The Lee Rayburn Show

About nine out of 10 people who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But knowing CPR could help improve that statistic. We talk with a doctor who’s developed a way to teach CPR via text messages.

Urology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the male and female urinary tract system and male reproductive organs. We talk with two urologists about the most common issues they treat.

There are many options for using technology to protect your home and family. We look at home surveillance systems, home security automation, emergency alert services, and other smart home trends.

Ornamental grasses can create a beautiful element to your garden. We talk about what varieties to choose and also look at selecting conifers that add visual interest to your winter landscape.

Taking just a few simple steps can keep you and your organization safe from cyber threats and crime. We get expert advice from our guests from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. We also look at crypto currency, Medicare scams and Facebook phishing.

Winterizing is important to keep wildlife away from the home and garden. Emeritus wildlife ecologist Scott Craven shares his overwintering secrets. Plus, we talk about the fall hunting season and Hurricane Ian.

We talk with the director of the Wisconsin Book Festival about what readings are on the calendar for this year's Fall event. Authors on the lineup this year include Dr. Steven Thrasher, Maya Phillip and Andy Weir.

Did you know yams, okra and sorghum all originated in Africa? We talk about the plants and food of the African diaspora, plus an effort by a Madison-based farmer and chef to reconnect the community with agriculture.

Fall means football and the Badger’s season is in full swing. We talk with a sports journalist about his expectations for the Badgers and get his reactions to changes in the Big 10 conference.

Many people learned of Jim Thorpe in grade school as the god-like athlete who dominated almost any sport he tried. In “Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe,” author David Maraniss seeks to highlight the complexity of both Thorpe and the period of American history in which he lived.