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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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00:15:14

The Science of Poop! What Waste Water Tells Us about...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/10/01

A Wisconsin scientist describes how the study of human waste water can help track the prevalence of COVID in our community.

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00:12:54

RFK, Stickers on Ballots, and Feds Suing Small Towns...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/10/01

Alex Shur of VoteBeat drops by WORT studios, as he does every month, to talk to Monday Buzz host Brian Standing about the latest in Wisconsin election news.

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00:09:21

Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/30

The U.S. Supreme Court repealed Roe v. Wade in a 6 to 3 decision more than two years ago, stripping away national protections of reproductive care. Nearly two dozen states have since limited abortion access or banned it entirely. Abortion policy is now a top issue in the presidential race among Wisconsin voters. It’s second only to the economy, according to the latest Marquette Law School poll. Alexis McGill Johnson is president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She tells WORT

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00:03:44

How Much Do Campaign Visits Cost?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/30

Both parties continue to target Wisconsin, a close battleground state. Vice President Harris visited Madison just over a week ago. Former President Trump is expected to visit Waunakee tomorrow. The costs of those visits…falls back on your tax money. Are local governments feeling the squeeze? Image courtesy: Erik Schwerdtfeger / WORT News.

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00:48:07

A Conversation with Madison's New Youth Poet Laureate...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/30

Madison's Youth Poet Laureate is Justin Festge Russell, a graduate of Madison East High School and a First Wave scholar at UW-Madison. The program is in it's third year and is open to poets 13-19 years old. The Youth Poet Laureate is required to do three public readings with the current Madison Poet Laureate, and they have the opportunity to apply for the National Youth Poet Laureate role. Festge Russell, who also produces music under the artist name Jexizis, joins guest host Angie Trudell Vasquez

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00:09:28

Forecast For Monday, 9 - 30 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/30

Forecast For Monday, 9 - 30 - 24 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:04:41

The Past Isn't Past: The Women's March on Versailles

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/30

This Saturday, October 5th is the anniversary of the Women’s March on Versailles in 1789. The seven thousand marched twelve miles in the pouring rain to demand bread and support the French Revolution. It was a pivotal moment in the early days of the revolution. Feature contributor Harry Richardson has the story.

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00:31:42

Welcome to My World

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/30

Joya Chatterji has written a beguiling history of twentieth century South Asia. William Dalrymple wrote in his review of the book in The Guardian, “With clarity, wit and charm, she tells the story of the subcontinent’s recent history in a fluent sweeping arc that takes us from the great anti-colonial rebellion of 1857 to the rise of the BJP’s muscular Hindu nationalism.” The book, Shadows at Noon, The South Asian Twentieth Century has drawn most readers in and given us a view of South Asia not

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00:12:00

Forward Lookout 9/30: Konkel and Kemble on budget...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/30

This week on Forward Lookout, Rebecca Kemble joins Brenda Konkel for the week ahead in city and county government. At the top of the list? It's budget season, with multiple opportunities to weigh in on funding priorities. Plus, the city ethics committee reconvenes after a long absence to weigh two complaints. Konkel and Kemble have the details. Find more about local government and a round-up of local news at forwardlookout.com. Refreshed daily!

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00:57:52

A Lagoon of Pig Poop

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/27

This week on Mel & Floyd: Order is restored to the universe -it’s Mel & SmartyPants!; Mel’s adventures in Iowa; Citizen Kane without the sled; Social psychology of the right; BRT gets positive review; The baby hippo & her relatives; Auctioning off Infowars; Another ”really really bad idea” from trump; And other random topics; Subscribe to the Mel & Floyd Podcast on itunes and never miss another episode [Unless the power goes off again] – It’s FREE!; Passersby were amazed at the unusually large

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00:53:27

The Women of the Red Power Movement

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/27

The Red Power Movement was a Native American movement for self-determination in response to years of Termination and Relocation policies in the U.S. The Warrior Women Project is bringing to light the often forgotten or ignored stories of the women involved in the movement. The project documents oral histories, maintains an archive, and produces media to be used in home communities and to educate through decolonial learning experiences. Director Elizabeth Castle joins A Public Affair host Esty

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00:09:01

Richard Davidson

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/27

Dr. Richard Davidson, a renowned expert in contemplative neuroscience and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison, appeared on the Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz to discuss his upcoming lecture, The Science of Meditation, and the Healthy Minds Program app.Davidson’s research focuses on the neural bases of emotion and emotional styles, with a special emphasis on how practices like meditation can promote human flourishing. During his interview, Dr. Davidson explained how meditation helps

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00:10:26

Josh Harty

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/27

Rooted in the heartland and seasoned with the soul of Americana, Josh Harty joined the Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz for an in-studio interview and live performance ahead of his show at the North Street Cabaret tomorrow night--a venue that holds a special place for many people in the area. His songwriting reflects the landscapes of his North Dakota upbringing, capturing the essence of small-town life in Kindred, the allure of the open road, and the bittersweet symphony of love and loss. During the

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00:17:10

Andy Adams

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/27

Andy Adams, founder of the FlakPhoto Digest, joined the Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz to discuss the upcoming Photo Midwest Biennial Exhibition in Madison. Adams is passionate about the art of photography, but he doesn't believe that the explosion of cell phone cameras is a threat to the field. Instead, he embraces the idea that more photos lead to more creativity. Adams’ substack newsletter, FlakPhoto Digest, is one of the most creative publications about photography today. The Photo Midwest Biennial

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00:05:26

DONUTS

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/27

"What's the deal with birthday donuts?" --Andy Moore Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash

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00:08:21

DNR Prepares to Implement Stricter Drinking Water...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/26

PFAS contamination is a persistent issue in drinking water systems across the state. Also known as “forever chemicals,” the PFAS family can cause cancer, thyroid issues, and a litany of other health problems. Wisconsin already has contamination guidelines in place. But the ones that the EPA established on the federal level last spring are more strict. The state’s Department of Natural Resources started the process yesterday to implement those federal guidelines. But it will take years to approve

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00:04:11

Wisconsin Municipalities Wrangle Voting Procedures

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/26

Election prep hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing here in Wisconsin: a federal lawsuit, duplicate absentee ballots, and a mayor facing a criminal investigation for moving a ballot drop box…all just a few weeks before the election in November. Image courtesy: Faye Parks / WORT News.

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00:06:57

Transparency Talk: What You Can and Can’t Say at...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/26

Public comment periods might seem like a guaranteed right. But in Wisconsin, the law doesn’t always require government bodies to let you speak. In this episode of "Transparency Talk", Bill Lueders and open records attorney Tom Kamenick unpack the surprising rules that can limit public input at meetings. Feature contributor Ava Shumway brings us this week’s episode. But before we turn it over to “Transparency Talk,” our standard reminder that this conversation is not intended to be specific legal

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00:52:42

Christian Nationalism as a Anti-Democratic Force

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/26

The new documentary Bad Faith exposes a political effort by Christian Nationalists to weaken and destroy American democracy and promote an authoritarian vision. It also highlights how secular and interfaith leaders are working to combat the push to fascism. Journalist Anne Nelson is a featured commentator in the film, and her book Shadow Network: Media, Money and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right is a source for the doc. On today's show, Nelson joins host Allen Ruff to give a history of

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00:18:25

Consider The Source

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/26

Photo courtesy of Hümâ H. Yardim on Unsplash.

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