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. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:11:07 +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=6.9.4 59922426 “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.

]]> false no 00:58:56 No no In Their Words https://www.wdrt.org/2026/01/09/in-their-words/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:05:44 +0000 cf94fc62-6bc9-5b64-8bcf-23cda0f12d45 This Changing the Narrative introduces three visionaries and champions of humanity: John Trudell, Grace Lee Boggs and Prem Rawat. I hope you enjoy it.

]]> This Changing the Narrative introduces three visionaries and champions of humanity: John Trudell, Grace Lee Boggs and Prem Rawat. I hope you enjoy it.

]]> false no 00:42:55 No no The Evin Prisons Baker’s Club with author Sepideh Gholian https://www.wdrt.org/2025/12/07/the-evin-prisons-bakers-club-with-author-sepideh-gholian/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:32:52 +0000 4a29a6e2-eae9-54a7-87f4-311a3c16b9ae The Evin Prisons Bakers' Club, Surviving Iran's Most Notorious Prisons in 16 Recipes by Sepideh Gholian is a hard hitting look at the life of women political prisoners in Iran - their courage, sorrows, joys and triumphs told by one who has survived and thrives. This podcast is translated by Fatemeh Jamalpour.

Take time with this. 

]]> The Evin Prisons Bakers' Club, Surviving Iran's Most Notorious Prisons in 16 Recipes by Sepideh Gholian is a hard hitting look at the life of women political prisoners in Iran - their courage, sorrows, joys and triumphs told by one who has survived and thrives. This podcast is translated by Fatemeh Jamalpour.

Take time with this. 

]]> false no 00:49:41 No no Queen Mother with Dr. Ashley D. Farmer https://www.wdrt.org/2025/11/12/november-2025-3/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:49:54 +0000 14b872b4-bf2b-50f9-ad99-2c43154e5b36 This is a spirited conversation with author Dr. Ashley D Farmer on her newly released book Queen Mother, Black Nationalism, Reparations, and The Untold Story of Audley Moore. It is an inspiring read and a thought provoking study of a life lived with purpose, critical thinking and love. Take time to learn what has been kept from too many of us.

Ashley Farmer is an award - winning writer, researcher, and cultural analyst who explores Black History and its implications today. Her ideas and insights have appeared in Harpers Bazaar, NPR, The Washington Post and Teen Vogue. She is an associate professor at the University of Texas - Austin. Her first book: Remaking Black Power: How Black Women transformed an Era was shortlisted for numerous prizes.

]]> This is a spirited conversation with author Dr. Ashley D Farmer on her newly released book Queen Mother, Black Nationalism, Reparations, and The Untold Story of Audley Moore. It is an inspiring read and a thought provoking study of a life lived with purpose, critical thinking and love. Take time to learn what has been kept from too many of us.

Ashley Farmer is an award - winning writer, researcher, and cultural analyst who explores Black History and its implications today. Her ideas and insights have appeared in Harpers Bazaar, NPR, The Washington Post and Teen Vogue. She is an associate professor at the University of Texas - Austin. Her first book: Remaking Black Power: How Black Women transformed an Era was shortlisted for numerous prizes.

]]> false no 00:48:49 No no We Survived the Night with Julian Brave Noisecat https://www.wdrt.org/2025/10/09/we-survived-the-night-with-julian-brave-noisecat/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:31:33 +0000 https://www.wdrt.org/?p=15306 Julian Brave NoiseCat's book We Survived The Night is set to be published on October 14, 2025, the Day after Indigenous People's Day. It's a most powerful weaving of historical and contemporary Indigenous life, mythology, personal accounts of family and community, and is profoundly moving.

Julian is a writer, filmmaker, powwow dancer, and student of Salish art and history. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The New Yorker.  His first documentary, Sugarcane, directed alongside Emily Kassie, premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, and was given the Directing Award in U.S. Documentary.

]]> Julian Brave NoiseCat's book We Survived The Night is set to be published on October 14, 2025, the Day after Indigenous People's Day. It's a most powerful weaving of historical and contemporary Indigenous life, mythology, personal accounts of family and community, and is profoundly moving.

Julian is a writer, filmmaker, powwow dancer, and student of Salish art and history. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The New Yorker.  His first documentary, Sugarcane, directed alongside Emily Kassie, premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, and was given the Directing Award in U.S. Documentary.

]]> false no 00:58:00 No no Baraboo Acts Coalition https://www.wdrt.org/2025/09/10/baraboo-acts-coalition/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:57:57 +0000 https://www.wdrt.org/?p=15118 Celebrating and educating about local diversity, the Baraboo Acts Coalition has been working together for the past six years to create an open and affirming place where everyone thrives. Our guest is Marcy Huffaker who is co-chair of the coalition. Take a listen and be inspired. https://www.barabooactscoalition.org

Following the interview with Marcy, is an informative piece on possible high transmission lines traversing southwest Wisconsin counties. For more information contact: Rob Danielson at type@mwt.net

]]> Celebrating and educating about local diversity, the Baraboo Acts Coalition has been working together for the past six years to create an open and affirming place where everyone thrives. Our guest is Marcy Huffaker who is co-chair of the coalition. Take a listen and be inspired. https://www.barabooactscoalition.org

Following the interview with Marcy, is an informative piece on possible high transmission lines traversing southwest Wisconsin counties. For more information contact: Rob Danielson at type@mwt.net

]]> false no 00:22:54 No no Black Arms That Hold You Up https://www.wdrt.org/2025/09/05/black-arms-that-hold-you-up/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:10:12 +0000 https://www.wdrt.org/?p=15053 Ben Passmore is an Ignatz and Eisner award-winning author and political cartoonist and his graphic novel Black Arms That Hold You Up is a gripping account of Black history seldom told. It is introspective and challenging. The book is raw in its honesty and refreshing in its telling. 

]]> Ben Passmore is an Ignatz and Eisner award-winning author and political cartoonist and his graphic novel Black Arms That Hold You Up is a gripping account of Black history seldom told. It is introspective and challenging. The book is raw in its honesty and refreshing in its telling. 

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