The Lee Rayburn Show

We look at Wisconsin through a different lens by learning more about the land we preside on. We talk with a PBS Wisconsin educator and Wisconsin's American Indian Studies Consultant about how to recognize the beauty, grief, injustices and resilience of our Tribal neighbors' communities.

Design is just as important to an indoor garden as it is to an outdoor garden. We talk about what you should consider when designing your indoor oasis.

Cooking traditional foods connects us to our roots. We talk to the author of a cookbook that celebrates her Sri Lankan heritage.

Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird things. We talk to the editor of a new National Geographic Kids book about some of them, and find out what goes into making a book kids will love to read.

Those who work for the Department of Natural Resources often grow up hunting, fishing and trapping. We talk with two wildlife biologists about the DNR’s efforts to diversify its workforce and its users. We also learn how to make a career out of working in natural resources and the great outdoors.

This year more people are noticing the change of seasons and the effect it has on animals and plants. We talk about the observation of these changes, phenology, with an expert from the Aldo Leopold Foundation.

Pancreas Cancer is the third leading cause of cancer in the U.S., and one of the most lethal. We talk with former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson about the impact the disease has had on his family. We also learn about medical and research updates from a UW Health oncologist.

You don't have to be a philosopher to philosophize. We talk to the author of a new book who writes about the wisdom found in everyday people and places.

As temperatures get chillier, it's a good time to make your winter exercise plan, whether you're going to layer up and go outside or gear up inside with some home exercise equipment. We talk with our physical therapists about our options.

Lots more people have turned to gardening as a hobby this year. We talk with our guest about why interest may continue to grow. We also talk about more sustainable gardening and how to compost.