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The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin Public Radio 2805 - Advancements in restoring vision; what to expect from the Packers this season; and Wisconsin women champions of Gaelic football and hurling

WPR's weekday call-in show, continuing the trusted tradition of Larry Meiller. Host Lee Rayburn talks with expert guests and listeners about the outdoors, technology, books, home improvement, consumer issues, and more — practical advice and real conversations to help you make the most of everyday life.

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Published 15 Sep 2026

Duration 1:40:00

Episodes

2805-

Advancements in restoring vision; what to expect from the Packers this season; and Wisconsin women champions of Gaelic football and hurling

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15 Sep 2026

2804-

Door County author shares the intimate story of her mother’s end of life; An introduction to meditation; Fall prevention and awareness

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14 Sep 2026

2803-

Building climate change resilience into our homes; and maintaining septic systems

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10 Sep 2026

2802-

Sea Grant looks at plastic in our clothes and PFAS in fish; Wisconsin elk update; Addressing agricultural runoff in the Lower Fox River basin

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09 Sep 2026

2801-

Dental care for aging adults; and Dr. Zorba talks measles and a new drug for pancreatic cancer

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08 Sep 2026

2800-

How renters can protect themselves; and what homeowners’ insurance does and doesn’t cover

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03 Sep 2026

2799-

Wildlife update with David Drake; Prepare for fall paddling

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02 Sep 2026

2798-

Late summer vehicle maintenance; Scandinavian heritage tours and a Swedish island winner

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01 Sep 2026

2797-

Tech update; Weather Guys predict fall temperatures

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31 Aug 2026

2796-

Your guide to the night sky; our need for more dietary fiber; and why less protein is better

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27 Aug 2026

2795-

Watching for the fall bird migration; UW-Stevens Point researcher looks at mercury in birds and humans; Monarch butterfly conservation

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26 Aug 2026

2794-

Pet care: Dogs follow their noses, can be trained with toys, and love hiking with us

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25 Aug 2026

2793-

Explaining our electoral system; How 2 key movements shaped Wisconsin’s labor history

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24 Aug 2026

2792-

New memoir traces woman’s poverty in Africa to independence in Wisconsin; and help for domestic violence survivors in Milwaukee

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20 Aug 2026

2791-

Insect update with PJ Liesch; Podcast explores the science, practice and art of forestry

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19 Aug 2026

2790-

How to handle an AWOL contractor; surveying maple syrup makers; and how farmers markets build community

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18 Aug 2026

2789-

Physical therapists talk knee pain; Recognizing forms of elder abuse

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17 Aug 2026

2788-

Exterior work on a home should be made to last

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13 Aug 2026

2787-

The future of Earth’s natural resources; How lead and zinc miners left their mark on southwest Wisconsin; Trout stream check-in

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12 Aug 2026

2786-

Reducing ovarian cancer; and increasing living organ donation

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07 Sep 2026

2785-

The Lee Rayburn Show visits the Wisconsin State Fair

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10 Aug 2026

2784-

Consumer protection; the limits of satellite broadband; and the expansion of high-speed internet in Wisconsin

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06 Aug 2026

2783-

Wildlife update with David Drake; What new federal wildlife rules mean for Wisconsin’s at-risk animals

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05 Aug 2026

2782-

Ethical investing and disaster preparedness

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04 Aug 2026

2781-

Celebrating Wisconsin’s love of beer and pizza

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03 Aug 2026

2780-

Hikers, bikers and paddlers unite; and a guidebook for families struggling with dementia

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30 Jul 2026

2779-

The future of our electric grid; Beaver management in Wisconsin

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29 Jul 2026

2778-

Smoky skies effects on pets; Door County history preserved; and adopters needed for working cats

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28 Jul 2026

2777-

Optimizing your home Wi-Fi; Answering questions about Wisconsin’s weather and climate

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27 Jul 2026

2776-

Past and future non-human organ transplants; and the high cost of housing in Wisconsin

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23 Jul 2026

2775-

The story of Mąą Wakącąk and the Badger Lands; Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program reaches 75th year

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22 Jul 2026

2774-

Returning unclaimed property; history of dairy research; and the joy of inclusive birding

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21 Jul 2026

2773-

Physical therapists return with answers to your questions; Improve your sleep hygiene

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20 Jul 2026

2772-

Life along the Upper Mississippi River; and how to become a Canadian citizen

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16 Jul 2026

2771-

Mid-summer insect update; Befriending Wisconsin’s bumble bees

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15 Jul 2026

2770-

The ‘gut-brain axis’ connection to autoimmune disease; and Dr. Zorba Paster talks wellness

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14 Jul 2026

2769-

How GPS shapes our modern world; UW-Stout professors and students experiment with AI and filmmaking; Viroqua group teaches community how to fix household items

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13 Jul 2026

2768-

Home improvement: Ask a remodeler and an electrician

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09 Jul 2026

2767-

Wildlife Wednesday with David and Jamie; Forestry & Wildlife Division of Extension helps Wisconsin’s forestry community; Kenosha area school, environmental group team up to protect watersheds

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08 Jul 2026

2766-

Wisconsin tourism sets records; Mt. Telemark Village named ‘destination of the year’; and APT receives its first Tony Award

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07 Jul 2026

2765-

Audio documentary about morel mushroom mystery; Vegetarian and vegan cooking tips from Madison chef; ‘Let’s Make Cocktails!’ offers comics and instruction

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06 Jul 2026

2764-

Introducing The Lee Rayburn Show

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03 Jul 2026

2763-

Garden Talk: Outdoor living spaces; Effective landscape lighting

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03 Jul 2026

2762-

Home improvement: Energy efficiency and your home’s exterior, Concrete for driveways

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02 Jul 2026

2761-

Honey bees and their social behavior, Sharp-tailed grouse conservation, and truffle-hunting researchers

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01 Jul 2026

2760-

Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened

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30 Jun 2026

2759-

A closer look at the Wisconsin Idea; The Weather Guys return

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29 Jun 2026

2758-

Garden Talk: Why we garden; Wisconsin native ecosystems

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26 Jun 2026

2757-

A pre-road trip vehicle checklist; and the history of brewing beer in the Madison area

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25 Jun 2026

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