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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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00:04:51

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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00:19:49

Strongman Dystopia

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at NYU, has written a book, Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present, in which she explains what modern authoritarian leaders have in common with each other and how their plans follow the typical script of fascism developed a hundred years earlier. This is an interview that Ms. Ben-Ghiat did with 8 O’Clock Buzz host Tony Castañeda earlier this year when she was in Madison. Don Trump, Vladamir Putin, Victor Orban and Benjamin Netanayhu are the

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00:19:49

Strongman Dystopia

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at NYU, has written a book, Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present, in which she explains what modern authoritarian leaders have in common with each other and how their plans follow the typical script of fascism developed a hundred years earlier. This is an interview that Ms. Ben-Ghiat did with 8 O’Clock Buzz host Tony Castañeda earlier this year when she was in Madison. Don Trump, Vladamir Putin, Victor Orban and Benjamin Netanayhu are the

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00:15:53

Bike Share Madison

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

An agreement is in place for Bicycle Transit Systems (BTS) to acquire BCycle from Trek which currently operates the bike sharing market in Madison. Alison Cohen, founder of BTS, joins the 8 O’Clock Buzz to talk about the transition and her company’s mission to get more people on bikes. The acquisition will make BTS the only vertically integrated docked bike share company in North America. But Ms. Cohen wants to assure users in Madison that their goal is not to increase profits for BTS, but rather

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00:48:46

Buzz - 9-18 - 24 - Changemakers

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

Today's 8 o'clock Buzz features some of the Community Shares Changemakers, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to Michele Erikson, and the Collaboration Award to the Tenant Resource Center, represented by Hannah Renfro and the Legal Action of WI, represented by Heidi Wegleitner and Erin Kautz. Listen as they speak about how their organizations support social justice by promoting literacy, and prevent marginalization by supporting low income tenants in eviction, diversion, and defense

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00:27:42

09.18.24 Queery Abby Swetz VK

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

Fair Wisconsin's Executive Director, Abigail Swetz, talks with Vicki about Fair Wisconsin's work, Title IX, and why we need a teacher in the White House.

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00:26:32

Democracy Day Special: Tracking Competition and...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

This project is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more, visit usdemocracyday.org.

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00:44:55

You Can Fall In to Fear if You Want, but I’m Not...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Lolo Lature and RR Moore, Sharon Irwin joins us to talk about the City of Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB), the trials and tribulations of creating the board and getting it going, and working to undo our violent culture.More information on PCOB, to attend a meeting (next meeting 9/19), or apply to be a member: https://www.cityofmadison.com/city-hall/committees/police-civilian-oversight-board More information on Wisconsin’s elections

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00:07:02

Forecast For Wednesday 9 - 18 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/19

Photo by David Devereaux-Weber

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00:06:57

Interim Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn Outlines...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/18

Interim Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn released her county budget proposal this morning. The proposal totals upwards of $903 million - a nearly 7% drop in spending compared to the current budget. County Executive Kuhn told WORT News Producer Faye Parks this afternoon that Dane County – like countless other municipalities in the state – is trying to stay afloat despite flattening revenue. Image courtesy: Brian Standing / WORT News.

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00:04:16

Republicans push for “only citizens can vote” law

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/18

Republican lawmakers and interest groups from Wisconsin are backing a federal bill that would require states to verify that only U.S. citizens vote in elections. But voting experts say the bill is redundant. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:25:51

Poems in the Cement

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/18

Ivette and Azha wander through Fantasy Northfield, musings on life, some pledge information and more fun and fanciful conversation. image courtesy: Karstan Winegeart/unsplash

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