The Lee Rayburn Show

Public defenders are needed to defend those facing criminal charges. Then, the free assistance offered by the state’s largest civil legal aid firm, Legal Action Wisconsin. And then, why citizens should welcome being called for jury duty.

First, entomologist PJ Liesch returns to answer your questions about bugs and give an update about emerald ash borer in Wisconsin. Then, we talk about prescribed burns with Jeb Barzen and Kristina Weld of the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council. Finally, we visit Cedarburg Bog and the Saukville Field Station with senior manager Paul Engevold.

With less than a month to file our tax returns, we get advice from a professional tax preparer. Then, we learn how a state agency is helping get more affordable housing built.

Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about solutions for knee and hip osteoarthritis. Then, we talk with soccer coach Ashante “Ziggy” Odogun about the Zinovae Foundation, which offers financial support for youth soccer programs.

Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to get the best out of your garden. Then Wisconsin grillers Mad Dog and Merrill join in with tips on how to grill vegetables.

There is a head-spinning array of home improvement options for kitchens and bathrooms. We’ll get advice from two experts. Then, we’ll talk about generating electricity from the wind in Wisconsin.

First, we unearth the latest on the efforts to renew Wisconsin’s largest conservation program. Then we share the recipe for switching to an eco-friendly diet. Finally, we dive into the upcoming Canoecopia show with its owner and operator Darren Bush.

Demand for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is high, even without many people knowing they lower their risk for heart disease. Then, we talk to Dr. Zorba Paster about the health initiatives Wisconsin seeks to join.

We talk about improving your home’s Wi-Fi with tech expert Jesse La Grew. Then, we talk about “good fake news” with the editor of The Onion and the author of a book about the history of the satirical media company.

As spring nears it’s time to think of blooming plants. Mark Dwyer is back to take us to the best digital sites for inspiration. Then we take a look at a book on edible and medicinal herbs.