The Lee Rayburn Show

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Tech update; What’s at the Wisconsin Science Festival; ‘Replaceable You’ and the future of organ transplantation Oct 12, 2026

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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.

Home remodels gone bad, and improving fire safety Oct 08, 2026

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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 update: Fall hunting season, Counting Wisconsin’s bats and more Oct 07, 2026

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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.

Fall color on full display in ‘Our Wisconsin’ magazine Oct 06, 2026

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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.

Time for tailgate grilling with Mad Dog and Merrill Oct 05, 2026

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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.

How each of us can fend off cybercriminals Oct 01, 2026

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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.

Fall bird migration with Bill Volkert Sep 30, 2026

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

A fall color tour down the Mississippi river Sep 29, 2026

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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.”

Extending the life of your electronics and recent AI news; Weather Guys talk clouds Sep 28, 2026

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First, Jesse La Grew, the chief information security officer at Madison College, joins us to discuss technology and cybersecurity issues. He’ll talk about extending the life of your home electronics and the recent news about Artificial Intelligence. Then, the Weather Guys Jon Martin and Steve Ackerman return to tell us about the anatomy of clouds, among other climate-related topics.

Brewers in the playoffs; reducing light pollution; and a dark sky initiative Sep 24, 2026

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We talk about the Milwaukee Brewers' bright prospects heading into the postseason. Then, we talk about how wildlife and people are harmed by light pollution. And then, we talk about the Kickapoo Valley Dark Sky Initiative.

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