Many of us set personal goals for 2025; let’s not give up on them so soon. Author and UW-Madison professor Christine Whelan has advice on how to stay the course. Then, the Weather Guys return to talk about climate change on the Great Lakes and answer your weather-related questions.

Our first guest talks about the seasonal Orchid Escape display at Olbrich Gardens. And then our second guest gives us a sneak peak of the upcoming Orchid Quest show and helps answer your orchid questions.

After an 11-6 record, we ask Packers columnist Pete Dougherty why the 2024 Packers season feels disappointing. Then, author Jerry Dennis talks about his 20th anniverary edition of his book “The Living Great Lakes.”

We talk with Shannon Haydin and Allison Madison about reducing the use of salt in winter. Then Anders and Davin Lindwall join us for a conversation about their new film “Green and Gold.”

As tax season draws near, we talk with Mary Mellem of Ashwaubenon Tax Professionals about what you need to know ahead of filing your taxes. Then, Marty Nessman of the Wisconsin DNR explains why it’s important to regularly test your well water.

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.