The Lee Rayburn Show

We learn that fraudsters are impersonating utility companies and FTC officials. Then, domestic abuse victims can now seek restraining orders online. Then, tips and tricks for making the most of estate sales.

Wildlife specialists David Drake and Jamie Nack return to talk about white-tailed deer and answer your questions about Wisconsin’s wild animals. Then, phenologist Stan Temple is back for his yearly visit to talk about the science of changing seasons.

We discuss the late chef Carson Gulley with two PBS Wisconsin Biographies producers. Then, we talk with the editor of “Reasons to be Cheerful” about the online magazine’s Depolarization Project. And then, we talk with a UW Health cardiologist about heart failure.

We talk with the author of the book “Political Appetites: The Power of Food in Revolutionary America.” Then, Chef Patrick O’Halloran joins us to talk about the history of spices, and how to cook with them at home.

Wisconsin may be closer than ever to expanding passenger rail service. Then, a UW-Madison researcher explains how she tracks air pollution using data from a NASA satellite. And then, we talk to the manufacturer of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.

Get to know two election clerks and their processes for keeping voting safe and secure. Then: Wisconsin has a rich tradition of horror stories and spooky settings. We hear from a Madison-based horror author and filmmaker. Finally, we talk with a cryptozoologist about creatures like Bigfoot.

Veterinarian Bill Stork offers advice on how we can help our dogs acclimate to winter. Then, Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims supports survivors by caring for their pets. Finally, veterinarian Dr. Kayleigh Bull discusses the rewards and challenges of practicing in rural Wisconsin.

Bassam Shakhashiri returns to talk about how science and politics are related, ahead of next month’s election. Then, two members of Midwest Mujeres tell us about their storytelling project reflecting on the American Dream. Finally, the Weather Guys return to talk about the link between extreme weather and climate change.

First, we talk with Katherine Dunn about her latest book “Little Blue Dot: How the Global Positioning System Shaped the Modern World.” Then, we’ll talk about updating electrical systems with Adam Gullickson, an electrician.

First, entomologist PJ Liesch is back to talk about cockroaches and answer your insect questions. Scholar Renée Worringer traces the dramatic shifts in how humans have perceived wolves around the world. Finally, Steven Meurett of the Timber Wolf Information Network shares the ecology of wolves in Wisconsin.