The Lee Rayburn Show

We check in with an entomologist about hornet and yellowjacket nests, when to expect adult Japanese beetles, and summer ants. We also look at the effect of current dry conditions on insects.

Since it began in 2003, the UW Odyssey Project has offered introductory college humanities courses to adults facing economic barriers to higher education. We talk with its co-director/founder and a participant that has gone on to get his Master's of Social Work and is now working full time for the program.

Lots of technology companies like Microsoft and Adobe have shifted their products from things you buy once to subscription services in recent years. We talk about what to know before subscribing and how to find the right music streaming platform for you with our tech expert.

Using native plants in your garden doesn’t have to be an all or nothing thing. We talk about how to incorporate natives into your current landscape and the benefits it brings.

Water is not a friend to your house. We talk with an expert about how rain screens work and why they are so important to your home.

Turtles like to lay their eggs away from water, and we encounter them more often when they do. We talk with our guest about what to do if you see turtles on or near the road and what to do if you find a nest. We also discuss other wildlife babies and how to keep critters out of your garden.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. We talk to a dermatologist about how to safely enjoy the outdoors and reduce our exposure to UV radiation.

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and it is not the same as a heart attack. We talk about what it is, how to prevent it, and how you can save a life by knowing CPR.

WPR director, Mike Crane, joins us to talk about a new collaboration between several Wisconsin news organizations including WPR, the upcoming Simply Folk Shindig and The Larry Meiller Show Book Club. We also ask listeners to call in with their feedback and programming suggestions.

When you can't figure out the answers to the big questions yourself, why not ask someone else? We talk with the host of a new podcast called "70 Over 70" where guests — 70 and older — share their wisdom, hardships and experiences of getting older.