The Lee Rayburn Show

Phosphorus is an element that is essential for life, but it is also gravely damaging our waters. We learn more from Dan Egan, author of the book “The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance.”

Sea lampreys, zebra mussels and white perch are a few of the aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin. We catch up with the efforts to control them with a representative from the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant program.

It’s March Madness time. An Eau Claire sports reporter catches us up with the tournament following several upsets, including Marquette’s loss to Michigan State.

Gone are the days when one pair of shoes worked for every sport. Now there are dozens of brands to choose from, whether you are golfing or running. A podiatrist joins us to helping you figure out when the shoe fits — properly.

Tennis elbow is not just for racquet-loving athletes — you can also experience pain from tasks like raking or gardening. Our physical therapists join the show to share how to treat and avoid elbow pain.

For St. Patrick’s Day we talk about the growing of the green. We hear about shamrocks, green flowers, early season veggies, and early fragrance options.

It’s crunch time for figuring out your taxes. We talk with a tax professional about what you need to know before you file and take other tax questions.

Long before there were dinosaurs, giant bugs dominated this Earth . There were millipedes eight feet in length and dragonflies with wingspans of more than two feet. We get a bit of insect history from entomologist Phil Pellitteri.

The health of humans, animals, plants and the planet are all interconnected. We learn more about global health concepts ahead of this year’s symposium.

There are many ways walking benefits the mind. For example, it can improve sleep and reduce stress. We talk with a psychologist about how walking helps our mental health.