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14:07

Abortion Legal in Wisconsin, but Access Still Difficult

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/07/14

The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules that a 176-year-old state law doesn’t prohibit abortion. But, even if legal, access to abortion services in Wisconsin is far from easy. Obstetrician, gynecologist and head of the U.W.’s Collaborative for Reproductive Equity Jenny Higgins joins us once again to explain. The post Abortion Legal in Wisconsin, but Access Still Difficult appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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9:58

C’est La Vie

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2025/07/10

La Fête de Marquette is being held this weekend, July 10 through 13, at McPike Park. Described as Madison’s premier summer festival with live music and community celebration all wrapped up in the vibrant energy of pseudo-French culture. The post C’est La Vie appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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20:26

Sacred Lessons

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2025/07/10

Mike de La Rocha, author and activist, talks with Tony Castañeda about his new book, Sacred Lessons, Teaching My Father to Love, which deals with the processing of grief in light of the loss of a loved one. The post Sacred Lessons appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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12:36

The Militarization Of The El Paso Border

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2025/07/03

Tony's guest on the Thursday Buzz, Alan Lizarraga, a spokesman for the El Paso-based Border Network for Human Rights, discusses the establishment of National Defense Areas around El Paso.The post The Militarization Of The El Paso Border appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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19:39

Red, White and Weird: Apostle Islands Signs Raise...

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2025/07/03

Tony Castañeda, host of the Thursday 8 O'Clock Buzz, talks with Jeff Rennicke about recently posted signs in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore park which urge visitors to report “any signs or other information that are negative about either past or living Americans or that fail to emphasize the beauty, grandeur, and abundance of landscapes and other natural features.” The post Red, White and Weird: Apostle Islands Signs Raise Eyebrows appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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12:42

The High Moral Stakes of Budget Reconciliation

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2025/07/02

Lindsay Koshgarian, from the National Priorities Project, Institute for Policy Studies, gives an update on the Senate version of the proposed budget, which expands on Medicaid loss to even more […] The post The High Moral Stakes of Budget Reconciliation appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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14:19

Knudsen-Latta: Loss of International Aid Agencies...

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2025/07/02

Despite some of the DOGE efforts being delayed in the courts, the State Department continues to eliminate many of the peace, human rights, and conflict resolution programs in the State […] The post Knudsen-Latta: Loss of International Aid Agencies Threatens Millions o... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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19:27

An Update on Radioactive Waste Storage, and Palisades...

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2025/07/02

Kevin Kamps from Beyond Nuclear gives an update on two issues currently being addressed in the courts and legislatures: a U.S. Supreme Court approval for a consolidated interim nuclear waste […] The post An Update on Radioactive Waste Storage, and Palisades Nuclear Power Pl... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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48:04

Shimmying Back to Home

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2025/07/02

Today on the too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, Black love as liberation: talking about family, fatherhood, and parenting … plus Tara’s thoughts on 3’s Company. The post Shimmying Back to Home appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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9:51

Full Out Formula Improv Circus Presents “I Think it...

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2025/06/30

What could make an acrobatic circus act more terrifying? What if performers have no idea what they’ll be doing, and take spontaneous suggestions from the audience? That’s exactly what the Full Out Formula troupe will do when they come to the Madison Circus Space this week. Acrobats Sierra Rhoades Nicholls and Kevin Flanagan tell us how it’s done. The post Full Out Formula Improv Circus Presents “I Think it Could Work&#... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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16:37

Rubin Observatory Takes a Wide View of Universe

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2025/06/30

A new observatory in Chile takes a wide angle view of the universe, and could help us detect earth destroying asteroids. We’ll talk with the scientist directing the construction of this revolutionary telescope, U.W.’s own Keith Bechtol. The post Rubin Observatory Takes a Wide View of Universe appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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17:06

Madison Queer Liberation March Brings Politics Back...

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2025/06/30

Madison’s Queer Liberation march seeks to make Pride political again. We hear from participants at the June 28, 2025 rally. The post Madison Queer Liberation March Brings Politics Back to Pride appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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20:41

Community Response to Policing

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2025/06/26

Amelia Royko Mauer, co-founding advocate for the Community Response Team, joins the Thursday edition of the 8 O’Clock Buzz and host Tony Castañeda to talk about the status of the Police Civilian Oversight Board in Madison. The post Community Response to Policing appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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13:49

And Still, We Rise

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2025/06/19

Tony's guest this morning on the Thursday Buzz is Dr. Fabu Carter, known to many as Madison’s first African American Poet Laureate. She shares with Tony a bit of history of Juneteenth along with information about a full day of Juneteenth events this Saturday, June 21, beginning with a historical Juneteenth Freedom parade.The post And Still, We Rise appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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28:29

Israel Hits Iran Nuclear Sites; Trump Mulls Use of...

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2025/06/19

8 O'Clock Buzz host Tony Castañeda is joined by mideast commentator and activist Jennifer Loewenstein who explains the scope of Israeli's unprovoked military strikes to date, and why the US holds the key to Israel's goal of regime change in Iran. The post Israel Hits Iran Nuclear Sites; Trump Mulls Use of Bunker Buster appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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22:24

On the Path to Enlightenment

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2025/06/18

“We all desire peace and happiness” — this is the central teaching of Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, author, mentor, teacher, scholar, and Buddhist leader on the path to enlightenment. Rinpoche […] The post On the Path to Enlightenment appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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19:55

Get Your Fresh Fruit and Veggies via FairShare CSA!

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2025/06/18

With a mission “to build resilient food communities by investing in farmers and empowering eaters”, FairShare CSA supports eaters and farmers. Communications and Development Manager, Tess Romanski, talks about some […] The post Get Your Fresh Fruit and Veggies via FairShare CSA! appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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50:53

M-c-N-e-a-i-l and sometimes Y

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2025/06/18

Today on the too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi, Comedian, Poet, Entrepreneur and More, Antoine McNeail is back in the studio turning the show up to 11. From relationships to Fat Albert to Facebook inboxes to Madison hip hop, nothing is out of bounds. The post M-c-N-e-a-i-l and sometimes Y appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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11:19

Dads Speak Up for Child Care

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/06/16

Dads speak out for child care at the Wisconsin State Capitol. We’ll hear a report from last week’s listening session sponsored by Kids Forward. The post Dads Speak Up for Child Care appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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14:41

Midwest Linen Revival Presents Field to Frock Fest

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2025/06/16

Homegrown textiles will have their day, as the Midwest Linen Revival presents their first ever “Field to Frock” Festival. We’ll talk with the “Flax Ma’am” herself, Leslie Schroeder and Wisconsin Academy of Science and Letters Communication Director, Jessica Becker. The post Midwest Linen Revival Presents Field to Frock Fest appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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