The Lee Rayburn Show

By now many of us have adjusted to the heat, and no matter what the thermometer says, summer can make our bodies run hot! We talk about where heat index values come from, what factors make a heat wave and a world record-breaking lightning strike. We also talk about the recent tornadoes that touched down in Wisconsin.

You might know of fatty acids as the "good type" of fat found in fish or leafy greens, but scientists are interested in using them in place of petroleum in products like fuel and medicine. We talk with the director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) and the lead researcher to understand more about their role in bioenergy.

Gardeners face a lot of difficulties on their way to a perfect garden. One of the worst is jumping worms. We talk about them and other more easily controlled problems, like powdery mildew and squash vine borer.

Wisconsin’s agricultural industry has long relied on migrant workers to keep the sector humming. We look at their journey to the state, their experiences on farms and processing plants, and how the coronavirus pandemic is complicating that picture.

Some of us are born to run, or to take less traditional paths in life. We talk with the author of a book about his decision to do both when he drops out of college to run a 6,000-mile relay with Indigenous people through North and Central America.

Butterflies are one of the world’s most beloved insects. We talk with the author of a book about the history of these creatures, their secrets and why humans love them so much.

Colony Collapse Disorder has been decimating hives around the world. We look at a local effort to breed bees that are not susceptible to the mite that causes worker bees in a colony to disappear.

What goes on in your gut can have a huge impact on your overall health. We talk with our guest, a chef and cookbook author, about how food can heal your gut and fight inflammation.

Inflammation can affect every aspect of our lives, if left unchecked. We talk to a registered dietitian nutritionist about what triggers this bodily response, the lifestyle changes that can help tamp it down, and when it’s time to see a doctor.

Most people suffer from shoulder pain at some point. We talk with our physical therapists about some common reasons for the pain, how to prevent it and what treatments are available.