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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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00:06:21

Dane County executive candidates discuss racial and...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/23

On Nov. 5, voters in Dane County will select a new county executive for the first time since 2011 when Joe Parisi assumed the office. Parisi stepped down this past May with a year left on his current term and called a special election to replace him. After an initial election on Aug. 13, two candidates advanced to a November runoff: state Senator Melissa Agard, and RCC Sexual Violence Center Executive Director Dana Pellebon. Last week, local non-profits hosted the candidates at a south side forum to

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00:09:26

Forecast For Monday, 9 - 23 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/23

Forecast For Monday, 9 - 23 - 24 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:29:22

Dr. Edgar Spalding on Dragonflies, Damselflies, and...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/23

Dr. Edgar Spalding sat down with WORT to talk about citizen science, dragonfly walks at the UW Arboretum, recently discovered species of dragonflies, and more!

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00:27:48

Serving The Whole Person With Dignity And Respect

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/23

Madison’s Catholic Multicultural Center has a long history of helping those in need in our community. It offers assistance with basic needs like food and personal essentials and helps new residents with finding jobs and housing, with learning English and finding services they need and with job training and finding their places in the community. Steve Maurice, CMC Director and Becca Schwartz, Associate Director came into the WORT studio to talk with Gil Halsted about what the CMC does and how

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00:09:59

Negativland Pushes Limits of Art and Law

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/23

Photo courtesy of Jim Kreul and Negativland

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00:13:33

Community Group Beats Donated Guns into Garden Tools

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/23

Photo courtesy of Scott Marrese-Wheeler and Pat Siegler

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00:12:32

Election Stolen! A Report on Venezuelan Affairs with...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/23

Andrés Sebastian Pertierra

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00:06:16

Melanie Cain Haunted Fireside Tales

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/23

Ava Borelli talks to Melanie Cain about Haunted Fireside Tales on Classical Jukebox 9-19-24

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00:53:36

Israel's War on Gaza Will Be an Ongoing Health...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/20

According the to United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7th, 2023. Another 95,000+ have been injured. These numbers are certainly an undercount. The number of Gaza's Silent Killings, or those who have died due to the crumbling medical infrastructure, continues to climb. Cases of polio have been found amongst Palestinian children. Communicable diseases are being spread due to a lack of sanitary infrastructure.

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00:58:34

The Rats of the Air

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/20

This week on Mel & Floyd: It’s the Ruby & Pants “Mel & Floyd Summer Replacement Show” replacement show!; Pledge drive wrap-up; Compulsive handshaking; High blood pressure in ducks at the Union; Brain pruning in pregnancy?; Another Nixon tidbit; Sterilizations up in states banning abortion; Nazi motherhood medals; Cat hot-wires car?; High altitude microbes; Monkey names; And other random topics; Subscribe to the Mel & Floyd Podcast on itunes and never miss another episode [Unless the power goes off

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00:04:54

The Past Isn't Past: Assassination of Chilean...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/20

This Saturday, September 21st, is the anniversary of the 1976 car bomb assassination of Chilean diplomat Orlando Letelier and his American coworker Ronni Moffitt. They were killed in Washington, DC under orders from Chilean dictator Pinochet. It was part of a lethal campaign against Chilean dissidents. Feature contributor Harry Richardson has the story. Originally broadcast September 16, 2024. Public domain photo, excerpted from Articulo Completo de la Revista Argentina "Lea" del 15/07/1975.

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00:04:51

Willy Street Fair Preview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/20

Andy Moore sits down with Gary Kallas, Director of the WilMar Neighborhood Center, to preview the highly anticipated Willy Street Fair, which takes place this weekend--September 21st-22nd. The fair, which marks the end of Madison's near east side festival season, is more than just a fun event—it’s a vital fundraiser for the community. Kallas explains that proceeds from the fair benefit the WilMar Neighborhood Center and Common Wealth Development, reinforcing the unique role that this and similar

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00:12:52

Make A Plan To Vote

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/20

Host of the Friday Eight O'Clock Buzz Andy Moore speaks with Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell about the upcoming election and the different ways Wisconsinites can vote. McDonell stresses the importance of planning ahead, encouraging voters to take advantage of in-person absentee voting, which begins two weeks before Election Day. He walks through the process of voter registration, noting that residents can register online at MyVote.wi.gov, by mail, or in person at designated locations. McDonell also

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00:03:54

Ankurs Picks 09202024

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/20

Ankur’s picks are not influenced by any outside entities. Ankur consults with an advisory board of 1. The cost of admission to any recommended show is of no concern to Ankur, nor the price of beer, nor the cleanliness of the venue restrooms. Ankur has one goal and one goal only in the delivery of Ankur’s picks: For you to have a kickass musical experience. Ankur’s Picks is a trademark of the multinational corporation DJ Spin Cycle.Chicago Immigrant Orchestra with Fareed Haque and Wanees Zarour -

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00:18:34

Invasive Species In Wisconsin Lakes

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/20

Jake Vander Zanden joins the Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz this week to talk about the species invading our Wisconsin lakes. Jake is the Director of the UW Madison’s Center for Limnology and the lead author of a study looking into data collected from eleven lakes over the course of forty years. Jake explains how the impact threatening the ecosystems of 39% of the lakes across Wisconsin. Species like the rusty crayfish, spiny water flea, and Chinese mystery snail disrupt the balance of the lakes. The

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00:38:11

Interview about Eighth Blackbird's 9/26 and 9/27...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/20

Interview by WORT's Peter Haney with Matthew Duvall of Eighth Blackbird, on the ensemble's upcoming performance in Madison and 30 years playing new classical music. The interview aired on WORT, 89.9-FM, Madison on 9/17/2024.

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00:03:30

New Convenience Store Opening Soon on Willy Street

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

The west end of Williamson Street doesn’t have many options for folks in need of a quick bite to eat.But the storefront in a new mixed-use development may soon fill that gap. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News, shows storefront at 823 Williamson Street.

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00:09:26

Loved Ones Await Answers For Fitchburg Police...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

Fitchburg police shot Kevin Price on the morning of August 12th, after one of his neighbors called 911 to report a domestic disturbance. Kevin then spent three days in St. Mary’s hospital - but his family wasn’t informed until his death on August 15th. The state’s Department of Justice is still conducting an investigation. PJ Chamberlain, a friend of Kevin’s, spoke to WORT News Producer Faye Parks today with permission from Kevin’s family. He says that Kevin’s death points to a gap in our

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00:05:15

$2 B+ in New Natural Gas (Methane) for Wisconsin?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

Interview with RENEW Wisconsin about opposing construction of new natural gas plants.

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00:52:41

Tales from Ukraine

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

On today's show, Yuri Rashkin steps into the host seat and talks with Madison-based Ukrainian activist Natalka Akulenko about Rashkin's recent trip to Ukraine. They discuss the reality of Ukrainian life amid the ongoing war, Rashkin's popular Youtube channel Rashkin Report, and finding joy and beauty in Ukraine.

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