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WORT 89.9FM Madison
Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered, noncommercial community radio broadcasting to south-central Wisconsin at 89.9 FM and online at wortfm.org via our studios in Madison. We provide an outlet for communication, education, free expression, entertainment, training and access for the purpose of sharing music, information, news, and cultural experiences, and strive to give people underrepresented elsewhere in traditional media a voice. NOTE: Most of the content posted at this time are news…
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WORT 89.9FM MadisonPlanning for John Nolen considers safety, traffic
A small segment of John Nolen Drive could soon get a big makeover, in the second phase of a multiyear construction project redesigning the thoroughfare. Image…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAmanda Living Statue
As the veil between the living and the spirit world gives way this Halloween, those of us who dress for the occasion may want to add another entity to our…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSubtle Desi Traits: Common Ground
In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Cooper Sr., Executive Director and CEO of Focused Interruption, an organization dedicated to gun violence and violence…
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz-10-28-26-Seth-Donnelly
When Trump signed executive order 14203 in February of 2025, it passed sanctions not only on the International Criminal Court (ICC), a court designed to…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonJoey & Auggie Question Everything with guest Emily Mills
Joey & Auggie Question Everything with guest Emily Mills by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLaura Paisley Beck's First Year with OPEN Foundation Madison
Laura Paisley Beck's First Year with OPEN Foundation Madison by WORT 89.9FM Madison
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Laura Paisley Beck's first year with OPEN Foundation Madison
Laura Paisley Beck's first year with OPEN Foundation Madison by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 10-28-26
Forecast from Wednesday 10-28-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM Madison2026 10 13 WORT Norma Interview
2026 10 13 WORT Norma Interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM Madison2024 referendum keeps MMSD’s budget balanced, for now
The average Madison teacher will get more than a 5 percent raise this school year, under the final budget the school board approved Monday. At more than 600…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCity recommendations restrict AI, disruptive data center development
The deadline is closing in for Madison leaders to decide what kind of data center development would be allowed in the city’s future. They’re working to update…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCardinal Call: Latine Ball at UW-Madison Draws Crowd of Over 250
This week host Lola Rohl speaks with Daily Cardinal Senior Staff Writer Yareli Guttierez about her story, “What Latine Ball means to UW-Madison students”, in a…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWhat Do the Questions on Your Ballot Really Mean for Wisconsin?
The election is just six days away. Madison leaders break down each ballot initiative and discuss how they are preparing for Tuesday.
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz-10-28-26-Bob-Lord
Bob Lord, an Institute for Policy Studies associate fellow and senior vice president for tax policy at Patriotic Millionaires, talks about his most recent…
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz-10-28-26-Rischell-Strickland
Dani Rischell, Sr. Exec. Director, and Matthew Strickland, Sr. Vocational Peer Specialist of Chrysalis, in its 46th year of providing counselling for…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCan Disaffected Indian Youth Action Inspire Modi Opposition?
India’s Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) that began with an insult and, with online mockery that mobilized seething dissatisfaction, forced the resignation of the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonRebecca Cooke wants to deliver results for working families
The race this fall for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is a crowded one. Incumbent U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden, a Republican who’s represented…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAfter firing the police monitor, Madison alders re-examine oversight
Less than a week after Madison alders voted to fire the city’s interim independent police monitor, finance leaders took steps on Monday to rebuild the office…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDon’t forget the environment this election; the stakes are high
Our climate crisis is on the agenda in the upcoming election and voting can make a difference when it comes to addressing the issue. Her Turn reporter Arlene…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonStu Levitan, "Madison: The Illustrated History Vol. 2, 1932-1979"
Madison BookBeat host Stu Levitan interviews himself about his new book, "Madison: The Illustrated History Vol. 2, 1932-1979," just out from the University of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonA Lot of Wet Beaks in Eastern Europe
This week on Mel & Floyd: A Nobel laureate in our midst; A weird noise in Ohio; A symbolioc broken globe; Putin a "humanitarian"?; Melania a peacemaker??…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDemocrats fight to flip Driftless area congressional district
The race this fall for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is widely considered the most competitive in the state. Along with two independent candidates…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWorkgroup seeks public input on body-worn camera policy
The city council’s new workgroup on policing is still chugging along, despite last week’s chaos over the firing of the interim independent police monitor…
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Remembering Mahalia Jackson
October 26th is the anniversary of the birth of the Greatest Gospel singer in the nation, Mahalia Jackson. In her day, she was world renowned. But her work in…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonVote like your healthcare depends on it because it does
Affordability is a top issue on the minds of voters and health care costs are right up there when it comes to how expensive life has become. Wisconsin has the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSmall Matter: Found Objects and Play
Just inside the main entrance to Nancy Nicolas Hall is a tiny exhibit about a very important subject. Play Abubakar Muhammad is a Ph.D student in African…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHong Supporters Get Behind Crowley, with Some Strings
Hong campaign organizer discusses how voters are transitioning from Hong to Crowley ahead of Tuesday's election. Photo courtesy of Kate Paape/WORT
WORT 89.9FM MadisonRyan Keberle interview
Hejira world music radio show host Jeff Spitzer-Resnick interview of Ryan Keberle
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison: the Illustrated History 1932-1979
A new book looks at a good chunk of Madison’s 20th century history. Author and historian Stu Levitan joins us to tell us where the skeletons are buried.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPCOB Chair Devon Snyder on Future of Police Oversight
With the Madison Common Council’s legally questionable firing of Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass, what’s next for police oversight? We’ll talk with…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWhat if ICE Shows Up at the Polls?
