The Lee Rayburn Show

The economy is hurting and there is social unrest around the country — and yet the markets are surging. We talk to a financial advisor about why there's a disconnect and find out what you need to know about your investments.

Tree and grass pollen counts are steadily climbing, making it a tough time for allergy sufferers. To add insult to injury, some allergy symptoms are similar to those of COVID-19. We speak with an allergist about how to tell the difference and what to do to feel better.

From whitetail fawns to nesting turtles, spring is the time for wildlife babies. Our expert talks about both and looks at the ever-present battle between gardeners and critters.

Swimming has been around for a very long time. At different times in history, and through the eyes of many cultures, it has been both celebrated and condemned. We talk about the sport’s history with the author of a new book.

Fishing season has been going on for about a month, we’ll check in with a fishing expert on local conditions and results. We’ll also look at some techniques to catch the most fish.

We talk with the director of WPR about some changes to programming, what university furloughs mean for WPR staffers, a variety of services and programming available to you during this uncertain time, as well as a few virtual WPR events you can participate in.

Many of us enjoy the products of dairy farming — from a cold glass of milk to burgers on the grill. But what about the other products we don’t think about, like the waste? We talk with two experts working to find ways to use some of these dairy industry waste products for good.

Using mulch in your garden helps retain moisture, protect soil and suppress weeds. We talk about the pros and cons of various mulch methods including living mulches.

From unemployment insurance fraud to charity and pet scams and fake emails — scammers are everywhere. We talk about what you need to know to avoid these scams with our guests from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

The news and social media has been abuzz with talk of giant hornets. We talk with an entomologist about the reality of these insects. We also talk about June bugs and carpenter ants.