First, we talk about how to maintain your septic system with Matthew Janzen of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Then, toxicologist Ryan Feldman tells us about the science, management and history of poison. Finally, we talk with Dick Knapinski ahead of Oshkosh’s EAA AirVenture.
Featured in this Episode
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Busting myths about septic care
One in five U.S. households use individual septic systems or small community septic systems to treat wastewater. We talk with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services about how to maintain your septic system and what you should — and shouldn’t — pour down your drain.
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All about poison: science, management and history
“The dose makes the poison,” or so the saying goes. We talk with a toxicologist to hear more about the definition of a poison, what to do if you think you’ve ingested something toxic, the most common poisoning cases and more.
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EAA AirVenture to take place next week in Oshkosh
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual convention and fly-in, EAA AirVenture, draws more than 10,000 planes to the Oshkosh region. The seven-day event opens on Monday, so we get a preview from the director of communications.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Matthew A. Janzen Guest
- Ryan Feldman Guest
- Dick Knapinski Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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