The Larry Meiller Show
Wisconsin Public Radio
Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on The Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on The Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.
Language:
English
Episodes
Wisconsin State Historical Markers, and Upper Mississippi River news
11/4/2024
We hear how Wisconsin residents create state historical markers from Fitzie Heimdahl, coordinator of the program. Then, we’re joined by Reggie McLeod, editor and publisher of Big River Magazine, to […]
Duration:01:39:08
Garden Talk: Growing herbs and bonsai
11/1/2024
Herb expert, Erin Presley is back to talk about growing herbs and update us on what’s happening at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Then we talk with Steve Stoeveken, owner of […]
Duration:01:39:06
Halloween history; Why we’re captivated by horror films
10/31/2024
We talk about the history of Halloween with author Lisa Morton. Then, artist and filmmaker Kelly Kirshtner joins to take us deeper in the genre of horror films.
Duration:01:39:11
Author finds beauty in nature after dark, and gardeners grapple with jumping worms
10/30/2024
With artificial light increasingly disrupting the life cycles of plants and animals, author Leigh Ann Henion advocates for more darkness. Then, we talk about the vexing problem of jumping worms […]
Duration:01:39:20
All about pumpkins; The science behind speech and language
10/29/2024
First, we talk about how to grow and carve pumpkins, big and small. Our guests are farmer Shannon Engel and carver Carli Ihde. Then it’s time to talk about language, […]
Duration:01:39:09
A Social Security researcher and the Weather Guys answer benefit and climate questions
10/28/2024
How well do Social Security cost-of-living adjustments offset rising housing costs and inflation? And is climate policy adequately guided by science? Social Security researcher Karen Holden and the Weather Guys […]
Duration:01:38:36
Garden Talk: Bird-friendly gardens and using low maintenance groundcovers
10/25/2024
Our bird population is in decline. In the first hour of the show we talk about one way to help our fine feathered friends – creating a landscape where they […]
Duration:01:39:20
Book club: ‘When I’m Dead;’ Real life detective work
10/24/2024
We talk with author Hannah Morrissey about her novel, “When I’m Dead.” It’s our final book club selection of the year. Then, Detective Craig Brey of the Green Bay Police […]
Duration:01:39:06
A proposed easing of federal historic preservation rules; and the downsides of neonic pesticides
10/23/2024
A leading authority on federal historic preservation explains how project reviews could be eased to address other needs. Then, state and federal ecologists share their concerns for neonic pesticides.
Duration:01:39:06
Pet care: Traveling with four-legged family members; keeping reptiles as pets
10/22/2024
Dr. Bill Stork is back to talk about the do’s and don’ts of traveling with your pets, plus what to know about allergies as the winter months approach. Then, we […]
Duration:01:39:20
Post-hip replacement strengthening, and a surgeon-turned-patient
10/21/2024
Hip replacement recovery includes regaining strength in in knee and hip muscles, physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum tell us. Then, retired orthopedic surgeon John Orwin talks to […]
Duration:01:39:04
Garden Talk: History of the orchid; Heirloom beans
10/18/2024
We dig into the history of two very different species. The beautiful orchid – fought over, hunted and rare. The hearty bean – basic, a sustainer of civilizations and grown […]
Duration:01:39:09
Vehicle maintenance; Larry visits flight school
10/17/2024
We talk about preparing your vehicle for the winter with Jim Ward, a retired service manager from Smart Motors Toyota. Then, we learn about flying airplanes with Kyle Kaliebe and […]
Duration:01:39:20
More sightings of praying mantids, and the rediscovery of wild cacao
10/16/2024
A previously elusive ambush predator insect is seen frequently in Wisconsin this year, entomologist PJ Liesch tells us. Then, we talk to Rowan Jacobsen, author of the new book “Wild […]
Duration:01:39:05
Answering your Medicare questions; Antique furniture restoration
10/15/2024
Author Philip Moeller joins us to talk about his book “Get What’s Yours for Medicare” and to help you understand the complicated system. Then, Dennis Hiorns, a Middleton craftsman, shares […]
Duration:01:39:06