http://www.wpr.org/larrymeiller/ From nature to science, The Larry Meiller Show explores and celebrates life in Wisconsin through topics that touch all aspects of our shared experience. Airs live from 11am - 12:30pm CT weekdays on the Ideas Network of Wisconsin Public Radio. en-us Copyright 2013 by Wisconsin Public Radio Webmaster@wpr.org (Webmaster) Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:23 -0500 http://wpr.org/podcasts/images/WPR_LarryMeiller_300.jpg http://www.wpr.org/larrymeiller/ From nature to science, The Larry Meiller Show explores and celebrates life in Wisconsin through topics that touch all aspects of our shared experience. Airs live from 11am - 12:30pm CT weekdays on the Ideas Network of Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Public Radio Webmaster@wpr.org Wisconsin Public Radio no Copyright 2013 by Wisconsin Public RadioSports & RecreationScience & Medicine Entomologist Phil Pellitteri directs the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab. He shares how to best deal with biting insects like flies, ticks, and mosquitoes. Plus, which insects are likely to damage garden plants, and what to do about it. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/UFn8IyYVTko/mlr130522f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130522f.mp3 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Entomologist Phil Pellitteri directs the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab. He shares how to best deal with biting insects like flies, ticks, and mosquitoes. Plus, which insects are likely to damage garden plants, and what to do about it. 72:47 Pellitteri,insects,ticks,mosquitoes,flies,garden,pest http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130522f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130522f.mp3 Bats are a crucial part of an ecosystem. They save Wisconsin farmers over a billion dollars each year by eating agricultural pests. Jennifer Redell & Paul White of the WI DNR's bat program share how our bats are doing, and if white-nose syndrome is here. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/JuJRqfiCY_Y/mlr130521f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130521f.mp3 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Bats are a crucial part of an ecosystem. They save Wisconsin farmers over a billion dollars each year by eating agricultural pests. Jennifer Redell & Paul White of the WI DNR's bat program share how our bats are doing, and if white-nose syndrome is here. 37:31 Redell,White,bats,caves,white-nose,syndrome http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130521f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130521f.mp3 They say women are from Venus and men are from Mars. Daphne Fairbairn is the author of "Odd Couples: Extraordinary Difference between the Sexes in the Animal Kingdom." She looks at sex differences throughout the animal world and they evolved like that. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/QoTEzfT4Y-k/mlr130521g.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130521g.mp3 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:00 -0500 They say women are from Venus and men are from Mars. Daphne Fairbairn is the author of "Odd Couples: Extraordinary Difference between the Sexes in the Animal Kingdom." She looks at sex differences throughout the animal world and they evolved like that. 35:13 Fairbairn,sex,animal,species,evolution,biology http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130521g.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130521g.mp3 Wendy Holtz-Leith and Constance Arzigian are from the Sociology/Archaeology Department at UW-La Crosse. They discuss an archaeological find near La Crosse that produced a large amount of material dating from the Oneota civilization. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/DHs7e9QJfX0/mlr130520f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130520f.mp3 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Wendy Holtz-Leith and Constance Arzigian are from the Sociology/Archaeology Department at UW-La Crosse. They discuss an archaeological find near La Crosse that produced a large amount of material dating from the Oneota civilization. 38:40 Arzigian,Holtz-Leith,Oneota,archaeology,prehistoric,history http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130520f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130520f.mp3 The story of the Navajo code talkers' work during WW II is fascinating. Judith Schiess Avila co-authored, with Chester Nez, "Code Talker: The first and only memoir by one of the original Navajo code talkers of WWII." http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/62dE0_W-M18/mlr130520g.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130520g.mp3 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:45:00 -0500 The story of the Navajo code talkers' work during WW II is fascinating. Judith Schiess Avila co-authored, with Chester Nez, "Code Talker: The first and only memoir by one of the original Navajo code talkers of WWII." 34:57 Schiess,Avila,Nez,Navajo,code,Guadalcanal http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130520g.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130520g.mp3 Jason Fischbach, Don Kissinger, and Art Ode are the panel of garden experts as Garden Talk broadcasts from Bayfield in Bloom. They provide great advice on successful gardening, particularly in the northern part of our state. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/YXstuKLzWzQ/mlr130517f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130517f.mp3 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Jason Fischbach, Don Kissinger, and Art Ode are the panel of garden experts as Garden Talk broadcasts from Bayfield in Bloom. They provide great advice on successful gardening, particularly in the northern part of our state. 