https://www.wdrt.org/series/conversations/ Reviving the lost art of dialogue. Tue, 19 May 2026 12:11:57 +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/2026/05/07/may-7th-2026-2/ Thu, 07 May 2026 18:20:05 +0000 b9e2762f-bf23-5979-a0b8-94e657558d31 Kent Genteman is a used an antiquarian book seller. He runs KG’s books in Marshfield Wisconsin. 

]]> Kent Genteman is a used an antiquarian book seller. He runs KG’s books in Marshfield Wisconsin. 

]]> false no 00:56:26 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/04/23/april-23rd-2026-2/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:26:04 +0000 b97d2ad6-f63e-5877-b451-292b3b2f1ad3 Mary Christenson talks with Aaron Parker, Clay Ruby and Monte McPheron about the progression of The Commons into a new phase of development now named Arkadia. New opportunities in renovating the building are on the horizon as well as increased vibrant programming.

]]> Mary Christenson talks with Aaron Parker, Clay Ruby and Monte McPheron about the progression of The Commons into a new phase of development now named Arkadia. New opportunities in renovating the building are on the horizon as well as increased vibrant programming.

]]> false no 00:54:22 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/04/16/april-16th-2026-2/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:58:53 +0000 71d50c48-8991-5a4e-b438-3dc772eacbdf Interested in honey bees and beekeeping? Host Frank Dravis talks with Becky Brockman and Linda Olsen of the La Crosse Area Beekeepers. They cover the challenges with over-wintering hives, catching swarms, varroa mites, and other topics.

]]> Interested in honey bees and beekeeping? Host Frank Dravis talks with Becky Brockman and Linda Olsen of the La Crosse Area Beekeepers. They cover the challenges with over-wintering hives, catching swarms, varroa mites, and other topics.

]]> false no 00:57:06 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/04/09/april-9th-2026-2/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:33:31 +0000 41c8831f-776c-5372-b803-f6d027dce6b2 A program called Time for Joy, brings people living with dementia a place for connection and interaction. Tanja Birke joins host Kailean Welsh to fill us in on this community resource. Tanja also has an update on Viroqua Community Theater’s summer musical. Auditions are coming up soon!

]]> A program called Time for Joy, brings people living with dementia a place for connection and interaction. Tanja Birke joins host Kailean Welsh to fill us in on this community resource. Tanja also has an update on Viroqua Community Theater’s summer musical. Auditions are coming up soon!

]]> false no 00:55:09 No no 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.

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