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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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00:15:49

Jessie Opoien

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/18

Jessie Opoien explains Wisconsin’s bipartisan budget deal and early signs in the 2025 governor’s race.

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00:06:09

$25 million in six years: the cost of Wisconsin’s...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/17

Wisconsin’s divided government has a hefty price tag. Since Governor Tony Evers took office in 2019, the Republican-held Legislature has spent millions in taxpayer dollars to fund their near-constant legal battles with the executive branch. The money has been funneled to a handful of high-powered conservative law firms – with lawyers who previously worked for Republican Governor Scott Walker and former state Attorney General Brad Schimel. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:05:35

Get to Know Michelle Drea, Madison’s City Assessor

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/17

It takes a lot of staff to keep the city running, but many of them work behind the scenes. This week on “Get To Know Your Local Government,” WORT reporter Sutton Johnson headed back to City Hall to meet Michelle Drea, Madison’s city assessor. Drea talks about her background as an attorney, what she does on the average day, and some common misconceptions about local property taxes. Image courtesy: Dylan Brogan

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00:08:00

Transparency Talk: Tom Tackles Tough Transparency Topics

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/17

Wisconsin’s open government laws are sometimes convoluted – and not every legal dispute has an obvious answer. On this week’s installment of “Transparency Talk”, host Bill Lueders quizzes cohost Tom Kamenick on some difficult edge cases regarding Wisconsin’s state transparency laws. But before we turn it over to Tom and Bill, our standard reminder that this conversation is not intended to be specific legal advice but rather a discussion of general legal issues. If you have a particular legal

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00:22:27

Mideast Update with Jennifer Loewenstein

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/17

Israel's recent strikes in decentralized Syria underscore the widening scope of its military campaign beyond Gaza, according to Jennifer Loewenstein, guest of host Tony Castañeda on the Thursday Buzz.Loewenstein, a longtime human rights activist and freelance journalist, also discusses the nature of Prime Minister Netanyahu's relationship with Trump. Meanwhile in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis deepens, with food aid trickling in though chaotic and dangerous corridors, often delayed or blocked

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00:20:27

Blackhawk Down: Locals Bemoan Closure of Crawford...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/17

The Blackhawk Bridge Closure in Crawford County has locals talking, and taking the scenic route - which, for Tony's 8 O'Clock Buzz guest, Charlie Preusser, is a bridge too far. As a new structure is being built, the vibrations caused by active construction have made the original bridge unsafe, forcing its demolition long before the new bridge opens in late 2027. Crews had originally planned a short-term closure, but now the only option for residents of both Wisconsin and Iowa to cross the

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00:53:23

The Past and Future of Madison Transportation

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/17

On today’s show, guest host Grant Foster interviews Tom Lynch, the recently retired Director of Transportation for the city of Madison. They take a deep dive into transportation policy, the history of Madison’s transportation department, and what could come next for the BRT line. Featured image of a Madison Metro bus via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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00:07:17

Forecast From Wednesday 7-16-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/17

Satellite imaging from College of DuPage https://weather.cod.edu/satrad/?parms=local-Madison-02-96-0-100-1&checked=counties-map&colorbar=undefined

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00:05:53

Jaisal Noor Interview on Grassroots Organizing in...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/16

Independent journalist Jaisel Noor discusses neighborhood-level efforts to protect immigrant residents in Baltimore

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00:04:01

Overdose Spike Alert Issued for Dane County

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/16

Dane County recently saw an abrupt spike in drug overdoses, resulting in a public health alert. Though it is not yet known what caused the spike, Public Health Madison and Dane County has some theories, as well as a list of recommendations to stay safe.

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00:05:26

Madison Alders Exempt First Phase of LakeWay Project...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/16

The first phase of the Monona Lakefront project can move forward without voter approval, Madison alders decided yesterday. That’s after a deluge of public comments protesting the original proposal, which would have exempted the entire project from referendum. Image courtesy: WORT News.

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00:31:32

Queery Music - Featuring Spencer LaJoye

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/16

Queery Music - Featuring Spencer LaJoye by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:18:45

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WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/16

WORT isn't the only community radio station in Wisconsin in fear of losing funding from the threatened recission of funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting -- Jan Miyasaki talks about the issues and repercussions of the threat with Karl Habeck, General Manager of WOJB Woodland Community Radio, the first Native American station east of the Mississippi River. Tucked away near Hayward, WI, WOJB serves a 100 mile radius around Hayward with National Public Radio programming, local programs,

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00:25:08

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WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/16

With meager goals to help people in the Williamson Street neighborhoods, the subsequent forty six years has seen seen Common Wealth Development expand to help stabilize communities in the major Madison metropolitan area. Executive Director Justice Castaneda discusses their work to prevent violence and decrease health inequities in the Madison Metropolitan area via housing for low-income people, violence prevention, financial education in Madison schools, assisting in business incubators to stabilize

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00:52:41

An Abundance of Caucasianness

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/16

Today on the too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, with all the best intentions to talk about parenting and grand parenting … Talking about Antoine’s experiences this weekend’s La Fete de Marquette derails the conversation to talking about creating Black spaces and welcoming events, as well as how to put together a successful event, and what’s going on in and around town this summer.Going on around town: - Check in with Urban League at https://ulgm.org/ for their

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00:11:00

Water quality begins on land, the Clean Lakes...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/15

Madison is more than just a capital city or a college town – it’s also at the heart of the Yahara Chain. The five interconnected lakes are a magnet for tourism…and runoff. Clean Lakes Alliance is a nonprofit organization that works to improve and protect the Yahara River watershed. Sitting down with our News Producer Faye Parks, Executive Director James Tye explained how our land practices impact water quality on the local and global level. Image courtesy: Clean Lakes Alliance via Facebook.

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00:03:44

Three finalists in the running for Madison Police Chief

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/15

The search for Madison’s next police chief has narrowed down to three finalists, according to a press release Friday from the Police and Fire Commission. But the hiring process is far from over – and a former Madison police chief is weighing in. Image courtesy: Brian Standing / WORT News.

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00:48:56

Hunger Makes Everything Harder

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/15

Recent state and federal budgets are leaving local food banks and service organizations concerned about accelerating food insecurity. On today’s show, guest host Jonathan Pollack speaks with local non-profit leaders, Michelle Orge of Second Harvest and Jackie Anderson of Feeding Wisconsin and Ellen Carlson of WayForward Resources. Featured image of a food pantry box via USDA on Flickr.

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00:07:36

Stuff Yer Face: Rodrigo Barrios of Madison Sourdough

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/15

Ever wonder about the natural magic behind the bread we eat? On this week’s edition of Stuff Yer Face, feature producer Emily Tucker talks with the bread manager at Madison Sourdough, Rodrigo Barrios. They chat about Barrios’ journey to Madison and how sourdough creates community.

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00:03:51

Madison Mixology: Blue Lagoon

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/14

This week on “Madison Mixology,” we head to France to learn about the “Blue Lagoon” and its cousins. Feature contributor Charlie Belawski will teach us the cocktail’s origins and take a deep dive into Blue Curacao, an orange-based liqueur. Photo Courtesy of Charlie Belawski and the WORT News Department

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