The Lee Rayburn Show

We cite studies, reference statistics and count on research to create medicines and vaccines important to our lives, but how much do we know about what goes into those results? We learn more about the research happening at UW-Madison, what it looks like to conduct and participate, and how the coronavirus has impacted this work.

Many of us are thinking of growing food for the first time. But where to start? Our guest has advice on how to turn your landscape into a "foodscape" — no matter where you live.

Many people are trying their hand at baking bread these days, resulting in a yeast shortage. But you can bake bread without it, our guest is an experienced bread baker amd has lots of tips and options for making a mouth-watering loaf at home.

We are all spending a lot more time in our homes, why not use some of that time to make your home better? Our guest is an architect who has ideas and tips for small projects, how to plan for bigger ones and how to rearrange your home to make more working spaces.

Wisconsin is home to many wonderful plants, so how do you choose which ones to grow? We talk to an expert about the natives that are best for your yard and environment, how to shop for plants and questions to ask before you buy.

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day than with the release of a new edition of A Sand County Almanac. We talk about the relevance of Aldo Leopold’s most famous work and find out what’s going on with the Foundation.

Many people are fascinated by the forensic techniques employed at crime scenes. We talk with the author of a book about the man who pioneered many of them — including blood spatter analysis, ballistics, lie-detector tests, and the use of fingerprints as courtroom evidence.

Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is back in her 19th novel. We talk with Brennan’s creator, bestselling author Kathy Reichs, about her book and some of its surprising twists.

If you’ve been spending your days at a makeshift desk at home lately, you might be realizing the importance of having a good chair and desk setup to prevent aches and pains. We talk about creating the best workspace for you — whether for work, crafting or spending free time on the computer.

With more people staying home, our lawns will be getting more attention. Our turf expert is back to talk about basic care for your grass. We also look at how the coronavirus has affected turf research and lawn care.