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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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00:04:35

DEFERRED

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/13

Interview with worker organizer about protections for migrant workers through Deferral Action Labor Enforcement.

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00:12:28

The Periodicals

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/13

The Periodicals join the Friday Buzz in celebration of their 10-year anniversary as a band. Members Nikko, Dave, and John sit down with host Andy Moore to reflect on the decade they’ve spent making music together, and then play some tunes! They discuss the longevity of their band and are pumped to celebrate 10 years together tonight at the High Noon Saloon. The band dives into the evolution of their sound, offering their view on how they blend R&B, soul, and rock to create something unique. Dave

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00:03:42

Guy Who Can't Say Goodbye 09132024

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/13

Holy cow this guy just doesn’t give up…or HANG up. The Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz finds itself once again at the mercy of Guy Who Can’t Say Goodbye… Guy Who Can’t Say Goodbye is played by music producer and promoter Benjamin Van Howe. Photo by Paulina Milde-Jachowska on Unsplash

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00:21:11

Presidential Debate Aftermath With Charlie Sykes

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/13

One of the Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz regular guests, Charlie Sykes, returns to help break down the aftermath of Tuesday’s debate between Trump and Harris (no, not Trump and Biden). Reflecting on the unique dynamics of the debate, he describes how Trump’s “weirdness” has evolved into a professional asset in modern politics, referencing Hunter S. Thompson’s famous quote: “When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” As the author of How the Right Lost Its Mind, Sykes shares his view that the

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00:06:45

Dane County Kicks Off 2025 Budget Process

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/12

Dane County departments outlined their funding requests in a public hearing last night, kicking off the county’s 2025 budgeting process. Image courtesy: Brian Standing / WORT News.

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00:07:25

Madison Blues Society's Annual End-of-Summer Blues...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/12

A mainstay in the city for almost a quarter a of century, the Madison Blues Society never fails to give our summers an exciting send off. This year is no exception, with their annual End of Summer Blues happening Sunday, September 15, 2024. Steve Porter, current president of the Society, talked with Tony Castañeda and Eli Wilz on the Thursday 8 O’Clock Buzz about this year’s impressive lineup, which includes Donna Herula, described as “a truly gifted virtuoso of the resonator guitar who also

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00:53:55

The Trump-Harris Debate Unpacked with John Nichols

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/12

On today's show, host Allen Ruff is joined by National Affairs correspondent John Nichols to break down the September 17th presidential debate and discuss the respective campaigns at length. Nichols writes for The Nation that Harris won the debate, and he explains why on the program We then hear from callers who are grappling with the election in light of the on going Israel-Hamas war. Also joining Ruff and Nichols in the studio is Bert Zipperer to ask for listener donations. The WORT Fall Pledge

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00:07:46

New Rules, Old Problems

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/12

In the latest Transparency Talk, Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick explore the newly revised compliance guides from the Wisconsin Attorney General’s office, discussing key updates and ongoing transparency challenges. From statutory tweaks to persistent problem areas like delays, costs, and vague agendas, they provide insights on what’s changed, and what still needs attention, to keep the government open and accountable.

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00:13:38

RCC’s 29th Annual Java Jive Fundraiser to Benefit...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/12

Madison's longtime resource for sexual violence survivors, the RCC (Sexual Violence Resource Center), invites the community to Madison’s most relaxed fundraiser Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10am-1pm. Bri Breuning, RCC's Assistant Director of Outreach & Prevention joined Thursday 8 O'Clock Buzz hosts Tony Castañeda and Eli Wilz to talk about this annual benefit for survivors of sexual violence. 100% of ticket sales and proceeds go DIRECTLY to supporting survivors and preventing sexual violence

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00:06:38

Forecast For Wednesday 9 - 11 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/12

Photo by David Devereaux-Weber

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00:17:20

Watch Parties Build Community Around Harris-Trump Debate

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/11

Voters in the battleground state of Wisconsin gathered to watch the second "first Presidential debate” of the year - with 55 days remaining until election day. WORT reporters attended three of the many watch parties scattered throughout the Madison area - one at Middleton Democrats HQ, one at Union South, and one at the Urban League of Greater Madison. And this afternoon, WORT News Producer Faye Parks spoke to Kevin Munoz, senior national spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign. He touted VP

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00:54:09

Racism, Sexism, and... Love? with Dr. Sabrina Strings

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/11

With the advent of dating apps and the gamification of dating, many of us are exhausted by the hunt for love. In fact, a 2020 Pew Research Center report found that nearly half of U.S. adults thought dating has gotten harder in recent years. Gone, it seems, are the days of relationships, and in their place are "situationships." Today's guest, Dr. Sabrina Strings, argues that the institution of "love" is even more precarious for Black women and other women of color. Strings joins host Ali Muldrow

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00:06:10

Organizers Gather at the Capitol to Advocate Repeal...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/11

Organizers Gather at the Capitol to Advocate Repeal of the 1994 Crime Bill by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:47:18

I Call Myself The Button Pusher

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/11

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Lolo Lature and RR Moore, it’s Poetry for Pledges, Lolo and Rausea trade poems and talk poetry in a special pledge drive edition of the Tuesday Buzz!Catch Lolo Lature and RR Moore most Tuesdays at Food For Thought Milwaukee’s Poetry Night at Mi Casa Su Cafe in Milwaukee: https://www.instagram.com/foodforthoughtmke/ Playlist of today’s music: https://spinitron.com/WORT/pl/19495641/Tuesday-8-O-Clock-Buzz Listen in Madison at 89.9FM or online

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00:04:32

Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announces 2025 Capital Budget...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/10

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway unveiled the first of her 2025 budget proposals this afternoon on the front steps of the City-County Building. Image courtesy: Faye Parks / WORT News.

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00:08:35

DeMain Interview Sept 2024 Final

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/10

Ava Borelli interviews John DeMain

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00:53:09

The Indigenous-Led Push for Medical Cannabis...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/10

Tribal members are leading a new push to legalize medical marijuana. The "Wisconsin Wellness" campaign, aims to educate on the potential uses of cannabis to treat PTSD and chronic pain, and to ultimately legalize medical cannabis. It is a partnership of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and the Wisconsin Tribal Task Force on Cannabis. On today's show host Chali Pittman, talks with ICIA founder Rob Pero about the campaign and the future of the cannabis industry in Wisconsin. Rob

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00:47:11

The Eighth Moon with Jennifer Kabat

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/09

The Eighth Moon with Jennifer Kabat by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:11:30

Matthew Detrick Interview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/09

Hejira world music radio show host interview with Matthew Detrick of the Apollo Chamber Players about their new album Trace of Time.

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00:09:36

Charles Franklin on Declining Public School...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/09/09

Less than half of Wisconsin voters say they’re satisfied with their local public schools, according to the latest Marquette Law School poll. That’s the lowest approval rating yet since the poll started asking about school satisfaction more than ten years ago. And when voters were asked to rate the success of education policies like phonics, school choice, and special ed programs, around a quarter of them answered that they didn’t know enough to have an opinion. That’s on the rise compared to

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