The Lee Rayburn Show

First, we talk with Chris Vagasky, the manager of the Wisconsin Environmental Mesonet, about Wisconsin’s wild weather, forecasting, lightning and more. Then, we talk about all things corn with Veronica Justen of UW-River Falls. Finally, we consider corn ethanol with Tyler Lark.

Ragweed and grass pollen irritate many Wisconsinites this time of year. We talk to a nurse practitioner specializing in allergies, asthma and treatment. Then, we learn how a nonprofit is providing dental care to thousands of children in the southeast corner of the state.

Beth D’Angelo is back to tell us about dealing with data breaches and storage drives. Then, Bassam Shakhashiri is back to tell us about the Wisconsin Science Festival. Finally, we talk with science writer Mary Roach about “Replaceable You” and the future of organ replacement.

We talk to a home inspector about the recent spate of bad-faith home remodelers he’s seen. Then, we talk to a fire inspector about residential hazards, such as lithium-ion batteries starting fires.

Wildlife specialists David Drake and Jamie Nack return to talk about Wisconsin’s wild animals and the fall season. We hear about this year’s hunting season, the results of the Great Wisconsin Bat Count and why we should look out for reptiles and amphibians on the roads.

Wisconsin trees and forests explode with color every fall. So too does the photography and nostalgia in the October/November issue of “Our Wisconsin” magazine. We talk to editor Mike Beno about the season in our state.

Fall is football season — which means it’s also tailgating season! Grill masters Mad Dog and Merrill have great ideas for taking your grilling to a whole new level. They share recipes perfect for the pre-game party.

Protecting our digital data from hackers and thieves is a never-ending and increasingly difficult challenge. We talk about cybersecurity with Michelle Reinen and Michael Domke in the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Just in time for fall migration, Bill Volkert, a retired wildlife educator and naturalist, returns to the program to answer your bird questions.

As fall color peaks, views overlooking the Mississippi River in the Driftless Area are especially spectacular. We’ll talk about the best overlooks and other regional news with Reggie McLeod, editor and publisher of “Big River Magazine.”