The Larry Meiller Show show

The Larry Meiller Show

Summary: 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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  • Copyright: Copyright 2013 by Wisconsin Public Radio

Podcasts:

 Exploring the craft of bread making | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Bread making is a craft that unites many cultures. We talk about bread recipes - both traditional and innovative - with the author of a new cookbook.

 Tech Update: How surf the internet safely during holiday travel season | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Public Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth connections can be entry points to personal data for hackers. We learn how to browse the internet safely during the holiday travel season.

 Garden Talk: Protecting trees from winter damage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Winter can do a number on your trees, especially those that were planted this year. We talk about how to protect your investment from wind and fluctuating temperatures.

 Home Improvement: What is a smart home? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Home technology has gone way beyond just security. We talk about what is available, how to choose what is best for you, and what you need to know about installation.

 A look at phenology as fall fades into winter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Humans aren’t the only creatures with schedules. Actually, plants and other animals have pretty concise cycles they stick to each year. We talk with a wildlife ecologist about the study of those cycles, otherwise known as phenology.

 Gun deer hunt season preview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

More than 85,000 deer were harvested during last year’s gun hunt, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. We talk about what’s in store for hunters this season with TV host and producer Dan Small.

 Vehicle Maintenance: Winterization checklist | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Preventative maintenance on your vehicle can not only save you money, but it can also save your life - especially in the winter. We talk with an expert about what we need to do before winter weather settles in.

 Insect update: How weather affects insects; Why this year was an odd one for Japanese Beetles | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Biologist and entomologist PJ Liesch is back to talk about how the weather this year affected Wisconsin’s insects. Plus, we hear why 2022 was an odd year for the Japanese Beetle.

 Healthy Halloween: How to be mindful of kids’ nutrition and allergy sensitivities this holiday season | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

One in 13 children live with food allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A dietitian shares how to make Halloween safer for them, plus we get some nutritional tips for fall.

 Physical Therapy: Telerehab and National Physical Therapy Month | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Our PT experts are back to talk about the latest effort to move some parts of physical therapy online.

 Garden Talk: How to overwinter your berry plants | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Growing berries in Wisconsin can be tricky. We talk with an expert about getting your plants through the winter months and how to get a bumper crop next season.

  Home Improvement: Keeping cold air out and warm air in | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

With energy costs soaring, making your home energy efficient is more important than ever. We talk about what areas to focus on with our home improvement specialist.

 The Wisconsin DNR is conserving the stopover points and winter habitats of migratory birds. Here's how you can help. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Half of Wisconsin’s birds winter in tropical habitats. Research shows that migration is when 60 to 70 percent of annual bird mortality happens. We talk about how people are trying to make migratory birds’ journeys a little easier.

 “The Geography of Wisconsin” takes readers on a tour of the state | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

How would you describe the state of Wisconsin to someone who’s never heard of it? We talk with two geographers who do just that in their book “The Geography of Wisconsin.”

 Growing your own fruit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Growing your own fruit can be fun, but not necessarily easy. We talk with three experts about how to select and plant varieties that fit your location and the diseases and insects that can affect your harvest.

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