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12:55

Birdability Makes Birding Accessible

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/20

Participating in birding, one of the most popular and fastest-growing outdoor activities in the country, shouldn’t depend on being physically abled. Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance’s Brenna Marcisek and Birdability’s Cat Fribley talk to us about the upcoming Birdability Week. The post Birdability Makes Birding Accessible appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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10:20

Federal Workers Under Shutdown

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/20

The federal government shutdown enters its fourth week with no end in sight. What’s not getting done, and how is the shutdown affecting government workers? We’ll talk with Nicole Cantello, EPA scientist and AFGE Local 704 President and with Aryn Melton Backus, a former CDC employee, Executive Director of National Public Health Information Coalition and a member of Fired but Fighting. The post Federal Workers Under Shutdown appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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20:15

The Adventures of t’Rump and Bibi Beezelbub

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/16

Jennifer Loewenstein, former Mideast lecturer, joins Tony Castañeda to talk about the implementation of a cease fire in Gaza as part of t’Rump’s peace-meal plan, which was developed with zero imput from the community in Gaza.The post The Adventures of t’Rump and Bibi Beezelbub appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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16:43

A New ICE Age in Chicago

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/16

The Latino community in Chicago is being targeted by ICE agents regardless if they are legal residents or not, and people in Chicago are resisting as temperatures and tensions are rising in light of aggressive actions by ICE The post A New ICE Age in Chicago appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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24:21

Toward Sustainable Land Use in Wisconsin & Madison

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/15

Trevor Roark, Executive Director of “1000 Friends of Wisconsin” and Sharon Johnson, Lead Organizer of “Madison for More Neighbors Campaign“, discuss efforts for sustainable land use, transportation equity, increasing housing […] The post Toward Sustainable Land Use in Wisconsin & Madison appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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13:00

Colin Mochrie Brings New Improv Show to Overture

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/13

Improvisational comedy giant, Colin Mochrie, brings his new show “Asking for Trouble” to the Overture stage. But first, he joins us right here on the 8 O’Clock Buzz. The post Colin Mochrie Brings New Improv Show to Overture appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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9:21

Waukesha County Judge Orders Voter Citizenship Checks

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/13

A Waukesha County judge has ordered all election clerks to check voters’ citizenship before allowing them to cast a ballot. Votebeat Wisconsin’s Alexander Shur has the story. The post Waukesha County Judge Orders Voter Citizenship Checks appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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16:00

Protecting Immigrant Rights During ICE Raids

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/13

As federal Immigration officers, backed up by the Texas National Guard, harass immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere, we thought it might be a good time to brush up on immigration law. We’ll talk with attorney Grant Sovern, of the Community Immigration Law Center. The post Protecting Immigrant Rights During ICE Raids appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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19:37

15 Wisconsin Youth Sue WI PSC to Remove Restrictions...

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/08

On August 22, 2025, fifteen Wisconsin youth, ages 8-17 and from across the state, represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates and Our Children’s Trust, filed Dunn v. Wisconsin Public Service Commission, […]The post 15 Wisconsin Youth Sue WI PSC to Remove Restrictions on Climate Change... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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14:57

“East of LA” Focusses on Asian Comedy, Performers

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/08

Organized by Cheshire Cat Comedy for November 7th at The Forward Club at Breese Stevens field, the comedy event “East of LA” promises to highlight Asian American comedians and their experiences […] The post “East of LA” Focusses on Asian Comedy, Performers appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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51:50

A Generational Curse

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/08

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, some serious talk for the pledge drive, Ruby Clay, Clinician for Anesis Therapy, founder of Black Girls United and the upcoming 4th annual “Behind Closed Doors” fundraiser joins us to talk about domestic abuse prevention, it’s impact on our families and communities, and what we can do to help! The post A Generational Curse appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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9:30

MANIA: The Abba Tribute at the Barrymore

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

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. The post MANIA: The Abba Tribute at the Barrymore appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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Gen-Z Protests in Nepal: Whats Next?

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

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. The post Gen-Z Protests in Nepal: Whats Next? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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4:59

Naked Bicyclists Pose for Photos in Madison Park

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/06

Naked bicyclists pose for a promotional photo in a Madison park! (NSFW) The post Naked Bicyclists Pose for Photos in Madison Park appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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22:24

tRump’s 20-Point Piecemeal Plan

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/03

Norm Stockwell, the editor of the Progressive Magazine, joins host Tony Castañeda to talk about the fallacy of the plan and about Israel’s intercepting humanitarian aid flotillas.The post tRump’s 20-Point Piecemeal Plan appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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13:33

Fallen Alterboy – The Art of John Sarris

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/03

Chris Murphy, local artist, electrician and owner of Rogue’s Gallery in Madison, joins the 8 O’Clock Buzz to talk about a new exhibition of the art of John Sarris to be shown all this month but with an opening reception on Friday, October 4, at the gallery on Ingersoll Street, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. The post Fallen Alterboy – The Art of John Sarris appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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19:53

Dept of Labor Actions Could Threaten 401(k)...

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/02

The Department of Labor’s hasty decision to rescind its 2021 guidance that warned plan fiduciaries about the risks of private equity and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plans is […] The post Dept of Labor Actions Could Threaten 401(k) Retirement Accounts appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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18:57

Protect Our Care Wisconsin Holds Van Orden...

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/02

With the Federal government officially shut down as of midnight last night, Joe Zepecki, Director of Protect Our Care Wisconsin, talks about the effects of the loss of Medicaid health […] The post Protect Our Care Wisconsin Holds Van Orden Responsible for Health Cris... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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1:01:55

Monday 8 O’Clock Buzz with how a GOP member fights...

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/10/01

WORT 89.9 FM's Monday 8 O'Clock Buzz with Votebeat's journalist Alexandr Shur, Disability Rights and Services Specialist from the City of Madison, Rebecca Hoyt, and founder of Media 22, Corey Whitmore. The post Monday 8 O’Clock Buzz with how a GOP member fights conspiracy th... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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20:07

Cheshire Cat Comedy: Researching the Silly Side of...

8 O"Clock Buzz ·

2025/09/24

Sasha Rosser, founder of Cheshire Cat Comedy, talks about the upcoming “Wisconsin Science Festival edition of Words with Nerds“, a juxtapositional event of “scientists hankerin’ to be silly”. The event […]The post Cheshire Cat Comedy: Researching the Silly Side of Science appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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