The Mike Nowak Show

Mike Nowak in It's a Wonderful Slice
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It’s A Wonderful Slice 2018!

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On the Christmas Show, the Not-Ready-for-Anytime-Anywhere-Players, including Ron Cowgill, Rich Cowgill and Bill Turck, help Mike and Peggy do the annual performance of It’s A Wonderful Slice of It’s a Wonderful Life. Judy Pollock stops by to report on the Audubon’s 119th Christmas Bird Count.

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Dragonfly. Photo courtesy of Carol Freeman Photography
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A Species Friendly Holiday Season

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Dr. Nicolaas Mink, CEO of Sitka Salmon Shares, comes to the studio to talk about how their company and Community Supported Fisheries are part of sustainable harvests. Photographer Carol Freeman returns to talk about her photos of endangered Illinois species.

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Nic Romano, former homeless guy, Mike Nowak in photo from Chicago Tribune story
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Making a Difference for the Homeless

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Bill Turck and Nic Romano explain how to help the homeless. Mandy Bayer from Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts Amhurst has advice on de-icing products for your walks and driveways. Lisa Albrecht and Clay Sterling promote solar installation training classes in Illinois.

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Map showing how CAFOs can impace other lands
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The Tyranny of CAFOs

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Crystal Clair, Thad King and Karen Hudson talk about the fight to keep a CAFO from being sited next to Sunset Lake Organics in Adams County, Illinois. Nicole Doucet from Open Water explains why they’re selling water in aluminum cans rather than plastic bottles. Bill McLaughlin from the United State Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. and Joe Heidgen from Shady Hill Gardens in Elburn, Illinois, talk about old and new poinsettias.

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Lincoln Yards Meeting
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Illinois Hemp, Lincoln Yards Controversy

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Three farmers and Liz Moran Stelk from Illinois Stewardship Alliance explain why the signing of the industrial hemp bill makes sense for the state. Alderman Scott Waguespack and representatives of Friends of the North Branch Park & Nature Preserve talk about the fight to make open space in the new Lincoln Yards neighborhood.

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William Moss with Mike and Peggy
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(William) Moss, Leaves and Carriage Horses

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William Moss The Garden Boss returns to the show to offer gardening advice. Mike and Peggy examine the latest in the battle regarding whether the carriage horse industry will continue in Chicago.

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Melinda Myers, Gardening Queen
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Return of the Gardening Queen

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Gardening expert Melinda Myers returns to talk about late season strategies for your outdoor garden and early season strategies for indoor plants. Mike and Peggy report on post-election environmental stories.

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Chef Carrie Schloss explains honey varietals
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A Taste of Honey Varietals

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Carrie Schloss wrote The Asheville Bee Charmer Cookbook and visits the WCGO studios to talk recipes featuring honey. Jerry Gudauskas of the Illinois Beekeepers Association talks about the insects that make the honey. Mike and Peggy look at environmental stories of the past few weeks.

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Learning to Love Bats with Joy O'Keefe
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Learning to Love Bats

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As we celebrate Bat Week, Indiana State University’s Joy O’Keefe tells us why this mammal is so important and so misunderstood. Kim Hankins previews the Green Living Expo at McHenry County College. Madison Hopkins from the Better Government Association follows up on her wave-making article about recycling in Chicago.

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Planting Fall Bulbs - Species tulip
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Planting Fall Bulbs…and Votes

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Horticulturist Dan Kosta from Vern Goers Greenhouse has advice on getting your spring blooming bulbs in the ground while there’s still time. P.J. Miller tells you why Happy Leaf LED grow lights are a great way to jump start your seedlings or keep plants healthy throughout the winter. Mike and Peggy report on the endorsements of environmental groups for the 2018 elections.

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