The Lee Rayburn Show

Despite the pandemic, car racing is still happening at Road America. We talk about the events, the track’s history and precautions that are being taken to keep everyone safe.

Major league baseball came back to Milwaukee in 1970. We talk about the team’s ups and downs, players, coaches and management. We’ll also look at what’s going on with the 2020 season.

If office work isn't for you, our guests might encourage you to consider learning a skilled trade like their own. We talk to a Wisconsin husband and wife blacksmithing duo about their story with the trade and why it has value in modern times.

A survey of more than 3,000 professionals in the wine industry found that over 80 percent of respondents were white and only 2 percent identified as Black or African. We talk with two wine industry experts about their experience gaining entry to the world of wine, and we get some recommendations for a few good wines to try this summer.

A climbing rose vine that survives Wisconsin winters is difficult to find. Our gardening expert talks about hardy climbing roses and other woody perennials.

Dragonflies and damselflies have existed since the days of the dinosaurs. Today there are over 6,000 known species. We talk with a leading dragonfly expert about the natural history of this beautiful and popular insect.

Are you looking for outdoor activities to do with kids in your life this summer? We talk with the authors of a book featuring 101 options to choose from, including things to do when you're camping, at the beach and even in your own backyard.

Watching wildlife can be a fun summer activity. We talk with about what to look for and ways you can participate. We also look at the spring turkey hunt and a new survey that targets chimney swifts.

Mid-summer is the height of the nesting season in Wisconsin. Our bird expert talks about difficulties faced by young birds, why we hear less birdsong now and the latest unusual bird sightings.

With the summer solstice behind us, we're deep in the sunny, stormy weather of a Wisconsin summer, but with some unique weather events sprinkled in of course. We talk about the balmy temperatures, the remnants of a tropical storm hitting the Midwest, the forecast calling for sand from the Sahara and all things weather.