We take a look at design elements and plants that add winter interest. Then we’ll check in with DNR Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan and end the show with a lesson on growing plants indoors.

We cover what you need to know if you’re planning to vacation in Ireland. Glenn Schmidt, a travel writer, is our guest. Then, we talk about theater arts in Wisconsin with artistic directors Jen Uphoff Gray and Mark Clements. We also hear about “The Craic,” which is premiering at the Milwaukee Rep.

Three former and current Wisconsin state park supervisors talk about what can be found in the Driftless Area. Then, we talk about Sauk Prairie Bald Eagle Watching Days, Jan. 18-19.

First, we talk with psychologist Dr. Shilagh Mirgain about adopting an optimistic mindset in winter. Then, it’s Maureen Busalacchi of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Projects on the impact of alcohol on your body. Finally, author Lynne Peeples shares what she learned while writing “The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms.”

While Meta and TikTok face uncertainty, Americans seek personal data security. Then we learn about the latest in hearing aids from an audiologist.

In the doldrums of winter we talk to the author of a new book that explores how mystery writers have used gardening in their books. And then we talk with an expert about growing succulents.

We talk about home improvement with design and building professionals Chad Speight and Tony Trapp. Then, how to create your home sauna with the owner of Viroqua’s Soulful Saunas.

Scott Craven helps us understand a lot of news coming out of the Wisconsin DNR. Then two Operation Fresh Start officials explain what the organization’s Conservation Academy is training young people to do.

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, life coach Josh Maudrie joins us to talk about making and keeping friends later in life.

Wisconsin cannabis advocates make the case for regulating pot. Then, three members of the Raging Grannies share in song form their opposition to war, erosion of women’s rights and climate change denial.