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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 MadisonAnniversary of the 2003 killing of Journalist Mazan Dana in Iraq
Today marks the anniversary of the US military killing of a Mazen Dana, a Palestinian journalist working for Reuters on August 17th, 2003 during the Iraq war…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonBirthright citizenship: for immigrants, it’s not as easy as it sounds
First Trump challenged the 14th amendment and the right to U.S. citizenship at birth. But the Supreme Court ruled against him. So now he has issued Executive…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonPost Wisconsin Democratic Primary: Labor for Crowley
Post Wisconsin Democratic Primary: Labor for Crowley by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDarwin’s Favorite Plant
This week on Mel & Floyd: “Melon Floyd?”; Some ICE agents are racist??; AI claims gravity will disappear???; White House endorses supposed anti-autism drug…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSocial Media, Climate Change Fueled a Surge of Moroccan Migrants
Upwards of 80,000 people have been reported making the treacherous crossing to Cueta, Spain from Morocco. Ceuta is a main gateway from North Africa to Europe…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonJulian Walters 08142026
Julian Walters previews the streetball tournament, youth resources, and community fun at Ju-Ju's Block Party.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonOutreach LGBTQ 08142026
OutReach leaders Steve Starkey and Doug Holtz preview Magic Pride Fest at Warner Park.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAnkurs Picks 08142026
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 MadisonBarry Burden 08142026
UW-Madison Professor Barry Burden analyzes the outcome and national implications of the primary election.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFifth time’s the charm for Essen Haus redevelopment?
A new developer has decided to take a stab at reworking the site that houses Essen Haus in downtown Madison. It’s the latest project in more than twenty years…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTransparency Talk: "I Don’t Really Want To Submit 116 Open Records Requests"
The Madison Police Department’s internal affairs unit releases a quarterly report summarizing the investigations that led to discipline during that time. But…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonACLU challenges Wisconsin birth certificate law
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin is seeking to overturn a law requiring transgender people to present a documented surgical procedure before…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLessons From The Democratic Primary
Lessons From The Democratic Primary by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonOutReach Magic Pride Festival + Music Theater Madison
OutReach Magic Pride Festival + Music Theater Madison by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 8-12-26
Forecast from Wednesday 8-12-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM Madison“Undecideds” key in David Crowley’s victory
Francesca Hong conceded to David Crowley early Wednesday in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor. Her defeat is a bit of a head-scratcher, after weeks…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDina Nina Martinez-Rutherford’s win inspires Madison’s transgender community
Madison alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford secured the Democratic Party nomination for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District last night, and is poised to…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCome Hungry to Black Restaurant Week
Restaurants are gathering places where culture is preserved, where entrepreneurs can chase their dreams, and where communities can celebrate and invest in one…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSharing the Ups and Downs
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi featuring Jackie Brodean, Miss LaVerne Buchanan joins us to talk health and her story, going…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonA first look at Madison’s new men’s shelter
After months of delays, a highly-anticipated men’s shelter is slated to open its doors on September 1st. The purpose-built shelter, located on Madison’s east…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison finds itself the accidental owner of land under the airport
The city of Madison thought it had cleanly transferred the airport and surrounding lands to Dane County more than half a century ago. But it turned out that it…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonNew Musical Centers LGBTQ+ Youth
On today’s show, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with Meghan Randolph and Isabel Nesseim about the new production of Trevor: The Musical. Randolph is the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAfter police shooting, Madison community turns to mutual aid
Madison is still recovering, after the police shooting of Corey Ruiz last month. PJ Chamberlain is a coordinator with Madison Worker Cooperatives, which has…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin sees less absentee voting in partisan primary
In tomorrow’s partisan primary, Wisconsin voters will make their picks in a slew of local and statewide races. Local clerks have reported no significant issues…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDairy world turned upside down
A series of economic shifts over the past few decades have turned the dairy world upside down. In this edition of “The Milkweed,” Pete Hardin and Bert Zipperer…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 8-10-26
Forecast from Monday, 8-10-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonLorraine Klaasen interview
Hejira world music radio show host Jeff Spitzer-Resnick interview of Lorraine Klaasen.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDeregulating Head Start Will Harm Wisconsin Families
The early education program, Head Start, serves roughly 12,000 children in Wisconsin and about 800 in Dane County. On today’s show, host Douglas Haynes speaks…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonIndia: Cockroaches, Entrance Exams and Political Disruption
We initially contacted Sukumar Muralidhalan when he published his book The Nation and its Citizens: Tales of Bondage and Belonging as India was about to…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonR&D Gallery Provides DIY Exhibit Space
