The Lee Rayburn Show

Wisconsin has more than 12,600 rivers and streams to paddle down. We talk about paddlesports and hear what’s coming up at the annual Canoecopia event in Madison.

A dog’s environment has a lot to do with its behavior. Patricia McConnell is back to explain why your rescue dog might have behaved differently at the shelter than it does at home.

The stratosphere is the second layer of atmosphere above the Earth. We learn about a phenomenon called sudden stratospheric warming and how it affects our weather.

An Ohio train derailment earlier this month is causing environmental and health concerns for residents. We talk about the science behind the spill. Plus, we hear more about an artificial intelligence program that might have the ability to write essays and answer homework questions.

We talk with the founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds about new seed varieties from around the world. They include techni-colored tomatoes and cherry-flavored giant petunias.

To deduct or not deduct, that is a confusing question when it comes to property taxes. We talk with an expert about property tax deductions and take your other tax questions.

Are you looking for outdoor activities to do with kids in your life this summer? We talk with the authors of a book featuring 101 options to choose from, including things to do when you're camping, at the beach and even in your own backyard.

The production of newspapers uses up a lot of trees. Nobody knows this better than Bill Stokes, a retired Wisconsin journalist. Bill joins us to share his apology to trees in his latest book “Treeson: An Apologia to Trees.”

The core muscles make up so much more than just the abs. The core includes muscles that stretch from our shoulders to our hips. Our physical therapists are back to tell us how we can keep our core strong.

Growing tomatoes can be a challenge. We talk with the founder of straw bale gardening about how his method works and why it helps produce healthy fruit.