At one time, Ulysses S. Grant was once considered one of the great American leaders – a group that included Washington and Lincoln but he has fallen out of favor in recent years. Our guest thinks that we need to revise our opinions once more.

A new research tool called, Fast Limnological Automated Measurements- or Flame for short - is being used on Wisconsin lakes and rivers to measure water quality. We talk with researchers about how it works and what they have found.

We talk with regular Bassam Shakhashiri about the connection between society and science, are they separate or do they influence each other? We also talk about education and science in this year’s election.

The world of photography is always changing and our camera expert tells us about the latest camera options. He also answer listener photography questions.

It may be nice now, but cold weather is surely on its way! Our guest talks about caring for evergreens, fall plant problems and bringing in plants to over winter. She also answers listener gardening questions.

Seniors are a prime target for all kinds of scams; we talk about computer scams, money-making schemes and other senior targeted fraud. Our consumer protection experts also warn about medical scams and also talk about other consumer issues as well as answer listener questions.

It’s a wildlife potpourri – game cooking, wildlife related travel opportunities and gift suggestions for the wildlife lover in your life. We also hear from Dam Small about his upcoming Deer Hunting TV special.

Do you like books set in Wisconsin? We talk with Patricia Skalka about the latest in her popular Dave Cubiak Door County Mystery “Death in Cold Water.”

What can the arts, and creativity in general, do to help build a community? Our guest has helped to edit a new book that looks at the writings of Robert E. Gard and others that believed art is a community development tool, no matter its size or location.

Cats have a reputation as being untrainable. Our guest has not only proven this to be untrue but believes it’s vital to their welfare that they are trained.