The Larry Meiller Show

The Larry Meiller Show

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.

Episodes

Garden Talk: Attracting hummingbirds and how we ‘vegetable’

May 16, 2025 • 99 mins
Gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the best plants for attracting hummingbirds. We also talk vegetables with Irwin Goldman.
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From Norway to the Badger State: Tales from a U.S. ambassador to Norway and the enduring legacy of Norwegian immigration in Wisconsin

May 15, 2025 • 99 mins
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.
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Conservation gardening, and the search for exoplanets

May 14, 2025 • 99 mins
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.
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Health: How your mental well being is related to movement, Answering your arthritis questions, Summer skin care issues

May 13, 2025 • 99 mins
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.
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AI tools and privacy risks; and a bioplastic future

May 12, 2025 • 99 mins
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.
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Garden Talk: The future of gardening, native plants and composting

May 9, 2025 • 99 mins
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. […]
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Home improvement: Lighting trends, Mold and water repair

May 8, 2025 • 99 mins
First, residential remodeler Chad Speight returns to talk about light design with Travis Larson from Design Electric of Madison. Then, we talk about mold and water damage remediation with Joseph Minorik, director of operations at Minorik Mitigation.
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Wildlife sights and sounds, and a new glacial geology map of Wisconsin

May 7, 2025 • 99 mins
Birders, hikers, anglers and hunters are out and about enjoying nature this spring. Retired wildlife ecologist Scott Craven tells us what the’re encountering. Then, we talk to two UW-Madison Extension geologists about a new map of Wisconsin.
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Springtime golfing in Wisconsin, Checking in with Brewers baseball so far this season

May 6, 2025 • 99 mins
First, we talk about golf and the U.S. Women’s Open with Rob Jansen, executive director of the Wisconsin State Golf Association. Then, podcast hosts Ryan Topp and Paul Noonan return to talk about how the Brewers season is shaping up.
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Fish tales told by Jerry Apps, and springtime grilling

May 5, 2025 • 99 mins
We talk to prolific author Jerry Apps about the love for fishing he got from his father and has passed on to his grandchildren. Then, we get ready to grill with Mad Dog and Merrill, hosts of the TV show “Mad Dog & Merrill's Midwest Grill'n.”
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Garden Talk: Low tech gardening

May 2, 2025 • 99 mins
Old gardening techniques, like making compost with worms, can still be relevant today. We talk to the Founder and Director of the Low Technology Center about bringing methods from the past into the future. Topics include vermicompost, growing flax and permaculture.
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“Back Home: Country Tales Through the Seasons”

May 1, 2025 • 99 mins
We talk with author Chris Hardie about his latest book, “Back Home: Country Tales Through the Seasons.” It’s filled with hilarious and heartwarming stories about life on his family’s Jackson County farm. Chris gives you the details behind his favorite chapters of the book.
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The cost of clean water, and wildlife habitat in cities

April 30, 2025
What is the public willing to spend to cleanup streams, asks aUW-Madison environmental economist. Then, we talk about wildlife habitat taking root in urban Wisconsin.
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Platteville teacher looks back on her career, Improving literacy rates in Dane County and beyond, Wisconsin Writers Association aids aspiring authors in the state

April 29, 2025 • 101 mins
First, we talk about “My Homecoming Dance: Reflections on Teaching in Wisconsin” with author Sue Leamy Kies. Then, Bex Fabrizio and Marie Knibbe of Literacy Network join to talk about their efforts to improve literacy. Finally, we hear about the Wisconsin Writers Association from their president, Luella Schmidt.
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Packers draft review; marathon training; Weather Guys talk spring

April 28, 2025 • 99 mins
Our Packers insider will review the 2025 NFL Draft; we talk with a former professional runner about training for a marathon, and the Weather Guys preview the rest of spring.
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Garden Talk: Foraging and garden insects

April 25, 2025 • 99 mins
We talk to Wisconsin forager Sam Thayer about food you don’t have to grow. And then in the second hour PJ Liesch is in to talk about garden insects.
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Springtime love song playlist, La Crosse area’s local music scene

April 24, 2025 • 99 mins
Tom Wilmeth returns to share a list of love songs for spring. Then we talk with Gregg Hall, organizer of the music fest Cheech’s Deecefest. Finally, two band members from Toaster Ghost stop by.
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The ABCs of aquaponics, and spring paddling

April 23, 2025 • 98 mins
We talk to the manager of a teaching aquaponics system at UW-Madison. Then, we get paddling safety tips and advice on where to dip a kayak or canoe this spring.
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Pet care: Spring checklist for pet owners, Adopting or fostering a shelter animal

April 22, 2025 • 98 mins
First, veterinarian Dr. Bill Stork returns to talk about springtime pet care, including flea and tick prevention and treating allergies. Then, we talk about adopting a pet from a shelter and animal welfare with Alison Fotsch. She’s president and CEO of the Wisconsin Humane Society.
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Physical therapists talk about prehabilitation, and surgeons research burn wound treatment

April 21, 2025 • 99 mins
Our physical therapists return to prehabilitation for hip and knee replacements. Then, we talk to a surgeon and a medical physics researcher at UW-Madison about their research into a treatment for burns.
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