The Lee Rayburn Show

Design is just as important to an indoor garden as it is to an outdoor garden. We talk about what you should consider when designing your indoor oasis.

A class action is a legal procedure that lets people with similar grievances join together and file a lawsuit. We talk about the pros and cons of becoming part of a suit. We also discuss what to look for in a personal injury lawyer, and how to make sure you have the right kinds of insurance coverage.

The idea that education should affect people’s lives beyond the classroom has been part of the UW system for over a century. We look at what the future holds for the tradition. We also talk about climate change and science literacy.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated in September this year. We talk with a Professor of Judaic Studies about the history and meaning of these important days in the Jewish calendar.

We hear from a meteorologist based in Wausau about weather events in central Wisconsin. We also talk with one of our weather guys about understanding the high and low temperatures included in forecasts, and learn more about cloud formation and appearance.

We learn more about the history of the Peace Corps in Wisconsin in honor of its 60th anniversary at UW-Madison. We hear from a campus recruiter and a former Peace Corps volunteer about her experience.

Fall is a great time to take a closer look at the health of your lawn. Our turf expert is back to talk about what you can do now to have a healthy lawn next spring.

In the second half of the 19th century immigrants from Norway, Sweden and Denmark settled in the upper Midwest. We discuss Wisconsin’s part of that history and how it impacts our modern culture. We also get tips on doing genealogical research for Scandinavian ancestry.

We talk with the author of a book that details the great Scandinavian Diaspora, and tackles the common misconceptions of the infamous Viking existence. We explore how the Scandinavian experience has universal meaning, and how the Vikings and their descendants shaped history and America.

We go to space! Two astronomers guide us through the mind-boggling scale of the universe. They also share what to look up for in Wisconsin's night sky and ways to enhance your stargazing experience.