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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 MadisonDemocratic Gubernatorial Candidates Focus on Building a Healthier State
Democratic hopefuls running for Wisconsin governor shared their vision for health care at a Wednesday candidate forum. They weighed in on affordability…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonUnion Endorsed Candidates Win Big
To break down what voters decided in yesterday’s Spring Election, host Ali Muldrow is joined by four local labor leaders: Derek Wallace is the President of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAnna Shternshis interview
Hejira world music radio host interview of Prof. Anna Shternshis about her research that created the new album Yiddish Glory: the Silenced Songs of World War II
WORT 89.9FM MadisonGovernor Evers moves to restore commutations in Wisconsin
Commutations can cut short a prison sentence or time on parole, and are generally issued by the governor as part of their executive power. Commutations are…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin heads to the polls in a quieter nonpartisan election
Wisconsin voters will decide a slew of local and statewide offices in today’s nonpartisan election. Local clerks reported no significant issues as of yesterday…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMeet Charles C. Diggs, the Most Consequential Black Congressman
Today is the Spring Election, and to celebrate the democratic process, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with political scientist, Dr. Marion Orr, about…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonStuff Yer Face: Ali Belakhdar of Madison Cold Brew Coffee Co.
This week on Stuff Yer Face, Emily Tucker visits FEED Kitchens to talk cold brew coffee with Madison food industry veteran, Ali Belakhdar. Raised in his…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonUW System Board of Regents moves to oust President Jay Rothman
Last week, the Wisconsin Board of Regents asked UW-System President Jay Rothman to resign or face being fired. Rothman refused, saying the board gave him no…
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Subtle Desi Traits April episode
Subtle Desi Traits April episode by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin jails, prisons expand access to opioid addiction medication
Medications for opioid use disorder can manage the symptoms of withdrawal, help people recover from active addiction, and lower the risk of overdose. According…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonEnergy losses and effects on the dairy industry
As the old saying goes, the American dairy farmer pays the freight both coming and going…and energy costs are going up. That, coupled with the potential for…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonData Center Companies Should Pick Up Their Energy Bill
This month, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission is expected to release price rates for hyperscale data center companies. The issue of who foots the bill…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFinding Home On Highway 14: Episode 6
Our roving reporter, Nicole Gruter, presents another installment of “Finding Home on Highway 14.” Today, Nicole reports from Sundance, Wyoming.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPostmark Changes Could Impact Absentee Ballots
If you’re mailing in a ballot for tomorrow’s election, you better hurry. The USPS has changed their postmark rules, and you have less time than you might have…
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz_260401_Jason-Tanamor
Jason Tanamor is a Filipino-American author. His novels include Vampires of Portlandia; Love, Dance & Egg Rolls; and The Legend of Sensei Tsinelas. In this…
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz_260401_Zachary-Roper
Zachary Roper is a 22 year old college student, and a candidate in the August 11 Democratic primary for Wisconsin Governor. In this interview, he shares with…