The Lee Rayburn Show

Many in baseball have long believed that no amount of coaching can make an average player exceptional. But according to our guests that is changing and teams are now looking for untapped potential in their players. We find out what's behind tha change and how we can discover our own hidden talents.

What’s it like to play in a collegiate summer baseball league? We talk to a player from the Madison Mallards and take a look at how summer leagues work. Batter up!

Since it first appeared on the Great Seal in 1782, the American eagle has been used by thousands of artists and artisans to represent the United States. We talk about some of these representations of our national emblem, with the author of a new book that documents his twenty-five thousand piece collection.

There is much to learn about the diseases caused by ticks. We talk with a physician about a new Wisconsin clinic that will diagnosis and treat, but also focuses on research.

Yes, you can have your garden and eat it too. We talk about how to add things you can eat to your flower garden with our guest from the Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville. And if you want to attract hummingbirds, we have plant suggestions.

Do you know what a lexicographer is? Our guest is one and she has written a new dictionary - aimed for kids but thoroughly enjoyable for adults too. We also highlight a unique Fourth of July tradition in Pittsville in a new segment called Timeout Wisconsin.

Naval and air power was a deciding factor in the Korean War. We look at the Navy and Marine Corps' role in pushing back the Chinese and North Korean troops and how technical advancements made it possible.

Are you planning a summer outing that includes canoes or kayaks? We talk about fun water routes in Wisconsin and neighboring states that fit your paddling skill level.

Volunteers will be out at boat landings throughout the state over Independence Day weekend to help educate boaters about invasive species. We talk to an outreach specialist about the effort and find out what is happening in the Wisconsin Aquatic Invasive Species program.

Dealing with fleas on your pet or in your home can be a nightmare. We talk with a vet about how to keep fleas away and what to do if they get through your defenses. We also learn what to do if your pet has a seizure.