The Lee Rayburn Show

The Super Bowl and the 2022 Winter Olympics are just around the corner. A training expert explains how sports injuries happen and what it takes athletes to get back in the game.

Wisconsin winters typically mean frigid temperatures, wind chill advisories and snow. But how does 2022 compare to previous years? The weather guys join us once again to explain. Plus, we explore why our homes are so dry this time of year.

A new project from the Wisconsin Energy Institute at UW-Madison is looking at ways to turn dairy residue into useful products. Our guests explain how this can support farmers and improve environmental sustainability.

Orchids may seem exotic, but with the right care most make great houseplants. We talk with an expert about how to choose the right variety, how to get them to bloom and how to propagate.

A new version of the omicron coronavirus variant is surfacing across the globe. It’s called the ‘stealth variant.’ An infectious disease specialist brings us the latest science. Plus, we learn how effective COVID-19 vaccines are against omicron and how easily the virus can spread.

In 2020, PBS Wisconsin Education created ‘Meet the Lab,’ which is a collection of educational resources for middle school science classrooms. This month, the lab added a new resource called, ‘Virus Investigators: Superpowered by Microscopy.’ We learn how it works and why virus research matters.

This year’s Wetland Science Conference will focus on community based approaches to wetland conservation. We talk about the event with the Outreach Programs Director of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association and keynote speaker Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill.

Bigger than New York City's Central Park, Milwaukee’s Greenway is home to a variety of birds, animals, fish and plants. It also welcomes all kinds of human recreation. We talk about the history of the area and its impact on the city and the people who visit.

During the winter months, it can be difficult to keep our furry friends stimulated. A Wisconsin dog trainer explains how to keep dogs engaged and how to train a pup to wear winter clothes. Plus, we learn when it’s time to rehome a dog.

Winter is a great time to indulge in comfort food recipes. Why not let the slow cooker do the work, and take in the aroma of a great meal. An award-winning cookbook author explains how to master the slow cooker.