starting a backyard chicken coop
We talk with two scientists from Wisconsin Green Fire about a study on large bird mortality and injury. Then, we move to the basics of backyard chickens with a farmer from Northwest Wisconsin.
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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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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.