The Larry Meiller Show
Wisconsin Public Radio
Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. on WPR News stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.
Location:
Madison, MI
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. on WPR News stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.
Twitter:
@LMeillerShow
Language:
English
Contact:
800-642-1234
Email:
talk@wpr.org
Episodes
Vehicle maintenance, UW-Stout’s video game design program
6/5/2025
First, retired service manager Jim Ward is back to help you prepare your car for a summer road trip. Then, we hear about all the work it takes to create a video game from scratch. Our guest is Karl Koehle, an assistant professor of game design at UW-Stout.
Duration:01:39:20
A Wisconsin wildlife update, and we meet DNR Secretary Karen Hyun
6/4/2025
We hear about wildlife on the move in Wisconsin this time of year. Then, we’re paid a visit by new Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Karen Hyun.
Duration:01:39:06
Backyard astronomy, What to do in Oconto, Summer events and festivals around Wisconsin
6/3/2025
First, author and astronomy enthusiast Paul Kinzer returns to talk about what’s going on in the celestial skies. Then, Samantha Routheau and Gary Zahn of Oconto join us to talk about what’s going on in their community. Finally, Amanda Weibel of Travel Wisconsin talks about the hottest ways to spend your Wisconsin summer.
Duration:01:39:20
Spring bird migrations to Wisconsin
6/2/2025
Spring is prime time to observe birds returning to Wisconsin after flying thousands of miles from their wintering grounds. Technology has aided our understanding of bird migration, and retired wildlife educator Bill Volkert also returns to talk about spring birds on the wing.
Duration:01:39:08
Garden Talk: Bayfield in Bloom 2025
5/30/2025
We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.
Duration:01:38:49
Vehicle maintenance; Restoring exotic cars
5/29/2025
We talk about hydroplaning and all things cars and water with Jim Ward, a retired service manager from Smart Motors Toyota. Then, we learn about restoring rare cars with Todd Colondro of StreetWorks Exotics in Pewaukee.
Duration:01:39:18
Fish research and regulations; an app for finding fish safe to eat; and worry for land trusts groups in Wisconsin
5/28/2025
A panel of DNR fish biologists join us to answer the question, “How’s the fishing?” Then, we talk to an associate professor of epidemiology about an app tribal members use to find fish safe to eat. Then, we talk to the leaders of two nonprofit land trusts about conservation efforts in Wisconsin.
Duration:01:38:46
Dog park etiquette, Being a veterinarian
5/27/2025
Madison-based professional dog trainer Jorge Melara joins us again, this time to tell us what we need to know about our dogs – and ourselves – before we head to the dog park. Then, we hear from a doctor of veterinary medicine about the joys and challenges of being a vet.
Duration:01:39:20
125 years of Wisconsin State Parks
5/26/2025
We celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park system with a specially-curated episode featuring past conversations about these unique areas around our state.
Duration:01:39:29
Garden Talk: Adding fragrance to your garden; The magic of rhubarb
5/23/2025
Guest Mark Dwyer will suggest plants with fragrance and talk about how to attract pollinators. And then we talk to the author of The Pocket Rhubarb Cookbook.
Duration:01:39:20
Consumer protection, Explaining misinformation
5/22/2025
Michelle Reinen and Michael Domke of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are back to talk about the recent scams they’re uncovering. Then, we talk about misinformation and how you can spot it on social media and the internet. Our guest is Kate Hinnant from UW-Eau Claire.
Duration:01:39:03
Midges, ticks and other bugs; the value of wetlands
5/21/2025
We get an insect update from UW-Madison entomologist PJ Liesch. Then, we talk about the benefits of wetlands and efforts to protect them.
Duration:01:39:00
Beat the heat with these must-read summer books
5/20/2025
There are so many great books out there. Luckily, Daniel Goldin of Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee is here to help you narrow down your search for the perfect summer read.
Duration:01:39:20
Another reason not to sit too long, and the benefits of massage therapy
5/19/2025
A new study adds neck pain to the list of maladies caused by a sedentary lifestyle. Our two physical therapists provide a path to pain relief. Then, we learn how massage therapy can be incorporated into a medical care plan.
Duration:01:39:02
Garden Talk: Attracting hummingbirds and how we ‘vegetable’
5/16/2025
Gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the best plants for attracting hummingbirds. We also talk vegetables with Irwin Goldman.
Duration:01:39:07
From Norway to the Badger State: Tales from a U.S. ambassador to Norway and the enduring legacy of Norwegian immigration in Wisconsin
5/15/2025
First, we hear from former U.S. ambassador to Norway Tom Loftus, who’s author of "Mission to Oslo: Dancing with the Queen, Dealmaking with the Russians, Shaping History.” Then, we talk about Norwegian heritage in Wisconsin with Jerry Gryttenholm and Dana Kelly.
Duration:01:39:20
Conservation gardening, and the search for exoplanets
5/14/2025
We talk to the author of a new guidebook for making our gardens more wildlife friendly. Then, we talk about the discovery of exoplanets orbiting other stars.
Duration:01:39:04
Health: How your mental well being is related to movement, Answering your arthritis questions, Summer skin care issues
5/13/2025
First, psychologist Dr. Shilagh Mirgain joins to share how exercise is linked to your mental health. Then we cover arthritis with rheumatologist Dr. Katherine Finn. And, we talk about common summer skin care issues, like rashes and bug bites, with dermatologist Dr. Apple Bodemer.
Duration:01:39:20
AI tools and privacy risks; and a bioplastic future
5/12/2025
We get a Tech Update from Jesse La Grew at Madison College. Then, we talk to a UW-Madison's Erica Majumder, a researcher at the forefront of landfill microbiology.
Duration:01:39:00
Garden Talk: The future of gardening, native plants and composting
5/9/2025
We talk to the author of the new book “The Future of Gardens.” Then we check in with Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden Curator at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum. […]
Duration:01:39:15