The Lee Rayburn Show

Author Glenn Schmidt has traveled to more than 60 countries. Each of his trips teach him something about the art of being a traveler. Schmidt shares his tips for getting around the world in old age in his latest book “Travel Lessons for Seniors: Your Personal Guide to Better Travel.”

Animal behaviorist and author Patricia McConnell returns to share more dog training advice. Then, we talk about how to say goodbye to an aging or ailing pet.

First, Larry reminisces with Wisconsin author Michael Perry. Then, we celebrate the music of 1967 — the first year Larry was on the radio — with Tom Wilmeth, a recurring guest and music aficionado.

Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to tweak your garden to make it more pollinator friendly. Then in the last thirty Tovah Martin joins us to talk about how to transition indoor plants outdoors.

We talk to the author of “Pigeon Falls,” a new novel about the high-pressure building of a wind farm in small-town Wisconsin. Then, we talk to an attorney about what to look for in liability insurance.

First, entomologist PJ Liesch returns to answer your questions about bugs and give his prediction for this year’s mosquito season. Then, our outdoor writers return for another roundtable discussion about the top conservation issues in Wisconsin.

We talk about organizations and programs helping low income and senior homeowners pay their property taxes. Then, we learn about how new tax law changes will affect us.

Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about preventing injuries from warm weather activities like golf and yard work. Then, Richard Davidson and Cortland Dahl of UW’s Center for Healthy Minds share what their research says about how to live a fulfilling life.

Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian is back to talk about what we can do to get through those phases. And in the second hour of the show, long-time guests Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis are getting together for one more time.

There are many ways for water to get into your basement and cause health issues and structural problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep your basement dry. Then, we talk about the fun and work that comes with owning a hot tub.