Conversations

For this week’s Conversations, host Kailean Welsh speaks with Susan Nesbit about her work as a Death Doula. Susan talks about the importance of reclaiming death as a natural part of life and shares ideas on how we can prepare for the end of life from an intentional and open space.

DeWayne, Lori and Aaron from Linds Home Center talk with Steve Brandl about the history of their business and other businesses and happenings in the Cashton area. 

Joel Jepsen, Forestry Specialist for the Wisconsin DNR joins Marcy West to have a Conversation about what makes our woodlands special and the programs and people who can assist landowners in managing their forests.

I have chosen an hour with a great woman from "Down Under" as my last regularly scheduled Conversation. Recorded eight years ago, and still vivid in my memory. I think Sister Val is just what the world needs right now.

Mary Christenson talks with Mark Shepard about Restoration Agriculture - a form of perennial agriculture that Mark developed on his home farm in Viola, WI, and which is spreading across the globe to address the ecological and social issues of farming today.

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. 

Jim Young joins Ed Holahan for an utterly unscripted conversation.

Mary Christenson visits with Lars Bergan, local farmer, teacher and entrepreneur on various relevant seasonal topics from making hay, cultivating mushrooms, soil health through applying biodynamic preparations, the role of watershed councils in our area - to how many of these principles may apply to the greater social fields today.

Frank Dravis discusses the Coulee Region cultural scene with guests Allison Krzych of the Pump House Regional Arts Center, and Gabriella Marvan founder of the Mexican Folk Art Collective. Of the topics they cover, including Artspire and the creation of alebrijes, the trio also explore the roots of the art center and when the Myrick Park Zoo monkeys escaped from the Pump House. Where would they go?

Frank Dravis delves into the Prairie Enthusiasts and Friends of the Blufflands with his guests Jim Rogala and Jon Rigden. They have an enlightened conversation on what comprises a prairie, especially the dwindling goat prairies that still adorn our bluff tops in the Driftless Region. The use of fire as a prairie management tool is discussed, how the native Americans employed it prior to the region being settled, and the importance of remnant species as vessels of our biodiversity genome.

Eddy Nix spends the hour with Adam Greuel of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades.