Kids aren’t the only ones that get ear infections – our pets do too. And they seem to have more in the summer. We talk about why that is and also look at canine influenza with veterinarian Dr. Sandi Sawchuk. She also talks about our breed of the month - dachshunds.

Ever wanted to take a vacation to Mars or Saturn? While we’re still many years away from the possibility, it’s never too early to start planning! We talk with the authors of a new book that details some hypothetical space vacations that you could one day take. They also share some interesting and unique facts about the planets that make up our solar system.

June has seen hot and humid weather across Wisconsin, although things seem to be settling down. That said, cities in the western United States have been smashing high temperature records left and right recently. The Weather Guys weigh on the hot weather, and what the rest of the summer season might have in store for us. They also discuss the weather phenomenon known as the derecho.

Garden Talk is live from the Green Bay Botanical Garden! On this edition of the show, our guests weigh in with tips for gardening during and after extreme summer weather, such as long dry spells or heavy rain. We also discuss other best practices for summer gardening, as well as dealing with plant and tree diseases.

Garden Talk is live from the Green Bay Botanical Garden! On this edition of the show, our guests weigh in with tips for gardening during and after extreme summer weather, such as long dry spells or heavy rain. We also discuss other best practices for summer gardening, as well as dealing with plant and tree diseases.

To most kids, recess is the best part of a school day. An early childhood and parenting expert agrees. In fact, she supports making recess periods longer and giving kids more say in how they structure their time. Take a look at her “renegade rules” for effective parenting.

Is it possible to eat well on a limited budget? According to our guest, you can. Her cookbook has loads of advice on cooking and great recipes that anyone can follow.

Summer is a wonderful time to be outside…that is, until the bugs attack. Insect expert Phil Pellitteri is back with us to talk about biting gnats, black flies, and more of the pests that are out for blood. He also discusses dealing with Japanese beetles in your yard and garden, as they begin to emerge for the year.

Cervical cancer affects thousands of women each year, but some are at a much higher risk of getting the disease than others. A guest medical expert talks about the prevalence of cervical cancer in Wisconsin and beyond, who’s most at-risk, the importance of screenings, and what treatment options are available.

Planning a vacation this summer? If so, you might consider checking out one of Wisconsin’s many historic sites and museums. Our guests weigh in with some suggestions on what to see, as well as what special events are happening this summer at Old World Wisconsin, Circus World, and many more of the state’s historic sites.