The Lee Rayburn Show

Our guest, an Ojibwe author and professor, says Native Americans are often imagined rather than understood. We talk with him about his book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers and how knowledge can help narrow the gap between cultures.

Baby animals are everywhere at this time of the year. We talk to two experts about what you should do if you encounter any. We also talk about spring bird migration, wildlife workshops and bats.

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to an exciting start this season. We talk to a Milwaukee sports reporter about what's happening with the players and how the team compares to others in the league.

The UW-Madison Volleyball team had an amazing season. We talk to the coach and two of the players about playing during the pandemic, why UW volleyball is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country, and what it’s like being a student athlete. We also get a Wisconsin sports update from WPR sports reporter Megan Hart.

Good news is always the topic when we share stories from "Our Wisconsin" magazine. We talk about a piece of circus history preserved behind a wall for 130 years, the Round Barn in Spring Green, growing mushrooms in the backyard, and a volunteer who has created nesting habitat for 40 springs.

We celebrate National Arbor Day by talking about the correct way to plant a tree. We also talk about selecting the species and how to keep it healthy.

There are lots of things to celebrate — warm spring weather, longer daylight hours and the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Our guest has music suggestions to make your days even better. Here's the full playlist:

Wisconsin recently committed to planting 75 million trees by the end of 2030. We talk about the ecological and economic benefits of trees — both urban and rural — and the ways they support human health.

Rescue animals can experience a lot of uncertainty and fear when transitioning to a new home. We talk with two experts about how to reduce the stress for the animal and the owners.

Do you ever wonder if certain weather is unique to our planet? We learn about Earth’s weather and how it compares to other planets. And spring weather in Wisconsin can vary wildly. We check in on how this spring is looking.