We talk with turf expert Doug Soldat about the latest in lawn care. We also look at a new book on edible and medicinal herbs.

First, we talk with author Kevin Kluesner about “The Killers’ Terms,” a thriller set in Milwaukee and our April book club selection. Then, we cover UW- Madison’s Earth Fest with organizers Lauren Graves and Chelsea Rademacher. Finally, shoe repairman Dave Franks joins us to talk about his craft.

We discuss the return of several insects with warm, spring weather. Then, we get an update on an effort to document the more than 250 species of wild birds that breed in Wisconsin.

First, we talk with retired attorney Ben Adams and Dr. Lee Vogel about advance directives and why they’re important. Then, Amanda Kostman, a UW-Extension Family Living Educator, and Josh Christianson, an attorney, talk about managing debt, collections lawsuits and bankruptcy. Finally, Jackie Anderson from Feeding Wisconsin talks about food insecurity in the state.

Will tariffs raise prices on electronics? What can quantum computing do that classical computing can’t? And where are the new additions to the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places?

Lots to do in the garden in the spring! UW Extension Outreach Specialist Bruce Spangenberg is back to help you with your questions. In the last half hour of the show we take a look at Wisconsin’s Pawpaw Project.

Wisconsin registered home inspector John Freiburger is back to talk about the factors you should consider before starting work on your home’s roof and siding. Then, we talk with two hockey coaches about their teams’ national titles. We hear from Jackie Crum of UW-Madison and Joe Cranston of UW-River Falls.

Our outdoor writers consider the challenges facing Wisconsin's new DNR Secretary, impact of federal layoffs on the state's management of natural resources, and look forward to the spring hunting and fishing seasons.

First, we cover movement disorders, and focus on Parkinson’s disease, with neurologist Dr. Laura Buyan-Dent of UW Health. Then, it’s all about shingles and how to prevent them with Dr. Laura Felley from Emplify Health in La Crosse.

First we talk about how to improve your sleep habits with psychologist Dr. Rick Blackburn. Then author Lynne Peeples shares what she learned while writing "The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms."