Changing the Narrative https://www.wdrt.org/series/changing-the-narrative/ Because it is time to turn the narrative around… Dominant culture has had its say. Now it is our turn. This podcast is a celebration of voices too often missed or ignored. The status quo needs a re-make. Let’s do it. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:29:03 +0000 en-US © 2023 WDRT Because it is time to turn the narrative around…Dominant culture has had its say. Now it is our turn.This podcast is a celebration of voices too often missed or ignored.The status quo needs a re-make. Let’s do it. WDRT episodic Because it is time to turn the narrative around… Dominant culture has had its say. Now it is our turn. This podcast is a celebration of voices too often missed or ignored. The status quo needs a re-make. Let’s do it. WDRT toconnor@wdrt.org false https://www.wdrt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Changing-the-Narrative-Podcast.png Changing the Narrative https://www.wdrt.org/series/changing-the-narrative/ toconnor@wdrt.org Because it is time to turn the narrative around… Dominant culture has had its say. Now it is our turn. This podcast is a celebration of voices too often missed or ignored. The status quo needs a re-make. Let’s do it. No yes 54a468b0-a3ae-5467-9b07-709b3c7f7dcc https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 59922426 A Conversation with Milwaukee Educator and Activist Angela Harris https://www.wdrt.org/2026/08/12/a-conversation-with-milwaukee-educator-and-activist-angela-harris/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:32:39 +0000 5e1d8476-b62a-573c-8987-a6abd275287e Enjoy this abolitionist understanding of education and our need for equity in all of our public schools. Angela takes us on a journey of learning, insisting we can all play a part as scholars.

]]> Enjoy this abolitionist understanding of education and our need for equity in all of our public schools. Angela takes us on a journey of learning, insisting we can all play a part as scholars.

]]> false no 00:49:11 No no A Human Being Who Happens to Be A Politician https://www.wdrt.org/2026/08/05/a-human-being-who-happens-to-be-a-politician/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:09:41 +0000 65dd9e51-1b70-5456-8580-731d8a8e52b8 Emily Berge is a champion of humanity and she happens to be a politician. She's running on the Democratic ticket to unseat Derrick Van Orden and become the next Congress person of the 3rd District.    You can learn more about her at Berge for Congress

]]> Emily Berge is a champion of humanity and she happens to be a politician. She's running on the Democratic ticket to unseat Derrick Van Orden and become the next Congress person of the 3rd District.    You can learn more about her at Berge for Congress

]]> false no 00:25:42 No no A Force for Good https://www.wdrt.org/2026/07/15/a-force-for-good/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:40:53 +0000 c79672c8-e03c-5485-81b1-7d23720aa674 Francesca Hong is running as a Democratic Socialist to be the next governor of Wisconsin on the Democratic ticket. The open primary is August 11. The election is Nov 3. We all get to play a part in the democratic process and being informed is our civic duty. You can find more about Fran and her policies at francescahong.com

]]> Francesca Hong is running as a Democratic Socialist to be the next governor of Wisconsin on the Democratic ticket. The open primary is August 11. The election is Nov 3. We all get to play a part in the democratic process and being informed is our civic duty. You can find more about Fran and her policies at francescahong.com

]]> false no 00:32:58 No no All We Are Saying Is Give Peace A Chance https://www.wdrt.org/2026/07/05/all-we-are-saying-is-give-peace-a-chance/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:56:07 +0000 594d6f44-eb01-5498-8932-7f97759a6820 A Conversation with Rev David Couper on the morality of obeying illegal orders, the upcoming billboard from Veterans of Peace near Fort McCoy, encouraging service personnel on their duty to refuse illegal orders, and so much more. Rev Couper is an Episcopal priest, a retired police chief, and a former Marine.

]]> A Conversation with Rev David Couper on the morality of obeying illegal orders, the upcoming billboard from Veterans of Peace near Fort McCoy, encouraging service personnel on their duty to refuse illegal orders, and so much more. Rev Couper is an Episcopal priest, a retired police chief, and a former Marine.

