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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…
Episodes
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWe Welcome Ya’ll
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi featuring Jackie Brodean, in the first half, Kristie GoForth, Executive Director of Bikes for…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonUW-Madison student org defends anti-Ridglan flyers
Hundreds of animal rights activists converged on Ridglan Farms in April, the second attempt this spring to break in and seize the beagles being held at the dog…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDebate continues over MMSD’s cell phone policy
The Madison School Board now has less than one month to comply with state law and finalize their updated policy regarding phone usage in schools Image…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFollowing a Social-Justice, Table-Flipping Jesus
On today’s pledge drive edition of A Public Affair, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler and Rev. Tim Schaefer about the…
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Legal Brief - Hazelton v. Personnel Commission
In this week’s episode of Legal Brief, feature contributor Fiona Hatch walks through a Wisconsin Court of Appeals case that had major implications on the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPlanners seek feedback on Greater Madison’s transportation future
The Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization is a government agency tasked with designing the region’s long range transportation plan. They’re…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: Lemon Drop
This week on “Madison Mixology,” feature contributor Charlie Belawski takes us to the world's first fern bar to learn about the ‘Lemon Drop.’ He’ll describe…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSt. Mary’s nurses, supporters host pro-union rally
Nurses, community supporters, and Congressman Mark Pocan gathered Thursday at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison to rally in support of unionization. The nurses…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonEthics training, reports, and more reports
After last week’s lull to observe Memorial Day, the city of Madison and Dane County are kicking things back into high gear. Brenda Konkel and Rebecca Kemble…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPhosphorus, That’s What’s in the Lakes
The Yahara Lakes define this region where people flock to the water year-round for recreation. But algae blooms, Madison’s continued growth, and the warming…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonIndian Citizenship Act Passes, 1924
June 2nd is the 102nd anniversary of the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act, which declared that all Native Americans in the United States to be citizens…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonReturn of the "Kishka Circus"
We’ll have live circus performers on the radio, performing daring acts, all about a sausage, that you have to see –or rather hear – to believe. Members of the…
WORT 89.9FM Madison"The Blind Spot: How Oligarchies Dominate Democracies"
At 250 years old, America’s democracy seems like a doddering old man. We’ll talk with Northwestern University political science professor Jeffrey Winters about…
WORT 89.9FM Madison2026 05 19 Madison Flute Club Interview
Aired on WORT, 89.9-FM, Madison on 5/19/2026
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe biggest, most costly food safety recall in the history of the United States.
“The biggest, most costly food safety recall in the history of the United States," is what Pete Hardin is calling the April 2026 recall of powdered milk and…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMOSA Workers Voting on Joining Union
Employees at MOSA, or the Midwest Organic Services Association, want a union. Management there has aggressively blocked all unionization efforts, despite…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonData Fraud and Regulatory Flaws Stall Japan’s Nuclear Restart Push
Data Fraud and Regulatory Flaws Stall Japan’s Nuclear Restart Push by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSafety concerns surrounding US nuclear power revival
Safety concerns surrounding US nuclear power revival by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCleaning Madison's Waters Through Art and Food
Cleaning Madison's Waters Through Art and Food by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonStates can tax the ultrarich to tackle America's wealth gap
States can tax the ultrarich to tackle America's wealth gap by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonOutReach Supports Wisconsin Trans Youth Amongst Legislative Attacks
OutReach Supports Wisconsin Trans Youth Amongst Legislative Attacks by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonGeopolitical Motives underpinning the US Attack on Venezuela
Geopolitical Motives underpinning the US Attack on Venezuela by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonVoces de la Frontera Organizes Against ICE Aggression
Voces de la Frontera Organizes Against ICE Aggression by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWhat does the Foreign Assistance Bill mean for peace?
