News, Public Affairs and Culture

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Locally-Produced Programs

Carousel

Something new every Sunday at 7PM.

Community Calendar

A listing of local events for the broadcast area. Airs M-F at 7AM, 10AM and 1PM.

Consider This

A two minute commentary and musing about life, current affairs and new perspectives by Dena Eakles. Thursdays around 5:28PM.

Conversations

Reviving the lost art of conversation. Thursday at 9AM.

Driftless Action News

Promoting positive action locally and regionally in response to social and environmental injustices. Thursdays at 8:55AM

Good Heavens

Every day around 7:30 AM join Ryan Evans for the daily astrology report.

Heart of Wellness

The Heart of Wellness airs each Tuesday at 9:00 AM on WDRT. Co-chiropractors, Drs. Paul & Paula Grenier, interview guests on topics related to alternative paths and views of wellness.

Nearly Noon News

Beginning in September, the WDRT news team presents a 5 minute daily newscast. 11:55 AM Monday – Friday.

Old Hills Radio Hour

Join the story telling crew on the 4th Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Pageturner Radio

Monday–Friday around 8:20 A.M. Pageturner Radio introduces listeners to the wealth of stories that have been written about our Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin. Most, but not all, of the stories are non-fiction, with the author reading her/his book/s whenever possible.

Peace Calendar

The longest running public affairs program on WDRT

Radio Free Space

Radio Free Space has featured a variety of interviews – from agriculture, religion and philosophy to music. 1:00 PM Sunday.

Sleepy Coulee

The everyday happenings in Sleepy Coulee are punctuated by strange and often mysterious happenings that roil the surface of small-town life. 8:00AM Tues and Th

Sprouts, Radio From The Grassroots

Check out the shows WDRT has produced for this nationally syndicated show

Stump Ridge

Wednesday at 8:00AM, Margot Hipwell recreates Pearl Swiggum’s newspaper column Stump Ridge.

Sunday Sadhana

WDRT presents this unique monthly program featuring a live studio recording of guided breathing exercise, original music, sacred kiertan and sound meditation. Hosted by Jai Lynn with musicians Lauren Hunt, Kristina Gullion and Monte McPheron.
Airs the first Sunday of the month at 6AM.

The Congo Players

The mission of the Players is to create original drama that reflects the life of living in the
Kickapoo Valley. We congregate to create our own entertainment.

The View From Here

A five minute essay on life with Ed Holahan. Every Friday at 8:00 am.

Who’s In The Kitchen

Saturday at 12:00PM. Who’s in the Kitchen? is a friendly conversation around the kitchen table with mostly local people who are interested in food.

Syndicated Programs

Alternative Radio

Underrepresented voices speaking on critical issues. Hosted by David Barsamian.

Between the Lines

In-depth, timely analysis on a wide range of political, economic and social issues.

Bioneers

Revolution, from the heart of nature.

Building Bridges

Your weekly community labor report.

Counterspin

Bringing the news behind the headlines.

Economic Update

Join Richard Wolff as he takes a critical examination of economic issues from the perspective of Workplace Democracy.

Food Sleuth Radio

Satisfy your hunger for food truth, with Melinda Hemmelgarn.

For the Birds

Laura Erickson shares her musings on birds and birding.

For the Wild

Ayana Young speaks with radical authors, activists and thinkers.

Got Science/Cool Solutions

Two programs bringing a scientific perspective to global issues.

Interfaith Voices

Interfaith Voices is the nation’s leading public radio show about faith, ethics and spirituality.

Joe Frank

A sound landscape unlike any you’ve ever experienced.

Latin Waves

Hosted by Sylvia & Stuart Richardson. “Another world is possible.”

Le Show

An hour of political satire with Harry Shearer.

Making Contact

Covering critical social issues and encouraging civic participation.

New Dimensions

Inspiring listeners to tap into their own innate wisdom and genius. Hosted by Michael & Justine-Willis Toms.

Peace Talks Radio

A series on Peacemaking and Nonviolent Conflict Resolution. Hosted by Paul Ingles.

Radio Curious

A variety of guests with host Barry Vogel.

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Lively informative hour of interviews with some of the nation’s most influential movers and shakers, and thought provoking discussions of the weeks news.