Like the hosts for the other six locally-produced music shows, he picks out what music goes on the air. Nobody looks over his shoulder while he does it. The only time his selections have sparked more than an occasional complaint was when a gospel bluegrass song he played turned out to have a strong anti-abortion message. Listeners who called said they didn't feel the station should give the appearance of taking a stand on that controversial issue. Kaul took that to heart but has continued to draw some religious titles each week from the two broad drawers at the station that are filled with bluegrass music on compact disc.
Gospel music is part of bluegrass.
He's likely to read from the Bible, too, but he keeps it light and short. A lot of times, people just need a little encouragement. In the beginning Kaul was teaching shop classes at Rhinelander High School when the station began 16 years ago. He signed up when they put out the call for volunteer hosts and has brought a type of music to the Northwoods that would be rarely heard otherwise. Now they know.