First, we cover climate change and maple syrup production with Josh Bendorf of the Wisconsin State Climatology Office and Scott Hershberger from UW-Madison Extension. Then, dietitian and health coach Laura Poe joins to talk about eating well. We’ll focus on protein intake. Finally, Rachel Kerr from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin shares cheese market trends.

We talk with Vijai Pandian about growing berries in your garden. And then we get tips from Diana Alfuth about how to start your seeds early.

We cover taking care of your lungs and breathing healthy air. We talk about reducing the amount of allergens in your home through design with Robin Wilson. Then, we cover radon testing with Michelle Schwoch. Finally, Dr. Jonathan Temte of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health talks about avoiding serious respiratory illness.

“Banking” DNA from endangered regional animals is under consideration by UW researchers. Then we talk to another researcher on campus, Sathya Chandra Sagar, about his work on a global study of bird calls.

We talk to the author of a new book on the history and myths of lumberjacks in the Northwoods. Then, 50 years of the History of Cartography Project is expected to result in six massive volumes of maps and analysis.

First, we’re joined by lawyers Michael Riley and Tom Kolpien. They’ll answer your questions about family law and other legal matters. Then, an on-air workshop on making better coffee with Ryan Castelaz.

In the doldrums of winter we talk to the author of a new book that explores how mystery writers have used gardening in their stories. Then, the American Horticultural Society has a new perennial guide out and we look at selecting plants, using them in your landscape, and how to get more blooms.

We talk with Jane Conway and Randi Julia Ramsden about their book “Extra! Extra! Eat All About It! Recipes and Culinary Curiosities from Historic Wisconsin Newspapers.” Then, we talk to Rowan Jacobsen, author of the new book “Wild Chocolate: Across the Americas in Search of Cacao’s Soul.”

First, we talk about Christmas movies with Jamison Rabbitt, a Sun Prairie-based movie review show host. At noon, it’s a special visit from Santa and elf Jingle. They will be ready to hear what kids want for Christmas at the number 800-642-1234 or email talk@wpr.org.

County road crews maintain, plow and salt Wisconsin’s highways. We learn how they do it all. Then, a dog trainer has advice for reducing chaos at the front door.

First, we talk about the book “A Measured Thread” with author Mary Behan. It’s our final book club novel of the year. Then, Mary Mellem, a tax professional, helps you get your 2025 tax documents ready to file.

We talk with Woody Kerwin about how and where to use lighting. And then we hear about how the Savannah Institute is helping to shape the future of farming.

Winter in Wisconsin means making sure your vehicle can handle the harsh conditions. We  get some auto maintenance advice. Then, we talk to the author of a new book tracing the history of Madison’s Breese Stevens Field.

First, we unpack the evolving impact of climate change on Wisconsin tourism and recreation. Then we talk to a certified etiquette instructor about how to be civil when traveling by air. Finally, we look at the history of sleigh transportation in Wisconsin.

Mentors, whether they know it or not, change the way you think about yourself and your life goals. Michael Perry stops by to talk about his latest book about the unexpected mentors he’s had in life, and what he’s learned from all the paths he’s walked. 

Treatment for lower back pain often requires therapy and exercises tailored specifically to individual patients. We talk to physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum about providing the relief back pain sufferers need.

Keeping houseplants happy and healthy when you have lots going on in your house can be difficult. Nationally known plant expert Tova Martin is back to share some tips for making things easier. We also talk about how to care for traditional holiday plants.

It’s winter and your house may be colder than it should be. Condensation on your windows or ice dams in the roof and gutters are evidence of heat loss. For advice on avoiding these problems and more, we’ll talk to registered home inspector John Freiburger.

We talk about people, places and history of the upper Mississippi River with Reggie McLeod, the editor and publisher of Big River magazine. This issue covers a family with a goal to paddle down the entire Mississippi, slimy sculpin in Crawford County and plenty of other news from the Driftless Area.

Manitowoc’s aluminum Christmas trees, an ice-skating trail in Boulder Junction, and paying storytellers with pecan pie. That’s some of what you get in the new issue of “Our Wisconsin” magazine. Editor Mike Beno joins us.