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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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00:17:57

buzz-9-24-25-Sam-Rosenthal

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/24

Sam Rosenthal, Political Director and Researcher at RootsAction, reported in Accuracy.org on a statement signed by 120 prominent Jewish Americans, stating, in part "We write, specifically, as Jewish Americans who condemn the charge of antisemitism being leveled against student activists––many of whom are Jewish––for their legitimate criticisms of Israel’s violence in Gaza and their universities’ connections to the Israeli occupation. That this accusation is being used as a pretext to abrogate

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00:52:14

Forever Promoting Everywhere

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/24

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, talking about events going on, including Antoine’s misunderstood and misinterpreted post over the weekend. Plus, of course, promoting all the events going on around town! Don’t forget to congratulate Antoine on winning Best of Madison silver for best comedian 2025! This coming this weekend in Madison: - TK Late Nights every weekend night - https://www.tavernakaya.com/tklatenite - Friday 9/26 - late night DJ at

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00:10:40

New study exposes the cost of nitrate contamination

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/23

The overapplication of fertilizer on Wisconsin farms has led to widespread nitrate contamination in public and private water wells. That’s according to a new, collaborative study by Clean Wisconsin and the Alliance for the Great Lakes. This drinking water contamination isn’t just a public health concern, the study contends. It’s also costing local municipalities millions of dollars to clean up their water supply. Sara Walling is the Water & Agriculture Program Director at Clean Wisconsin. She

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00:04:16

Assembly Republicans announce affordable housing agenda

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/23

Assembly Republicans announced a range of bills this morning that seek to streamline housing development – and lower costs for first-time buyers and Wisconsin workers. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:51:55

The Maroon Tradition Endures After Katrina

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/23

On today’s show, host Dana Pellebon discusses the history of maroonage in the Black diaspora with Amari Johnson, author of the new book, Under a Black Star: The Maroon Impulse in New Orleans. Maroons were enslaved Africans in the Americas who escaped the plantation system to make their own way. Johnson was inspired by the maroon communities of Jamaica and Brazil but also wanted to understand what happened to the “maroon impulse” after chattel slavery ended. He found contemporary resonances in the

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00:08:04

Stuff Yer Face: Chris Brockel of FEED Kitchens

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/23

On this week’s edition of Stuff Yer Face, Emily Tucker talks with FEED Kitchens Manager and Northside Planning Council Food Systems Director, Chris Brockel. Ever wonder where food truck operators make their food? Or maybe you’ve got an idea for a food business but need commercial kitchen space. Stay tuned to hear how FEED Kitchens plays a crucial role in our Madison food system.

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00:07:02

The shocking effects of stray voltage

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

No matter how much utility companies might try to dispute it, dairy farmers have noticed the ways that stray voltage negatively impacts the health of their cattle. These observations may be a precursor to the effects the recent data center frenzy might have on human health. Pete Hardin and Bert Zipperer have more, in this edition of “The Milkweed.” Photo by David Hellmann on Unsplash

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00:03:51

Mayor Rhodes-Conway previews 2026 Operating Budget...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway shared a preview today of her executive proposal for next year’s operating budget. Her focus this afternoon: continuing Madison’s investment in homeless services and expanding the city’s housing options. Image Courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News

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00:08:27

Legal challenge of Wisconsin’s new vape law continues...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

Wisconsin started enforcing on the first of this month a new state statute tightening the sale of e-cigarettes. A group of e-cigarette distributors filed a lawsuit in June arguing that the law violates the United States Constitution. But it’s still being enforced, after a federal judge denied their request earlier this month for a preliminary injunction. The plaintiffs are already feeling the financial strain, according to lead counsel Eric Heyer. He joined our News Producer Faye Parks again last

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00:04:01

Madison Mixology: Between the Sheets

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

Today on “Madison Mixology”, feature contributor Charlie Belawski uncovers the history behind the “Between the Sheets”; an I-B-A official cocktail from before prohibition. We’ll learn about its history (with famous locations and bartenders), and how to make this end-of-summer treat.

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00:28:43

What’s New With the India-U.S. Relationship?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

Sukumar Muralidharan is an Indian writer, researcher, teacher, journalist and clear-eyed observer of international politics, economics and diplomacy. When our understanding of Indian subcontinent events and issues is muddied by conflicting and simplistic reports, we like to call on Sukumar to tell us what it all really means, which he did in this week’s World View feature.

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01:20:10

Madison BookBeat: David Michael Miller, "The Rise of...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

Madison BookBeat: David Michael Miller, "The Rise of Breese Stevens Field: Madison's ballpark and the team that made it home" by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:53:05

GLEAM Art Exhibit Celebrates its 10th Anniversary at...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

Today we are joined with Missy Jeanne the Public Programs Manager at Olbrich Gardens and Ben Smith the Director of Operations at the University Center at UW-Whitewater, two of the creators of GLEAM, the annual outdoor evening exhibit at Olbrich Gardens. Photo Courtesy: Kate Paape

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00:10:18

Forecast from Monday, 9-22-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

Forecast from Monday, 9-22-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:11:22

Finding Home on Highway 14: Episode 2

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

We hear another report from the road, as Nicole Gruter brings you another installment of “Finding Home on Highway 14.” This week, Nicole reports from South Dakota.

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00:09:40

Getting Green with Microforests While Keeping Ticks...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

It might be great if that empty parking lot near you became an oxygen-generating microforest, but then what would you do with all those blood-sucking wood ticks? Nikki Blunier of the IPM Insitutute Sustainable Communities Project attempts to answer both questions.

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00:16:09

American Youth Unhealthy, Dying Young

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

If a society can’t take care of its children, what good is it? A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that child health has declined, and child mortality increased in the United States over the last 17 years. We’ll talk with pediatrician and researcher Chris B. Forrest.

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00:08:37

The calm before the (budget) storm

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/22

This week is Rosh Hashanah and an extra fifth week, so the City of Madison and Dane County are a little short on meetings this week. But the meetings that are happening, are still important. Hosts Brenda Konkel and Rebecca Kemble will run you through what you need to know in this week's Forward Lookout.

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00:56:04

Dining in D.C.

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/19

This week on Mel & Floyd: Luther [Luthor?] joins ‘Pants while Mel becomes bionic; Attempted proselytizing at the farmers’ market; Threats at HBCUs; Who should buy the ad space in your dreams?; WORT loses BBC News; Whitewashing American history; An overdue book review; A missing blob near Panama; And other random topics; Notice something missing? For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The Very Best of James Brown” and play it on your Hi-Fi while listening to this podcast! Or listen

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00:09:28

Tall Tall Trees

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/19

Banjo innovator Mike Savino, aka Tall Tall Trees, joins the 8 O’Clock Buzz ahead of his Bur Oak show in Madison.

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