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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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00:02:00

News From The Backyard Universe # 16

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/11

Helena White takes a kayak trip down Madison's Starkweather Creek to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature right in the middle of town.

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00:17:13

Charlie Sprinkman the Queer Mapper

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/09

Vicki talks with Charlie Sprinkman creator of Queer of Everywhere is Queer. Everywhere is Queer is a website that maps LGBTQ+ businesses all over the world.image courtesy: Charlie Sprinkman

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00:57:14

It’s all Fun & Games Until It’s YOUR Back Steps

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/09

This week on Mel & Floyd: Pants returns to celebrate a happy anniversary; Covid’s first medal; Everything’s Better With Puppets; Inappropriate bonfire materials; Cows at a wedding?; Prehistory of Channel 89 and the Summer Replacement Show; RFK Jr’s bear story; And other random topics; Subscribe to the Mel & Floyd Podcast on itunes and never miss another episode [Unless the power goes off again] – It’s FREE!; Passersby were amazed at the unusually large amounts of blood. Photo courtesy Brock Wegner

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00:53:21

Technologies of Border Violence with Petra Molnar

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/09

This week anti-immigrant rhetoric and online misinformation spurred riots in Great Britain following the fatal stabbing of three girls. The rioters attacked Muslim and migrant communities and immigration centers across the UK. Before that, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Trump supporters waved posters and changed “mass deportations now.” In addition to these very visible scenes, profit-seeking corporations and individuals are quietly targeting vulnerable people escaping

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00:09:34

Buzz - 8-7 - 24 - Colleen - Scerpella

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/09

Research Assistant at the Center for Media and Democracy, Colleen Scerpella's June 3rd article titled "The Right-Wing Network Manufacturing the War Against Higher Education" follows the work of the American Association of University Professors study of right-wing and libertarian think tanks responsible for manufacturing the cultural backlash against both K–12 and higher education. Of particular note is the State Policy Network (SPN), web of 167 far-right nonprofit organizations in 48 states,

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00:18:49

Ama Kitchen

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/09

On the Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz, guest host Ankur Malhotra welcome Rajan Pradhan and Scott Ehrlinger from Ama Kitchen on Willy St. Rajan and Scott speak of their early days becoming foodies, Rajan picking peas with his grandmother, and Scott with a farm that has been with his family since the 19th century. Ama Kitchen focuses on South Asian cuisine, particularly from Nepal, with an emphasis on using spices not just for flavor but also for their health benefits. Scott, who grew up in a farming family

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00:01:53

Ankurs Picks 08092024

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/09

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. Sessions at McPike Park - August 9th-11th. McPike Park John Primer

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00:17:33

Robert Schneiker

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/09

In this interview on the Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz, Robert Adam Schneiker joins guest host Ankur Malhotra, to discuss his career, focusing on his industry-standard software, Seview, used globally by regulatory agencies for contaminant cleanup modeling. Schneiker explains how he became interested in geophysics and software development, emphasizing his role in simulating soil and groundwater contamination. His work led him to study the Sphinx's erosion patterns, which sparked his curiosity about its age

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00:05:59

Four Assembly Candidates Scrutinize Fifth Dem in AD...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/08

Candidates running in the Democratic primary for Assembly District 48 say that they've tried to keep a positive campaign — intentionally avoiding negative campaigning in a packed, five-way race. That's until yesterday, when four of the five candidates running for AD 48 released a joint statement scrutinizing the fifth candidate in the race. Image courtesy: The Legislative Technology Services Bureau via their website, shows Assembly District 48.

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00:11:34

Vote NO!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/08

Debra Cronmiller, Executive Director of the Wisconsin League of Women Voters, joins the Thursday 8 O’Clock Buzz to talk about the constitutional amendment questions that will be included on the ballot for the upcoming Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 13. These are large sweeping changes that will impact a wide range of issues voters care about, from education to the environment to how quickly the government can respond to emergencies (like a public health crisis or natural disaster).

