The Lee Rayburn Show

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The Lee Rayburn Show episodes

  • Garden Talk: Fall Lawn Care
    With summer winding down, there are a lot of to-dos in terms of lawn care during the fall. We talk about lawn revival, overseeding and repair. Our turf expert also explains the importance of fall fertilization and perennial weed control.
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  • Personal Injury Claims And Criminal Law 101
    Have you been injured in an accident? We learn about what you need to consider when filing a personal injury claim, including how to choose a lawyer, and what adequate insurance coverage looks like. We also talk about plea bargains and the juvenile justice system. Then, we preview a festival in Rhinelander happening late Sept. in a new segment called Timeout Wisconsin .
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  • 'Our Wisconsin Magazine': Wildlife Photography
    Wisconsin is full of beautiful and diverse landscapes and wildlife. But how do you do it justice in pictures? We get some tips from a professional nature photographer. We also talk with the editor of "Our Wisconsin" magazine about what's happening around our state.
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  • Celebrating The 15th Annual Quilt Expo In Madison
    The Wisconsin Quilt Expo is celebrating 15 years, and kicks off September 5 in Madison. We take a look at what’s new this year, including quilts on display, featured lectures and workshops led by expert quilters. We also learn about the latest creations and techniques.
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  • Pet Care: Algae Scare
    There has been a lot of publicity recently about the danger of blue-green algae to dogs. We discuss what you need to know. We also discuss the dangers of the artificial sweetener, xylitol.
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  • Weather Guys: News From The Poles
    The Weather Guys are back to talk about the ice on the Arctic Sea - it may be approaching an all time low, the ozone hole over Antarctica - it may be getting smaller and closer to home, the fall weather outlook.
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  • Astronomy Update: Space Exploration
    The 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 has rekindled interest in space travel. We discuss future missions and other related astronomical topics, including black holes, what we can see in the night skies at this time of the year and what equipment you will need.
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  • Garden Talk: Seeding a Prairie Garden
    Should you seed your prairie garden in the fall or summer? What about burning, when's the best time? We answer those questions, as well as talk about transplanting, collecting seeds and weed control with our prairie garden expert.
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  • Boosting College Graduation Rates
    Four out of 10 students who start college drop out, leaving them worse off economically than if they hadn't started. We look at why this is happening and what can be done to change this outcome.
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  • Science Update: 50 Years At UW-Madison
    The world 50 years ago was a very different place, especially in the field of science. We talk about scientific changes on a personal level and on a global scale, with a professor at UW-Madison since 1969. Graphic courtesy of Bassam Shakhashiri
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WPR's weekday call-in show, continuing the trusted tradition of Larry Meiller. Host Lee Rayburn talks with expert guests and listeners about the outdoors, technology, books, home improvement, consumer…

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