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Wisconsin author shares tips for traveling better in old age

Author Glenn Schmidt has traveled to more than 60 countries. Each of his trips teach him something about the art of being a traveler. Schmidt shares his tips for getting around the world in old age in his latest book “Travel Lessons for Seniors: Your Personal Guide to Better Travel.”

Dog training manual author returns; and how best to handle the end of a pet’s life

Animal behaviorist and author Patricia McConnell returns to share more dog training advice. Then, we talk about how to say goodbye to an aging or ailing pet.

Catching up with Michael Perry; The top songs of 1967

First, Larry reminisces with Wisconsin author Michael Perry. Then, we celebrate the music of 1967 — the first year Larry was on the radio — with Tom Wilmeth, a recurring guest and music aficionado.

Garden Talk: Keeping pollinators in mind; Outdoor living for indoor plants

Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to tweak your garden to make it more pollinator friendly. Then in the last thirty Tovah Martin joins us to talk about how to transition indoor plants outdoors.

Wind turbine building crew at center of novel ‘Pigeon Falls’; and how to shop for liability insurance

We talk to the author of “Pigeon Falls,” a new novel about the high-pressure building of a wind farm in small-town Wisconsin. Then, we talk to an attorney about what to look for in liability insurance.