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WORT 89.9FM Madison

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 stories

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00:04:28

Mayor Rhodes-Conway Unveils $452.5 Million Operating...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/07

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway unveiled her full Executive Operating Budget proposal at a press conference this morning. The proposed budget prioritizes homeless services, library access, and public safety funding. Image courtesy: City of Madison

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00:06:53

Maestro DeMain Ava Borelli Sept 2025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/07

Maestro DeMain Ava Borelli Sept 2025 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:02:59

Health insurers should cover fertility services,...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/07

Wisconsin Democrats introduced a bill today that would require health insurance companies to include infertility and fertility preservation services in their coverage.

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00:45:17

There’s No True Democracy Without Separation of State...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/07

On today’s show, host Dana Pellebon speaks with Annie Laurie Gaylor of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the largest free thought organization in the nation. Gaylor and her mother got involved in the fight for women’s rights and abortion rights in the 60s and quickly saw that the organized response to abortion was from religious groups. She says that she realized that religion should not be allowed to influence laws about women, or anything else. Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to

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00:55:18

Almost 50 Years of Third World View & World View

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/07

Sunday was NOT a normal day at World View. We had no news for listeners, but we did have a special panel of five Third World View and World View veterans and current members to help celebrate WORT’s 50 Years in Your Ears, the community of WORT volunteers, listeners and donors that have made this station great. We had Norman Stockwell, the ultimate WORT and World View veteran and continuing member of the collective leading the panel as well as Professor Marc Becker zooming in from Missouri, Stephen

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00:05:18

Stuff Yer Face: Anthony Rineer of Teddywedgers

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/07

This week on Stuff Yer Face, Emily Tucker talks pasties with the owner of Teddywedgers, Anthony Rineer. Situated in the 400-square-foot triangle space at the top of State Street, they've been cranking out savory hand-held pockets of pastry since the 70s. Listen in to hear how they do it.

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00:07:31

Bad news for butter prices

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/06

The value of butter in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has dropped by half since September of last year. This may be good for the consumer…but the butter and cheese industries are taking a big hit, losing out on millions of dollars. Meanwhile China, who in the past imported about a third of our soybean crops, has not purchased any soybean at all this season. Pete Hardin and Bert Zipperer talk about these falling markets and how farmers and consumers will be affected in this edition of “The

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00:16:47

Wisconsin still sees more alcohol-induced deaths than...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/06

Alcohol-induced deaths are on the decline here in Wisconsin after a significant spike during the pandemic. But Wisconsin’s rates remain higher than the national average, despite those rates being nearly identical fifteen years ago. Black Wisconsinites are also at higher risk than their counterparts across the country and women in the state have experienced a noticeable increase in recent years. That’s according to a new report from nonpartisan research organization Wisconsin Policy Forum. WORT

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00:03:48

Madison Mixology: Lynchburg Lemonade

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/06

This week on "Madison Mixology”, feature contributor Charlie Belawski takes us to Alabama to try an alcoholic lemonade with an unexpected flavor. He’ll teach us the ins and outs of the Lynchburg Lemonade – and the drink’s long history of lawsuits.

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00:09:29

MANIA: The Abba Tribute

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/06

50 years ago, not only was WORT hitting the airwaves for the first time, but a combo out of Sweden called ABBA was lighting up the charts. This month, MANIA, the ABBA tribute brings the experience to the Barrymore. We’ll talk with singer musician and Frida portrayer, Melissa Harding.

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00:09:01

Gen-Z Protests in Nepal: Whats Next?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/06

Youth protests against corruption and elitism are erupting all over the globe. In Nepal, protestors toppled the government. We’ll talk with economist and Kathmandu Post columnist Bhojraj Poudel.

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00:50:26

Sustainability is the Quiet Infrastructure of Life

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/06

We regularly feature ecology and environment stories on this program, stories that you may not hear often in other media. Today we continue that theme, highlighting grassroots climate leaders and the work of independent media organizations like Grist. Our guests are Jess Stahl, the Project Director of the Grist 50 and Deneine Christa Powell, one of the leaders featured on the list working toward community-based climate solutions. Featured image of a bioswale for stormwater management in Milwaukee

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00:08:58

Forecast from Monday,10-6-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/06

Forecast from Monday,10-6-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:04:59

World Naked Bike Ride Photo Shoot

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/06

This is an audio snapshot that captures the sounds of a group of naked bicyclists as they pose for a photo shoot for a Madison area magazine.

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00:25:34

Gregg Potter-Just Stop By For A Visit!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/04

The title is really true. Gregg and his guest , Elaine Hampton, have a very good and inspiring chat. Elaine and Greg allows us to listen in on a sometimes fun, sometimes serious chat between two long time friends. The discussion ranges from queer aging to what would you like to be able to tell your fourteen year old self.

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00:29:42

gregg potter and nina martinez-rutherford-transformation

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/04

Greg and Nina talk about life, life's challenges and how to transform the now.Image courtesy: Mercedes Mehling/UNSPLASH

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00:28:17

A Conversation with Mindful Outdoor Guide Colleen...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/04

A Conversation with Mindful Outdoor Guide Colleen Robinson by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:09:45

Stacy's Stuff

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/03

At the top of every interview, contributor Gianofer Fields (JON nah fer) always asks her guests for their titles. When asked, Stacy Stone replied, “I am a Connoisseur and collector of amazing vintage and antique objects. Standing in one of her booths in Monona Antiques, surrounded by a collection of tangible memories, it was clear that (JON nah fer) could have skipped that step. In this edition of Radio Chipstone, Stacy and (JON nah fer) discuss the danger and joy of collecting memories

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00:09:58

In Care Of...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/03

“What will happen to me if I am ever unable to care for myself?” is a thought that crosses the minds of many. When you consider that one in five people in the United States functions as a family caregiver, it’s a valid concern. Dr. Kristin Litzelman is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies in the School of Human Ecology Kristin Voss is a retired educator from the Madison Public School District and the founder of the Center for Caregiver Serenity. Together they created

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00:09:34

Emily Makes Things Everyday

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/03

Emily Makes Things Everyday by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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