The Larry Meiller Show

Larry Meiller learns what conditions led to the devastating tornadoes that hit the Midwest earlier this month. Plus, the winter outlook from the National Weather Service.

For four days in November 1913, a hurricane ravaged the Great Lakes and the ships and people that were caught in its grip. Larry Meiller learns what conditions led to it, and what its impact was then, and now.

On Garden Talk, Judith Siers-Poisson learns how this growing season compared to last year's. Plus, how to plan for your best season yet.

Words and language are fascinating. Judith Siers-Poisson finds out about the new round of fieldwork that the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE) is starting in order to track the changes in American English since the original DARE research was done in the 1960s.

Choosing the right pair of prescription eyewear is important. Judith Siers-Poisson finds out what to look for.

Arable land is a finite resource. Larry Meiller learns about current research to grow bioenergy crops on marginal lands in Wisconsin in order to expand alternative energy without reducing land available for food production.

Stargazers are focused on the Comet Ison right now. Larry Meiller find out what to watch for, and other interesting astronomical events this winter.

Larry Meiller finds out how people can best use an architect's expertise, and creative ways to reuse, recycle and repurpose both materials and space.

Like other animals, insects are preparing for winter. Larry Meiller finds out what which insects may be trying to move indoors, and how to avoid hitchhikers on your Christmas tree. Plus, answers to listener questions, and an update on ticks.

Larry Meiller finds out how to keep our pets happy and healthy as we move into the colder months.

With the Affordable Care Act enrollment period underway, many have questions about available options for service. Our guest explains how those federal benefits pertain to our veterans.

On this Veterans Day, we find out what education, housing, employment, and other state resources are available to Wisconsin's veterans.

On this week's "Garden Talk," find out why a good fall clean-up is an essential part of disease management. Also, get some recommendations on what disease-resistent plants to invest in next year for a worry-free gardening season.

Get tips from our travel expert, who says Thanksgiving airfare is already climbing! Plus, how to find the cheapest flights and best deals this holiday season.

As winter rolls in, the days are getting shorter and daylight is harder to come by. For some, this means the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). A psychiatrist explains what the symptoms of S.A.D. are and how to know if we're suffering from something bigger than just "the winter blues."