Radio Free Space Castos https://wdrt.org/radio-free-space WDRT's Community Access Hour. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:44:43 +0000 en-us © 2023 WDRT https://episodes.castos.com/60a7b97c612716-40217311/f83b1865-386c-4e14-86d3-7752445d8c00-rfs-logo-1.png Radio Free Space https://wdrt.org/radio-free-space WDRT's Community Access Hour. WDRT episodic WDRT's Community Access Hour. WDRT toconnor@wdrt.org false https://feeds.castos.com/qor8q yes <![CDATA[March 29th, 2026]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:44:43 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2407028 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/march-29th-2026 Part two of an interview with Dwight Zietlow.

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]]> 00:43:58 <![CDATA[Threefold Driftless - Mayoral Candidates Forum]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:03:30 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2403186 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/threefold-driftless-mayoral-candidates-forum The Viroqua Mayoral Candidates Forum organized by Threefold Driftless on March 22nd, 2026. Mayoral candidates Krista Browne and Roger Call answered questions from the audience at the Viroqua VFW.

]]> false The Viroqua Mayoral Candidates Forum organized by Threefold Driftless on March 22nd, 2026. Mayoral candidates Krista Browne and Roger Call answered questions from the audience at the Viroqua VFW.

]]> 01:50:44 <![CDATA[March 8th, 2026]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:22:46 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2383516 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/march-8th-2026 Part one of an interview with local legend and all around great guy, Dwight Zietlow.

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]]> 00:50:11 <![CDATA[Interview with Freedy Johnston]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:23:51 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2374612 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/interview-with-freedy-johnston Paul Bick of Pigtails Radio spends the hour with musician Freedy Johnston.

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]]> 01:00:01 <![CDATA[February 1st, 2026]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:17:28 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2343822 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/february-1st-2026 Missy Hughes joins Ed Holahan for a spirited conversation about her life...and governing Wisconsin.

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]]> 00:56:14 <![CDATA[Music is the Substance III]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:33:59 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2317965 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/music-is-the-substance-iii false 01:00:05 <![CDATA[Music is the Substance II]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:22:56 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2310638 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/music-is-the-substance-ii false 01:00:04 <![CDATA[December 28th, 2025]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:16:46 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2304268 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/december-28th-2025 Episode Two of the Farmers and Friends of the Kickapoo podcast.

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]]> 00:59:31 <![CDATA[Music is the Substance]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:22:31 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2297009 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/music-is-the-substance Episode One

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]]> 01:00:05 <![CDATA[December 7th, 2025]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:10:20 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2267355 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/december-7th-2025 Donna Smith returns for her annual Christmas special, sharing her favorite tunes for the holiday season.

]]> false Donna Smith returns for her annual Christmas special, sharing her favorite tunes for the holiday season.

]]> 01:01:46 <![CDATA[November 30th, 2025]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:57:41 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2248096 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/november-30th-2025 Part Two of Youth Initiative High School’s 2025 ‘Truth Be Told.’

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]]> 00:52:48 <![CDATA[November 23rd, 2025]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:59:17 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2234410 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/november-23rd-2025 Part One of Youth Initiative High School's 2025 'Truth Be Told.'

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]]> 00:59:17 <![CDATA[Fall Pledge Drive Special: Laura Erickson!]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:51:14 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2143039 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/fall-pledge-drive-special-laura-erickson Dave Krier sits down with Laura Erickson of 'For the Birds' to talk birding and community radio.

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]]> 00:27:44 <![CDATA[August 24th, 2025]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:32:38 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2119343 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/august-24th-2025 Bernie Sanders visits Viroqua on his Fighting Oligarchy tour.

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]]> 01:02:30 <![CDATA[July 27th, 2025]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:42:07 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2096733 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/july-27th-2025 From the archives, a classic episode of WDRT's Kickapoo Review. This episode focuses on the myriad of education options in our region.

]]> false From the archives, a classic episode of WDRT's Kickapoo Review. This episode focuses on the myriad of education options in our region.

]]> 00:59:00 <![CDATA[July 13th, 2025]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:04:08 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2085446 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/july-13th-2025 Join Golden Sands RC&D Grazing Specialist Robert Bauer as he paddles the Kickapoo River with farmers to learn about the watershed, agriculture, land use, and conservation.

In this first episode of the Farmers & Friends of the Kickapoo Podcast, Robert spends time with Tom Lukens, owner of Nature Nooks Retreat in Viroqua, Wisconsin, and a landowner and farmer on the West Fork of the Kickapoo River. Tom and Robert paddle the section of the river that flows through Tom's property and they look at several projects that Tom has done over the years including managed grazing of sheep and goats, streambank stabilization, habitat structures for turtles and trout, and wildlife habitat planting for pollinators.

Learn more about Golden Sands RC&D, and subscribe to the podcast here.

]]> false Join Golden Sands RC&D Grazing Specialist Robert Bauer as he paddles the Kickapoo River with farmers to learn about the watershed, agriculture, land use, and conservation.

In this first episode of the Farmers & Friends of the Kickapoo Podcast, Robert spends time with Tom Lukens, owner of Nature Nooks Retreat in Viroqua, Wisconsin, and a landowner and farmer on the West Fork of the Kickapoo River. Tom and Robert paddle the section of the river that flows through Tom's property and they look at several projects that Tom has done over the years including managed grazing of sheep and goats, streambank stabilization, habitat structures for turtles and trout, and wildlife habitat planting for pollinators.

