The Lee Rayburn Show

DNA kits are popular gifts over the holiday season. And since the pandemic, many people are spending more time researching their families. We talk to an expert about the DNA testing process, understanding your results and ways to connect with your matches.

It's a new year, which means it's a good time to check up on your financial health. We talk with a financial advisor about what you need to consider when it comes to your investments, and what to expect from the economy in the upcoming months.

We discuss compact plants and how their small stature can help solve garden problems, especially when space and time are limited. Suggestions include edibles, flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs, evergreens and perennials.

It seems like we sign a lot of releases these days but should we? We talk with an attorney about what to know before and after you sign one. We also take a look at small claims court and when it’s the best option for resolving a dispute.

What separates us from other animals? Not much, according to our guest. We look at what we humans and animals share in building community, expressing feelings and intelligence.

Sometimes a canoe trip is more than just a canoe trip. We talk to a Wisconsin author about his book and his journey on the “round river” to find connections between disparate things.

After a video of a dog who learned to “talk” to her owner went viral, we look at the method that was used and talk about other ways animals communicate with us. We also talk about adding another adult dog to your family.

Not every notable life has gotten the send-off it deserves. We talk to the author of a book that rewrites the obituaries of global leaders, Hollywood heavyweights and innovators who changed the world, as well as the death of countries, the station wagon and disco.

Language and culture are intertwined. We talk about what can happen when a language is lost and why efforts to revitalize languages are important.

The right amount of light is key to healthy houseplants. We talk about how to figure out the type of light you have and what plants are best for that environment. We also look at how to enhance the light you have and how to water, fertilize and pot them correctly.