The Lee Rayburn Show

The Lee Rayburn Show

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The Lee Rayburn Show episodes

  • Bone Marrow Transplants
    Stem cell transplants, also known as bone marrow transplants, are generally used to treat certain cancers. This procedure is now being used for other diseases too. We talk to a UW Health oncologist about the developments.
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  • Garden Talk: Late Summer Threats
    Late summer in the garden can be a challenge. We turn to two plant experts to discuss how to deal with pests like lily leaf beetle and jumping worms, and diseases like mildew and cedar-apple rust.
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  • Home Improvement: Climate Change
    Our climate is changing - how will it affect your home? We talk with our home improvement expert about what you should consider doing now to protect your home as our weather changes.
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  • Wildlife Update: Grouse And Waterfowl
    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be conducting public comment sessions about grouse and waterfowl management. We talk to our wildlife experts about how you can participate. We also look at Wisconsin elk and seasonal nuisance wildlife.
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  • America’s First Black Sports Hero
    50 years before Jackie Robinson, Marshall “Major” Taylor broke the color barrier to become the fastest and most famous bicyclist in the world. We look at his life and the Jim Crow era with our guest author.
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  • Biking 101
    Are you thinking about getting a bike? We talk to two experts about how to pick one out, what you need to know about maintaining it and what trails you should hit. We also talk about what’s new in the sport.
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  • Votes For Women: Suffrage In The US
    We look at one of the longest reform movements in U.S. history, the fight to give women the right to vote. We talk about the beginnings of the suffrage movement and its legacy with the curator of an exhibit at the Smithsonian.
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  • Midwest Championship Sheepdog Trial
    The Wisconsin Working Stock Dog Association (WWSDA) will hold its 34th Annual Midwest Championship Stockdog Trials over Labor Day weekend. We talk about the event and why these dogs are so popular.
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  • Garden Talk: Compact Plants
    We discuss compact plants and how their small stature can help solve garden problems, especially when space and time are limited. Suggestions include edibles, flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs, evergreens and perennials.
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About The Lee Rayburn Show

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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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