Conversations

Mississippi Valley Conservancy and its land and ecosystem conservation efforts are the focus of Frank Dravis’ conversation with Carol Abrahamzon and Abbie Church, long time leaders of the conservancy.

Emotional health and relationships can be complicated, and we could all use some tips. Host Kailean Welsh talks with Marriage & Family therapist Michelle Thomas for this week’s Conversations. They talk about the changing face of counseling, therapy, and wellness. 

Eddy Nix spends the hour talking the Driftless music scene with Christina Dollhausen.

A String of Pearls is a wonderful description of the Wisconsin communities that border the Mississippi River. This week Marcy West has a Conversation with Sherry Quamme of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission about the Great River Road and National Scenic Byway designation. Listen in for some of the history of the designation and the significance of our local communities along the river. Get ready to plan your next road trip, birding or boating adventure through Sherry's insight and expertise.

Ed Holahan is the host, Merten Petersen is the guest. They will spend the hour discussing everything Crochet. Merten is a polished practitioner. Ed wouldn't know a crochet hook from a corkscrew. It's an education! 

Mary Christenson talks with Philothea Bezin about the history and ongoing efforts of Viroqua Plastic Free, a local organization whose goal is to fight plastic pollution in our own backyards. Listen in for a great conversation and practical  tips. 

Independent books stores as community hubs. Frank Dravis talks with Beth Hartung of Pearl Street Books on how your local bookstore is more than a quaint place to browse for your next read.

Eddy Nix spends the hour with mIEKAL aND, talking poetry, permaculture, winemaking, AI and a whole bunch more.

What’s Happening with the Blackhawk Bridge? Is the topic for this week’s episode of Conversations. Kailean Welsh talks with Project Manager Clayton Burke as closure of the old bridge approaches and the community braces for change.

Join us when Representative Tara Johnson shares her experience as a newly elected Representative for the 96th Assembly District including highlights and lowlights of the recently passed state budget process with host Marcy West.