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WPR's weekday call-in show, continuing the trusted tradition of Larry Meiller. Host Lee Rayburn talks with expert guests and listeners about the outdoors, technology, books, home improvement, consumer... more
FAQs about The Lee Rayburn Show:How many episodes does The Lee Rayburn Show have?The podcast currently has 3,539 episodes available.
February 10, 2026Adopting an Olympian mindset, health care students take improv, and latest pancreatic cancer researchA psychologist says we would do well to think like Olympic athletes. Then, an improv class teaches health care students listening skills. Then, we talk to a UW physician-scientist about pancreatic cancer....more1h 40minPlay
February 09, 2026Technology update, How to cut back on screen time, Tech, textiles and sportsTech expert Beth D’Angelo returns to answer your cybersecurity questions and talk about artificial intelligence and more. Then, we focus on technology overuse and how you can cut back on screen time with Melissa Westendorf, a clinical and forensic psychologist. Finally, Lucy Dunne shares how clothing and technology are coming together in sportswear....more1h 40minPlay
February 06, 2026Garden Talk: The Mitchell Park Domes; Diversifying how we grow and eatWe discuss the past, present and future of Milwaukee’s iconic conservatory. We also talk with the editors of a new book on the promise of perennial foods....more1h 40minPlay
February 05, 2026Rising and ranked consumer complaints, and advice for student loan borrowersConsumer complaints are counted and categorized by the state’s consumer protection office. Then, we talk to an advocate for student loan borrowers who find himself in default for nonpayment and at risk of having their wages garnished....more1h 40minPlay
February 04, 2026Wildlife Wednesday, Municipal court rules on public access to Lake Michigan shorelineScott Craven, emeritus professor and UW Extension wildlife ecologist, joins us for another Wildlife Wednesday. Then, we cover a debate about public beach access along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Our guest is Paul Florsheim, a professor emeritus at the Zilber College of Public Health at UW-Milwaukee....more1h 40minPlay
February 03, 2026Live longer with purpose; farmer and aid worker writes memoir; and changes to federal alcohol guidelinesA purpose-driven life is good for your health. Then, a Wisconsin farmer and world traveler writes his life story for a grandchild. Then, we consider the changes to federal alcohol consumption recommendations....more1h 40minPlay
February 02, 2026Home cooking for Valentines Day and beyond, How to have fun with fermentationChefs Luke Zahm and Patrick O’Halloran share some of their most romantic dishes for the month of February, whether you’re cooking for one or many people. Then, we get an introductory course on fermentation from author and fermentation revivalist Sandor Ellix Katz....more1h 40minPlay
January 30, 2026Garden Talk: It’s the year of the hot pepper; Growing orchids isn’t that hardWe take a look at the National Garden Bureau’s plants of the year selections, including hot peppers. In the last hour of the show we catch up with orchid expert, Chuck Acker and talk about the upcoming Orchid Quest show....more1h 40minPlay
January 29, 2026Mayor writes book about 2020 strife in Wauwatosa; increased state rebates for solar panels; and whole milk in schoolsDennis McBride talks about his turbulent tenure as mayor of Wauwatosa since 2020. Then, financial help shifts from federal to state for solar panel projects. Then, we learn about the health or harm of schools serving whole milk under a new federal law....more1h 40minPlay
January 28, 2026Sustainability in healthcare, Ice fishing update, Reducing food waste in WisconsinWe talk about climate change’s impact on our health, and how hospitals in Wisconsin are working to be more sustainable. Then, we discuss ice fishing with Captain Barb Carey. Finally, we take a look at food waste in Wisconsin with the DNR’s Casey Krausensky....more1h 40minPlay
FAQs about The Lee Rayburn Show:How many episodes does The Lee Rayburn Show have?The podcast currently has 3,539 episodes available.