The Lee Rayburn Show

Home improvement expert John Freiburger is back with us to share great ideas for gifts for the DIYer in your life. You may want to get some of them for yourself too!

It’s never too late to do something about climate change, says author Lawrence MacDonald. We talk with MacDonald about his book “Am I Too Old to Save the Planet? A Boomer’s Guide to Climate Action,” where he outlines the small and big steps people can take to confront the issue.

Two out of five adults are expected to develop type 2 diabetes during their lifetime, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. A La Crosse-based diabetes educator joins us to talk about diabetes prevention and self-care.

It’s the season for gift giving, and that means many people will be looking to purchase the newest technology. One of our tech experts is back to help you pick out the best gadgets for your loved ones. Plus, tips on buying a new smartphone.

One of the country's longest running farmers markets has been going strong in Madison for over 50 years. In celebration, a new cookbook has been released featuring ingredients that can be found there. We take a look at the book and talk about growing for the market.

Holiday shopping is in full swing. We talk about how you can find true good deals, how to be safe online and how to make sure toys are safe. We also look at the latest scams and how to get free credit reports.

Wildlife specialists Jamie Nack and David Drake are back to tell you how you can get involved with bird and animal counts this winter. Plus, they’ll share news of rare wildlife sightings around the Midwest.

Snowmobiling, skiing and shopping are just a few of the activities that shine during a Wisconsin winter. The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism shares her list of upcoming events that help make this season bright.

We visit with UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin to ask about some of the top issues in higher education, including DEI initiatives, student enrollment, the money brought in by research and more.

It’s time to add filing your taxes to the to-do list. Mary Mellem, a tax professional from Green Bay, joins us again to go over changes in filing this year, plus filing for a small business, energy credits and more.