Emergency medical care for pets; and conservation efforts through the Milwaukee County Zoo
We learn from an emergency veterinarian what can cause dire health issues for our pets, and what treatment they can receive. Then, we talk a...
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The Larry Meiller Show
Join host Larry Meiller every weekday morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on WPR's Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" top...
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The power of low-intensity exercise; Madison author on her latest thrilling, funny novel
First, physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about the positive effects of low-intensity exercise. T...
The role of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities; why school funding is complicated; and how Native tribes see 250 years of U.S. history
The resources and advocacy Wisconsin cities and villages get from one statewide organization. Then, we talk about how we can better fund our...
Fall insect activity; Helping Wisconsin’s turtles; Wild rice restoration in Green Bay area
Entomologist Phil Pellitteri joins us to talk about the latest insect news from Wisconsin, including a rare virus spread by mosquitos. Then,...
Advancements in restoring vision; what to expect from the Packers this season; and Wisconsin women champions of Gaelic football and hurling
Stem cell therapy shows promise at improving sight. Then, one week into the NFL season, we consider the Green Bay Packers’ prospects. And th...
Door County author shares the intimate story of her mother’s end of life; An introduction to meditation; Fall prevention and awareness
First, Theresa Evans joins to talk about her book “Choosing to Die.” Then, we hear how meditation could work in your life with contemplative...
Building climate change resilience into our homes; and maintaining septic systems
It's home improvement day. We talk about how to bolster our homes against worsening weather conditions. Then, we learn why and how septic sy...
Sea Grant looks at plastic in our clothes and PFAS in fish; Wisconsin elk update; Addressing agricultural runoff in the Lower Fox River basin
First, we talk with Jessica Frantal and Tisha King Heiden about two Wisconsin Sea Grant projects. Then, we hear how Wisconsin’s elk herds ar...
Dental care for aging adults; and Dr. Zorba talks measles and a new drug for pancreatic cancer
The decision to put off crucial dental care is often tied to access and affordability. Then, we talk to Dr. Zorba Paster about measles, vacc...
Reducing ovarian cancer; and increasing living organ donation
Most ovarian cancer develops in the fallopian tubes, which can be removed. We talk to a gynecologic oncologist about the game-changing proce...
How renters can protect themselves; and what homeowners’ insurance does and doesn’t cover
It is not uncommon for renters to complain about their landlords, a state consumer protection official tells us. And often its for good reas...
Wildlife update with David Drake; Prepare for fall paddling
UW-Extension Wildlife Specialist and Professor David Drake is back to answer your wildlife questions. He also talks about the weasel family...
Late summer vehicle maintenance; Scandinavian heritage tours and a Swedish island winner
We talk about how our cars’ tires, batteries and cooling systems all need attention this time of year. Then, we travel to Sweden with a coup...
Tech update; Weather Guys predict fall temperatures
Tech expert Beth D’Angelo returns to share her technology advice, including how to pick out a laptop. Then, The Weather Guys (Steve Ackerman...
Your guide to the night sky; our need for more dietary fiber; and why less protein is better
An astronomer tells us what we’ll see if we look up after dark. Then, we’ll talk about why we should eat more fiber and, probably, far less...
Watching for the fall bird migration; UW-Stevens Point researcher looks at mercury in birds and humans; Monarch butterfly conservation
First, Bill Volkert, a retired wildlife educator and naturalist, returns to the program to answer your bird questions. Then, we talk with Ma...
Pet care: Dogs follow their noses, can be trained with toys, and love hiking with us
We spend the day with dogs. First, we learn why they're constant sniffing. Then, we learn how training with toys can calm the most anxiety-r...
Explaining our electoral system; How 2 key movements shaped Wisconsin’s labor history
We talk with David Schultz, a professor of political science, law and legal studies. He walks us through our country’s election system. Then...
New memoir traces woman’s poverty in Africa to independence in Wisconsin; and help for domestic violence survivors in Milwaukee
A woman survives a bleak childhood in Kenya to become a nurse, mother and memoirist in Wisconsin. Then, we talk about how the Sojourner Fami...
Insect update with PJ Liesch; Podcast explores the science, practice and art of forestry
First, entomologist PJ Liesch returns to answer your questions about the bugs crawling around your home. Then, we talk with Greg Edge and Br...