The Lee Rayburn Show

We talk to the author of a new book that looks at one hundred group photos where there is only one woman present. The photos, spanning 150 years, include the famous, the infamous and the unknown.

There are more than 14 million acres of farmland in Wisconsin as of 2020. We talk about how local governments, counties and community members work to preserve our state’s farmland and minimize land use conflicts.

We check in on Wisconsin’s west coast with the editor of Big River magazine. Stories include a tiny freshwater shrimp, the ecological status of the Upper Mississippi and a new wheatgrass that could improve soil health.

Have you visited your local library lately? There’s a lot more than just books available. We talk about what today’s libraries offer and how they’re adapting to the digital world.

The average tuition for 4-year public universities increased by 10 percent in the last decade, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. UW-Milwaukee’s executive director of undergraduate admissions tells us everything we need to know about college — from choosing a school to applying for financial aid.

The Weather Guys are back to talk about what causes fog and where you’re most likely to see it. We also look at how the Atlantic Hurricane season is shaping up.

PFAS are a large, complex group of manufactured chemicals. They are found in many everyday products and have gotten into our environment. We talk about what these chemicals are, what they are used for, and why we should be concerned.

Native gardens offer great interest at all times of the year. We talk with a native garden specialist from the UW Arboretum about what plants shine in late summer.

If you filed a tax extension in April, your deadline for submitting your 2021 taxes is right around the corner. We talk with a tax professional about extensions and changes you should know about before filing this year’s returns.

Invasive plants are threatening Wisconsin's waters, forests and fields. We talk with an expert about invasive plants you may be seeing and what actions are being taken to control them. We also talk about what you can do in the fight against invaders.