Learn more about Golden Sands RC&D, and subscribe to the podcast here.

]]> 00:58:29 <![CDATA[June 15th, 2025]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:10:57 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2063328 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/june-15th-2025 Ed Holahan speaks with Julie Mcdermid, the Director of Karuna Housing in La Crosse.

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]]> 00:30:48 <![CDATA[March 30th, 2025]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:49:19 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/2000961 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/march-30th-2025 From the WDRT archives, a special edition of The Kickapoo Review from March, 2014. Enjoy!

]]> false From the WDRT archives, a special edition of The Kickapoo Review from March, 2014. Enjoy!

]]> 00:59:01 <![CDATA[March 16th, 2025]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:01:00 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/1993219 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/march-16th-2025 Donna Smith and friends spend the hour sharing memories and Irish music.

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]]> 01:01:01 <![CDATA[March 9th, 2025]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:41:22 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/1989136 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/march-9th-2025 Tony Bezsylko of Las Mujeres Farm and Winery in rural Readstown, spends the hour with Botan Anderson of One Scythe Revolution.

]]> false Tony Bezsylko of Las Mujeres Farm and Winery in rural Readstown, spends the hour with Botan Anderson of One Scythe Revolution.

]]> 00:59:38 <![CDATA[December 22nd, 2024]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:38:19 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/1923829 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/december-22nd-2024-1 Join Donna Smith for an hour of special holiday tunes.

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]]> 00:57:56 <![CDATA[Interview with wART-FM about Hurricane Helene]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:20:12 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/1865993 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/interview-with-wart-fm-about-hurricane-helene Host Julie Tomaro spoke with Chuck, station co-founder of wART-FM Community Radio in Marshall NC and Joel, volunteer DJ, about their incredible experience during and after Hurricane Helene, the devastation their radio station experienced and how the entire community has come together to rebuild.

The station also put together a playlist of local/regional artists from Western North Carolina.

In addition, Julie discussed the Halloween Dance Party Relief Benefit with Emily Grantham, Membership & Outreach Coordinator at WDRT. The party will be held at the Viroqua VFW Saturday October 26 from 6-10pm, with DJs and live bands. No cover but all donations will go directly to the station. Learn more at wdrt.org/relief

]]> false Host Julie Tomaro spoke with Chuck, station co-founder of wART-FM Community Radio in Marshall NC and Joel, volunteer DJ, about their incredible experience during and after Hurricane Helene, the devastation their radio station experienced and how the entire community has come together to rebuild.

The station also put together a playlist of local/regional artists from Western North Carolina.

In addition, Julie discussed the Halloween Dance Party Relief Benefit with Emily Grantham, Membership & Outreach Coordinator at WDRT. The party will be held at the Viroqua VFW Saturday October 26 from 6-10pm, with DJs and live bands. No cover but all donations will go directly to the station. Learn more at wdrt.org/relief

]]> 00:58:38 <![CDATA[October 13th, 2024]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:16:24 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/1938803 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/october-13th-2024 Local trio Nimoy drops into the studio for a live set.

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]]> 00:54:11 <![CDATA[October 6th, 2024]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 19:12:09 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/1850265 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/october-6th-2024-1 As we approach the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, hear what it was like to be a kid in a small village while the war raged in the nearby countryside. Tan Pham will talk about the stroke of luck that allowed him and his immediate family to escape shortly before the fall of Saigon.

You’ll be moved by Tan’s experience of joy when he was finally able to return to Vietnam and to see his grandparents for the first time in 20 years; and you’ll gain an understanding of how the country has grown since the war ended and the military presence left.

Tan is the owner of Cuisine Adventure Tours and at least twice a year takes inspired visitors to see his homeland.

]]> false As we approach the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, hear what it was like to be a kid in a small village while the war raged in the nearby countryside. Tan Pham will talk about the stroke of luck that allowed him and his immediate family to escape shortly before the fall of Saigon.

You’ll be moved by Tan’s experience of joy when he was finally able to return to Vietnam and to see his grandparents for the first time in 20 years; and you’ll gain an understanding of how the country has grown since the war ended and the military presence left.

Tan is the owner of Cuisine Adventure Tours and at least twice a year takes inspired visitors to see his homeland.

]]> 00:57:20 <![CDATA[September 15th, 2024]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:46:34 +0000 WDRT https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/55790/episode/1833670 https://radio-free-space.castos.com/episodes/september-15th-2024 Patrick Doyle is a theater-maker, director, writer, poet, and dancer, who has spent a life time turning old buildings into theaters. Patrick is also a certified Waldorf teacher and thrilled to be bringing a new rendition of this production of GIVEN to Viroqua with the Thoreau College students.

RSVP on Facebook for the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/EvgL6sWBFZV3arrg/

]]> false Patrick Doyle is a theater-maker, director, writer, poet, and dancer, who has spent a life time turning old buildings into theaters. Patrick is also a certified Waldorf teacher and thrilled to be bringing a new rendition of this production of GIVEN to Viroqua with the Thoreau College students.

RSVP on Facebook for the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/EvgL6sWBFZV3arrg/

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