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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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00:19:39

American Dark Ages (long)

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/24

Would-be monarchs are all the rage these days. Turns out, America’s perverse love affair with royalty has a long history. As black history month draws to a close, we talk with Harvard Fellow, Keidrick Roy, author of “American Dark Ages: Racial Feudalism and the Rise of Black Liberalism.” (extended interview version)

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00:03:05

Madison Charter School withdraws its Application

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/24

A local nonprofit has withdrawn their proposal for a new charter school. The item was slated to come before the Madison school board tonight, which had signaled they wouldn't approve the measure. Reporter Nate Carlin has the story. Photo Courtesy of Chali Pittman/WORT FM

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00:36:59

Waiting for Robots (long)

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/24

Artificial Intelligence has a dirty secret –it actually depends on human sweatshop labor. Sociologist Antonio Casilli talks about his new book “Waiting for Robots: the Hired Hands of Automation.” (Extended interview version)

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00:54:23

Public K-12 Education Under Trump

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/24

Already strapped public schools are scrambling in response to a letter sent by the Department of Education on February 14. The letter threatened loss of federal funding if K-12 schools and colleges don’t stop “race-based decision-making” within fourteen days. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration has been threatening to disband the Department of Education. To talk about how to teach history and truth at a time like this, host Douglas Haynes is joined by Jesse Hagopian and Kimber Wilkerson. Featured

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00:05:45

Stuff Yer Face: James Bloodsaw of Just Veggiez

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/24

Looking for delicious vegan cuisine in Madison? This week on Stuff Yer Face, food feature contributor Emily Tucker chats with James Bloodsaw, owner of Just Veggiez - a Black-owned all-vegan family food business, located on State Street. Whether you've enjoyed their festival fare at WORTstock or are looking for vegan catering, they've got you covered.

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00:24:08

Contracting The Welch Group, cutting committees, and...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/24

This week, February 24, 2025, hosts Brenda Konkel and Rebecca Kemble dive into the City's potential contract with The Welch Group, a plan to cut City committees, and a request for proposals for mail scanners for Dane County Jail inmates.

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00:54:16

Roundtable on Immigrant Dairy Workers in Wisconsin

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/24

On today’s show we focus on immigrant dairy farm workers in Wisconsin. Hosts Bert Zipperer and Pete Hardin are joined by three guests: Ruth Conniff, Armando Ibarra, and John Rosenow. They discuss the humanity of immigrant farmworkers, their struggles and their dreams, their kids who attend local K-12 schools, and their families in Mexico who depend on remittances. Featured image of a Wiscosin dairy farm in winter via the Library of Congress.

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00:04:48

Madison Mixology: Sidecar

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/24

This week on Madison Mixology, we learn how to make the Sidecar, a citrus cocktail with a complicated history. Feature Contributor Charlie Belawski takes us to 1920’s England to find its true creator.

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00:57:21

Ask Amy February 2025 Edition

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/24

Amy and Rainbow returned to The Access Hour for her third appearance to discuss and answer your questions about mental health as we navigate through the current administration.

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00:06:02

Local David Lynch Fans Held a Wake for the Surrealist...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/23

Local David Lynch Fans Held a Wake for the Surrealist Filmmaker by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:13:49

WI Supreme Court Race Will Impact Future Voting

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/23

This spring’s state supreme court election could decide the future of voting in Wisconsin and inconsistent absentee ballot instructions could disenfranchise voters. Votebeat Wisconsin reporter Alexander Shur joins us with the latest.

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00:14:00

American Dark Ages (short)

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/23

Would-be monarchs are all the rage these days. Turns out, America’s perverse love affair with royalty has a long history. As black history month draws to a close, we talk with Harvard Fellow, Keidrick Roy, author of “American Dark Ages: Racial Feudalism and the Rise of Black Liberalism.” (short broadcast version)

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00:25:46

44th Annual Freeze for Food Refugee Support

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/23

Madison Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and Open Doors for Refugees organize the 44th Annual Freeze for Food 5/10K for competition, fun and refugee food security. These two all-volunteer organizations have put together a chance for runners and walkers to come together at the Vilas Park and Arboretum area on Saturday, March 1st to support refugees. There’s a 5K walk/run around the neighborhood and a more competitive 10K timed run through the Arboretum. Details and sign-ups are here:

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00:09:45

Impact of Federal Funding Freeze on Head Start in...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/22

Head Start in Dane County and throughout the country were jolted by the abrupt Federal freeze in funds that happened on January 28th. They were not able to access critical funds for many days, forcing them to borrow money to meet payroll and other basic obligations. Labor Radio spoke with Jen Bailey, the executive director of ReachDane and the Board President for the Wisconsin Head Start Association, about the impact of the freeze and ongoing threats to funding.

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00:16:56

Local Nonprofits face federal funding cuts

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/21

Kia Karlen talks with Cheri Dubiel and Tess Romanski about federal funding cuts and how The Big Share helps local nonprofits continue their vital work.

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00:15:49

Community Immigration Law Center

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/21

Guest host Kia Karlen speaks with Grant Sovern and Aissa Olivarez about the Community Immigration Law Center’s fight to protect immigrants' rights.

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00:21:59

Radio Literature: Love Poems and Songs, with Chali...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/21

Radio Literature: Love Poems and Songs, with Chali Pittman by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:29:59

Queery - GSafe + Fair Wisconsin

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/21

Queery - GSafe + Fair Wisconsin by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:07:40

David Simmons Interview on Global Revolutions 2-17-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/21

Helena White talks with David Simmons on Global Revolutions on WORT-FM 2/17/25

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00:08:31

Femmestival 2025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/02/21

Guest host Kia Karlen speaks with Bethany Jurevicz about Femmestival 2025, Madison’s annual celebration of women, femme, and nonbinary entrepreneurs.

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