We talk with the author of the last book on our 2023 book club list. The novel tells the story of a blended family and how they deal with the death of the youngest member.

Given the chance and plenty of rotting produce, a female fruit fly can lay about 500 eggs . That makes for quick home infestation. Luckily, entomologist Phil Pellitteri is back to explain what to do if you find fruit flies in your home. He’ll also cover other fall invaders.

Part of being a responsible pet owner is keeping a dog or cat from straying too far from home. Veterinarian Dr. Bill Stork returns to share the options owners have for pet containment, plus what to know before installing an invisible fence.

Major League Baseball may get all the glory, but author Tim Hagerty’s book “Tales from the Dugout” proves there’s lots of fun (and some mischief) to be had in the minor leagues. Tim joins us to share delightful tidbits of baseball history, including some stories from Wisconsin.

Marching band season is in full swing across the state. We talk about the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to create iconic, energizing performances. We also cover the role of athletic trainers in performing arts.

Cold weather is on its way and it’s time to start bringing in your plants. We talk about what you can do to help your houseplants, shade loving perennials, and annuals stay healthy inside through the winter.

Freezing temps, gusty winds, ice and snow are as hard on your car as they are on you. We talk with an expert about what we need to do to prepare.

Birds are a big part of the Wisconsin landscape and conservation efforts are always underway. We hear the latest about the Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas II, including the sighting of a Glossy Ibis in the state.

Native Americans have lived on the land now called Wisconsin for more than 12 thousand years. We can see evidence of prehistoric people today in the mounds they built around the southern half of the state. We hear about a book documenting mounds in Dodge County.

Four decades after its release, Airplane! continues to make new generations laugh. We talk with the classic film’s three writers and directors - and Wisconsin natives - David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker about the making of the movie.