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Keeping dogs from getting bored and destructive
Bored dogs can misbehave. This can happen especially in winter, when playtime outside is less frequent. We’ll talk to dog trainer Jorge Melara about …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Honey bees and their social behavior, Weather Guys return to talk about Wisconsin’s false spring and more
First, we talk with Marquette professor Chelsea Cook about her research on honey bees, beekeeping and her work in the community. Then, Weather Guys S…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Garden Talk: Therapeutic horticulture; So you want to build a rain garden
First we talk with a UW Extension horticulture educator about all the ways gardening is good for you. Then we look into how and why to add a rain gar…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Book tells of life in Nazi Germany, what German immigrants brought to Wisconsin, and research into natural food dyes
New book tells the story of a young German woman’s life growing up under Hitler’s grip. Then, we talk about German immigration to Wisconsin. And then…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Bacteria in your life, Reducing plastic waste
First, UW-Madison bacteriology professor Timothy Paustian joins us to take us into the tiny, but mighty, world of bacteria. Then, Kitty Pityer and Ph…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Paying taxes, and a debut novel from dog expert Patricia McConnell
Tax season is underway, and we get advice on filing tax returns by the April 15 deadline. Then we talk to Patricia McConnell, known for her dog train…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Physical therapy, StrongBodies exercise program
Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, plus recovering…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Garden Talk: Live from the Garden & Green Living Expo
Larry Meiller takes "Garden Talk" on the road to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for a live show from the 2026 Garden & Green Living Expo. Larry…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Shore up your foundation, then finish the basement; and get flood insurance before the waters rise
We talk about the importance of a good foundation. And the best flooring and basement renovation options. Then, we discuss the value of flood insuran…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ecology of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, Microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes, A closer look at groundhogs
First, we talk about the Lower Wisconsin Riverway with a focus on the birds and fish that live there. Then, Lorena Rios Mendoza of UW-Superior joins …
1 month, 3 weeks ago