The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio

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Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. on WPR News stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Technology update; Constitutional powers of the president

    Hidden gem

    Lee Rayburn hosts a technology call-in on The Larry Meiller Show with Beth D'Angelo, a Senior IT Specialist at UW-Madison's Division of Information Technology with more than 20 years in IT.

    Apr 13, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  2. 2

    Garden Talk: When and how to clean up your garden; Local heirloom seed sourcing

    Hidden gem

    Host Larry Meiller interviews horticulturist Erin Presley about preparing gardens for spring, covering topics like plant care, sustainable gardening, and botanical garden updates.

    Apr 10, 2026·1h 39m·2 clips
  3. 3

    How to handle ballooning home improvement projects; and how prize-winning artisanal Wisconsin butter is made

    Hidden gem

    Larry Meiller announces his replacement and interviews home renovation expert John Freiberger.

    Apr 9, 2026·1h 39m·2 clips
  4. 4

    Wildlife Wednesday: Springtime’s new beginnings

    Hidden gem

    Larry Mealer and Scott Craven discuss Wisconsin wildlife, including spring births, migration, tame grouse, urban deer, turkeys, cougars, and bear encounters.

    Apr 8, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  5. 5

    How to reduce work stress; and the IceCube observatory at the South Pole gets an upgrade

    Hidden gem

    Larry Meiller interviews psychologist Guy Winch about Mind Over Grind and the effects of chronic workplace stress across professions.

    Apr 7, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  6. 6

    Medically Tailored Meals; New foods at American Family Field; The latest in restaurant technology; “The New Rules of Dining Out”

    The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio examines Wisconsin’s Medicaid medically tailored meals benefit with Nicole Schneider of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

    Apr 6, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  7. 7

    Garden Talk: Successful transplanting; DNR tree update for 2026

    Hidden gem

    The Larry Meiler Show’s Garden Talk segment features host Larry Meiler and horticultural consultant Liz Freeman discussing transplanting, bare-root plants, and indoor plants moving outdoors.

    Apr 3, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  8. 8

    Consumer protection, and consumer product reviews

    Hidden gem

    Lee Rayburn hosts Michelle Reinen and Michael Domke of Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection on financial literacy and consumer scams.

    Apr 2, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  9. 9

    Agricultural education and FFA in Wisconsin;  Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin celebrates 40 years; Springtime birding

    Hidden gem

    Larry Meiller interviews Wisconsin FFA president Amalia Draxler and Wisconsin FFA executive director Cheryl Zimmerman about agricultural education, leadership development, and career opportunities.

    Apr 1, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  10. 10

    UW Space Place to close; Badgers women’s hockey team dominates; and what to love about jury duty

    Hidden gem

    The Larry Meiller Show episode announces the UW Space Place closure in June, while later segments are scheduled to cover the Badgers women’s hockey team and jury duty.

    Mar 31, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  11. 11

    ‘A Little History of the Earth;’ Welcoming spring with Weather Guy Steve Ackerman

    Hidden gem

    The Larry Meiller Show interviews University of Manchester physical geographer Jamie Woodward about condensing 4.5 billion years of Earth history into 40 chapters and 267 pages.

    Mar 30, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  12. 12

    Garden Talk: How to transform your yard into a thriving and productive ecosystem; Strategies for easier, greener, more joyful gardening as we age

    Hidden gem

    On Garden Talk from The Larry Meiller Show, Jill Nadeau interviews Brandi Hall about applying permaculture to residential yards through water management, biodiversity, and soil-building.

    Mar 27, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  13. 13

    Get your car inspected this spring; and where to find new electric-vehicle charging stations

    Hidden gem

    Lee Rayburn, filling in for Larry Miller, asks Jim Ward of Smart Motors Toyota in Madison how Wisconsin drivers should prepare cars after winter.

    Mar 26, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  14. 14

    Exploring nuclear energy opportunities in Wisconsin; Death cap mushroom research; Wood turtle conservation

    Hidden gem

    The Larry Meiller Show examines a Wisconsin Public Service Commission and UW-Madison study of potential sites for new nuclear power plants with Paul Wilson, UW-Madison’s Granger Professor of Nuclear Engineering.

    Mar 25, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  15. 15

    Cancer care for cats and dogs, and the DNR bans keeping wild snakes, frogs as pets

    Hidden gem

    Larry Meiller interviews veterinary oncologist Ruthann Chun about cancer in dogs and cats, including the claim that about one in four dogs develop cancer and about one in two dogs over age ten.

    Mar 24, 2026·1h 40m·5 clips
  16. 16

    New Northwoods mystery novel; Great Lakes pirate Dan Seavey comes to life on stage

    Hidden gem

    Larry Meiller interviews Rhinelander author Victoria Houston about The Wolves Are Watching, the 23rd novel connected to her Loon Lake and Lou Ferris mystery series.

    Mar 23, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  17. 17

    Garden Talk: Site preparation for prairie seedings

    Hidden gem

    Neil DeBowl of Prairie Nursery explains why site preparation determines whether native gardens succeed, comparing it to the foundation of a house.

    Mar 20, 2026·1h 40m·5 clips
  18. 18

    Public defenders, and civil case advocacy

    Hidden gem

    Jennifer Bias explains how Wisconsin's Office of the State Public Defender serves all 72 counties through 40 offices, staff lawyers, and private-bar partners.

    Mar 19, 2026·1h 7m·4 clips
  19. 19

    Insect update; Prescribing fire for ecosystem health; Visit Cedarburg Bog, the largest wetland in southern Wisconsin

    Hidden gem

    Larry Meiller and PJ Leach of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab answer Wisconsin listeners’ questions about household invaders, spiders, butterflies, gardens, and Japanese beetles.

