The Lee Rayburn Show

The Great Lakes are an enormous resource right in Wisconsin’s backyard. They contain more than 20 percent of the world’s supply of fresh water. We learn more about the lakes and hear how one man is spending his life sailing them.

Cats and dogs have their own ways of keeping themselves clean. But sometimes, they need the help of their humans. We talk with a veterinarian about pet hygiene, covering everything from shampooing to nail trimming.

Knee pain can quickly impact our quality of life, especially when stairs or walking are part of daily activity. Our physical therapists are back to tell us how to treat and prevent knee aches.

As the gardening season changes from summer to fall it’s a good time to take stock of your garden. We talk with a native garden specialist from the UW Arboretum about what you can plant, how to collect seeds and why weeding is still important.

Boxelder bugs often make their way into our homes, especially during fall months. One way to prevent them is to caulk windows and doors. One of our entomologists returns to tell us more about boxelder bugs and other late summer insects.

From the Romans to the “sham battles” of the 1800s, historical battle reenactments have been around for a long time. We talk with a Wisconsin Marine veteran about his reenactment career and how he strives for historical accuracy.

We look at the experience of a nineteen year old Beloit student who enlisted in the Union Army in 1862. The letters have been compiled in a new book, we talk to the editor.

The battery is one of the most important parts of a phone or laptop. Without a good battery, devices become unreliable. We talk with one of our tech experts about battery best practices, and we learn how to strengthen passwords.

Another invasive plant is causing problems in Wisconsin. We talk about the Tree of Heaven and why you don’t want to grow it. We also look at how to make sure you don’t plant invasive species.

Recent strong storms have driven rain into our homes - and not just from the roof. Many times walls, windows and doors are to blame. We talk about how to find and fix those leaks.