The Weather Guys are back to talk about all the 90 degree days we’ve had already and how it compares to other years. We also look at how to stay safe in a lightning storm.

Science affects our daily lives in numerous ways. We talk about why science literacy is important for everyone and why scientists must do their best to help educate the general public.

Plants in nature don’t need us to survive. We talk about how to use the lessons of Mother Nature to design our own more sustainable and eco friendly gardens.

Time to check in with Wisconsin’s grill masters Mad Dog and Merrill. We talk about using a griddle, vertical wood pellet smokers, misting bottles and mop sauces.

Our second Book Club selection is set in 1945 rural Wisconsin and follows the eventful summer of a sixteen year-old city kid. We talk with the author about the events in the book and how he developed the characters.

Some of our favorite outdoor writers are back with us to discuss current issues involving nature and wildlife. They include DNR management plans, the spring turkey hunt and the latest from the Natural Resources Board.

There is always a lot to see in the summer night sky. We talk about what to watch for and when, with the director of the UW Space Place.

You wouldn’t run a race without training. Our guest says you should also train to manage the chaos and relationships in your day-to-day-life. We talk to her about how to utilize her methods to be thoughtfully fit.

Exercising in hot conditions can be dangerous, especially for older adults and kids - or so we thought. New research shows that isn’t the case. We look at how to safely exercise at any age.

We talk about modern homesteading, not the traditional way of living entirely off the land but by reducing your footprint and living a more sustainable life. We talk with our guest about growing organically, no matter the size of your yard.