10 episodes

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.

The Larry Meiller Show Wisconsin Public Radio

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 79 Ratings

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.

    New travel guides explore the Mississippi River and offbeat locations in North America

    New travel guides explore the Mississippi River and offbeat locations in North America

    Lesser-known history and places are the focus of two new guidebooks, “The Wild Mississippi River” and “Offbeat North America.” We talk to the author of the former, a resident of […]

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Pet care: Puppy behavior 101; How make sure your smallest pets stay happy and healthy

    Pet care: Puppy behavior 101; How make sure your smallest pets stay happy and healthy

    Madison-based professional dog trainer Jorge Melara joins us again, this time to share how to bring a puppy into your family. Then, veterinarian Dr. Laura Russo-Klister explains how to be […]

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Many birds migrated early, but there are still plenty to see in Wisconsin

    Many birds migrated early, but there are still plenty to see in Wisconsin

    Bird watchers may have missed the early-than-usual migrations, but that doesn’t mean their favorite species aren’t out there. First, we talk to bird expert Bill Volkert. Then, purple martin devotee […]

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Garden Talk: Botanical gardens

    Garden Talk: Botanical gardens

    We talk with the new Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, as well as horticulturist Erin Presley about ways to block weeds. At 12:30 we hear about […]

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Vehicle maintenance; Restoring exotic cars

    Vehicle maintenance; Restoring exotic cars

    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 […]

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Global and local climate challenges and what’s being done to meet them

    Global and local climate challenges and what’s being done to meet them

    CNN’s chief climate correspondent and two state advocates for wetlands join us to discuss how to protect water resources at home and beyond.

    • 1 hr 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
79 Ratings

79 Ratings

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