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Clean home design; Radon testing; Preventing serious respiratory illness
We cover taking care of your lungs and breathing healthy air. We talk about reducing the amount of allergens in your home through design with Robin Wilson. Then, we cover radon testing with Michelle …
Published on 10 hours ago
Storing animal DNA; large study of bird songs reveals complexity
“Banking” DNA from endangered regional animals is under consideration by UW researchers. Then we talk to another researcher on campus, Sathya Chandra Sagar, about his work on a global study of bird c…
Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago
The mythical lumberjack; the history of cartography
We talk to the author of a new book on the history and myths of lumberjacks in the Northwoods. Then, 50 years of the History of Cartography Project is expected to result in six massive volumes of map…
Published on 2 days, 10 hours ago
Answering your questions about family law; How to brew better coffee
First, we’re joined by lawyers Michael Riley and Tom Kolpien. They’ll answer your questions about family law and other legal matters. Then, an on-air workshop on making better coffee with Ryan Castel…
Published on 3 days, 12 hours ago
Garden Talk: Gardening can be murder; A new guide to perennials
In the doldrums of winter we talk to the author of a new book that explores how mystery writers have used gardening in their stories. Then, the American Horticultural Society has a new perennial guid…
Published on 6 days, 10 hours ago
‘Extra! Extra! Eat All About It!’ explores Wisconsin food history; The rediscovery of wild cacao
We talk with Jane Conway and Randi Julia Ramsden about their book “Extra! Extra! Eat All About It! Recipes and Culinary Curiosities from Historic Wisconsin Newspapers.” Then, we talk to Rowan Jacobse…
Published on 1 week ago
Holiday special: underrated Christmas and holiday movies, Santa Claus comes to the studio
First, we talk about Christmas movies with Jamison Rabbitt, a Sun Prairie-based movie review show host. At noon, it’s a special visit from Santa and elf Jingle. They will be ready to hear what kids w…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Who plows Wisconsin highways, and how to keep dogs from jumping on guests
County road crews maintain, plow and salt Wisconsin’s highways. We learn how they do it all. Then, a dog trainer has advice for reducing chaos at the front door.
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Book club: “A Measured Thread,” What you need to know before filing your 2025 taxes
First, we talk about the book “A Measured Thread” with author Mary Behan. It’s our final book club novel of the year. Then, Mary Mellem, a tax professional, helps you get your 2025 tax documents read…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
Garden Talk: Effective landscape lighting; Perennial farming
We talk with Woody Kerwin about how and where to use lighting. And then we hear about how the Savannah Institute is helping to shape the future of farming.
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago