We visit with Reggie McLeod about the July/August issue of Big River Magazine, which features the latest news from the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Then, Jill Renken of the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging talks about the eight facets of healthy aging.

We talk to the director of the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation. Then, we learn how Wausau seeks to be a destination for hikers, bikers and paddlers. Then, we talk to the author of “The Feather Detective.”

Dr. Bill Stork returns to talk about the causes and treatments for separation anxiety in our pets. Then, we talk about service animals with Aaron Backer, the executive director for the Wisconsin Academy of Graduate Service Dogs.

Another Physical Therapy Wednesday kicks off with a discussion of a deceptively simple test of one’s strength and flexibility. Then, we talk to two of the organizers of the new Puppets in the House Regional Festival, July 24-27, in Verona.

UW Extension Outreach Specialist Bruce Spangenberg is back to share advice on summer gardening. In the last half hour of the show we talk to an orchid expert about breeding and exhibiting.

First, we talk about how to maintain your septic system with Matthew Janzen of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Then, toxicologist Ryan Feldman tells us about the science, management and history of poison. Finally, we talk with Dick Knapinski ahead of Oshkosh’s EAA AirVenture.

UW-Madison entomologist PJ Liesch returns to talk about the bugs we love and hate. Then we talk to another researcher on campus, Sathya Chandra Sagar, about his work on a global study of bird calls.

We explore the science behind ice cream with Scott Rankin, a professor of food science from UW-Madison. Then, we hear how to take care of heirlooms from Kat Latham of the Wisconsin Historical Society. We talk about the history of Door County cherries with Amy Frank, executive director of the Door County Historical Society. And finally we’ll get some ideas from you for future shows.

Generative AI may “hallucinate” and pollute the internet, but it is a powerful tool for scientific inquiry, we learn. Then, 50 years of the History of Cartography Project is expected to result in six massive volumes of maps and analysis.

Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape. And then talk with Diana Alfuth about how to beat the summer garden doldrums.