The Lee Rayburn Show

While the digestive tract is not the first system to come to mind when we think of strong, high-performing athletes, it plays a key role in our ability to perform our best in endurance sports. We talk with a professor of exercise science about his book that looks at the science and nutrition behind gut health for active people.

Digestive problems like gas, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea are some of the most common things people seek out care for with their doctors. We talk with a dietitian and nutritionist about these problems often relate to diet and what recommendations on how to work through your own digestive issues.

Disc golf is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. We talk to a member of the Wisconsin Disc Sports Association about how and where the game is played, who is playing and why it is becoming so popular.

Golf courses across Wisconsin are now open. We talk to the Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Golf Association to find out what courses are doing to keep players and employees safe and the status of tournaments in the state. We also check in with our sports reporter to see what else is going on in the world of sports, including the Ryder Cup set to be played in Wisconsin this year.

Bees and other pollinators are starting to emerge and they’re looking for food. We talk about what plants will help feed them with our native plant expert from the UW-Madison Arboretum.

We are living in an interesting time and many people are writing about their experiences living through the coronavirus pandemic. But will others want to read it? We talk with a writing expert about how to tell your story.

Like most of life these days, our travel plans have been canceled or postponed. We get advice from a travel expert about how to handle trip delays and cancelations.

Our writers' roundtable is back to talk about spring wildlife topics in Wisconsin. They include the DNR spring conservation hearings, the effects of coronavirus on outdoor activities, and plans for the prairie chicken.

Being home all day with your dog is great, except when it isn’t. We talk to a dog trainer and behavior counselor about how to keep your K-9 from interfering with your work. We also talk about the potential of separation anxiety when things get back to normal.

Our weather guys are back to answer some timely questions, like why do we see so much severe weather in spring and summer, or just how windy would it have to be to actually blow a person over? We also talk about what impact lowered air traffic could have on weather, as well as some tips for safety during tornado season.