What does the Foreign Assistance Bill mean for peace? by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHuman and Financial Costs of Mass Deportations
Human and Financial Costs of Mass Deportations by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonJohn Quinlan on Activism from Madison to the Twin Cities
John Quinlan on Activism from Madison to the Twin Cities by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin Environmental Health Network Conference Addresses AI Data Centers and Fluoride Safety
Wisconsin Environmental Health Network Conference Addresses AI Data Centers and Fluoride Safety by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonRally to mark 4th anniversary of Ukraine invasion
Rally to mark 4th anniversary of Ukraine invasion by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSierra Club Warns Against Enbridge Reroute and Unchecked Data Center Expansion
Sierra Club Warns Against Enbridge Reroute and Unchecked Data Center Expansion by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPolicy Advocate Calls for Legislative Action to Halt Iran War
Policy Advocate Calls for Legislative Action to Halt Iran War by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCreative Power highlighted at upcoming showcase
Creative Power highlighted at upcoming showcase by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAldo Leopold Nature Center Hosts Annual Maple Syrup Fest
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Hosts Annual Maple Syrup Fest by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonBDDS 2026 Stephanie Jutt festival overview with Ava Borelli
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 2026 overview interview with Stephanie Jutt
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDoin’ the Cat Thing
This week on Mel & Floyd: Memories of school days; The new feudalism; A running list of cat names; Corporations can vote in Delaware??; Cash for moms-to-be…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCoalition Challenges Wisconsin's Proposed Antisemitism Legal Definition
Coalition Challenges Wisconsin's Proposed Antisemitism Legal Definition by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTucker Legerski board interview
Tucker Legerski board interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison
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Nancy Ruggeri board interview
Nancy Ruggeri board interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison
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George Dreckmann board interview
George Dreckmann board interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison
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Betty Chewning board interview
Betty Chewning board interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonOpen Line with Esty Dinur
On today’s show, host Esty Dinur asks listeners to pick up the phone and share their thoughts on local and global issues. We hear from folks who are staying…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFriday Buzz receptionist Elliot LeBrun finds himself in hot water
This is Deputy Sheriff Collins, Multnomah County Jail in Portland, Oregon. Will Andy Moore accept a call from Elliot LeBrun?
WORT 89.9FM MadisonReport shows Wisconsin Prisons Face Record Crowding
Wisconsin Watch reporter Natalie Yahr discusses overcrowding in Wisconsin women’s prisons, incarceration trends, and conditions inside state facilities.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAnkurs Picks 05292026
On the Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz, Ankur Malhotra shares his picks for the best music events happening around Madison the next week.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Mysterious Affair at Stone Fences
Filmmaker Celia Ramsey discusses her upcoming Wisconsin-shot feature film The Mysterious Affair at Stone Fences and the challenges of independent filmmaking.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonA Deep Dive into Madison’s Public Water System
Ever wondered where your water comes from – or whether it’s truly safe to drink? Madison Water Utility answers these questions and more in their latest annual…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFitchburg Votes to End Flock Safety Contract
Fitchburg is the latest Wisconsin municipality to sever ties with Flock Safety – a surveillance tech company that’s come under fire due to data privacy…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTribal nations sidelined by Trump admin; await Truth and Healing
Tribal nations sidelined by Trump admin; await Truth and Healing by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Voting Rights Act is “Effectively Dead”
On today’s show, host Bert Zipperer is in conversation with Elie Mystal, The Nation’s justice correspondent and columnist, about the Supreme Court’s recent…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonUW-Madison and Tribal Nations partner to support indigenous food sovereignty
UW-Madison and Tribal Nations partner to support indigenous food sovereignty by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM Madison"Refuge and Resistance" art exhibition opens at Imaginary Factory
"Refuge and Resistance" art exhibition opens at Imaginary Factory by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday, 5-27-26
Forecast from Wednesday, 5-27-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMen’s shelter to open on Madison’s east side
After months of delays, a highly-anticipated men’s shelter on Madison’s east side could open later this summer. City staff still haven’t named an exact date…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSafe Routes to School Plan accepting public feedback
The city of Madison is partnering with Madison schools to develop a new plan that aims to make walking and biking to school safer for students, as part of a…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDane County weighs 18-month data center moratorium
County leaders wouldn’t be able to consider or approve new data center development for eighteen months, under a resolution that the full county board is slated…