What is the public willing to spend to cleanup streams, asks aUW-Madison environmental economist. Then, we talk about wildlife habitat taking root in urban Wisconsin.

First, we talk about “My Homecoming Dance: Reflections on Teaching in Wisconsin” with author Sue Leamy Kies. Then, Bex Fabrizio and Marie Knibbe of Literacy Network join to talk about their efforts to improve literacy. Finally, we hear about the Wisconsin Writers Association from their president, Luella Schmidt.

Our Packers insider will review the 2025 NFL Draft; we talk with a former professional runner about training for a marathon, and the Weather Guys preview the rest of spring.

We talk to Wisconsin forager Sam Thayer about food you don’t have to grow. And then in the second hour PJ Liesch is in to talk about garden insects.

Tom Wilmeth returns to share a list of love songs for spring. Then we talk with Gregg Hall, organizer of the music fest Cheech’s Deecefest. Finally, two band members from Toaster Ghost stop by.

We talk to the manager of a teaching aquaponics system at UW-Madison. Then, we get paddling safety tips and advice on where to dip a kayak or canoe this spring.

First, veterinarian Dr. Bill Stork returns to talk about springtime pet care, including flea and tick prevention and treating allergies. Then, we talk about adopting a pet from a shelter and animal welfare with Alison Fotsch. She’s president and CEO of the Wisconsin Humane Society.

Our physical therapists return to prehabilitation for hip and knee replacements. Then, we talk to a surgeon and a medical physics researcher at UW-Madison about their research into a treatment for burns.

We talk with turf expert Doug Soldat about the latest in lawn care. We also look at a new book on edible and medicinal herbs.

First, we talk with author Kevin Kluesner about “The Killers’ Terms,” a thriller set in Milwaukee and our April book club selection. Then, we cover UW- Madison’s Earth Fest with organizers Lauren Graves and Chelsea Rademacher. Finally, shoe repairman Dave Franks joins us to talk about his craft.