https://www.wdrt.org/series/conversations/ Reviving the lost art of dialogue. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:56:12 +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=7.0 59922426 https://www.wdrt.org/2026/07/02/july-2nd-2026-2/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:17:15 +0000 4b2e17d4-d2c5-50f1-962b-154843d7c0e1 The structure is up, so whats next? Get an update on the new bridge at Lansing as host Kailean Welsh talks with DOT Project Manager Clayton Burke on this week’s edition of “Conversations.”

]]> The structure is up, so whats next? Get an update on the new bridge at Lansing as host Kailean Welsh talks with DOT Project Manager Clayton Burke on this week’s edition of “Conversations.”

]]> false no 00:59:29 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/06/25/june-25th-2026-2/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:07:33 +0000 5e7f17c0-445e-53df-97d7-9c6c1df91ee8 In this week’s Conversation, Frank Dravis and Leslie Wegener, Chief Election Inspector for the Village of Stoddard in Vernon County, discuss the details of the election process at the local level, including ballot security, how new voters can register, and the day in the life of an election poll volunteer during election day.

]]> In this week’s Conversation, Frank Dravis and Leslie Wegener, Chief Election Inspector for the Village of Stoddard in Vernon County, discuss the details of the election process at the local level, including ballot security, how new voters can register, and the day in the life of an election poll volunteer during election day.

]]> false no 00:59:07 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/06/18/june-18th-2026-2/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:54:09 +0000 f080a91e-9437-5b78-88de-8777c7b3ed8a Erik Davis (born June 12, 1967) is an American writer, scholar, journalist and public speaker whose writings have ranged from rock criticism to cultural analysis to creative explorations of esoteric mysticism.[1] He is perhaps best known for his book Techgnosis: Myth, Magic and Mysticism in the Age of Information, as well as his work on California counterculture, including Burning Man, the human potential movement, and the writings of Philip K. Dick.

]]> Erik Davis (born June 12, 1967) is an American writer, scholar, journalist and public speaker whose writings have ranged from rock criticism to cultural analysis to creative explorations of esoteric mysticism.[1] He is perhaps best known for his book Techgnosis: Myth, Magic and Mysticism in the Age of Information, as well as his work on California counterculture, including Burning Man, the human potential movement, and the writings of Philip K. Dick.

]]> false no 00:58:57 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/06/11/june-11th-2026/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:54:30 +0000 551137c6-63fa-5b5d-91b6-69006649cfcc Learn more about Sharing the Land model for private landowners to get help caring for the land and recreationists to gain access for outdoor activities. Doug Duren joins Marcy West to discuss the evolution of the idea and how to get involved.

]]> Learn more about Sharing the Land model for private landowners to get help caring for the land and recreationists to gain access for outdoor activities. Doug Duren joins Marcy West to discuss the evolution of the idea and how to get involved.

]]> false no 00:58:18 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/06/04/june-4th-2026/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:47:34 +0000 ead77514-10de-5916-9309-9431c2a1d356 On this week's show host Steve Brandl talks with Christina Dollhausen and Karen Innis about the area's upcoming Music and Arts events and the formation of Fourthstream as a driving force behind the Driftless region’s creative future.

]]> On this week's show host Steve Brandl talks with Christina Dollhausen and Karen Innis about the area's upcoming Music and Arts events and the formation of Fourthstream as a driving force behind the Driftless region’s creative future.

]]> false no 00:57:56 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/05/28/may-28th-2026-2/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:08:40 +0000 71a47b2c-2801-578c-8ed5-0814e6f3ba83 Movement is the topic for this week’s Conversations. Guest Mandy Herrick talks with host Kailean Welsh on the value of movement and how our activity in a space impacts the space. Pretty fascinating.

]]> Movement is the topic for this week’s Conversations. Guest Mandy Herrick talks with host Kailean Welsh on the value of movement and how our activity in a space impacts the space. Pretty fascinating.

]]> false no 00:59:04 No no https://www.wdrt.org/2026/05/21/may-21st-2026-2/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:12:21 +0000 77b82522-2c62-545f-afe1-fd4dfc79cf50 Host Frank Dravis and Emily Berge, Democratic candidate for the US 3rd Congressional District, discuss what Emily has been hearing in her face to face meetings with voters of the Driftless Region.

]]> Host Frank Dravis and Emily Berge, Democratic candidate for the US 3rd Congressional District, discuss what Emily has been hearing in her face to face meetings with voters of the Driftless Region.

]]> false no 00:57:30 No no 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.

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