https://www.wdrt.org/series/conversations/ Reviving the lost art of dialogue. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:04:13 +0000 Reviving the lost art of dialogue. WDRT episodic Reviving the lost art of dialogue. false https://www.wdrt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Conversations-Logo-1.png https://www.wdrt.org/series/conversations/ Reviving the lost art of dialogue. No yes 4c1e664b-5cc8-50e8-bf16-5b388eb8cb2f https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 59922426 https://www.wdrt.org/2026/04/02/april-2nd-2026-2/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:58:52 +0000 eecb0ec3-bc53-5125-a65e-393cf9217080 Curious about your family’s history? Join genealogist Karen Sherry from the Vernon County Historical Society as she sits down with WDRT host Steve Brandl to share practical steps and tips for getting started.

]]> Curious about your family’s history? Join genealogist Karen Sherry from the Vernon County Historical Society as she sits down with WDRT host Steve Brandl to share practical steps and tips for getting started.

]]> false no 00:57:00 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/03/19/meet-viroquas-mayoral-candidates/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:05:25 +0000 02e7ab77-f09b-56b7-8c17-d20d15c501e4 Julie Tomaro interviewed Krista Browne and Roger Call, candidates for Mayor in Viroqua's 2026 spring election.

]]> Julie Tomaro interviewed Krista Browne and Roger Call, candidates for Mayor in Viroqua's 2026 spring election.

]]> false no 00:41:36 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/03/12/16149/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:19:30 +0000 f5751251-0a58-5479-ae32-1e8812e1f120 Marcy West speaks with Danny Helgerson, Mayor of Westby.

]]> Marcy West speaks with Danny Helgerson, Mayor of Westby.

]]> false no 00:39:05 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/03/05/march-5th-2026-2/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0000 fcd1cb7f-5573-5ffa-ad9b-c1da5a5f8f77 Host Mary Christenson with Drew Shonka, a local professional photographer and writer,  recounts his journey in the Viroqua area and the web of relationships that enrich his work. Find him at drewshonkaphotography.com

]]> Host Mary Christenson with Drew Shonka, a local professional photographer and writer,  recounts his journey in the Viroqua area and the web of relationships that enrich his work. Find him at drewshonkaphotography.com

]]> false no 00:56:49 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/02/26/february-26th-2026-2/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:08:25 +0000 73b92586-166c-544b-ac25-1dcadc1503f0 Spring is in the air, and Frank Dravis discusses spring birding, migration, and specie behavior with Krysten Zummo of the Audubon Society and Craig Thompson, co-founder of Driftless Birds.

]]> Spring is in the air, and Frank Dravis discusses spring birding, migration, and specie behavior with Krysten Zummo of the Audubon Society and Craig Thompson, co-founder of Driftless Birds.

]]> false no 00:58:18 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/02/19/february-19th-2026-2/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:48:35 +0000 c0cb7a5a-a1cf-5b7b-9c18-59d08ad5d805 Viroqua Community Theater is the focus of this week’s Conversations on WDRT. Tanja Birke talks with Kailean Welsh about the upcoming presentation of Homegrown Voices, and more about VCT’s mission, current plans, and future focus.

]]> Viroqua Community Theater is the focus of this week’s Conversations on WDRT. Tanja Birke talks with Kailean Welsh about the upcoming presentation of Homegrown Voices, and more about VCT’s mission, current plans, and future focus.

]]> false no 00:58:40 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/02/12/february-12th-2026-2/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:21:17 +0000 https://www.wdrt.org/?p=15976 Host Steve Brandl talks with the Ashley family about being entrepreneurs in the Driftless. They are proprietors of a diverse group of businesses including Ewetopia Fiber Mill, Old Stone Landscaping and Colorwork Nursery. Tune in to learn more about their journey to independent business ownership.

]]> Host Steve Brandl talks with the Ashley family about being entrepreneurs in the Driftless. They are proprietors of a diverse group of businesses including Ewetopia Fiber Mill, Old Stone Landscaping and Colorwork Nursery. Tune in to learn more about their journey to independent business ownership.

]]> false no 00:56:48 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/02/05/february-5th-2026/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:21:30 +0000 8804b12d-a7dc-5658-900c-69e41f962620 Community leader Scot Wall joins Marcy West for this episode of Conversations. Join us for a wide ranging interview all about the Village of Cashton - even a lesson on roundabouts!

]]> Community leader Scot Wall joins Marcy West for this episode of Conversations. Join us for a wide ranging interview all about the Village of Cashton - even a lesson on roundabouts!

]]> false no 00:55:14 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/01/22/january-22nd-2026-2/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:54:35 +0000 https://www.wdrt.org/?p=15905 Sheep milk, sheep cheese and the business of running a sheep dairy in the Driftless is the topic of conversation between our host, Frank Dravis, and Travis and Amy Forgues of Hidden Springs Creamery.

]]> Sheep milk, sheep cheese and the business of running a sheep dairy in the Driftless is the topic of conversation between our host, Frank Dravis, and Travis and Amy Forgues of Hidden Springs Creamery.

]]> false no 00:57:15 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/01/15/january-15th-2025/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:44:35 +0000 979bea01-fd05-50d0-bcae-0a7d50b74f7e Missy Hughes joins Ed Holahan for a spirited conversation about her life...and governing Wisconsin.

]]> Missy Hughes joins Ed Holahan for a spirited conversation about her life...and governing Wisconsin.

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