Mentors, whether they know it or not, change the way you think about yourself and your life goals. Michael Perry stops by to talk about his latest book about the unexpected mentors he’s had in life, and what he’s learned from all the paths he’s walked.

Treatment for lower back pain often requires therapy and exercises tailored specifically to individual patients. We talk to physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum about providing the relief back pain sufferers need.

Keeping houseplants happy and healthy when you have lots going on in your house can be difficult. Nationally known plant expert Tova Martin is back to share some tips for making things easier. We also talk about how to care for traditional holiday plants.

It’s winter and your house may be colder than it should be. Condensation on your windows or ice dams in the roof and gutters are evidence of heat loss. For advice on avoiding these problems and more, we’ll talk to registered home inspector John Freiburger.

We talk about people, places and history of the upper Mississippi River with Reggie McLeod, the editor and publisher of Big River magazine. This issue covers a family with a goal to paddle down the entire Mississippi, slimy sculpin in Crawford County and plenty of other news from the Driftless Area.

Manitowoc’s aluminum Christmas trees, an ice-skating trail in Boulder Junction, and paying storytellers with pecan pie. That’s some of what you get in the new issue of “Our Wisconsin” magazine. Editor Mike Beno joins us.

Tech expert Beth D’Angelo returns to answer your cybersecurity questions and talk about best practices for shopping online. Then, Laneice Runnels from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development joins to share how to make a career change.

We talk with gardening expert Lis Friemoth about what’s on her 2025 Gardening Gift Guide. Then Laura Jull is in to give advice on picking out a great Christmas tree.

We’re warned to avoid seasonal scams by two officials with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Then we talk to the Wisconsin author of a new novella about the push and pull of faith and disbelief.

Scott Craven, emeritus professor and UW Extension wildlife ecologist, joins us for another Wildlife Wednesday. He'll answer your questions about the animals in your neck of the woods. Then, we talk about making delicious meals out of wild game with Madison-based Chef Joel Olson.