The Lee Rayburn Show

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.

Community members collect and share important wildlife data every day. We talk with our experts about new opportunities for you to get involved. We also look at a male wolf’s 2,000-mile journey across the Midwest and the ruffed grouse West Nile virus test results.

Whether at school or at home, PE is important to mental health and socialization. We talk with a professor about the benefits of PE education and tips for helping your kids at home.

Walking on two legs is a uniquely human skill. We take a closer look at the science behind how we walk and why it’s so good for us, with the author of a new book. And then at 11:40 we get a quick sports update with our WPR sports reporter.

Hurricane Laura hit the shores of Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms the U.S. has seen to date, coming just days after the threat of Hurricane Marco dissipated. We talk with our weather guys about the range of extreme weather lately including raging wildfires, many hurricanes, potential record-breaking temperatures for Death Valley and the derecho storm that hit Iowa,

The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts is featuring the fiber art of many Wisconsinites and others from around the world, after the museum called for submissions of 12 x 12-inch quilt blocks in early March. They received more than 300 submissions that they turned into the current exhibit, the “Quarantine Quilts.” We talk to the curator about the exhibit and the importance of fiber arts in our state.

Many people began gardening this year and more are thinking about giving it a try. We talk with our gardening expert about how to start a garden and to be successful with the space you have available.

The history of running, or jogging as it was originally called, features a lot of white, male figures and unfortunately, while more women have taken up the sport, the community is still overwhelming represented by white people. We talk to a historian and runner about the history of the sport, the complexity of 'running while black' and the conversations that Ahmaud Arbery' s death has sparked.

Historians estimate that one in four cowboys were actually Black, Latinx, Native American or women. We talk with the author of a new book that tells the stories of these unsung western heroes.

Fewer insects may mean a better time at your backyard BBQ but loss of insects may be a disaster in the making to our ecosystem. We look at research surrounding the loss of bugs and what it means for the planet.