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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 MadisonWhat One Family Farm Reveals about the American Food Industry
On today’s show, guest host Patty Peltekos is in conversation with John Seabrook about his new book, The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American…
WORT 89.9FM Madison2026 05 26 LunART Interview
Interview aired on WORT 89.9-FM, Madison on 5/26/2026.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonNo Gatekeeping Around Here
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi, it’s officially looking like summer time! Talking about 608 Day coming up in a few weeks in…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin’s finances “relatively strong” after surplus deal fails
Wisconsin’s multibillion-dollar projected surplus could have turned into a nearly 3 billion dollar deficit by 2029, if a spending deal Governor Evers spent…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonReproductive rights return to the ballot in WI Supreme Court election
The state Supreme Court ruled last summer that an infamous 1849 law doesn’t ban medical abortions. But reproductive rights are still on the ballot, according…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTheater for Every Body at Encore Studio
On today’s show, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with Jessica Jane Witham of Encore Studio for the Performing Arts about their original productions and…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe triple whammy facing American Farmers
Pete and Bert talk about the three factors that seriously affect the American farmers; fertilizer shortages, drought and uncertain global markets. With nearly…
WORT 89.9FM Madison"Party with a Purpose" at Camp Createability
"Party with a Purpose" at Camp Createability by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPeggy Choy’s newest work, "Dreams of the Abandoned Daughter"
Peggy Choy’s newest work, "Dreams of the Abandoned Daughter" by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonOrganizers Bring Minneapolis Labor Lessons to Madison
Organizers Bring Minneapolis Labor Lessons to Madison by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Roving Dr. Njai Makes a House Call
Madison and the WORT Community are very lucky to have a connection to Dr. Alhaji Njai, PanAfrican and global citizen. That’s not only because he’s an expert on…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLegal Battle Over Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Reroute
Legal Battle Over Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Reroute by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCircle Sanctuary’s Earth Day Celebration
Circle Sanctuary’s Earth Day Celebration by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMatthew Hoh on US Imperialism and the Cost of Dissent
Matthew Hoh on US Imperialism and the Cost of Dissent by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonNot just oppression for Afghan women - It’s gender apartheid.
Women and girls in Afghanistan are facing severe brutal restrictions put in place by the Taliban. And they are crying out, asking, why is the world watching…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTrump’s Combative Relationship with American Business
On today’s show, guest host Michael Billeaux is in conversation with Paul Heideman about his new book from Verso Press, Rogue Elephant: How Republicans Went…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonArts Lit Lab Hosts SynthFest Madison
The Arts and Literature Laboratory is hosting SynthFest Madison, a day-long, hands-on exploration of all things synthesizer – you could even go home with a…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonVets for Peace's Susan Schnall Wants No More Memorial Days
Veterans for Peace’s Susan Schnall speaks at a Madison Memorial Day Peace Rally with a call for no more Memorial Days.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFeds Blocked From Wisconsin Voter Data
A federal judge blocks the Trump Administration’ efforts to get Wisconsin voter data. Votebeat Wisconsin’s Alex Schur has the story.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonApparently We Have a Lot of Blimps
This week on Mel & Floyd: Floyd comes back from assignment to fill in for SmartyPants who’s checking out the stars at Harvard; Who doesn’t go to their son’s…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLawsuit over "Turn Back Policy" at US Border
Lawsuit over "Turn Back Policy" at US Border by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWomen's Summit event to highlight digital violence
Women's Summit event to highlight digital violence by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin Committee of Safety urges Gov Evers to safeguard elections
Wisconsin Committee of Safety urges Gov Evers to safeguard elections by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFishing Isn’t an Industry, It’s a Lifeway
This month, the US District Court Judge William Conley issued a restraining order against the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa following a tribal…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTroy Farm 05222026
Alan Crossley discusses Troy Farm, gardening tips, tomatoes, and the joys of growing food in Wisconsin.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAnkurs Picks 05222026
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 MadisonWhitney Mann - Electric Heart
It’s a Friday Buzz First…the world premiere of a new song by a celebrated Madison singer songwriter. Whitney Mann’s new album will be released late summer.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSt Marys Unionization Efforts
Behavioral health nurse Josh Taylor discusses the St. Mary’s union drive, staffing concerns, and patient care challenges. Image Credit: Angela Major/WPR
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPolice oversight bodies under-resourced and overworked, leaders say
In a reports-heavy meeting Tuesday, leaders in independent police oversight told the city council that their work is finally getting off the ground. But they…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin child care funding to expire this summer
A state program that began during the pandemic in 2020, Child Care Counts, is set to receive its last round of funding next month. Reporter Kate Paape spoke…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTransparency Talk: "Neither Side is Getting What They Want"
Wisconsin’s open records law has been in place for the past 45 years, and “Transparency Talk” host Tom Kamenick thinks its age is beginning to show. This week…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonIf The AI Says Its Sentient, Don’t Listen
AI is on the top of people’s minds here in Wisconsin where hyperscale data centers are altering the physical environment and the power grid. But on today’s…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 5-20-26
Forecast from Wednesday 5-20-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAmid development pressures, county backs major land conservation project
Efforts to preserve a landscape with ecological and cultural significance took a major step forward Thursday, when the Dane County Board agreed to purchase 165…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHorn Audio Show to feature vintage and modern instruments
Horn Audio Show to feature vintage and modern instruments by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonBillboards Urge GIs to Refuse Illegal Orders
Billboards Urge GIs to Refuse Illegal Orders by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonOlbrich Gardens Unveils Finalized Expansion Plan
The staff from Olbrich Gardens revealed the intended facility expansion and development plan today. The plan detailed garden expansion into the western side of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin Wetlands Association aims to conserve and restore vital ecosystems
Wisconsin Wetlands Association aims to conserve and restore vital ecosystems by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWhat If Children’s Wellbeing Were Our North Star?
