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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 MadisonCrowley, Tiffany present dueling visions for state-county coordination
Candidates for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany and David Crowley made their pitch to local leaders across the state Tuesday, delivering speeches at the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonService versus Saviorism in the Madison Non-Profit World
Service versus Saviorism in the Madison Non-Profit World by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFDA’s disappearing food safety warning letter
Our nation has seen a record number of food safety recalls this year. The largest was for non-fat dry milk from California Dairies Inc., with over a hundred…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFDA’s disappearing food safety warning letter
Pete said this year has had “the largest number of food safety recalls in our nation's history.” The largest was for non-fat dry milk from California Dairies…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMiddleton-Cross Plains school referendum aims to avoid “draconian cuts”
Amid rising costs and insufficient state aid, a 2022 budget referendum has helped the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District stay afloat. They’re asking…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison police oversight bodies chafe against city “bureaucracy”
Madison’s Police Civilian Oversight Board held a public forum last Thursday to solicit community feedback in the aftermath of the Corey Ruiz police shooting on…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHow did Wisconsin Become the Pioneer of Fusion Energy?
It was announced earlier this month that the new tech startup Realta Fusion will partner with Madison Gas and Electric and build a nuclear fusion plant in…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 9-21-26
Forecast from Monday, 9-21-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCounty to weigh permanent memorial in Madison’s Marquette neighborhood
Dane County leaders are set to consider a permanent memorial for officer-involved shootings in Madison’s Marquette neighborhood, and the city council’s new…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDixit Himal Nepal
Kanak Mani Dixit is the founder of Himal Southasian Magazine, known and respected for its independent coverage of the subregion in an accessible online format…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMedical Melodies: Comedic Songs About Healthcare
Comedian, actor and songwriter HR Britton channels his inner Weird Al Yankovic, with some medical melodies: comedic songs about Healthcare.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFinding Home On Highway 14: Episode 11, Oregon WI
Roving reporter Nicole Gruter joins us once again with a report from U.S. Highway 14. This time, Nicole reports from the exotic locale of Oregon, Wisconsin.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFederal Cuts Set Back Regional Housing Progress
Back in 2024, Dane County homeless services organizations got together and put out a plan to end homelessness in the county by 2030. We’ll check in with…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonConversation with Eli Erlick - Activist, Author & Speaker
Conversation with Eli Erlick - Activist, Author & Speaker by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonBen Sidran, "Cool Cat Blues: The Life and Times of Georgie Fame" (Equinox)
Ben Sidran, "Cool Cat Blues: The Life and Times of Georgie Fame" (Equinox) by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHEALTHCARE: A Basic Human Right in Austria
Interview with an Austrian medical doctor about healthcare in his country.
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Ben Sidran, "Cool Cat Blues: The Life and Times of Georgie Fame"
An in-depth conversation with musician/author Ben Sidran about his new book on his friend and colleague, Georgie Fame.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonOpera on the Point, Fresco Opera, Sept 2026
Interview with Fresco Opera, re Opera on the Point
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz-9-16-26-Kevin-Kamps
Kevin Kamps, the Executive Director of Don't Waste Michigan, a group of concerned citizens and organizations initially formed to prevent Michigan from becoming…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonEducational Justice is Key for Black Students and Black Teachers
Students headed back to school this month, but there is a big difference between schooling and learning. Her Turn reporter Arlene Zaucha has an in-depth…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSouth Central Federation of Labor Gets Out the Vote for Wisconsin Midterms
The November 3rd midterm election is upon us and Labor is critical to the fight. The South Central Federation of Labor invites all union members and their…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSing with MCP 2026 Choral Retreat
Sing with MCP 2026 Choral Retreat by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWe Want Ewe!
This week on Mel & Floyd: Popularity of Mel & Floyd show parallels that of the UW Humanities Building; Monkeys vs the Irish; Why the FBI is now OK with…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAfter Three Years, Civilians are Still Killed in Palestine Every Day
Today on A Public Affair, Journalist Jennifer Loewenstein joins News Director Nate Carlin to talk about the current situation in Gaza, Israel and the Middle…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonChill Summer Salon Series Sharon Bjyrd Artist Part 2
Welp…it looks like summer is coming to an end, and so is contributor Gianofer (JON nah fer) Fields’ Chill Summer Salon Series. In this episode of Radio…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonNick Brown 09182026
Nick Brown previews his new album "Short Long Term Memory" with a live studio debut of his single "Away with Me."
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCooper Smith 09182026
Cooper Smith on growing up at WilMar and bringing his band Deep Dive to headline tomorrow's Willy Street Fair Main Stage.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHannah Joers SSM nurses 09182026
St. Mary's nurse Hannah Joers on the union's federal labor complaint against SSM Health and the burnout driving it.
