The Larry Meiller Show

Wisconsin Public Radio

Join host Larry Meiller every weekday morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on WPR's Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests. Also tune in to an encore broadcast of Friday's " Garden Talk " show every Saturday morning at 7 a.m.

  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Wildlife Wednesday: Springtime’s new beginnings
    Larry catches up with wildlife ecologist Scott Craven. We talk about the baby animals you might see this springtime, this month’s Conservation Congress meeting, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' annual frog and toad calling survey and more.
    8 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    How to reduce work stress; and the IceCube observatory at the South Pole gets an upgrade
    We talk to the author of the new book “Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life.” Then, we talk to two UW-Madison researchers who worked on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole.
    7 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Medically Tailored Meals; New foods at American Family Field; The latest in restaurant technology; “The New Rules of Dining Out”
    We talk about a new program providing patients with healthy food. Then, it's off to American Family Field for news on the latest ballpark food offerings. Next, we look at how technology is changing how we eat out, and finally, we talk about how to be better restaurant customers.
    6 April 2026, 6:28 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Garden Talk: Successful transplanting; DNR tree update for 2026
    It’s an exciting time in the garden! Lis Friemoth is back to talk about transplanting annuals and perennials. Then Paul Cigan checks in with a tree insect and disease report.
    3 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Consumer protection, and consumer product reviews
    Better money management skills can foil fraudsters, say our guests from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Then, we’ll talk to an editor for the product review website Wirecutter.
    2 April 2026, 6:50 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Agricultural education and FFA in Wisconsin;  Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin celebrates 40 years; Springtime birding
    First, we talk about the Wisconsin FFA. Then, David Clutter and Shelly Torkelson join to talk about the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s 40th anniversary. Finally, Matt Reetz of the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance joins to talk about bird watching and conservation.
    1 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    UW Space Place to close; Badgers women’s hockey team dominates; and what to love about jury duty
    Retired UW Space Place Director Jim Lattis talks about the impending closure of the astronomy center. Then, we ask for the secret to the success of the UW-Madison women’s hockey team from assistant coach Jackie Crum. Then, we talk about jury duty with Dunn County Circuit Court Clerk Katie Schalley.
    31 March 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    ‘A Little History of the Earth;’ Welcoming spring with Weather Guy Steve Ackerman
    Author and physical geographer Jamie Woodward joins us to share the epic of Earth’s evolution, from its beginning to present day. We talk about his book "A Little History of the Earth." Then, Steve Ackerman of the Weather Guys is back to talk about springtime snowstorms and the latest research on global warming.
    30 March 2026, 6:26 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Garden Talk: How to transform your yard into a thriving and productive ecosystem; Strategies for easier, greener, more joyful gardening as we age
    We talk to two authors about their new books, first how to change your traditional landscape into an interconnected ecosystem. Then we look at how to keep gardening in your life as you age.
    27 March 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Get your car inspected this spring; and where to find new electric-vehicle charging stations
    We’re encouraged to have thorough inspections of our vehicles every spring. Retired mechanic Jim Ward tells us why. Then we talk to Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman about how electric vehicle recharging is about to get easier statewide.
    26 March 2026, 6:30 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Exploring nuclear energy opportunities in Wisconsin; Death cap mushroom research; Wood turtle conservation
    We talk about nuclear energy research and development in Wisconsin. Then, UW-Madison professors Anne Pringle and Nancy Keller join us to talk about the invasive death cap mushroom. Finally, we hear about wood turtle conservation efforts with Andrew Badje of the DNR.
    25 March 2026, 7:13 pm
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