The Lee Rayburn Show

We talk about the challenges and advantages of enlisting skilled craftspeople for your home improvement projects with design and building professionals Chad Speight, Tony Trapp, and John Gishnock. Then, we go deep with shipwreck explorer Jerry Guyer of Milwaukee’s Len-Der Charters.

First, we talk with Phil Pellitteri, an entomologist, about the bugs that want to eat your new plant growth this spring. Then, we talk about young farmers and land trusts with Adam D’Angelo and Alison Volk. Finally, we cover wetlands in celebration of American Wetlands Month with Katie Beilfuss.

More Americans are caring for aging loved ones and experiencing related stress. Then, we talk about strokes – preventing them, recognizing the signs, and treatment. Then, we talk about other health issues with D. Zorba Paster.

Tech expert Jesse La Grew is back to share the latest news on the regulation of virtual private networks, facial recognition technology and more. Then, UW-Stout professor Tina Lee joins to share how they’re bringing technology to Wisconsin farms. Finally, we meet Maria Cunningham, owner and curator of The Whatnot Museum in Milwaukee.

Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the benefit of adding natives to your garden. Then we talk to celebrated photographer Jane Fulllton Alt about her beautiful new book.

We head into summer with a curated list of 20 recently books recommended by Daniel Goldin, owner of the Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee.

Regular guests and wildlife specialists Jamie Nack and David Drake return to tell us about The Wisconsin Coverts Project, what to do if you find a fawn and more. They’re ready to answer your questions about wildlife, too.

The April/May issue of “Our Wisconsin” magazine includes stories about bluebird boxes, oleo smuggling and roadside chapels built by Belgian settlers in Wisconsin. Editor Mike Beno joins us.

Do you think wild game and fish are difficult to cook? Our guest may change your mind! Chef Joel Olson returns to share mouthwatering recipes and techniques you can use to cook freshly caught fish. Plus, we share ideas for Mother’s Day meals.

From weed prevention to more flower production, spring chores can make summer gardening more enjoyable. We talk with Diana Alfuth about what to put on your to-do list.