School boards are bastions of democracy; farmer and aid worker writes memoir; and the history of a Madison sports stadium

Garden Talk: When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!

Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian is back to talk about what we can do to get through those phases. And in the second hour of the show, long-time guests Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis are getting together for one more time.

Ways to prevent water in your basement; and the pros and cons of hot tub ownership

There are many ways for water to get into your basement and cause health issues and structural problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep your basement dry. Then, we talk about the fun and work that comes with owning a hot tub.

Birdwatching in the summer: What to watch for when migration ends

It’s a busy time of year for Wisconsin’s birds. For many species, May is time for the migration, June is devoted to nesting and July is the fledging season. Naturalist Bill Volkert is back to talk about summertime birding and answer your questions about Wisconsin’s birds.

A Med Flight physician retires; and Alzheimer’s disease research and treatment

We talk about how emergency medicine via helicopter was remade by a UW-Madison physician. Then, we talk about Alzheimer’s disease from multiple angles: Treatment, fundraising for research, and a new early detection tool.

Technology update; ‘The Long Game’

Tech expert Beth D’Angelo returns to answer your questions about internet safety, hard drive security and phone storage limits. Then, we talk about the soccer and the U.S. Men’s National Team with Leander Schaerlaeckens. His latest book is “The Long Game.”