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WPR's weekday call-in show, continuing the trusted tradition of Larry Meiller. Host Lee Rayburn talks with expert guests and listeners about the outdoors, technology, books, home improvement, consumer... more
FAQs about The Lee Rayburn Show:How many episodes does The Lee Rayburn Show have?The podcast currently has 3,539 episodes available.
April 07, 2026How to reduce work stress; and the IceCube observatory at the South Pole gets an upgradeWe talk to the author of the new book “Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life.” Then, we talk to two UW-Madison researchers who worked on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole....more1h 40minPlay
April 06, 2026Medically Tailored Meals; New foods at American Family Field; The latest in restaurant technology; “The New Rules of Dining Out”We talk about a new program providing patients with healthy food. Then, it's off to American Family Field for news on the latest ballpark food offerings. Next, we look at how technology is changing how we eat out, and finally, we talk about how to be better restaurant customers....more1h 40minPlay
April 03, 2026Garden Talk: Successful transplanting; DNR tree update for 2026It’s an exciting time in the garden! Lis Friemoth is back to talk about transplanting annuals and perennials. Then Paul Cigan checks in with a tree insect and disease report....more1h 40minPlay
April 02, 2026Consumer protection, and consumer product reviewsBetter money management skills can foil fraudsters, say our guests from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Then, we’ll talk to an editor for the product review website Wirecutter....more1h 40minPlay
April 01, 2026Agricultural education and FFA in Wisconsin; Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin celebrates 40 years; Springtime birdingFirst, we talk about the Wisconsin FFA. Then, David Clutter and Shelly Torkelson join to talk about the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s 40th anniversary. Finally, Matt Reetz of the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance joins to talk about bird watching and conservation....more1h 40minPlay
March 31, 2026UW Space Place to close; Badgers women’s hockey team dominates; and what to love about jury dutyRetired UW Space Place Director Jim Lattis talks about the impending closure of the astronomy center. Then, we ask for the secret to the success of the UW-Madison women’s hockey team from assistant coach Jackie Crum. Then, we talk about jury duty with Dunn County Circuit Court Clerk Katie Schalley....more1h 40minPlay
March 30, 2026‘A Little History of the Earth;’ Welcoming spring with Weather Guy Steve AckermanAuthor and physical geographer Jamie Woodward joins us to share the epic of Earth’s evolution, from its beginning to present day. We talk about his book "A Little History of the Earth." Then, Steve Ackerman of the Weather Guys is back to talk about springtime snowstorms and the latest research on global warming....more1h 40minPlay
March 27, 2026Garden Talk: How to transform your yard into a thriving and productive ecosystem; Strategies for easier, greener, more joyful gardening as we ageWe talk to two authors about their new books, first how to change your traditional landscape into an interconnected ecosystem. Then we look at how to keep gardening in your life as you age....more1h 40minPlay
March 26, 2026Get your car inspected this spring; and where to find new electric-vehicle charging stationsWe’re encouraged to have thorough inspections of our vehicles every spring. Retired mechanic Jim Ward tells us why. Then we talk to Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman about how electric vehicle recharging is about to get easier statewide....more1h 40minPlay
March 25, 2026Exploring nuclear energy opportunities in Wisconsin; Death cap mushroom research; Wood turtle conservationWe talk about nuclear energy research and development in Wisconsin. Then, UW-Madison professors Anne Pringle and Nancy Keller join us to talk about the invasive death cap mushroom. Finally, we hear about wood turtle conservation efforts with Andrew Badje of the DNR....more1h 40minPlay
FAQs about The Lee Rayburn Show:How many episodes does The Lee Rayburn Show have?The podcast currently has 3,539 episodes available.