Author Jennifer Chiaverini joins to talk about her latest book, “The Museum of Lost Quilts.” Then, Anne Sayers, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, returns with ideas of springtime […]

Newest Elm Creek Quilts novel; Events to spruce up your spring

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First, pediatrician Dr. Beth Neary and wildlife rehabilitator Amanda Schirmer explain the toll of noise pollution on humans and animals. Audiologist Dr. Candy McGinnis joins us after to focus on […]

Noise pollution and hearing loss

A weak pelvic floor can lead to debilitating loss of control of bowel movements and decrease sexual satisfaction. Two medical experts recommend pelvic floor exercises and surgical procedures. Then a […]

Strengthening your pelvic floor and eating better help control bodily functions

Compact fruit plants and trees, ornamental vegetables are just some of the ways to add edibles to your landscape. We talk with nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers about how […]

Garden Talk: Flavorful landscapes

We talk with author Alex Pickett about his first novel, a dark comedy set in a fictional Wisconsin town. Then, Carrie Pohjola of the Department of Trade, Agriculture and Consumer […]

Book Club: “The Restaurant Inspector”; Food safety in restaurants and at home

Citizen science projects could help map the Wisconsin locations of noisy but benign cicadas and far less welcome ticks. Entomologist Phil Pelliterri explains what researchers hope to learn through these […]

Newest Elm Creek Quilts novel; Events to spruce up your spring

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