The Lee Rayburn Show

Renewable energy from wind and solar is now the cheapest form of new electricity generation. We hear from two experts who address opportunities and challenges facing America's electric grid. We talk about how to enable energy access, increase grid resiliency and grow percentages of renewable energy generation.

At the height of World War II, a group of 10 young British women helped win the war against Nazi U-boats in the Atlantic using a strategy game. We talk with the author of a book that explains the board game, "Operation Raspberry," and how it helped the Allies win the war.

The pandemic is changing everything, and that includes how we manage our finances. We talk with a financial expert about what you should be doing to get through these difficult times.

The topic for this year’s Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention is resilience. As it turns out the choice was quite appropriate — because of coronavirus risk, the event will now be held virtually. We talk to two of the organizers about how you can join and what you will learn.

The UW-Madison Arboretum is an important resource for both the city of Madison and the University. We talk with its director about what goes on in its 1200 acres. We also talk about monarch butterflies.

While our own health is heavy on our minds, we're also concerned about our pet’s well-being. We talk with a holistic Veterinarian about ways to boost our pet’s immune systems to make sure they stay healthy and happy.

Palliative care is a growing field designed to help those experiencing serious or advanced illness at any age. We learn more about how palliative care treats the whole person, aiming to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families, from a doctor who helped establish the program at UW Health.

No matter what your age, there are steps you can take to make sure that when the life you’re living comes to its end you’re able to make the most of it and feel prepared for what's next. We talk with an author about how to choose a doctor for this phase in your life, how to set up a system to age in place and more.

As humans we like to improve things. But, when it comes to plants, that’s not necessarily a good thing. We talk with our guest about genetic diversity in plants and why natives are essential.

We are living in unsettling times and the stock market is reflecting that. We talk with a financial advisor about what you need to consider when it comes to your investments.