The Lee Rayburn Show

Solar energy is getting cheaper and being used more. We talk about why and what the future may hold for this alternative energy source with our guests from the Wisconsin Energy Institute.

Do you like making bread? We’ll take a look at how to use new and unusual ingredients like nut “milks,” stem ginger and acorn flour with our guest.

The new 5G wireless network is coming, but what will it mean for weather forecasting? We talk with The Weather Guys about the objections raised by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other federal agencies.

It’s summertime and the livin’ is great in Wisconsin. We talk about some unusual means of getting around the state including canoes, bikes and sidecars, as well as tasty food and memories of summers past with the editor of "Our Wisconsin" magazine.

Spring gardening can be an enjoyable time, but it’s not without its challenges. We turn to two plant experts to discuss how to deal with damage leftover from winter, boxwood blight, jumping worms and other issues that could prevent our green spaces from reaching their full potential.

Do you ever wonder why leaders make the decisions they do? We talk about some of those decisions and their historical consequences with the author of a new book.

We look at the true story of Wisconsin native, Mildred Fish Harnack and a small group of other resistance women living in Hitler’s Germany. Our guest is the author of a new historical novel about the women who risked their lives to destroy the regime.

Architecture has the power to change people's lives, according to our guest architect. We discuss what efficient home design looks like and consider what it takes to create sustainable homes.

May 29 marks National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Join us as we explore how older Americans can boost their health and increase their longevity.

Do your summer travel plans include your dog? Now you can check the incidences of heartworm, Lyme and other diseases with new parasite forecast maps. We also talk with a vet about the risks of homemade cat food diets and ways to manage dementia in your dog.