    Mar 18, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  20. 20

    Tax deadline looms, and affordable housing sought

    Larry Mealer and Mary Mellom of Ashwaubenon Tax Professionals answer Wisconsin listeners' questions before the April 15 tax deadline.

    Mar 17, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  21. 21

    Physical therapists answer your questions; Meet the Madisonian breaking down financial barriers in youth soccer

    Mar 16, 2026·1h 39m
  22. 22

    Garden Talk: How to get a great vegetable harvest no matter your circumstances; Grilling garlic and other veggies

    The Larry Meiller Show’s Garden Talk segment features Larry Meiller and gardening expert Melinda Myers on maximizing vegetable harvests despite limited space, time, and money.

    Mar 13, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  23. 23

    Remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, and wind power in Wisconsin

    Hidden gem

    Larry Meiller, Chad Spade of Chad's Design Build, and Diana Langreck of Bella Domicile examine kitchen and bathroom remodeling decisions in Wisconsin.

    Mar 12, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  24. 24

    The latest on renewing Knowles-Nelson; Sustaining an eco-friendly diet; Canoecopia 2026 launches

    Hidden gem

    The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio examines Knowles-Nelson renewal, state-park funding, eco-friendly diets, and Canoecopia 2026.

    Mar 11, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  25. 25

    How to lose weight and protect your heart; and wider public health efforts Wisconsin seeks to join

    Larry Meiller interviews cardiologist Dr.

    Mar 10, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  26. 26

    Tech update, History of The Onion

    Hidden gem

    Lee Rayburn and Jesse LeGru explain how internet signals move through providers, modems, routers, browsers, and household devices, including why digital transmission ultimately uses ones and zeros.

    Mar 9, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  27. 27

    Garden Talk: Tired of doomscrolling? Try bloomscrolling; Growing and using herbs

    Hidden gem

    Larry Meeler and Mark Dwyer discuss “bloom scrolling,” Dwyer’s term for using flower images and gardening websites to counter doom scrolling and reduce stress.

    Mar 6, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  28. 28

    Lemon law litigation, and consumer protection from scams

    Hidden gem

    Larry Meiller interviews Susan Grzegowiak, lead attorney at Brookfield's Lemon Law Justice Center, about Wisconsin remedies for defective new vehicles and misrepresented used cars.

    Mar 5, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  29. 29

    Wildlife Wednesday: Springtime behaviors of coyotes, foxes and other wild animals

    Hidden gem

    David Drake and Jamie Knack, University of Wisconsin wildlife specialists, explain why coyotes are more visible after breeding season and how people should respond to aggressive behavior.

    Mar 4, 2026·1h 39m·5 clips
  30. 30

    Upper Mississippi River news: A ferry freezes, a bridge falls, and birds flourish

    Mar 3, 2026·1h 39m
  31. 31

    ‘Six Seasons of Pasta: A New Way with Everyone’s Favorite Food’

    Larry Meiller introduces a cooking segment on pasta with a guest author, interspersed with a pledge drive for listener support.

    Mar 2, 2026·1h 39m
  32. 32

    Garden Talk: Accessing your garden for winter damage

    Feb 27, 2026·1h 39m
  33. 33

    Stories only in ‘Our Wisconsin’ magazine

    Feb 26, 2026·1h 39m
  34. 34

    Winter birding with naturalist Bill Volkert

    Feb 25, 2026·1h 39m
  35. 35

    Keeping dogs from getting bored and destructive

    Feb 24, 2026·1h 39m
  36. 36

    Honey bees and their social behavior, Weather Guys return to talk about Wisconsin’s false spring and more

    Feb 23, 2026·1h 39m
  37. 37

    Garden Talk: Therapeutic horticulture; So you want to build a rain garden

    Feb 20, 2026·1h 39m
  38. 38

    Book tells of life in Nazi Germany, what German immigrants brought to Wisconsin, and research into natural food dyes

    Feb 19, 2026·1h 39m
  39. 39

    Bacteria in your life, Reducing plastic waste

    Feb 18, 2026·1h 39m
  40. 40

    Paying taxes, and a debut novel from dog expert Patricia McConnell

    Feb 17, 2026·1h 39m
  41. 41

    Physical therapy, StrongBodies exercise program

    Feb 16, 2026·1h 39m
  42. 42

    Garden Talk: Live from the Garden & Green Living Expo

    Feb 13, 2026·1h 39m
  43. 43

    Shore up your foundation, then finish the basement; and get flood insurance before the waters rise

    Feb 12, 2026·1h 39m
  44. 44

    Ecology of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, Microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes, A closer look at groundhogs

    Feb 11, 2026·1h 39m
  45. 45

    Adopting an Olympian mindset, health care students take improv, and latest pancreatic cancer research

    Feb 10, 2026·1h 39m
  46. 46

    Technology update, How to cut back on screen time, Tech, textiles and sports

    Larry Meiller hosts a tech update segment with IT specialist Beth D'Angelo, discussing AI trends from Super Bowl ads and taking listener tech questions.

    Feb 9, 2026·1h 39m
  47. 47

    Garden Talk: The Mitchell Park Domes; Diversifying how we grow and eat

    Feb 6, 2026·1h 39m
  48. 48

    Rising and ranked consumer complaints, and advice for student loan borrowers

    Feb 5, 2026·1h 39m
  49. 49

    Wildlife Wednesday, Municipal court rules on public access to Lake Michigan shoreline

    Feb 4, 2026·1h 39m