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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... more
FAQs about The Lee Rayburn Show:How many episodes does The Lee Rayburn Show have?The podcast currently has 3,540 episodes available.
August 06, 2025Black bears in the news, and monitoring for aquatic invasivesWe start another Wildlife Wednesday talking about a black bear attack and other sightings. Then, we learn how citizens are mobilizing to rid waterways of invasive plants and critters....more1h 40minPlay
August 05, 2025Economics 101, Introduction to stocks and retirement savings, Creating a vaccine for cancerous brain tumorsUW-Whitewater economics professor Russ Kashian explains inflation, tariffs, interest rates and more. Then Brendon DeRouin, a financial advisor, joins to give tips on saving for retirement, investing and more. Finally, we talk with Dr. Mahua Dey about developing a vaccine for glioblastoma....more1h 40minPlay
August 04, 2025Thai Pavilion restored; Former Sen. Fred Risser takes stock; and Big Top Chautauqua entertainsThe Royal Thai Pavilion at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens wins a restoration award. Then, retired Sen. Fred Risser looks back on his career with Doug Moe, Co-author of his autobiography. Then we talk about the summer offerings at Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield....more1h 39minPlay
August 01, 2025Garden Talk: Healthy annuals, AI plants, and Iris careLindsay Hendricks from the Green Bay Botanical Garden is back to share tips for keeping annuals looking good through fall. Then we talk about how to spot plants designed by […]...more1h 40minPlay
July 31, 2025Cultural history of dreams, A visit with UW’s fermentation lab, Geocaching in WisconsinWe start the show by talking about how dreams have influenced cultures around the world, and specifically in China. Our guest is Brigid Vance from Lawrence University. Then, we hear about the science of fermentation from Brendan Blackwell of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Finally, geocacher Carson Monroe tells us more about this form of modern-day treasure hunting....more1h 40minPlay
July 30, 2025Biofuel development; a Fox River shipwreck; and house centipedes as friendly roommatesWe hear the latest on the development of biofuels. Then, we talk about the new discovery of a shipwreck in the Fox River in Oshkosh. We also revisit a conversation with a fan of house centipedes....more1h 39minPlay
July 29, 2025Great Lakes pirates, History of Greendale, News from the Lake Superior areaWe’re joined by Upper Peninsula author Mikel Classen, who’ll talk about his book “Piracy on the Great Lakes: True Tales of Freshwater Pirates.” Then, Mary and Ted Mainella from Greendale Historical Society join us to tell their hometown’s story. Finally, we talk about the latest issue of Lake Superior Magazine with editor Konnie LeMay....more1h 40minPlay
July 28, 2025Fastest X-ray laser created; and the Weather Guys returnAdvancements in x-ray lasers have potential for research in many fields. We talk to a UW-Madison physics professor about his work. Then, the Weather Guys are back to explain what we’ve been experiencing climatewise....more1h 39minPlay
July 25, 2025Garden Talk: New plant varieties to try; Does fertilizer expire?Gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to recommend some different plants for your garden and containers. We also talk about fertilizer – how to store it and how long it […]...more1h 40minPlay
July 24, 2025News from Wisconsin’s West Coast, Tips for aging wellWe visit with Reggie McLeod about the July/August issue of Big River Magazine, which features the latest news from the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Then, Jill Renken of the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging talks about the eight facets of healthy aging....more1h 39minPlay
FAQs about The Lee Rayburn Show:How many episodes does The Lee Rayburn Show have?The podcast currently has 3,540 episodes available.