The Lee Rayburn Show

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Mid-summer insect update; Befriending Wisconsin’s bumble bees Jul 15, 2026

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First, Phil Pellitteri is back to share his knowledge about Wisconsin’s insects, including earwigs and ants. Then, Terrell Hyde and Jay Watson give us an update about native bumble bees and our state’s Bee Brigade.

The ‘gut-brain axis’ connection to autoimmune disease; and Dr. Zorba Paster talks wellness Jul 14, 2026

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Research is showing that our gut microbiomes affect our brain health, and may be the cause of autoimmune diseases. Then, we talk about the extreme heat and parasites currently causing widespread illness with Dr. Zorba Paster.

How GPS shapes our modern world; UW-Stout professors and students experiment with AI and filmmaking; Viroqua group teaches community how to fix household items Jul 13, 2026

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First, we talk with Katherine Dunn about her latest book “Little Blue Dot: How the Global Positioning System Shaped the Modern World.” Then, we hear from UW-Stout professors Jonathan Wheeler and Colin O’Neill about their university’s new course combining AI and video production. Finally, Lisa Acosta and Kent Gallaway of Fit-It Folks Viroqua join us.

Home improvement: Ask a remodeler and an electrician Jul 09, 2026

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We’ll hear about new trends in home remodeling from Chad Speight and Tony Trapp. Then, we’ll talk about updating electrical systems with Adam Gullickson, an electrician.

Wildlife Wednesday with David and Jamie; Forestry & Wildlife Division of Extension helps Wisconsin’s forestry community; Kenosha area school, environmental group team up to protect watersheds Jul 08, 2026

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Jamie Nack and David Drake are back to answer your questions about Wisconsin’s wild animals. Then, Scott Hershberger and Tony Johnson tell us about resources available for private woodland owners on a new UW Extension website. Finally, we meet Kristi Heuser of the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network.

Wisconsin tourism sets records; Mt. Telemark Village named ‘destination of the year’; and APT receives its first Tony Award Jul 07, 2026

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We talk to Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers about a record year for visitors and revenue. Then, we visit the year-round recreation hub that is Mt. Telemark Village. Then, we revel in American Players Theatre winning a Tony Award with two of its directors.

Audio documentary about morel mushroom mystery; Vegetarian and vegan cooking tips from Madison chef; ‘Let’s Make Cocktails!’ offers comics and instruction Jul 06, 2026

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First, Ryan Feldman, a toxicologist at the Wisconsin Poison Center, joins to talk about his latest project “A Morel Dilemma.” Then, Chef Lauren Montelbano of The Vibrant Veg joins to talk about vegetarian and vegan cooking. Finally, comic artist Sarah Becan tells us about her book “Let’s Make Cocktails.”

Introducing The Lee Rayburn Show Jul 03, 2026

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Lee Rayburn invites you to join him starting Monday as he continues the legacy of Larry Meiller on WPR. Each weekday, Lee brings helpful conversations with interesting guests — covering health, money, pets, wildlife, weather, technology, home improvement, car repair, and more. The Lee Rayburn Show airs Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Garden Talk: Outdoor living spaces; Effective landscape lighting Jul 03, 2026

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Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape in Wauwatosa. And then we talk with Woody Kerwin about how and where to use lighting.

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