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WPR's weekday call-in show, continuing the trusted tradition of Larry Meiller. Host Lee Rayburn talks with expert guests and listeners about the outdoors, technology, books, home improvement, consumer... more
FAQs about The Lee Rayburn Show:How many episodes does The Lee Rayburn Show have?The podcast currently has 3,539 episodes available.
July 30, 2026Hikers, bikers and paddlers unite; and a guidebook for families struggling with dementiaSilent Sports is “the journal for human-powered recreation” in the Upper Midwest. Its editor joins us. Then, talk with dementia specialist Dr. Nathaniel Chin about his new book, “When Memory Fades.”...more1h 40minPlay
July 29, 2026The future of our electric grid; Beaver management in WisconsinFirst, UW-Milwaukee professor Robert Cuzner joins us to talk about the electrical grid. We also talk about microgrids — one answer to America’s power problems. Then, we talk about beaver management in Wisconsin and how you can peacefully co-exist with the large rodent. Our guests are Bob Boucher and Clay Frazer....more1h 40minPlay
July 28, 2026Smoky skies effects on pets; Door County history preserved; and adopters needed for working catsWe learn how to protect our pets from polluted air. Then, we hear how the Door County Historical Society restored a lighthouse and preserved its past. Then, the case is made for adopting antisocial “working cats” for barns and warehouses....more1h 40minPlay
July 27, 2026Optimizing your home Wi-Fi; Answering questions about Wisconsin’s weather and climateFirst, Jesse La Grew, the chief information security officer at Madison College, joins us to discuss technology and cybersecurity issues. He’ll give his tips on improving your home Wi-Fi. Then, Weather Guy Steve Ackerman is back to talk about this month’s heat and smoke, among other things....more1h 40minPlay
July 23, 2026Past and future non-human organ transplants; and the high cost of housing in WisconsinA new book traces the history of nonhuman-to-human organ transplantation. Then, we learn why home prices keep rising and what can be done about it....more1h 40minPlay
July 22, 2026The story of Mąą Wakącąk and the Badger Lands; Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program reaches 75th yearFirst, our guests Melanie Tallmadge Sainz and Mike Mossman share the story of Mąą Wakącąk and the Badger Lands in Sauk County. Then, we talk about our State Natural Areas on the anniversary of their creation with Sarah Herrick of the DNR....more1h 40minPlay
July 21, 2026Returning unclaimed property; history of dairy research; and the joy of inclusive birdingThe state is trying to return $800 million in unclaimed money and property. Maybe some of it is yours. Then, we look back on the 40-year history of the Center for Dairy Research. And we talk about making birdwatching more accessible and joyful....more1h 40minPlay
July 20, 2026Physical therapists return with answers to your questions; Improve your sleep hygieneFirst, physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum talk about the severity of falls in older adults. Then, Dr. Timothy Young gives us his advice on how to sleep well and manage disorders like sleep apnea....more1h 40minPlay
July 16, 2026Life along the Upper Mississippi River; and how to become a Canadian citizenEverything about the Upper Mississippi River is discussed in Big River Magazine. We talk to founding editor Reggie McLeod about the stories included in the new bimonthly issue. Then, we talk with two Wisconsin genealogists about the new path to becoming a Canadian citizen....more1h 40minPlay
July 15, 2026Mid-summer insect update; Befriending Wisconsin’s bumble beesFirst, Phil Pellitteri is back to share his knowledge about Wisconsin’s insects, including earwigs and ants. Then, Terrell Hyde and Jay Watson give us an update about native bumble bees and our state’s Bee Brigade....more1h 40minPlay
FAQs about The Lee Rayburn Show:How many episodes does The Lee Rayburn Show have?The podcast currently has 3,539 episodes available.