The Lee Rayburn Show

It can sometimes be difficult for veterinarians to diagnose health issues in large animals. We learn about new technology that’s making changes for vets and their animal patients. We also discuss proper care of a number of large animals, from horses to sheep!

Does it seem to you that summers feel more humid? Winters less snowy? Spring less ... fresh? We piece together your observations with the science to better understand what's happening with our four seasons as we have come to know them.

Warming temperatures, changing rainfall, rising sea level, and dangerous levels of humidity are just a few elements that are shaking up the way Americans live. We talk with a climate-focused economist about how these changes might drive Americans to move from their homes to other parts of the US and if a climate change-resistant city really exists.

Timing is important when it comes to a prairie garden. We talk with our native gardening expert about what should be on your fall maintenance checklist, including seeding and transplanting. We also get some advice on no-mow lawns.

As summer travel season is in full swing and folks are taking their cars on the road we discuss vehicle maintenance. We focus on oil changes and learn about the pros and cons of both conventional and synthetic oil.

We check in with an entomologist about swarming ants, fall webworms and other late season defoliators. We also preview what to expect this year from Magnolia scale. And we discuss the effect of recent hot and humid conditions throughout the state on insects.

There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and many of these events directly impact the economy. We talk with a financial advisor about what to consider when it comes to your investments, and what to expect from the economy in the coming months.

We talk with our physical therapy guests about what medical imaging can and can't do when it comes to identifying sources of pain in your body. We also talk about why it can be so difficult to determine the source of the problem when it comes to the hips, glutes, groin and lower back.

It has not been a good year for tomatoes. We talk with an extension horticulturist about why. We also look at getting rid of Canadian thistle and how to get new plants through their first year.

Many newer homes are clad with thin veneer masonry, or as the pros call it, "lumpy stucco." Unless installed perfectly, it can cause problems. We talk about what may go wrong and what to do about it.