]]> false no 00:49:54 No no A Conversation with Iris Roane, Wi – Peh -Kwi, Rolls in the Ashes https://www.wdrt.org/2026/06/07/a-conversation-with-iris-roane-wi-peh-kwi-rolls-in-the-ashes/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:23:52 +0000 d5c7d5b5-a2f2-57d0-b531-f8d1e7f46a92 Iris is a Sauk (Sac and Fox) artist and an enrolled tribal member of the Sac and Fox Nation. She speaks about her people's history and the need for recognition and healing.  You can learn more here: https://www.neh.gov/article/trails-tears-plural-what-we-dont-know-about-indian-removal and here: https://youtu.be/LPmcx4RD-TU?si=jfGqkA-XqdYk_pde

You can find her work at https://www.sacandfoxdesigns.com/about

]]> Iris is a Sauk (Sac and Fox) artist and an enrolled tribal member of the Sac and Fox Nation. She speaks about her people's history and the need for recognition and healing.  You can learn more here: https://www.neh.gov/article/trails-tears-plural-what-we-dont-know-about-indian-removal and here: https://youtu.be/LPmcx4RD-TU?si=jfGqkA-XqdYk_pde

You can find her work at https://www.sacandfoxdesigns.com/about

]]> false no 00:50:59 No no The Right to Refuse: A Conversation with CO David Kopitske https://www.wdrt.org/2026/05/13/may-13th-2026/ Wed, 13 May 2026 11:45:53 +0000 https://www.wdrt.org/?p=16752 In this episode we honor Conscientious Objectors with CO David Kopitske, who speaks of his experience during the Vietnam War. We also offer suggestions for those who may wish to declare CO status as the Selective Service is set to begin again December, 2026. 

]]> In this episode we honor Conscientious Objectors with CO David Kopitske, who speaks of his experience during the Vietnam War. We also offer suggestions for those who may wish to declare CO status as the Selective Service is set to begin again December, 2026. 

]]> false no 00:50:09 No no “She Didn’t Die. She Multiplied.” https://www.wdrt.org/2026/04/08/she-didnt-die-she-multiplied/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:26:46 +0000 9ef50e69-b652-507b-a758-389d527fe859 The words and vision of slain human rights activist, Berta Caceres, reverberate throughout this interview. Bryan Rogers shares his passion for the environment and humanity in his role as Environmental Justice Director for The Webb at Milwaukee's Walnut Way (WalnutWay.org). Overwhelming number of data centers springing up in Wisconsin require a statewide and organized resistance to protect our water and our health. 

]]> The words and vision of slain human rights activist, Berta Caceres, reverberate throughout this interview. Bryan Rogers shares his passion for the environment and humanity in his role as Environmental Justice Director for The Webb at Milwaukee's Walnut Way (WalnutWay.org). Overwhelming number of data centers springing up in Wisconsin require a statewide and organized resistance to protect our water and our health. 

]]> false no 00:50:53 No no The Great Contradiction with historian Joseph Ellis https://www.wdrt.org/2026/03/08/the-great-contradiction-with-historian-joseph-ellis/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:29:41 +0000 4c4a955b-1cef-524e-8290-84952b603ba0 Recognizing the wisdom but the tragic flaws of the "architects" of the American revolution, Joseph Ellis's book The Great Contradiction is the focal point of this episode.

]]> Recognizing the wisdom but the tragic flaws of the "architects" of the American revolution, Joseph Ellis's book The Great Contradiction is the focal point of this episode.

]]> false no 00:31:34 No no Earth’s Greatest Enemy https://www.wdrt.org/2026/02/17/earths-greatest-enemy/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:43:37 +0000 5b301c53-67be-52b8-82ee-a305dc6ebd9a I had the great pleasure to speak with Director Abby Martin on her new documentary Earth's Greatest Enemy. Abby passionately challenges us to rethink the hidden costs of our global military empire and the consequences to the earth and all living beings. This is a must listen and share. You can find and watch the trailer at earthsgreatestenemy.com

To host a screening of Earth's Greatest Enemy email theempirefiles@gmail.com

]]> I had the great pleasure to speak with Director Abby Martin on her new documentary Earth's Greatest Enemy. Abby passionately challenges us to rethink the hidden costs of our global military empire and the consequences to the earth and all living beings. This is a must listen and share. You can find and watch the trailer at earthsgreatestenemy.com

To host a screening of Earth's Greatest Enemy email theempirefiles@gmail.com

]]> false no 00:27:53 No no Our Way Out https://www.wdrt.org/2026/01/23/our-way-out/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:39:37 +0000 b3a660ac-8e5d-5d35-87b5-a822cbbf59dd Our neighbors to the North are under attack. Minnesotans are facing fascism head on. For some, like Ojibwe Elder Great Grandmother Mary Lyons, this is not new. Take time to listen to the wisdom she shares in this interview.

]]> Our neighbors to the North are under attack. Minnesotans are facing fascism head on. For some, like Ojibwe Elder Great Grandmother Mary Lyons, this is not new. Take time to listen to the wisdom she shares in this interview.

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