You’ve heard of a garage band. How about a garage gallery? D-I-Y art space R&D Gallery opens a new exhibit entitled Hard Country, Fine Grain. We’ll hear from…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAlan Robinson on Aftermath of Corey Ruiz Memorial
A look at the aftermath of the Corey Ruiz shooting and memorial encampment. Madison 365 commentator and racial equity activist Alan Robinson will join us to…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFollow the Money: Primary Eve
We follow the money once again, as campaign finance analyst Michelle Ellinger-Linley brings us up to speed on the Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates spending…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonStuff Yer Face: Noah Bloedorn of REAP Food Group
This week on Stuff Yer Face, host Emily Tucker talks with Executive Director of REAP Food Group, Noah Bloedorn, about the Dane County Food System Action Plan -…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Old Lip Stick & Pig Thing
This week on Mel & Floyd: Mel returns & SmartyPants unplugs; The emperor’s new hairpiece; Marine One comes close to delivering free beer day; Springfield’s…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFrom the Corey Ruiz Autonomous Zone to Accountability
On today’s show we’re continuing our coverage of the police killing of Corey Ruiz. Producer Sara Gabler speaks with scholar and activist, Dr. Amadi Ozier. They…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAASPIRE interns 08072026
Miles Coppage and Camille Bush explore Parks Alive, e-bike policies, and city careers.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTransportation Ambassador 08072026
Maggie breaks down her work as a Wisconsin Bike Fed Youth Transportation Ambassador.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonWanda Fullmore internship 08072026
Madison East student Cristian discusses his Common Wealth Wanda Fullmore internship experience.
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAsian carp threaten native fish in Wisconsin rivers
Asian carp pose a serious threat to the native fish, like trout and walleye, that populate Wisconsin rivers and lakes. Sport fishing enthusiasts and natural…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonAccusations of “nativism” in dispute over city artwork
Temperatures ran hot at Madison’s Common Council meeting on Tuesday over the commission and installation of public artwork at two upcoming development…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDisability advocate travels 125 miles by wheelchair to defend home care
Medicaid cuts, combined with a new opinion from the Justice Department, are undermining disability rights and threatening access to home health care. That was…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonThere’s No Better Time to Abolish Nukes
On the 81st anniversary of the US’s nuclear attack on Hiroshima, host Bert Zipperer is in conversation with Mari Faines of the Bulletin of The Atomic…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonQUEERY MUSIC Featuring Amanda Jane Hoffman
QUEERY MUSIC Featuring Amanda Jane Hoffman by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 8-5-26
Forecast from Wednesday 8-5-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison
WORT 89.9FM MadisonSBA offers long-term aid, as Wisconsin recovers from April storms
The severe storms and massive flooding that hit Wisconsin this past spring caused an estimated 27 million dollars in damage, according to joint assessments by…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonActivists raise their voices at city council and on the streets
Today marks two weeks since Madison police shot and killed Corey Ruiz at a busy intersection on the city’s near-east side. Public comment stretched into the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonYouth Farmers Lead the Local Food Justice Movement
Welcome to another pilot episode of FREE SEEDS, a new show about food justice and food security from our diverse farming community. Today, host Sarah Karlson…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonDon’t Let Them Write the Narrative
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi featuring Jackie Brodean, Chakari Daezhare and Eric Hall join for some serious talk about…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonCongress should have term limits, Douglas Alexander says
Douglas Alexander, a self-described independent, is challenging incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Pocan in next week’s Democratic primary. A key message of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonProtestors arrested as Madison tears down Corey Ruiz memorial
After 13 days of protestors demonstrating at the site of Corey Ruiz’s death, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway ordered police and city workers to clear the…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonActivists Unveil Banner at City-County Building
Yesterday evening, Freedom, Inc., held a rally and march in downtown Madison, reiterating their demands for accountability following the police killing of…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonHolding Space for Healing in Community
Many in Madison woke up to the news today that Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway ordered the removal of the encampment at Baldwin and Willy Street. On today’s show, we…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonA Brief History of the Independent Police Monitor
Former City of Madison Alder and long time police oversight activist Rebecca Kemble describes the history behind the city's Office of the Independent Police…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonTransformative: A report from the Corey Ruiz Memorial Site
People protesting the police killing of Corey Ruiz on July 22nd 2026 quickly established a memorial to him at the intersection of Baldwin and Williamson…
WORT 89.9FM MadisonFederal policies harming agriculture and consumers
Current federal policies are harming both American farmers and consumers. Diesel fuel and fertilizer prices are on the rise thanks to the war in Iran, and…
WORT 89.9FM Madison40 Years of Sistering - Time for a Celebration!
We had the pleasure of welcoming members of the Madison Arcatao Sister City project into the studio to talk about their celebration of 40 years of sistering…