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00:25:23

Chuckle Up

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/08

Did you hear about the comedian who bought eyeglasses to improve their observational comedy? Well, if you haven’t, you may want to take in one or more of the many shows taking place tonight through Saturday, August 10, for Madison Comedy Week. Maggie Maxwell and Andre Medrano of the comedy show Would You Rather with Andre & Maggie, Kevin Kellam, and Jake Snell join the Thursday 8 O’Clock Buzz to talk about the upcoming shows and what you’re going to miss if you can’t make it. There are five shows

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00:52:16

The threat of regional conflict with Palestinian...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/08

Ismail Haniyeh, a top political leader of Hamas, was assassinated in Teheran, presumably by Israel, on Wednesday, July 31. The day prior, an Israeli air strike in Beirut killed Fuad Shukr, said to have been Hezbollah’s top military commander. Then, last Thursday, the day after Haniyeh’s death, the Israeli army confirmed that it had killed the commander of Hamas’ military wing Mohammed Deif in an attack in Gaza on July 13. Coming amidst the ongoing Israeli onslaught and deteriorating conditions for

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00:05:58

Forecast For Wednesday 8 - 7-24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/08

Photo by David Devereaux-Weber

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00:04:10

Henry Vilas Zoo Protecting Local Birds

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/07

The Henry Vilas Zoo has started a local initiative to prevent birds from flying into glass. The project involves a special decal coating, and it's part of a larger effort to aid in the conservation of local songbirds.

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00:08:05

Inside Harris-Walz Rally in Eau Claire

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/07

Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a rally in Eau Claire today, their first full day as running mates.It’s just one stop in this week’s whirlwind tour of battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, and Nevada. WORT reporter James Tishler headed up to Eau Claire today, and tells our News Producer Faye Parks the crowd of about 12,000 people was high energy - and happy with Harris’ VP pick. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:04:40

Harris and Trump Virtually Tied in Wisconsin

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/07

Harris and Trump are neck and neck here in Wisconsin, according to a new Marquette Law School poll released today. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:09:04

Lonnie Story Shares Update on Waupun Lawsuits

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/07

Another inmate died Monday morning at Waupun, an apparent suicide. Chris McDonald’s death is the sixth since the facility was put on lockdown over a year ago. Lonnie Story is the attorney representing Waupun inmates in a class action lawsuit against the state’s Department of Corrections, arguing that their living conditions are inhumane. The case hit a roadblock in May, when a federal judge dismissed some of the claims in the suit. But Story told WORT reporter David Ahrens today that he plans to

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00:58:54

Summer of Love and Community Connection

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/07

Summer of Love and Community Connection (SoL) is a multicultural and multidisciplinary festival\ introducing whole families and entire neighborhoods with different cultural roots by offering workshops in a variety of art forms including, dance, music, circus, painting, and games from around the world and in our backyards. Presented by Oiñ Productions, power duo Francis Medrano and Stephanie Richards, SoL will showcase local teaching artists providing workshops in art, dance, circus, games, and

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00:18:06

Buzz - 8-7 - 24 - Omar - Ocampo

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/07

Omar Ocampo, Researcher at the Institute for Policy Studies, questions whether American capitalism is sustainable, given the huge wealth gap. The 813 billionaires in the U.S. hold more than $5.7 trillion in assets, up $2.7B from 2020. These type of holdings can go a long way to self-support the wealth gap by paying some of the 12,000 registered lobbyists in the country, reports Ocampo.

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00:52:57

Unpacking Project 2025 with Lisa Graves

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/08/07

Project 2025 is the Republican plan to rapidly remake the US government if Donald Trump is reelected. It’s over 900 pages long and was created by the Heritage Foundation, an ultra conservative think tank. Project 2025 promises to abolish the US Department of Education and criminalize abortion pills, among other things. Though Donald Trump has claimed he doesn’t know anything about it, its authors include many people close to the former president. Now democrats are trying to raise awareness of this

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