The Lee Rayburn Show

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Reducing ovarian cancer; and increasing living organ donation Sep 07, 2026

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Most ovarian cancer develops in the fallopian tubes, which can be removed. We talk to a gynecologic oncologist about the game-changing procedure. Then, we talk about living organ donation with two UW Health Transplant Center representatives.

How renters can protect themselves; and what homeowners’ insurance does and doesn’t cover Sep 03, 2026

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It is not uncommon for renters to complain about their landlords, a state consumer protection official tells us. And often its for good reasons. Then, we talk to an attorney about homeowners’ insurance.

Wildlife update with David Drake; Prepare for fall paddling Sep 02, 2026

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UW-Extension Wildlife Specialist and Professor David Drake is back to answer your wildlife questions. He also talks about the weasel family and a few rare animal sightings in our state. Then, Darren Bush and Timothy Bauer return to talk about fall kayaking and canoeing.

Late summer vehicle maintenance; Scandinavian heritage tours and a Swedish island winner Sep 01, 2026

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We talk about how our cars’ tires, batteries and cooling systems all need attention this time of year. Then, we travel to Sweden with a couple offering heritage tours to Midwesterners, and a Madison man who “won” a Swedish island for a year.

Tech update; Weather Guys predict fall temperatures Aug 31, 2026

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Tech expert Beth D’Angelo returns to share her technology advice, including how to pick out a laptop. Then, The Weather Guys (Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin) are back to talk about flying through thunderstorms, the 2026 tornado season and more.

Your guide to the night sky; our need for more dietary fiber; and why less protein is better Aug 27, 2026

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An astronomer tells us what we’ll see if we look up after dark. Then, we’ll talk about why we should eat more fiber and, probably, far less protein.

Watching for the fall bird migration; UW-Stevens Point researcher looks at mercury in birds and humans; Monarch butterfly conservation Aug 26, 2026

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First, Bill Volkert, a retired wildlife educator and naturalist, returns to the program to answer your bird questions. Then, we talk with Marie Perkins, a UW-Stevens Point associate professor, about her research on mercury in our wildlife and environment. Finally, Karen Oberhauser shares more about monarch butterflies, just in time for their migration.

Pet care: Dogs follow their noses, can be trained with toys, and love hiking with us Aug 25, 2026

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We spend the day with dogs. First, we learn why they're constant sniffing. Then, we learn how training with toys can calm the most anxiety-ridden canines. And lastly, how all this can result in pleasant hikes with our furry friends.

Explaining our electoral system; How 2 key movements shaped Wisconsin’s labor history Aug 24, 2026

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We talk with David Schultz, a professor of political science, law and legal studies. He walks us through our country’s election system. Then, we talk about two pivotal moments in Wisconsin’s labor history.

New memoir traces woman’s poverty in Africa to independence in Wisconsin; and help for domestic violence survivors in Milwaukee Aug 20, 2026

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A woman survives a bleak childhood in Kenya to become a nurse, mother and memoirist in Wisconsin. Then, we talk about how the Sojourner Family Peace Center supports survivors of domestic violence in Milwaukee.

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