Latin American families choose to migrate to the US for a better life, but they face arduous journeys and too often stigma, violence, and separation from their…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonReligious radio is pervasive in the US
Religious radio is pervasive in the US by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForgetting Your Punchline
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, it’s Antoine’s birthday! Talking about life and living in Madison, what’s…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSpring election results include late-arriving Madison ballots
Wisconsin law requires absentee ballots to arrive at the polls before they close on Election Day in order to be counted. But the state elections commission…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDowntown plan prioritizes affordability
City officials and Downtown Madison Inc leaders met with community members and the city Landmarks Commission last night to discuss what is called Envision…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFunding cuts and AI are causing chaos at the Social Security Administration
Funding cuts and AI are causing chaos at the Social Security Administration by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonNo Healthcare Without Immigrants
Healthcare in the US depends on immigrant doctors, but these physicians face a paradox: they’re celebrated as essential but are subjected to intense scrutiny…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonStuff Yer Face: Luke Zahm of Driftless Cafe and Wisconsin Foodie
This week on Stuff Yer Face, host Emily Tucker sits down with James Beard–nominated chef and Emmy Award–winning host of Wisconsin Foodie, Luke Zahm. Tune in as…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonInternal differences set aside at this weekend’s state GOP convention
Wisconsin Republicans backed Congressman Tom Tiffany for governor at their annual state party convention this weekend. Rumored infighting, including a recent…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAdvocates push for community control of Madison’s Police Civilian Oversight Board
Madison’s Police Civilian Oversight Board, or PCOB, and the city office it oversees, the Office of the Independent Monitor, have been a repeated topic of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison BookBeat: Nancy Kathman, "Love, Cuba, Goats, and Music."
Stu Levitan welcomes Nancy Kathman to Madison BookBeat to discuss her new memoir, "Love, Cuba, Goats and Music"
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCalls to claw back ICE funding amid government shutdown and Target protests
Calls to claw back ICE funding amid government shutdown and Target protests by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCurrent dairy trends
The United States is ramping up cheddar cheese manufacturing – at a time when cheese-making equipment made of stainless steel from Europe has tariffs…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: White Lady
Today on “Madison Mixology,” we travel a century into the past to learn about the ‘White Lady’ cocktail and how it's made. Feature contributor Charlie Belawski…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: Kir
This week on “Madison Mixology,” we head off to Dijon, France to learn about the Kir. Feature contributor Charlie Belawski will teach us how to mix up this…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHarsh Mander On The Indian State Elections
Gil Halsted and Amitabh Pal recorded a Zoom interview with Dr. Harsh Mander in India on the most recent Indian elections in the Indian states of West Bengal…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 5-18-26
Forecast from Monday, 5-18-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Farm Bill Rides Again!
On April 30, the US House of Representatives passed its version of the Farm Bill. If it is approved by the Senate, it will be the first comprehensive farm bill…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonBlanche Kelso Bruce
The Past Isn’t Past Harry Richardson recalls Blanche Kelso Bruce, the first African-American elected to the US Senate to fill out the full term, elected by the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonChildrens Museum Celebrates Asian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The Madison Children’s Museum celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month with taiko drumming, lion dances, Korean barbecue and much more…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFeds Remove Protections for Boundary Waters, Roadless Areas
The federal government removes Boundary Water protections against mining, and a Chilean mining company is chomping at the bit to start a copper sulfide mine in…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSCOTUS Unleashes Gerrymandering Arms Race
The U.S. Supreme Court has unleashed a gerrymandering arms race as many states scramble to either take advantage of, or build a defense against, the court’s…