72:42 Fischbach,Kissinger,Ode,garden,trees,flowers http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130517f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130517f.mp3 Brian Udermann is the author of "25 Ways to Cure the Hiccups: Uncovering the Truth Behind 101 Common Myths and Misconceptions." He shares what common beliefs are true and false, and how some of those myths started. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/KPJL8-2ylQA/mlr130516f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130516f.mp3 Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Brian Udermann is the author of "25 Ways to Cure the Hiccups: Uncovering the Truth Behind 101 Common Myths and Misconceptions." He shares what common beliefs are true and false, and how some of those myths started. 36:23 Udermann,myths,beliefs,health,fitness http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130516f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130516f.mp3 If you've checked airfares recently, you probably saw a price, but also fees. Rick Seaney of FareCompare.com explains those fees, plus how to evaluate frequent flier programs and the best ways to use those miles. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/zKhA_SRnmdM/mlr130516g.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130516g.mp3 Thu, 16 May 2013 11:45:00 -0500 If you've checked airfares recently, you probably saw a price, but also fees. Rick Seaney of FareCompare.com explains those fees, plus how to evaluate frequent flier programs and the best ways to use those miles. 36:19 Seaney,travel,airline,airfares,spring,vacation,fees,miles,frequent,flier http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130516g.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130516g.mp3 Alexander Barton and Jimmy Bramblett share insights into what contributes to healthy soil, and what we can do to create and maintain it in our home gardens. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/FgBghZNs9O8/mlr130515f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130515f.mp3 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Alexander Barton and Jimmy Bramblett share insights into what contributes to healthy soil, and what we can do to create and maintain it in our home gardens. 36:49 Bramblett,Barton,soil,agronomy,science http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130515f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130515f.mp3 A lot of compostable material ends up in the garbage. Instead of it going to the landfill, why not turn it into great organic matter? Recycling Specialist Joe Van Rossum shares the basics of composting, and how to use worms in the process as well. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/t6_up_OQODo/mlr130515g.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130515g.mp3 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:45:00 -0500 A lot of compostable material ends up in the garbage. Instead of it going to the landfill, why not turn it into great organic matter? Recycling Specialist Joe Van Rossum shares the basics of composting, and how to use worms in the process as well. 36:03 Van,Rossum,compost,vermiculture,worm http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130515g.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130515g.mp3 It's heartworm awareness month. Dr. Sandi Sawchuk of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine shares why having a pet sprayed by a skunk can mean more than just a bad odor, and a heartworm medication recall to be aware of. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/68Gzz6eu8cQ/mlr130514f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130514f.mp3 Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 It's heartworm awareness month. Dr. Sandi Sawchuk of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine shares why having a pet sprayed by a skunk can mean more than just a bad odor, and a heartworm medication recall to be aware of. 72:46 Sawchuk,cats,dogs,pet,health,food,recall,heartworm,flea,tick,skunk http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130514f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130514f.mp3 A lot of us have underlying pain that can be made worse by activities like gardening. Physical Therapists Bill Boissonnault and Lori Thein Brody share precautions you should take if you suffer from low back pain, or arthritis in your hips, knees or hands. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/D7EhQz4tq7w/mlr130513f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130513f.mp3 Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 A lot of us have underlying pain that can be made worse by activities like gardening. Physical Therapists Bill Boissonnault and Lori Thein Brody share precautions you should take if you suffer from low back pain, or arthritis in your hips, knees or hands. 72:40 Boissonnault,Brody,physical,therapy,injury,arthritis,gardening http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130513f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130513f.mp3 The UW Arboretum is a showcase of native plantings and a healthy ecosystem. Molly Fifield Murray is the Outreach and Education Manager at the Arboretum. On Garden Talk, she shares how to use native plants effectively. Plus,an upcoming native plant sale. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/8xj2ebfgO5Q/mlr130510f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130510f.mp3 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 The UW Arboretum is a showcase of native plantings and a healthy ecosystem. Molly Fifield Murray is the Outreach and Education Manager at the Arboretum. On Garden Talk, she shares how to use native plants effectively. Plus,an upcoming native plant sale. 72:47 Murray,native,plants,arboretum,sustainable http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130510f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130510f.mp3 It's great to use new materials that are environmentally friendly. But salvaging & reusing materials is even better. Chad Speight of Chad's Carpentry & Jen Voichick of the Habitat ReStore in Madison share what to re-use, where to find it & how to use it. