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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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00:08:16

Madison, September 1968

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/25

Stu Levitan looks back on Madison in September, 1968, when university women held their first antiwar action and the Madison Police Chief denied his department was racist.

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00:05:59

Forecast from Wednesday 9-24-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/25

Forecast from Wednesday 9-24-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:31:13

Wisconsin Burlesque Collaborative with Lola Mischief

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/25

Lola Mischief (she/her) shares with Queery the ins and outs of Wisconsin Burlesque Collaborative, Queer Burlesque History, and the Burlesque Hall of Fame

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00:09:22

UW-Madison professor urges Congress to back fusion...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/24

Fusion research is advancing rapidly after a landmark study in 2022 generated more energy from a reaction than it took to create it. Researchers are now looking for ways to commercialize fusion as an energy source, including an experiment at UW-Madison led by Dr. Stephanie Diem, an assistant professor of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics. Also the U.S. Science Envoy for the State Department, Dr. Diem provided testimony Thursday in a congressional hearing focused on fusion’s potential to

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00:03:37

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany joins governor’s race

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/24

After weeks of dropping hints, Wisconsin’s Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany officially announced Tuesday that he’s joining the race for governor. This expands the field in the Republican primary, though it still has half as many candidates as the Democratic field. Image courtesy: Rep. Tom Tiffany via X.

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00:20:06

buzz-9-24-25-Sasha-Rosser

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/09/24

Sasha Rosser, founder of Cheshire Cat Comedy, talks about the upcoming "Wisconsin Science Festival edition of Words with Nerds", a juxtapositional event of "scientists hankerin' to be silly". The event will be on October 16, 2025, 6:30 doors, show at 7:00 PM.

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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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