The Lee Rayburn Show

The Civil War was not just a struggle between the North and South, there was another area in play — the West. We talk about some of the major battles, who was involved and why it was so important to both sides. Then, we preview a fun and unique way to enjoy Wisconsin winter in Rice Lake in this month's Timeout Wisconsin .

Wisconsin has the third largest Hmong population in the United States. To mark the 45th anniversary of the Hmong diaspora, we talk to the author of a book that explores the experiences of refugees in the state, the contributions they have made and how they are keeping their culture alive.

Make your own garden “recipes” save money, time and improve the health of your garden. We talk to the author of a book that features organic ingredients that can regenerate your soil and revitalize your plants.

It’s not easy for small, family fishers to compete with large corporations. We talk about the challenges, how they are being met and the future of these businesses.

Our pets shed — sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. We talk about when to be concerned and what you can do to control shedding. We also discuss the latest corona virus and why it doesn’t affect our companion animals.

Have you enjoyed the sunshine on your face recently, even in the midst of the cold weather? There’s a special word just for that sensation, it's called "apricity." The Weather Guys are back with us to talk about that sunshine feeling and other things — like why the snow sometimes looks like it’s sparkling.

There are many things that can injure your trees and shrubs during the winter. We talk about how to prevent it and how to treat it.

When it comes to drive systems, it used to be you didn’t have a choice, but that’s not the case anymore. We talk to our vehicle expert about the differences and how to pick the one that's best for your driving requirements.

Good news for bats, milestones for cranes and tackling invasive species are just a few of the topics we talk about with the director of the Natural Heritage Conservation Program. The program promotes and protects wildlife and wild places in Wisconsin.

To build healthy relationships, we need to regularly let people know we care about them and are glad they’re in our life. The problem is that we’re often not very skilled at it. We talk about how to recognize the different ways we feel loved and appreciated.