A pre-road trip vehicle checklist; and the history of brewing beer in the Madison area
Before you hit the road this summer, here’s a vehicle maintenance checklist. Then, we talk about the rich history of brewing in and around W...
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Wisconsin author shares tips for traveling better in old age
Author Glenn Schmidt has traveled to more than 60 countries. Each of his trips teach him something about the art of being a traveler. Schmid...
Dog training manual author returns; and how best to handle the end of a pet’s life
Animal behaviorist and author Patricia McConnell returns to share more dog training advice. Then, we talk about how to say goodbye to an agi...
Catching up with Michael Perry; The top songs of 1967
First, Larry reminisces with Wisconsin author Michael Perry. Then, we celebrate the music of 1967 — the first year Larry was on the radio —...
Garden Talk: Keeping pollinators in mind; Outdoor living for indoor plants
Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to tweak your garden to make it more pollinator friendly. Then in...
Wind turbine building crew at center of novel ‘Pigeon Falls’; and how to shop for liability insurance
We talk to the author of “Pigeon Falls,” a new novel about the high-pressure building of a wind farm in small-town Wisconsin. Then, we talk...
Insect update; Outdoor writers talk about Wisconsin’s turkey hunt, Conservation Congress and more
First, entomologist PJ Liesch returns to answer your questions about bugs and give his prediction for this year’s mosquito season. Then, our...
Real property tax relief, and professional tax advice
We talk about organizations and programs helping low income and senior homeowners pay their property taxes. Then, we learn about how new tax...
Physical therapists answer your questions; ‘Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisconsin Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving’
Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about preventing injuries from warm weather activities like go...
Garden Talk: When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!
Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian is back to talk about what we can do to get through those phases. And in the second hour of the show, lo...
Ways to prevent water in your basement; and the pros and cons of hot tub ownership
There are many ways for water to get into your basement and cause health issues and structural problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to...
Birdwatching in the summer: What to watch for when migration ends
It’s a busy time of year for Wisconsin’s birds. For many species, May is time for the migration, June is devoted to nesting and July is the...
A Med Flight physician retires; and Alzheimer’s disease research and treatment
We talk about how emergency medicine via helicopter was remade by a UW-Madison physician. Then, we talk about Alzheimer’s disease from multi...
Technology update; ‘The Long Game’
Tech expert Beth D’Angelo returns to answer your questions about internet safety, hard drive security and phone storage limits. Then, we tal...
Garden Talk: How to stretch your gardening dollars; The growing popularity of raised beds
With everything costing more, we have less money left over for our garden. Lis Friemoth is back with tips for doing more with less. We also...
Protection from scams, and the limited value of extended warranties
Wisconsinites are being hit with a litany of new and old scams, we learn from the state’s consumer protection office. Then, we talk to a Wir...
Wildlife Wednesday; Managed grazing in Wisconsin
Scott Craven, emeritus professor and UW Extension wildlife ecologist, joins us for another Wildlife Wednesday. Then, we talk about managed g...
A science literacy advocate; and making falling space debris less dangerous; listener suggestions
We talk about how scientists and the general public could benefit from greater science literacy. Then, we talk about how to reduce the amoun...
Literary horror set in Antarctica is subject of UW professor’s novel; Your guide to summertime cooking and grilling
First we talk with author Quan Barry about “The Unveiling,” our latest book club selection. Then, Chef Luke Zahm and Chef Patrick O’Halloran...
Garden Talk: Bayfield in Bloom 2026
We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.