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Garden Talk: Elevate your soil with wool; Heirloom apples
We talk with two Wisconsin entrepreneurs about improving your soil with the use of pellets made from locally sourced wool. Then we talk with an expert on heirloom apple varieties.
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Choosing the right siding; Powering your home with solar energy
Wisconsin registered home inspector John Freiburger is back to talk about siding for your house. Then, we cover what you need to know before installing a solar electric system with […]
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Exploring the Upper Mississippi River refuge and the La Crosse area by foot, bike, kayak and canoe
Broadcasting live from La Crosse, we learn about the vast Upper Mississippi River refuge on its 100th anniversary. Then, we get recommendations on where to bike, hike and paddle in […]
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Health: Ultra-processed foods; Technology helps people with advanced heart failure
First, we talk about ultra-processed foods and their relationship to our health with Beth Olson, an associate professor and extension specialist at UW-Madison. Then, we talk about left ventricular assist […]
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How to increase our cybersecurity, and former UW Band leader releases memoir
What can we learn from a huge, recent breach of personal data? Increase the cybersecurity on our devices. Then, Mike Leckrone, former director of the UW Marching Band, talks about […]
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Garden Talk: Healthy lawns; update from the UW Arboretum
Turf expert Doug Soldat is back with his annual fall lawn tutorial. We talk with him about the latest in lawn care research. In the last half hour Native Plant […]
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| 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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Fish story: How to easily start a home aquarium
The owners of a venerable Milwaukee-area aquarium store recently visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss how easy it can be to have a beautiful…
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Wisconsin native donates her kidney to longtime friend, advocates for organ donation
Jeff Kaul met Deb Kness about 20 years ago because their daughters played soccer in the Milwaukee area together. When Kaul told Kness he was…
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Sweeter beets and purple broccoli: The latest in vegetables
Irwin Goldman recently visited WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss new vegetable varieties.
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Psychologist: Self-compassion is key to successful weight loss
Self-compassion helps promote healthy living, including good eating habits and body movement, psychologist Shilagh Mirgain tells WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show.”