The Larry Meiller Show Wisconsin Public Radio
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- Society & Culture
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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.
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Cutting down on food waste; Trout stream restoration
We learn how to limit food waste at home, with a bit of planning and proper storage. Then, we hear about a group that’s rehabilitating trout streams in Southwest Wisconsin.
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Pet care: How train a dog to come when called
An animal behaviorist joins us to talk about how to teach your dog recall, or how to come when called. We also cover a wide variety of listener questions, including how to change a puppy’s name and helping with separation anxiety.
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News from the Upper Mississippi; Weather Guys explain the drama of spring
We cover the latest stories from the Driftless Area, including the history of Lake Onalaska. Then, the Weather Guys discuss spring weather and how visibility is measured.
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Garden Talk: Starting seeds and pruning trees
It’s finally time to start seeds inside. We talk with two UW Extension experts about how to get good results from your efforts. We also take a look at pruning landscape trees and shrubs.
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Connecting people to places
Whether it’s new construction, repurposing an old building or just reinventing an existing business – place matters. We talk with two experts about they are helping communities come together.
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How to be a campground host; Sandhill crane conservation update
First, we learn about the different ways to support the state parks, from volunteering to becoming a campground host. Then, an update about two big issues in sandhill crane conservation: crop damage and the proposed hunt.