The recent drop in temperature has served to remind us it's time to get ready for winter. We talk about what tasks should be on your fall checklist with our home improvement specialist.
The executive director of the International Owl Center returns to help us check in with these beloved raptors of the Upper Midwest. She’ll also share some events coming up at the Center.
With a wingspan of six feet and a height of over two feet, fish owls are an impressive bird. But they’re in trouble. We hear about one biologist’s quest to save them. We also learn about the Chippewa Valley Book Festival.
About 30 million adults living in the United States experience some degree of hearing loss. An audiologist visits to share how he treats hearing loss and the best practices for picking out an over-the-counter hearing aid.
Wisconsin ranks as one of the top 20 states for youth sports participation. We talk with a psychologist about the mental benefits kids get from playing sports.
There are many devices in our lives that require routine software updates, like our phones and computers, and sometimes even our cars and smart watches. One of our tech experts is back to share how to handle all those updates and why they’re important.
Whether you have a few square feet or a few acres, you can create a forest garden. Our guest has advice for growing cold-hardy berry bushes, fruit and nut trees, perennial vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, mushrooms, and more.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and our experts from the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection share tips to help you keep your online life safe. They also highlight home improvement and repair scams, payment apps and advertising that looks like social media posts.
Wild pink flamingos were spotted for the first time in Wisconsin last month. On this wildlife update, we hear why the birds visited our state. Plus, David and Jamie explain why urban coyotes are stressed out.
If you drive into a Wisconsin town, you’ll likely see a welcome sign, accompanied by a claim to fame. Like Cambridge, the “Umbrella City” or Mercer, “Loon Capital of the World.” We talk with the author of a book looking at the stories behind these claims to fame.
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About The Lee Rayburn Show
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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…
issues, and more — practical advice and real conversations to help you make the most of everyday life.