The Lee Rayburn Show

The Houston Astros are playing the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2022 baseball World Series. We talk with a baseball writer about the playoffs, changes coming to Major League Baseball and the Brewers.

The changing leaves we see around this time each year have a lot to do with chemistry. We talk about the science behind the fall foliage — and more — with an emeritus professor of chemistry at UW-Madison.

A lightning bolt can heat its path through the air to five times hotter than the sun’s surface. We talk about this thrilling hazard with the Weather Guys.

Fresh herbs have many uses and growing most of them isn’t too difficult. Our guest from the Olbrich Botanical Gardens talks about how to be successful, even when you are limited by time, space, or experience.

The holiday season is coming up and that means lots of food preparation! We talk to a couple of grillologists about how to mix it up and maybe make it easier by using your grill to cook.

A simple DNA test can help you find your ancestors and it may reveal some surprises. We talk with an expert about what to do with the information you find.

If you’ve lived in Wisconsin for long, you’re probably familiar with the walleye. Maybe you have a story about catching a monster while ice fishing. Or it could be your favorite to eat during a fish fry. We learn more about the icon from a fisheries biologist and lake ecology scientist.

Wisconsin crane populations have recovered dramatically from what they once were. We talk about a festival celebrating how far conservationists have come and the work left ahead.

Even though they have fur, some dogs need coats in the winter. A Wisconsin dog trainer explains how to get your dog ready for the cold weather. Plus, some indoor activities to keep your pup from getting cabin fever.

Daniel Smith’s poetry draws on golden memories, joy and loss found on farm and in rural life. We talk with him about his collection called “Ancestral.”