The Larry Meiller Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First, Tom Wilmeth, author and podcast host, returns to share a list of love songs sure to make your heart beat this spring. Then, we talk with Gregg Hall, organizer of Cheech’s Deecefest, a local music fest in La Crosse. Finally, two band members from La Crosse’s Toaster Ghost, Christian Sveen and Jerry Miller, stop by. They share the stories behind a few of their songs.

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.

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.

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.

We talk with turf expert Doug Soldat about the latest in lawn care. We also look at a new book on edible and medicinal herbs.

First, we talk with author Kevin Kluesner about “The Killers’ Terms,” a thriller set in Milwaukee and our April book club selection. Then, we cover UW- Madison’s Earth Fest with organizers Lauren Graves and Chelsea Rademacher. Finally, shoe repairman Dave Franks joins us to talk about his craft.

We discuss the return of several insects with warm, spring weather. Then, we get an update on an effort to document the more than 250 species of wild birds that breed in Wisconsin.

First, we talk with retired attorney Ben Adams and Dr. Lee Vogel about advance directives and why they’re important. Then, Amanda Kostman, a UW-Extension Family Living Educator, and Josh Christianson, an attorney, talk about managing debt, collections lawsuits and bankruptcy. Finally, Jackie Anderson from Feeding Wisconsin talks about food insecurity in the state.

Will tariffs raise prices on electronics? What can quantum computing do that classical computing can’t? And where are the new additions to the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places?

Lots to do in the garden in the spring! UW Extension Outreach Specialist Bruce Spangenberg is back to help you with your questions. In the last half hour of the show we take a look at Wisconsin’s Pawpaw Project.

Wisconsin registered home inspector John Freiburger is back to talk about the factors you should consider before starting work on your home’s roof and siding. Then, we talk with two hockey coaches about their teams’ national titles. We hear from Jackie Crum of UW-Madison and Joe Cranston of UW-River Falls.

Our outdoor writers consider the challenges facing Wisconsin’s new DNR Secretary, impact of federal layoffs on the state’s management of natural resources, and look forward to the spring hunting and […]

First, we cover movement disorders, and focus on Parkinson’s disease, with neurologist Dr. Laura Buyan-Dent of UW Health. Then, it’s all about shingles and how to prevent them with Dr. Laura Felley from Emplify Health in La Crosse.

First we talk about how to improve your sleep habits with psychologist Dr. Rick Blackburn. Then author Lynne Peeples shares what she learned while writing "The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms."