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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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00:01:00

WORT to broadcast from Democratic National Convention

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/14

Stay tuned to WORT for comprehensive of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as our team of reporters and producers join forces with WZRD FM, WLPN-LP, WBAI FM, and the Pacifica Network for live broadcasts each night of the convention.

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00:50:46

Put Your Name on The Line

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/14

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi featuring RR Moore and Lolo Lature, Laura Ford-Harris, Education and Learning Officer from Black Men’s Coalition of Dane County joins us to tell us her story and about what’s going on with their organization.More information Black Men’s Coalition on the free eCornell training available to our community: https://www.bmcdc.org/cornell Events and More: - Madison Night Market September 12:

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00:02:07

Partisan primary “going smoothly so far,” says Meagan...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

As of 4 p.m. today, voter turnout in Madison was at 25% of registered voters. The most votes cast were at Thoreau Elementary on the city's west side, with 1061 votes. The ward with the highest turnout was the polling place at Blessed Sacrament church, also on the west side, at 51% of registered voters. Election officials say today's primary — the first election of the year with legislative district maps in place — has gone smoothly so far, with one notable exception.

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00:05:53

Voters Share Their Opinions at the Primaries Today

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

Today is election day. Reporters James Tishler and Kate Paape headed to the polls to get ask voters what was on their minds after casting their ballots. Image Courtesy: James Tishler

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00:08:04

JR Ross on Federal Funding Tug-of-War

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

Since the start of the pandemic, Wisconsin has received more than $63 billion in relief funding from the federal government. Of that grand total, about $5 billion were undesignated, meaning that Governor Evers has sole discretion over how it’s spent. But if voters approve the two constitutional amendments on today’s ballot, the power over federal funds would shift from the governor’s office to the Republican-held legislature. Meanwhile, multimedia news outlet WisPolitics reported today that the

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00:11:38

Undersea Mining Company Seeks To Discredit Research...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

A Canadian undersea mining company looks to discredit research showing vast amounts of “dark oxygen” produced on the ocean floor. Canadian Broadcast Corporation environmental reporter Inayat Singh brings us the story.

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00:13:11

The Nature Conservancy Votes No On WI Amendments

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

The Wisconsin Nature Conservancy breaks with its apolitical tradition by urging voters to oppose constitutional amendments on the ballot this week. We’ll talk with Nature Conservancy Wisconsin State Director Elizabeth Koheler.

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00:12:27

MPL Artists In Residence Wrap Up Summer Programs

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

Madison Public Library’s Artist in Residence program brings the art to a neighborhood near you. Artist Renee Gavigan and Bubbler Program Administrator Carlee Latimer all join us with more.

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00:08:02

Stuff Yer Face: Marie Arzel Young of Far Breton Bakery

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

This week on Stuff Yer Face, food feature producer Emily Tucker heads to her favorite bakery in Madison to visit with long-time pastry chef and owner of Far Breton Bakery, Marie Arzel Young. No stranger to the culinary industry, Young works hard to create a sustainable culture for her staff while enticing the community with traditional French pastries and creative twists along the way. For more information, including bakery storefront hours, visit farbretonbakery.com.

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00:52:59

Why your primary vote matters with Nick Ramos

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

Today is primary election day in Wisconsin, and when you head to the polls, you can expect to see a number of partisan races and two proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. Some voters may be electing new representatives because of Wisconsin’s new legislative maps. To break down what’s on the primary ballot and how the new maps might impact the election, guest host Abigail Leavins speaks with Nick Ramos of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Ramos weighs in on the significance of the new

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00:13:33

Nasra Wehelie on her run for Assembly District 80

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

Wisconsin's legislative lines are new this election season, and there's a good chance your district has shifted due to new maps signed into law. The new 80th Assembly District represents Verona, and parts of Middleton and Cross Plains. At the same time, other parts of Middleton, Cross Plains and Fitchburg have been assigned to other districts. Nasra Wehelie is one of two candidates running in the Democratic Primary for the 80th District. The victor of that primary will face Republican

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00:14:45

Assembly District 80 Mike Bare on his run for...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/13

Wisconsin's legislative lines are new this election season, and there's a good chance your district has shifted due to new maps signed into law. The new 80th Assembly District represents Verona, and parts of Middleton and Cross Plains. At the same time, other parts of Middleton, Cross Plains and Fitchburg have been assigned to other districts. Mike Bare, running for re-election to state Assembly to represent 80th district. He's facing one challenger in the August 13 primary. The winner from

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00:10:25

“We have a right to make our voices heard,” says...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/12

Thousands of politicians, delegates, and members of the press will convene in Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention. That’s just weeks after President Biden’s historic announcement that he’s no longer seeking re-election, and after Vice President Harris became the party’s nominee. And while many Democratic voters are rallying around the Harris campaign, the Coalition to March on the DNC estimates that tens of thousands of people will join their protest outside the convention

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00:02:25

Madison Celebrates Ninth Annual Black Restaurant Week

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/12

Madison’s ninth annual Black Restaurant Week kicked off yesterday. It runs through next Sunday, spotlighting Black-owned businesses and their contribution to Madison’s culinary scene. W-O-R-T reporter Kit Moore checked in today with some of the participating businesses, including Cliff's Willy Street Eats, Dolce Desserts by Dominique, and JD’s Taste of Chicago. Image Courtesy: Keesha's Kitchen/ UNSPLASH

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00:52:11

Novelist Katharine Beutner on her novel Killingly

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/12

Novelist Katharine Beutner on her novel Killingly by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:28:20

Dane County Markers to Highlight Underrepresented...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/12

In this edition of Queery, Vicki Kenyon interviews Brian Standing about Dane County's Historical Marker Project. Originally broadcast on WORT June 26, 2024

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00:08:09

Forecast For Monday, 8 - 12 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/12

Forecast For Monday, 8 - 12 - 24 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:53:03

Gardening with All Your Senses: A Conversation with...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/12

On today’s show, host Douglas Haynes takes a field trip to speak with Alex Booker at Badger Rock Urban Farm. Booker is the Madison Public Library’s naturalist in residence. The theme of his residency, Find Your Way Back to Nature, focuses on ways to reconnect with the ecosystems that surround us. Naturalist programming includes nature walks, tea blending, flower arranging, sound baths, and more. Booker walks Haynes through the farm, from the food forest to the chicken coup. They chat about using

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00:24:16

Strides For Africa & Africa Fest Culture, Fun &...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/12

Chris Jimieson, founder of Strides for Africa and DjoDjo Amorin from Africa Fest talked with Gil Halsted about the planned events at McPike Park and Stride’s use of funds raised here to bring clean water to Africa. And we heard about the music, fun, booths, crafts and food at Africa Fest which will follow the Strides for Africa activities.

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00:12:46

Climate Criminals on the Hot Seat

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/12

Lock them up and make them pay - who are the climate criminals? There’s been lots of talk this election year about candidates being tough on crime. But white collar crime is seldom addressed. And it’s even more rare for it to be identified as the cause of our climate emergency. Her Turn reporter Arlene Zaucha has the story. The public can participate and learn more about the Climate Criminals campaign by visiting www.climatecriminals.org

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