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A purpose-driven life is good for your health. Then, a Wisconsin farmer and world traveler writes his life story for a grandchild. Then, we consider the changes to federal alcohol consumption recommendations.

Chefs Luke Zahm and Patrick O’Halloran share some of their most romantic dishes for the month of February, whether you’re cooking for one or many people. Then, we get an introductory course on fermentation from author and fermentation revivalist Sandor Ellix Katz.

We take a look at the National Garden Bureau’s plants of the year selections, including hot peppers. In the last hour of the show we catch up with orchid expert, Chuck Acker and talk about the upcoming Orchid Quest show.

Dennis McBride talks about his turbulent tenure as mayor of Wauwatosa since 2020. Then, financial help shifts from federal to state for solar panel projects. Then, we learn about the health or harm of schools serving whole milk under a new federal law.

We talk about climate change’s impact on our health, and how hospitals in Wisconsin are working to be more sustainable. Then, we discuss ice fishing with Captain Barb Carey. Finally, we take a look at food waste in Wisconsin with the DNR’s Casey Krausensky.

We learn how to protect our dogs from extremely cold temperatures. Then, we talk to an Appleton native and his college coach about his chances for a medal in biathlon at the winter Olympics next month.

We’ll talk to Packers columnist Pete Dougherty about the disappointing end to the team’s 2025 season. Then we look at the increasing use of Lambeau Field for non-Packer events, and finally, the Weather Guys visit to discuss Wisconsin’s eventful year in weather. 

Gardening expert Melinda Myers is back to help you grow the best tomatoes and select houseplants. And then we talk to the author of a new kids book on poisonous mushrooms.

We’ll talk to a clinical psychologist who specializes in OCD in adults. Then, we’ll explore “hygge,” the Danish concept of “coziness,” with a Scandinavian studies professor. Then, we’ll talk to the Wisconsin Commissioner of Railroads.

First, we hear two different points of view on the proposed sandhill crane hunt bill. Our guests are Brad Heidel of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association and Ryan Michalesko of the International Crane Foundation. Then, we talk with Stan Cox about his latest book, “Anthropause: The Beauty of Degrowth.”

With knowledge of recent changes in tax laws, Mary Mellem guides us through another tax season. Then we learn how immunotherapy could become a better treatment option for cancer patients.

Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about walking as a form of exercise. Then: the UW-River Falls football team recently won a national title. We talk with Matt Walker, the program’s head coach, to hear the story of the win, and the work it took to get there.

We hear about the latest developments in hazelnut production with emerging crop expert Jason Fischbach. Then we talk to author Charlie Nardozzi about his book explaining how to create a perpetual food garden.

We talk about the laws protecting both buyers and sellers of residential real estate. Then, we learn the importance of estate planning through written wills and advance medical directives.

First, we take a look at mining in Wisconsin’s past and present with historian Tracey Lee Roberts and Molly Gardner, the Wisconsin DNR’s metallic mining coordinator. Then we hear the sharp-tailed grouse’s conservation story from Bob Hanson of the DNR. Finally, we cover the latest news about Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup with environmental historian Bart Elmore.