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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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00:13:48

And Still, We Rise!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/19

June 19, 2025 marks the 160th anniversary of emancipation, and signifies the date that Texas finally got around to enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation at the end of the American Civil War.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

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00:28:29

As Israel Hits Nuclear Sites in Iran, Trump Mulls Use...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/19

In a matter of weeks, much of Israel's attention has shifted from Gaza (though not all; people are still being killed while queuing for food) to its next nemesis, Iran. 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 long term goal of regime change in Iran. Photo courtesy of mana5280 on Unsplash.

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00:52:32

Analyzing the LA protests with Truthout reporter...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/19

Today’s show breaks down the recent events in LA, from the growing impunity of ICE and the National Guard to the increasing authoritarianism of the Trump administration. Host Allen Ruff is joined by Schuyler Mitchell to talk about her recent piece in Truthout. Featured image of Black Lives Matter protest in Oakland in 2020 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

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00:02:34

Vape Products Restricted Under New Regulation

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/19

A new statute set to go into effect on July 1st will substantially increase regulations for nicotine vape devices in Wisconsin: shops can only sell products that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration or are pending approval.

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00:28:39

Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Ratcliff

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/19

Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Ratcliff by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:07:33

BDDS Sykes

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/19

Ava Borelli talks to Jeffrey Sykes on Classical Jukebox on WORT-FM 6-19-25

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00:07:31

Forecast From Wednesday 6-18-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/19

Forecast From Wednesday 6-18-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:06:56

Maria Stephan - Non-Violence as a Strategy for...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/19

Maria Stephan is the co-founder of and lead organizer at the Horizons Project, which researches non-violent approaches to combating authoritarianism. She explains why non-violence offers an effective strategy for ousting autocrats.Photo: Zoe Sullivan

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00:07:03

Tone Madison investigates Porchlight living...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/18

Local nonprofit Porchlight, Inc. has served Madison’s unhoused community for decades, providing affordable housing and supportive services to the city’s most vulnerable residents. The organization also filed more evictions last year than any other landlord in the city. And in a Tone Madison article published this week, current and former residents described unsanitary conditions, unresponsive staff, and inadequate services. Freelance reporter Sarah Eichstadt outlined her findings in a conversation

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00:03:05

Multi-scene hazmat investigation continues in Madison

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/18

Authorities are still close-lipped on an active hazmat investigation spanning three locations across Madison’s west side. Image courtesy: Jean Parks.

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00:52:53

Adding Tears to the Sparkle of Pride

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/18

On today’s show, host Ali Muldrow celebrates Pride months with two guests in the studio: Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford and Alder Sean O’Brian, who both serve Madison’s east side. They highlight the important work of LGBTQ+ leaders at a time when attacks on queer and trans folks are being promoted by the Trump administration. Featured image of Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, Alder Sean O’Brian, and Ali Muldrow. Image courtesy of Sara Gabler/WORT.

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00:22:24

buzz-6-18-25-Khenchen-Rinpoche

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

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 discusses the road to understanding and appreciating the heart of kindness found in all creatures.

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00:19:55

buzz-6-18-25-Tess-Romanski

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

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 of the organic vegetable farm manager apprenticeship programs, peer-to-peer labor management training programs, and networking opportunities both regionally and nationally. Their September fundraising "Bike the Barns" or "Bus the Barns" give people the opportunities to visit nearby farms

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00:50:53

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

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

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. Vote for Best of Madison, but we can’t say who to vote for: https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/best-of-madison/ Follow Antoine’s Comedy and Poetry Jam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyAndPoetryJam/ More on comedy

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00:43:05

Just Getting Turnt Up on a Tuesday

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/18

Today on the Pledge Drive Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Kiki Pollard, Talking about what’s new and coming up on the show and over the summer, high school graduation this weekend, what to do with the kids all summer, and a preview of Madison’s Juneteenth celebration coming up June 21st! Information on high school graduations coming up this weekend: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/graduation Summer camp guide from Madison Mom: https://madisonmom.com/ Youth programming and

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00:06:53

State Supreme Court sides with AG Kaul in settlements...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/17

State Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Department of Justice no longer have to seek pre-approval from the Legislature’s budget writing committee before they settle lawsuits. That’s after a unanimous decision today from the state Supreme Court that sided with AG Kaul – and overturned a law that dates back to the infamous lame duck session in 2018. Bryna Godar is a staff attorney at UW Law School’s State Democracy Research Initiative. She tells our News Producer Faye Parks that this ruling is just

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00:03:02

Joint Finance Committee considers public safety spending

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/17

Frustration continued today for Democrats on the Legislature’s budget writing committee, as Republicans deferred action on higher education funding in favor of a range of public safety items. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:04:19

Get to Know Dave Schmiedicke, Madison’s Finance Director

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/17

It takes a lot of staff to keep the city running, but many of them work behind the scenes. WORT reporter Sutton Johnson headed back to City Hall last week for this latest edition of “Get To Know Your Local Government.” This time, he sat down with the city of Madison’s Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke, who’s held the position for nearly fourteen years. Schmiedicke described what he does on an average day, answered some frequently asked questions, and explained how his work at the city might impact

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00:52:27

Youth-Centered Spaces Are Missing in Madison

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/17

On today’s show, guest host Sabrina Madison speaks with two local leaders, Justice Castañeda and Rosa Thompson about an issue that many folks overlook: the lack of teen-centered spaces in Dane County, especially for Black youth. They talk about what would be possible if youth were centered in the design and programming of public spaces. Because we close schools during the summer and community centers don’t stay open late, youth don’t have many places to go. What they need are spaces where they feel

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00:05:11

Stuff Yer Face: Rob Grether of Dashelito's Hot Sauce

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

This week on Stuff Yer Face, feature contributor Emily Tucker talks with Rob Grether, the creator and owner of the local hot sauce company, Dashelito's Hot Sauce and Spicy Foods. No stranger to the Madison food scene, Rob has been producing hot sauces for over 15 years, getting his start when his now teenage son was a baby - hence the name Dashelito's, meaning "little Dashel's".

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