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/wR-ydpw8tlA/mlr130509f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130509f.mp3 Thu, 9 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 It's great to use new materials that are environmentally friendly. But salvaging & reusing materials is even better. Chad Speight of Chad's Carpentry & Jen Voichick of the Habitat ReStore in Madison share what to re-use, where to find it & how to use it. 72:45 Speight,Voichick,home,improvement,repair,green,salvage,restore http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130509f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130509f.mp3 Al Cambronne is the author of "Deerland: America's Hunt for Ecological Balance and the Essence of Wildness." He explains the complex relationship between whitetail deer and human beings. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/Rf4iVA-_GHM/mlr130508f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130508f.mp3 Wed, 8 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Al Cambronne is the author of "Deerland: America's Hunt for Ecological Balance and the Essence of Wildness." He explains the complex relationship between whitetail deer and human beings. 38:08 Cambronne,Deerland,whitetail,deer,environment,agriculture http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130508f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130508f.mp3 May is American Wetlands Month. Katie Beilfuss is the Outreach Programs Director for the Wisconsin Wetlands Association. She shares what role they play in Wisconsin's environment, and how we can all enjoy and protect those vital natural resources. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/etJ154pxryo/mlr130508g.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130508g.mp3 Wed, 8 May 2013 11:45:00 -0500 May is American Wetlands Month. Katie Beilfuss is the Outreach Programs Director for the Wisconsin Wetlands Association. She shares what role they play in Wisconsin's environment, and how we can all enjoy and protect those vital natural resources. 34:43 Beilfuss,Wetlands,nature,environment http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130508g.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130508g.mp3 Astro-physicist Freija Descamps shares her experiences at the South Pole withthe Icecube collaboration. And artists Jean Michel Crettaz and Mark-David Hosale discuss their installation Quasar 2.0: Star Incubator. It uses cosmic ray data from IceCube. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/qIvyBypAKzI/mlr130507f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130507f.mp3 Tue, 7 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Astro-physicist Freija Descamps shares her experiences at the South Pole withthe Icecube collaboration. And artists Jean Michel Crettaz and Mark-David Hosale discuss their installation Quasar 2.0: Star Incubator. It uses cosmic ray data from IceCube. 37:58 Descamps,Crettaz,Hosale,Icecube,south,pole,Antarctica,astro,physics http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130507f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130507f.mp3 Jim La Luzerne is the former president of the largest manufacturer of prescription eyeglasses in the world. With warmer weather on the horizon, he'll share how to choose and care for our prescription sunglasses. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/DR2rxrLkqgc/mlr130507g.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130507g.mp3 Tue, 7 May 2013 11:45:00 -0500 Jim La Luzerne is the former president of the largest manufacturer of prescription eyeglasses in the world. With warmer weather on the horizon, he'll share how to choose and care for our prescription sunglasses. 34:50 La,Luzerne,prescription,eyeglass,lenses,care,sunglasses http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130507g.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130507g.mp3 Peter Greene of InfoStar.com shares how to keep our personal computers working well, and whether 3-D printers might become as commonplace as inkjets. Plus, this month's list of useful websites. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/H49OIKoWvmo/mlr130506f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130506f.mp3 Mon, 6 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Peter Greene of InfoStar.com shares how to keep our personal computers working well, and whether 3-D printers might become as commonplace as inkjets. Plus, this month's list of useful websites. 72:46 Greene,computer,printer,3-D http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130506f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130506f.mp3 Last year's hot, dry weather was tough on our gardens. Milwaukee-based garden expert Melinda Myers is the host of "Melinda's Garden Moments" and the author of more than twenty gardening books. She shares how to revitalize our gardens. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLarryMeillerShow/~3/M2ZV3YYHpSk/mlr130503f.mp3 http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130503f.mp3 Fri, 3 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Last year's hot, dry weather was tough on our gardens. Milwaukee-based garden expert Melinda Myers is the host of "Melinda's Garden Moments" and the author of more than twenty gardening books. She shares how to revitalize our gardens. 72:49 Myers,Garden,Talk,vegetables,seeds,flowers,fruits,drought,lawn,grass http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130503f.mp3http://podcast.wpr.org/mlr/mlr130503f.mp3 Wisconsin Public Radiononadult