The Lee Rayburn Show

Many people will spend a third of their lives in retirement. How will you spend those years? We talk to the author of a book that helps guide retirees into the next stage of their lives by rediscovering old passions or igniting new ones.

Last year NASA celebrated its 60 th anniversary. We take a look at the greatest moments in human space flight with one of America’s leading experts on space policy and history.

Wisconsin’s record rains and flooding this spring have impacted our homes, waterways and our ability to manage water. With more wet weather likely to come, we’ll talk with a garden expert about low-maintenance gardening strategies that will beautify your landscape and manage water where it falls.

Wisconsin’s record rains and flooding this spring have impacted our homes, waterways and our ability to manage water. With more wet weather likely to come, we’ll talk with a garden expert about low-maintenance gardening strategies that will beautify your landscape and manage water where it falls.

Is there more to "The Wizard of Oz" than meets the eye? We talk with our guest about looking at the beloved film in a different way, and finding a lot of wisdom and insight. And, we highlight some upcoming events throughout the state in a new segment called Time Out Wisconsin.

Ever wonder where the story of Dorothy and the land of Oz came from? Our guest has written an historically-based novel that focuses on the author, L. Frank Baum’s family, as seen through the eyes of his wife, Maud.

Don’t think you have a “green thumb”? Worried you don’t have enough space to grow? We talk with an author and urban gardening expert who demystifies the secrets of the “green thumb” and shares creative and effective ways to grow plants no matter what your living situation.

May is American Wetlands Month. We'll talk with a wetlands expert about how the unique ecosystems are doing in the state and why they are important.

Could your own cells help you heal faster? We talk with two physical therapists about research that’s being done at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on orthopedic injury therapy. They’ll also talk about the differences between tendinitis and tendinopathy.

Herbs are not only useful, they fill our gardens with scent and make beautiful additions in our yard or windowsill. We talk with an herb horticulturist about growing herbs and get some tips for successful shade gardening.