Protecting our pets from ticks; and a new ban on taking native reptiles from the wild

A science literacy advocate; and making falling space debris less dangerous; listener suggestions

We talk about how scientists and the general public could benefit from greater science literacy. Then, we talk about how to reduce the amount of space debris falling to Earth. Then, we ask for listeners to call in with their suggestions for future topics and guests.

Literary horror set in Antarctica is subject of UW professor’s novel; Your guide to summertime cooking and grilling

First we talk with author Quan Barry about “The Unveiling,” our latest book club selection. Then, Chef Luke Zahm and Chef Patrick O’Halloran return to talk about cooking for the summer months.

Garden Talk: Bayfield in Bloom 2026

We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.

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

We talk about the importance of school boards to a democracy. Then, a Wisconsin farmer writes his life story for future generations. Finally we look at the history of Madison’s Breese Stevens Field.

Spotting springtime invasive plants; Wild turkeys in Wisconsin; Whooping crane population update

First, we talk about the invasive plants you might be seeing this spring with Mark Renz. Then, we remember the history of wild turkeys in Wisconsin with Paul Smith of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Finally, we get an update on whooping cranes with Anne Lacy from the International Crane Foundation.