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Brian Standing, Haywood Simmons & Michelle Naff, Jan Miyasaki, Tony Castaneda, & Jonathan Zarov

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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

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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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13:31

Thousands Rally to “Kick Out the Clowns”

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2025/06/16

We hear from some of the thousands of discontented souls who turned out for Madison’s “Kick Out the Clowns / No Kings” rally. The post Thousands Rally to “Kick Out the Clowns” appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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25:09

The Icemen Cometh

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2025/06/12

Ben Camacho of The Southlander speaks with the 8 O'Clock Buzz about the recent protests in LA over ICE raids. The post The Icemen Cometh appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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18:13

Send Out the Clowns

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2025/06/12

Saturday, June 14 will be a national day of mobilization and protest in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from tRump and his billionaire allies. The post Send Out the Clowns appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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20:22

What’s Wrong With the Democrats

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2025/05/15

Scott Ross, former director of One Wisconsin Now and political analyst, joins the 8 O’Clock Buzz to discuss the dire state of affairs with the national Democratic leadershipThe post What’s Wrong With the Democrats appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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11:11

On Tap This Week

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2025/05/15

Fred Swanson, Madison Homebrewers and Tasting Guild, talks with host Tony Castañeda about the “No Crap on Tap” offerings at the upcoming festival on Sunday, May 18. The post On Tap This Week appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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9:27

Two Flies Walk Into a Bar

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2025/05/15

Adam Benedetto, poet and political raconteur, joins the 8 O’Clock Buzz to talk about his new book, Love. Flies. The World., which is an ode to American violence. The post Two Flies Walk Into a Bar appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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10:22

“Lonesome Organist” Performs at ArtLitLab

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/05/12

Jeremy Jacobsen, A.K.A. “The Lonesome Organist” takes the idea of the one-man band to a whole ‘nother level. He’ll demonstrate his wares at the Arts and LIterature Laboratory. But first, he talks with us on the Buzz. The post “Lonesome Organist” Performs at ArtLitLab appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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11:31

“Riders 4 Race Amity” Bike to Montgomery

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2025/05/12

Young bicycle riders pedal from Madison, Wisconsin to Montgomery, Alabama to promote racial unity. We’ll talk with Riders 4 Race Amity organizers Kate Vestlie and Miquel Rivera. The post “Riders 4 Race Amity” Bike to Montgomery appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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11:31

Taking Stock of WORTstock

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2025/05/08

Festival season is upon us and with that in mind, Tony's guest on the Thursday Buzz this morning is WORT business development director extraordinaire Doug Holtz. Doug wears a lot of hats at the station, but "WORTstock wrangler" - staying on top of many of the moving parts it takes to pull off Madison's first official festival of the season - might be one of the most demanding jobs he does for the station.The post Taking Stock of WORTstock appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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27:51

The Dope on the (New) Pope!

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/05/08

Ava Borelli, host of Old World Sunrise and Classical Jukebox on WORT every Thursday from 5-8am joins Thursday Buzz host Tony Castañeda to edify listeners on the conclave currently underway in Rome to determine the successor to the late Pope Francis. The post The Dope on the (New) Pope! appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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