WORT 89.9FM Madisonbuzz-9-16-26-Emily-Divito
Are you a sports fan? Have you noticed how much more it's costing you to watch your favorite games because you have to subscribe to multiple streaming…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonBreese Stevens Field expansion raises traffic concerns for neighbors
Breese Stevens Field, the famed outdoor venue on Madison’s near east side, is turning a hundred years old next spring. The city and the facility’s private…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonA More Natural Way of Life and Death at the Farley Center
Christopher Peguero joins John Quinlan in conversation about the legacy of the Farley Center, natural burial practices, and sustainable farming. Photo Courtesy…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSheriff Kalvin Barrett sounds alarm on bail scams
Yet more people have fallen victim to a scam targeting families with loved ones who were recently booked into the Dane County jail, according to a press…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonChill Summer Salon Series_Sharon Bjyrd artist Part 1
After a proper introduction, “What’s your name? Spell it for me? Now, what’s your title?” is how contributor Gianofer (JON nah fer) Fields usually starts her…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSasha Rosser of Cheshire Cat Comedy
Sasha Rosser of Cheshire Cat Comedy by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonJoey & Auggie Questinon Everything with Friend S
Joey & Auggie Questinon Everything with Friend S by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 9-16 26
Forecast from Wednesday 9-16 26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPlanned Parenthood lawsuit takes aim at Wisconsin abortion restrictions
Two state statutes restricting access to abortion care in Wisconsin are being tested in a lawsuit Planned Parenthood filed last week. Venturing into new legal…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonState representatives demand lengthier review of rural power line projects
Plans to develop high voltage power lines in southern Wisconsin have seen significant pushback. A press conference Wednesday morning featured demands from…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCardinal Call: Dane County opens first purpose-built men’s shelter
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal City News Editor Jane Dardik about her story, “Madison opens first purpose-built men’s shelter with…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonYesteryear Makes Us Burn with Feminist Rage
On today’s show, host Ali Muldrow takes the bait and rages against the patriarchy. She’s joined by scholar and former midwife Annie Menzel, and they evaluate…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFat Clothing Swap Part 2
Bo Owens and Sanders Weinberg’s are co-creators of the Fat Clothing Swap, which takes place twice a year in Madison. In our last episode, we discussed why it’s…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLets Get the People at the Table
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi featuring Jackie Brodean and LaVerne Buchannon, talking about candidates, elections and plans…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison police chief proposes gradual rollout of body-worn cameras
Madison alders rejected a last-minute budget amendment in 2025 that would have paid to outfit patrol officers with body-worn cameras. The issue is back in the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHormones Are Having A Strange Moment
The federal government–from the Justice Department to the FDA–is spending a lot of money on banning gender affirming care for trans youth. And though there is…
WORT 89.9FM Madison(Almost) Live from Sri Lanka
Raisa Wickrematunge is the senior editor of the esteemed publication Himal Southasian Magazine and an accomplished journalist. The magazine is known and…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDane County urges energy regulator to pump the brakes on high-voltage transmission project
A proposed transmission project needs additional review and expanded opportunities for public input, according to a resolution the Dane County Board of…
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Fat Clothing Swap Part 1
If you have ever found it difficult to find clothing in your size, it’s not because there is anything wrong with you; the problem is the lack of availability…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: Cuba Libre
This week on “Madison Mixology,” feature contributor Charlie Belawski flies us out to Cuba to check out the origins of a drink we’ve all had before. We’ll…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTerm Limits are Popular, But What Would They Actually Do?
Though there are term limits on the President of the United States, why aren’t similar conditions placed on Congress? On today’s show, guest host Douglas…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 9-14-26
Forecast from Monday, 9-14-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAngela Davis Fired for Being a Communist, 1969
September 19, 1969, Angela Davis was fired by the Board of Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles, for membership in the Communist Party. Her…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonIn Tandem: Art of David Lynch and Christina A. West
Director of UW’s Tandem Press Katie Geha and sculptor Christina West joins us to talk about their new exhibit inspired by iconoclastic filmmaker David Lynch.
WORT 89.9FM Madison"The Lonely Marsh" Teaches the Land Ethic with Puppets
Artist Julia Blair wants to teach students about Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic with her puppet drama “The Lonely Marsh.”
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Independent Police Monitor Speaks Out
While the City of Madison Police Department runs amok, the one entity that could rein them in finds itself fighting for its life. The Monday 8 O'Clock Buzz…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff
A conversation with playwright Sarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff about her provocative new play mining the life and poetry of Walt Whitman before, during and after…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPlaywright Sarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff
Playwright Sarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWolf Run Trail: Conservation on the Black Earth Creek
WORT's Perpetual Notion Machine learns about the Wolf Run Trail and conservation on Black Earth Creek with Fred Wolf and Tom Wolf.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTrade war with Canada hurts American farmers
Wisconsin has been one of the biggest butter and cream exporters to Canada, with 60 percent of dairy products going to our neighbors to the north in 2024. Two…