The Lee Rayburn Show

Wisconsin sent a number of athletes to the summer games in Tokyo. We talk with our WPR sports reporter about what sports they’re competing in and how they are doing.

Rowing — as a sport — is one of the oldest traditions in the world. We talk to a rowing coach about the basics of the competition and what it takes to make a good team.

Home economics class in modern times is often disregarded as an "easy A" - involving sewing a mediocre pillow case or making blueberry muffins. Its history involves lots of "firsts" in education for women and even greater, female scientists that led with the desire to change the world through the household. We talk about the history and origins of the class with the author of a new book on the subject.

The saying “you are what you eat” might be true, but what you eat might not always be up to you. We talk with the author of a book exploring the influence of gender and power on the US food industry.

Not many perennials bloom during the height of summer. We share some native varieties that will brighten your garden with bursts of bright color now and into fall. We also look at how to keep your summer garden looking good.

Women have been able to vote nationwide for more than 100 years. We talk about how that has changed both politics and society.

The day before Woodrow Wilson’s presidential inauguration, thousands of women marched down Pennsylvania Avenue. Their objective — a national constitutional amendment to give women the vote. A new book looks at the event through the eyes of three women who were involved.

The pandemic has made it difficult to find places for birds and animals in distress. We talk with two wildlife rehabilitators about what they do and why centers must limit who they can help. We also talk about what you should do if you find an animal or bird that is sick or injured.

Fishing license purchases were up considerably in 2020 and that trend is expected to continue this season. We talk with a fish biologist about what conditions are like this year and pass on some tips to increase your odds of being successful.

Some dogs have extreme reactions to things in their environment, from other dogs to loud noises. We talk with a professional trainer about techniques that will help desensitize your pet and make things easier for both of you.