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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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00:07:40

Struggling Badger Football Program Results in a Hit...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/05

This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Michael Reilly about his story “Football losses hurt state economy, report finds” in a discussion of the current record of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team, and the effects that could follow. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: Behind the quiet termination, ‘predatory’ recruitment practices of former UW Chinese - John Ernst UW primate lab names new director - Alaina Walsh Protesters rally against Israel

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00:06:31

Superintendent Underly Joins Hearing On Teacher...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/05

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s handling of teacher sexual misconduct allegations took center stage at yet another legislative hearing today. But this time around, State Superintendent Jill Underly was there to answer lawmakers’ questions – and share her take on the path forward. Image courtesy: Allen Y / UNSPLASH

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00:07:47

Animal rights activists celebrate Ridglan Farms...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/05

Ridglan Farms, a facility based in Blue Mounds, is the nation’s second largest breeder of beagles for experimentation. It's a lightning rod for animal rights activists, who have been calling for criminal charges against Ridglan for years alleging gross animal cruelty. After the Dane County District Attorney's Office declined to take action, a circuit court judge appointed a special prosecutor in January to investigate the facility and determine if criminal charges were warranted. Last week, Ridglan

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00:03:13

Dane County leaders tout “compromise” budget for 2026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/04

County finance leaders unanimously approved last week an amended spending plan for next year, partially walking back a proposal that would have reduced the county’s funding for local nonprofits. County supervisors touted the so-called “compromise budget” at a press conference this morning.

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00:53:29

A Whoopensocker Show with Erica Halverson

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/04

On today’s show, host Dana Pellebon celebrates the magic of theater with Dr. Erica Halverson, who has dedicated her career to studying how people learn in and through the arts. Featured image of Dr. Erica Halverson’s book, How the Arts Can Save Education: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Instruction.

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00:14:00

Daniel Freedman interview_mixdown

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/04

Hejira world music host Jeff Spitzer-Resnick interview with Daniel Freedman about his band, Saha Gnawa, and their new album of the same name.

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00:08:53

Tough decisions on the dairy farm

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/04

Milk prices are dropping significantly, while the value of dairy cow livestock has never been higher. Thanks to that dichotomy, American dairy farmers face a tough decision: call the auctioneer or try to stay afloat in a tricky market. Pete Hardin and Bert Zipperer walk us through the issue – and the lessons from Canada’s quota system – in this edition of “The Milkweed.” Image courtesy: Chris Waits via Flickr.

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00:04:03

Local Food Pantries Feel the Pressure of SNAP Stoppage

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/04

Amid the uncertainty over federal food assistance, Dane County residents are turning to local food pantries for support. Image courtesy: Aaron Doucett / UNSPLASH

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00:10:31

Line 5’s federal permits issued unlawfully,...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted federal permits to Enbridge last week, backing the Canadian oil company’s plan to reroute Line 5 in northern Wisconsin. That action was premature, environmental groups argue, as litigation over the project’s state-issued permits is still awaiting a final decision. Rob Lee is a senior staff attorney with Midwest Environmental Advocates. The federal permits aren’t just out of order, he tells our News Producer Faye Parks, they’re also hard to access and review

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00:04:03

Madison Mixology: Harvey Wallbanger

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

This week on “Madison Mixology,” feature contributor Charlie Belawski introduces us to Harvey Wallbanger and the drink named after him. We’ll explore the cocktail’s connection to the Milwaukee Brewers, its similarities to the Screwdriver, and the debated history behind its creation.

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00:09:49

Forecast from Monday, 11-3-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

Forecast from Monday, 11-3-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:53:28

UW System Betrays the Wisconsin Idea

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

In May 2026 the UW-Plattville campus at Baraboo will close its doors. It’s the 13th UW branch campus to close since 2023. On the show today’s we’re joined by Wisconsin State Representative Karen DeSanto to talk about how this closure will impact the constituents of her district and by Neil Kraus who discusses the flawed messaging the UW System is sending about enrollment, its budget, and the need for AI and tech in education. Featured image of the UW Platteville-Baraboo Sauk County campus and

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00:01:06

Sebastian Torogoz Band in the WORT lobby 11/3/2025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

El Salvadoran singer Sebastian Torogoz joined WORT's Global Revolutions program on November 3, 2025. After the program, the musicians kept playing in WORT's lobby. Here's the band with a traditional El Salvadoran tune, recorded live at WORT.

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00:08:13

Budgets, traffic safety, and property values

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

Dane County’s budget process went fairly quickly this year and is slated to wrap up later this week, despite controversy around funding for human services and the Sheriff’s Office. Meanwhile, the city of Madison takes a short break from its own budget to consider traffic safety, contested property value assessments, and more. Brenda Konkel flies solo in this edition of “Forward Lookout” to share the details on the week ahead.

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00:10:10

Midwest Mujeres Presents "Yo Quiero Dinero"

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

Midwest Mujeres presents its annual storytelling motivational workshop, geared specifically to Black and Latina women. We’ll hear from storytellers Jenise Judon and Francelia Lara.

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00:11:42

Find Your Quilt

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

Textile specialist Sophie Pittman teaches us how to find our own quilt, one of a pair of quilt-themed exhibits taking place on the UW campus.

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00:15:23

Bodypedia: A Brief Compendium of Human Anatomical...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

Ever wonder what’s going on under your own skin? “Bodypedia” author Adam Taor joins us for an alphabetical romp through the human body.

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00:27:38

More Zara on Zohran

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/03

Back in July, author and academic Zara Chowdhary introduced us to Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City at the end of June. Then she spoke about the qualities that gave him the victory. Now, with the election just two days away and millionaires and billionaires throwing money at Zohran’s opponents, Gil Halsted and Amitabh Pal checked back to see what Zara thinks will happen on election day and why. Zara on Zohran July 6, 2025

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00:12:00

Making Child Care Universally Accessible

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/02

Access to child care is as important as roads and bridges to our country’s infrastructure- so what’s it going to take to make it happen? And what should be included in a quality child care program? Attention to families’ financial needs; accessibility for kids with disabilities; high quality youth development care and education; full day, year round care; and attentive, consistent relationships with providers for young children. All these aspects are listed in a new report out from the Roosevelt

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00:57:21

So Much For the Motherly Instinct

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/10/31

This week on Mel & Floyd: Mel is back in the studio!; The cherry on the crap sundae; Third term talk; Karolin Leavitt’s “Yo Mama joke”; Depression in Iowa?; More gerrymandering coming; Catching up on 1975’s big movies; trump fires entire Commission of Fine Arts Board [before they can weigh in on his ballroom design]; Kennedy Center tickets available; Headline of the week; And other random topics; Notice something missing? For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The Very Best of James

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