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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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00:40:07

Dick Greffin says Dane County should prioritize...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/16

Retired TV journalist Dick Greffin, who also served as Cross Plains village president for seven years, is running to represent Waunakee on the Dane County Board. He’ll face off against incumbent supervisor David Boetcher in the April 7th election. Sitting down with our News Producer Faye Parks last week, Greffin said the county spends too much on homeless services and the Sheriff’s Department should be first in line for funding. Image courtesy: Dick Greffin.

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00:12:53

County leaders to weigh reducing the county board’s size

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/16

The city of Madison and Dane County have a relatively quiet week ahead – but there’s still plenty of work to do. County leaders are set to weigh a proposal to reduce the size of the county board and Madison leaders will hold a discussion on the city’s sustainability initiatives. Brenda Konkel and Rebecca Kemble have the rundown, in this edition of “Forward Lookout.”

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00:52:52

Perennial Foods are the Slow Fashion of Agriculture

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/16

On today’s show, host Douglas Haynes dives into a new book, Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods, with its editors edited by Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug. Perennials are plants that live for more than 1 year, like trees, bushes, and long grasses. We eat perennials when we eat tree nuts, tree fruits, and even some grass-fed meat. These plants are so important for ecosystem health because their roots go to work year-over-year. Featured image of the cover of Living Roots.

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00:14:22

Roger Davidson interview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/16

Roger Davidson interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:13:10

"Pants on Fire" Brings Craig Ferguson Back to Overture

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/16

Comedian and former host of the Late Late Show Craig Ferguson brings his new show, “Pants on Fire” to Madison’s Overture Center. But first, he joins us right here on the Monday Buzz with a preview.

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00:11:29

Native Plants Promote Biodiversity at Neighborhood Scale

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/16

Hard to believe with today’s weather, but gardening season is just around the corner. Instead of loading up your yard with hostas, consider some Wisconsin natives that will help birds and other critters. We’ll hear from Amy Staffen of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Susan Carpenter of the University of Wisconsin Arboretum.

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00:09:17

Forecast from Monday, 3-16-26

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/16

Forecast from Monday, 3-16-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:57:38

Pets Keep You Healthier!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/13

This week on Mel & Floyd: SmartyPants’ spring break plans & Mel’s athleticism; Attempted GOP dirty trick in Utah fails due to poor clock management; Parallels with ancient Rome; “Keg-bro’s” mysteriously disappearing debt; What Star Trek got right; Hump-plumping injection controversy at camel beauty pageant; NASA’s moon launch schedule; Crow drones delivering contraband to Louisiana prison; And other random topics; Notice something missing? For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The

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00:53:35

Analysis of the US-Israel War on Iran with Hooman Majd

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/13

On today’s show, host Esty Dinur is in conversation with writer Hooman Majd about the escalating Israel-US war on Iran and how attacks have expanded to Lebanon, the Gulf States, and beyond. Majd describes that bombs are constantly being dropped on Tehran, how Lebanese people are being displaced by Israeli attacks on their country, and that the death toll is growing. This week, Iranian leaders marched in the streets of Tehran projecting unity and defiance as the war reaches two weeks. Featured

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00:09:19

Madison BCycle

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/13

Colleen Hayes speaks with Madison BCycle GM Kris Nielsen about the season launch, e-assist bikes, and a free month pass.

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00:16:01

Currach

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/13

Guest host Colleen Hayes welcomes Madison Irish band Currach to discuss their music and upcoming performances.

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00:11:04

Madison St Patricks Day Parade

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/13

Ed Jaeger previews Madison’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, including its history, route, and festivities happening snow or shine.

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00:24:45

“Children inspire me,” Gussie Lewis says

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/12

Medical research scientist Gussie Lewis, a member of the DeForest Area School Board since 2021, is running for the Dane County Board this spring.An open race after the DeForest area’s incumbent supervisor Maureen McCarville decided not to run for another term, Lewis faces one opponent in Stephen Ratzlaff Jr. District 22 voters will elect their next supervisor on April 7th. Lewis told our News Producer Faye Parks last week that her experience on the school board would make her an effective leader

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00:04:40

Senator Baldwin demands answers on Trump’s “war of...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/12

The American people have a right to know why we’re at war with Iran and how the Trump regime plans to end it, Wisconsin U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin said Thursday morning. One of several Democrats to file a war powers resolution last week, Baldwin added that she’s prepared to force a vote if the Senate’s Republican leadership ignores her call for public hearings. Image courtesy: Marnie Webb via Flickr.

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00:08:00

Transparency Talk: "Something of a Milestone"–20...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/12

This past Monday, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council announced the winners of their 20th annual Openness in Government Awards, or "Opees". The awards will be formally presented at a free public event next Thursday. On this edition of "Transparency Talk", hosts Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick discuss this year’s winners, and the impacts they had on government transparency in 2025. But before we turn it over to Tom and Bill, our standard reminder that this conversation is not intended to be

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00:54:04

Meeting the Constitutional Obligation to Public...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/12

The state of Wisconsin has a constitutional obligation to provide equal opportunity for a sound basic education and adequate and reasonably uniform funding of our public schools. But for decades, the state hasn’t provided sufficient funds to school districts or distributed those funds fairly. That’s why a group of five school districts have filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin legislature–the topic of our show today. Featured image of a child exploring library bookshelves via Rawpixel.

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00:07:19

Forecast from Wednesday 3-11-26

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/12

Forecast from Wednesday 3-11-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:09:45

“Property taxes have gotten out of hand,” Stephen...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/11

Two-time state Assembly candidate Stephen W. Ratzlaff Jr., also Dane County Executive Melissa Agard’s sole challenger last April, is running this spring to represent the DeForest area on the county board.An open race after incumbent supervisor Maureen McCarville decided not to run for another term, Ratzlaff faces one opponent in Gussie Lewis. District 22 voters will elect their next supervisor on April 7th. Ratzlaff, a center-right independent, told our News Producer Faye Parks that he would

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01:00:02

A Profile of Outreach LGBTQ+ Community Center

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/11

A Profile of Outreach LGBTQ+ Community Center by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:03:45

Ahead of population surge, Madison city council...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/03/11

While estimates vary, there’s a clear consensus: the city of Madison is expected to see significant population growth over the next couple of decades. City leaders debated the pros and cons on Tuesday of municipal government restructuring to meet the moment. Image courtesy: Brian Standing / WORT News.

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