Confusion about ICE agents at the polls and voters turn away from voting by mail . Votebeat Wisconsin’s Alex Shur joins us once again with an election news…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFarmers’ share of dairy profits
American dairy farmers are paid by 100 weight of milk – often just a small fraction of what consumers actually pay for the products when they hit the shelves…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAlder Matthews on Why She Voted Against Terminating the Independent Police Monitor
Madison Alder Matthews debriefs the marathon Council Meeting on Tuesday, which culminated in the termination of Aeiramique Glass. Photo courtesy of Warren…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonChuck Berry at 100 with Charles Hughes
Historian Charles Hughes celebrates Chuck Berry’s 100th birthday, from “Johnny B. Goode” in space to his punk-rock legacy.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonInterwoven Textil Arts Center
Textile Arts Center’s Heather Kohlmeier previews “Interwoven,” 130+ works of textile art opening tonight at 1702 Park Street.
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Chuck Berry at 100 with Charles Hughes
Historian Charles Hughes celebrates Chuck Berry’s 100th birthday, from “Johnny B. Goode” in space to his punk-rock legacy.
WORT 89.9FM Madison2026 Midterms with Scott McDonnell
Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell on absentee ballots, early voting, and what voters should expect in the final days before the midterms.
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz-10-21-26-Amelia-Royko-Maurer
More than 140 people registered to speak on whether to immediately terminate Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique "Meeka" Glass during a marathon…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTiffany, Crowley stick to their playbooks on the debate stage
Less than two weeks out from Election Day, candidates for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany and David Crowley courted voters Wednesday evening in their first and…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMMSD opts to build two new schools over renovation
MMSD has decided to pivot from its original plan to renovate two aging elementary schools, opting instead for a rebuild to improve their longevity – and…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTransparency Talk: 'In Medias Res', Part 2
Last time on “Transparency Talk”, hosts Chali Pittman and Tom Kamenick examined some of the complications involved in trying to obtain records on issues of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Nuts and Bolts of the Property Tax System
Today on A Public Affair, city government officials dive into the details of local property taxes, and what your money actually funds. Photo courtesy of 401(K)…
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz-10-21-26-Saia-Pearce-Hayden
"Remembrance was born from a desire to create the kind of gathering we were longing for ourselves. A place to step out of the busyness of life and remember the…
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz-10-21-26-Cassandra-Dixon
In a concerted effort to drive Palestinians from Gaza, Israeli "settlers" are attacking farmers, destroying decades-old olive groves, and the olive oil…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonKnow Your Score and Check Your Score
Today on a the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi featuring Jackie Brodean: Beyond the Credit Score, Financial Wellness, Healing & Recovery…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 10-21-26
Forecast from Wednesday 10-21-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonStuff Yer Face: Sultan Ahmed's New Cookbook, Zameen
This week on Stuff Yer Face, Emily Tucker sits down with Sultan Ahmed of Sultan Madison about his new cookbook, Zameen. The book celebrates the restaurant's…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCardinal Call: UW–Madison merges botany and integrative biology departments
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks with Daily Cardinal Arts Editor, Ryan Kim, about his story “UW–Madison biology merger raises staff concerns over layoffs…
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Stuff Yer Face: Camping Cooking with Emily Tucker
On this week’s edition of Stuff Yer Face, feature contributor Emily Tucker gives tips for cooking while camping. Whether you’re packing in one last camping…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPolice monitor canned at daybreak, despite hours of public outcry
The Common Council voted early Wednesday morning to fire Madison’s interim independent police monitor Aeiramique Glass. The vote came after several hours of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonNathan Tataje would fight for local sovereignty
Republican incumbent Todd Novak has represented southwest Wisconsin in the state Assembly since 2015. He faces two challengers this fall in the race for…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFacing funding shortfall, Journey Mental Health seeks county support
A public hearing Monday evening on Dane County’s proposed budget for 2027 was flooded with local crisis workers, who warned that Journey Mental Health’s…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe History of Black Incarcerated Women with Talitha LeFlouria
Author Talitha LeFlouria discusses the history of black incarcerated women in America and the continued criminalization of trauma.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonBill Oemichen is a self-described “jack of all trades”
Wisconsin’s 50th Assembly District is currently represented by Democrat Jenna Jacobson who, after weathering an election under new legislative maps in 2024…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAhead of council vote, police civilian oversight board backs IM Glass
Just days before Madison alders are slated to vote on a resolution that would boot the city’s interim independent police monitor several months ahead of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonRussia, China, and America Don’t Look Good Together
Russian and Ukrainian commentators discuss and analyze the US and Russia fuel partnership and how we got here. Photo courtesy of Roman Churiloff via Flickr
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 10-19-26
Forecast from Monday, 10-19-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
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Forecast from Monday, 10-19-26
Forecast from Monday, 10-19-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonA Clockwork Universe: Unified Rotating Universe Theory
A Clockwork Universe: Unified Rotating Universe Theory by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCelebrating Wisconsin Bat Week
Bats aren’t birds. But that doesn’t stop the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance from teaming up with the UW Bat Brigade to bring you some events to honor or…