Many people believe they are doing the compassionate thing by live trapping and releasing wild animals. We talk about with a wildlife rehabilitation expert about why this isn't always the case.

Santa and Jingle, Santa’s toy shop manager, stop by The Ideas Network studios for their annual chat with our younger listeners. We take calls from children, and hear their Christmas wishes and questions.

From aluminum Christmas trees to Shiny Brite ornaments, many people find joy in holiday collectibles. We talk with an expert appraiser about the value of a variety of collectible items and what makes an item special.

The right amount of light is key to healthy houseplants. We talk about how to figure out the type of light you have and what plants are best for that environment. We also look at how to enhance the light you have and how to water, fertilize and pot them correctly.

A dead battery is not only inconvenient, it can be dangerous. We talk about why batteries die, what we can do to prevent it and the difference between jump-starting a traditional vehicle and a hybrid. Then, we preview some unique New Year's Eve traditions throughout our state in this month's Timeout Wisconsin .

Picking out wine can be confusing. We talk to an expert about how to select wine and find out some of his favorites. He also has non-alcoholic options on his list.

Is your griddle collecting dust? It’s time to get it out and try some great recipes. Our guest gives us tips for making pancakes, waffles, lefse, latkes and more.

Many people experience aches and pains in their hip joints, especially as they age. We talk about what can be done and hear about some new research about why some experience arthritis in their hips.

Many gifts will be given in the next few weeks and lots of them will be plants. We talk about which plants make the best gifts and how to make sure they thrive.

Cold weather has arrived early this year but there is a plus, it helps you determine where your house needs help. Our checklist covers doors, windows, condensation issues, roofs and HVAC.