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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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00:09:06

“Butter is back:” Butter consumption increases as...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/06

Everything's better with more butter, including the dairy industry. Pete Hardin, editor of the Milkweed, talks to contributor Bert Zipperer about changing butter consumption and perception. Feature contributor Britta Wellenstein brings us this episode of Mondays with the Milkweed.

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00:57:19

More Lemonade!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/05

This week on Mel & Floyd: George Washington’s example; Ammo vending machines in Alabama; Digging into the Mel & Floyd mailbag; Cheese news; Lake Mendota water level rising; No Biden for you!; Saudis at the Mayo & a tall guy at the Piggly Wiggly; A hot dog shakeup; Recalling Scott Walker & Act 10; 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

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00:53:35

Supreme Court rules in favor of cities punishing...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/05

On June 28 the US Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote that the enforcement of laws in the city of Grants Pass, Oregon that punished homeless people for sleeping outside did not violate the Constitution’s 8th amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment.In the majority opinion, which included all six conservative justices, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that the causes of homelessness are many and “so may be the policy responses required to address it.” In a dissenting opinion, Justice Sonia

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00:11:33

John Hardin

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/05

In the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, John Hardin completed his nursing degree and began working in a Madison emergency room. His experiences inspired his latest album, "To the Terrible Blood." John joined the Friday Eight O'Clock Buzz to discuss the album and his journey as a nurse and musician. He spoke about how working in the ER changed his perspective on life and death, fostering a deeper understanding of mortality. John explored why people fear death and how cultural factors shape that fear

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00:10:22

Lue The Barber

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/05

As summer hits, many seek a fresh look. Host Andy Moore got a LIVE HAIRCUT from the one and only Lue the Barber, who works at a shop on the Capitol square, giving a whole new meaning the the 8 O’Clock 'Buzz'. Lue shared his journey into barbering. He describes the barber shop as a community hub where relationships are built and stories are shared. Lue reminisces about his childhood visits to barber shops and highlighted the evolving styles and customer preferences. He also touches on the

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00:02:10

Ankurs Picks 07052024

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/05

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. Catfish River Music Festival - July 4th-6th. Rotary Park in

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00:12:11

Rubiks Cube

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/05

Fifty years ago, Hungarian architect Erno Rubik introduced the world to a colorful, hand-held puzzle—the Rubik's Cube. To mark this milestone, the Friday Eight O'Clock Buzz welcomed Zeke MacKay, a Rubik's Cube record setter from Hartland, Wisconsin. Zeke shared his journey from discovering his first Rubik's Cube to becoming a speed cubing champion. He discussed common beginner mistakes, his solving strategies, and how he realized his talent for the puzzle. Zeke emphasized the mental benefits of

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00:12:20

The Making of a King

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/04

In the year 1801, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, John Marshall, established the principle of judicial review which made the Court the official arbiter of what laws and regulations were constitutional. As one Justice later remarked, “the Constitution is what we say it is.” This power was never officially granted to the judicial branch of government but has been periodically used to invalidate laws and executive orders made by Congress and the President. With the Supreme Court’s decision to

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00:22:29

US Supreme Court Forever Blowing Bubbles

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/04

Under EPA's "bubble policy," determined in 1979, a plant complex with several facilities can decrease pollution from some facilities while increasing it from others, so long as total results are equal to or better than previous limits. However, determination when this policy could be used was left to the discretion of the EPA in a 1984 ruling involving the oil giant, Chevron. Last week the US Supreme Court overruled that earlier decision in a victory for conservatives and unbridled free

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00:07:16

Forecast For Wednesday 7 - 3-24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/04

Screen grab of Water Vapor Imagery for North America from College of DuPagehttps://weather.cod.edu/satrad/?parms=global-northamerica-08-96-0-100-6&checked=map&colorbar=undefined

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00:07:41

Special Primary Election For Open Milwaukee State...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/04

Yesterday, voters on Milwaukee’s north side and the surrounding suburbs cast their ballots in a special primary election to fill a vacant seat in the state Senate. State Representative Dora Drake, a Democrat, has effectively won the seat. That’s because she earned about 66% of the vote, according to unofficial results, and her only opponent in the race was state Representative LaKeshia Myers, a fellow Democrat. With no Republicans in the running, Drake’s name will be the only one on the ballot

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00:16:54

Interview on the Willy Street Chamber Players' 10th...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/04

Interview with Paran Amirinazari of the Willy Street Chamber Players about the group's 10th season, which runs through July of 2024. The interview was first broadcast on WORT, 89.9-FM, Madison on 7/2/2024.

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00:04:33

City Reevaluates Native Grass Ordinance

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/03

City officials are reevaluating an underutilized program where Madison residents can get approved to liven up their yards with native plants. But advocates say that the proposed changes still put too many limitations on planting natural lawns. Image courtesy: Joshua Mayer via Flickr.

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00:13:18

Buzz - 7-3 - 24 - Molly - Armus

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/03

Did you know that Kewaunee County has five times more cows that people? A recent article by Molly Armus, Agriculture Policy Program Manager with Friends of the Earth entitled "Dramatic Growth of Manure Digesters on Wisconsin Mega Dairies Brings More Cows, More Pollution" demonstrates that mega-farms in the state are growing -- but not for more milk but instead for rebates and incentives of collecting the methane from the manure.

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00:14:42

Buzz - 7-3 - 24 - Chris - Mills - Rodrigo

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/03

In his recent article "Lessons from Europe: The Left Can’t Win by Running to the Right", Chris Mills Rodrigo discusses the losses of the Left in Europe's recent elections, and warns that the U. S. progressives need to hold to their principles and not adopt conservative policies in an effort to gain some middle-ground voters.

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00:19:44

Buzz - 7-3 - 24 - Tina - Cordova

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/03

Despite passing the U. S. Senate by a bipartisan vote, and in the face of support from both sides in the House, Mike Johnson has refused to bring the "Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Update" up for a vote, according to Tina Cordova from the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium. This Act would expand the compensation to the generations of families affected by radiation spread following the Trinity atomic bomb test in New Mexico.

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00:09:16

Milwaukee Businesses Still Waiting on Projected Boost...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/02

The Republican National Convention is right around the corner…and downtown Milwaukee will soon be overrun with politicians, protesters, and the press. While some residents are dreading the disruption of their day to day lives, city officials and RNC planners alike have promised that the hubbub will be worth it. That’s because they’re predicting a serious boost to the local economy. But are those predictions realistic? Dan Shafer is a Milwaukee-based journalist and founder of The Recombobulation

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00:03:56

Monona Community Festival Will End Without More...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/02

The Monona Community Festival put out a statement last week saying that, unless volunteers step up, this Thursday’s 4th of July celebration will be their last. Photo courtesy of St. Burke

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00:03:36

Midwest Log Rolling Championships: More Than Just A...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/02

Roll out the barrels, or in this case logs. The 20th Annual Midwest Log Rolling Championships took over Wingra Park this past Saturday. Madison Log Rolling hosted the championship, featuring competitors at the amateur, celebrity, and professional level.

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00:53:08

Meet the Candidate: Regina Vidaver for Dane County...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/07/02

The local partisan primary election is coming up on August 13, 2024. On the ballot are constitutional amendments, state legislative races, and the race for Dane County Executive–for a seat recently vacated by longtime Executive Joe Parisi. In our last episode speaking with candidates for Dane County Executive Chali Pittman is joined by Regina Vidaver. Vidaver shares that her top priority for the county is housing. And, if elected, she plans to implement all 17 strategies in the recently released

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