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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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00:53:53

Meet the Candidate: Melissa Agard for Dane County...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/25

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. And in this third episode of our series of interviews with candidates for Dane County Executive we’re joined by Meilssa Agard, who shares her goals for the county with News Director, Chali Pittman. Agard wants voters to know that she champions working class

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00:56:38

The Red Shirt of Revolution

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/25

This week on Mel & Floyd: Only days remaining to vote for Mel & Floyd as best radio team of Madison at the Madison Magazine website; A literal shout out to Pants; A Bastille Day appearance; Clarence T. dissents; Ruby reports on Nightmares; A fishy color scheme; Historic omissions; Willie Mays, baseball & Juneteenth; 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

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00:08:03

Demonstrators Condemn Milwaukee’s Proposed RNC...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/24

Last Friday, the United States Secret Service publicized their official security boundaries for next month’s Republican National Convention - and announced where exactly demonstrators would be allowed to march. That’s as a lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee is still making its way through the legal system. The ACLU of Wisconsin, on behalf of the Coalition to March on the RNC, argues that the city’s plans violate demonstrators’ First Amendment rights. This afternoon, WORT News Producer Faye

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00:03:28

City Gathers Feedback on Southside Redevelopment Project

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/24

The city is in the early stages of a project to redevelop a four-acre lot on Madison’s south side. Working alongside a team of local businesses, city officials say that they'll prioritize community feedback. Image courtesy: The city of Madison, via the project's official website.

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00:50:00

RICHARD SWEITZER, AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER, ON HIS OWN TERMS

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/24

In this edition of Madison Book Beat, host Lisa Malawski talks with Richard Sweitzer about his book ODE The Scion of Nerikan. Richard is award-winning author and longtime morning radio host. He received his Master’s of Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Richard is the author and publisher of ODE The Scion of Nerikan which was published in 2023. The book is about an immortal monster who is searching for a way to die, and the little girl who gives him reason

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00:09:50

Forecast For Monday, 6 - 24 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/24

Forecast For Monday, 6 - 24 - 24 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:54:43

Get to know WORT’s Summer News Collaborative...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/24

WORT’s Summer News Collaborative trains underrepresented journalists to become creators of local media. The fellows in this first cohort will learn the basics of journalism, storytelling, and audio production, participate in field trips and workshops with guest speakers, and be introduced to a network of mentors in local media. On today’s show, host Douglas Haynes interviews all of the Fellows about their backgrounds and what stories they want to tell on the radio. WORT’s Storytelling Fellows

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00:12:17

Local Art Auction to Support Humanitarian Aid for Gaza

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/24

Local Art Auction to Support Humanitarian Aid for Gaza by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:14:38

Brooklyn College Professor Reviews Legal Landscape of...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/24

Photo courtesy of Democracy Docket

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00:11:54

Wisconsin Ineligible Voter List Inaccuracies Put Some...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/24

Wisconsin Ineligible Voter List Inaccuracies Put Some Voters in Legal Bind by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:27:19

Ivette & Vicki With EmilyAF

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/22

Ivette and Vicki team up for a fun a lively pledge show. It all starts with an interview with EmilyAF. EmilyAF is a sound engineer and musician. She talks about her life, music and the release of her most recent single. image courtesy; unsplash collaboration with Natalie Blauth

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00:27:05

In Conversation With the Madison Nightmares

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/22

Vicki Kenyon hosts with guests Savanna Rainey and Aaron Moore. Savanna is the operations manager for the Nightmares and Aaron is the head coach. This is an interview for all baseball fans! Vicki and company take you inside the team and how they came to be in Madison. image courtesy: madison nightmares

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00:53:31

Arrests at Waupun with Attorney Lonnie Story and...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/21

On June 5, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt charged the Waupun Correctional Institution’s warden, Randall Hepp, with misconduct in public office. Eight other Waupun employees face charges of felony inmate abuse. Three of them are also charged with misconduct. On today’s show, host Esty Dinur talks with Sheriff Schmidt about the arrests and ongoing problems at Waupun. We’re also joined by attorney Lonnie Story who represents the families of Donald Maier, Cameron Williams, and Tyshun Lemons who died

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00:09:00

6 24 Milkweed Historydair FINAL

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/21

If Wisconsin is known for anything, it’s spotted cows and excellent cheese. On this week’s edition of Monday with the Milkweed, Bert Zipperer talks to Pete Hardin about how Wisconsin became the dairy state.

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00:06:44

Bos Meadery

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/21

Friday Eight O’Clock Buzz Guest host Jeff Burkhart chats with Colleen Bos, owner of Bos Meadery. Colleen shares her experiences running the combined meadery and music venue, offering musicians performance opportunities since 2017. She discusses the joys and challenges of operating a music venue and explains why the mead hall eventually closed.Colleen reflects on the difficulties of creating a performance space and offers insights on the local music scene. She suggests changes to better support

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00:16:21

Music Industry Changes

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/21

On today's Friday Eight O’Clock Buzz, host Jeff Burkhart delves into the evolving landscape of the music industry and the challenges faced by musicians. Jeff highlights how internet streaming has transformed music access for consumers and promotion opportunities for artists. Despite Spotify’s claim of leveling the playing field, in reality, the data paints a different picture: the top 10% of artists dominate 99.4% of streams, leaving the vast majority scrambling for minimal exposure and revenue

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00:11:13

Make Music Madison Is Here

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/21

Friday Eight O’Clock Buzz guest host Jeff Burkhart welcomes Meri Rose Ekberg, the managing director of Make Music Madison to discuss the annual musical celebration. Make Music Madison features hundreds of free performances across Madison. Last year, the event boasted 196 venues, 621 concerts, and over 1,500 musicians, making it the largest of its kind in North America. Highlighting standout performances from previous years, Meri Rose shares memorable moments that make the festival special, and

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00:02:21

Ankurs Picks 06212024

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/21

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. Make Music Madison - Friday, June 21st. All across Madison Jeff

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00:11:51

Sarah FitzSimons in conversation about Frank Lloyd...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/21

This week, Framing Culture's host José Carlos Teixeira traveled to Two Rivers, WI, with Sarah FitzSimons, to visit one of Frank Lloyd Wright's beautiful houses. Still Bend (or the Bernard and Fern Schwartz House) serves as inspiration to a lively conversation on architecture. FitzSimons is an artist, researcher, and professor at the UW-Madison Art Department, and she is deeply engaged with sculpture and space.

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00:22:35

Buzz - 6-19 - 24 - Clarence - Lusane

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/06/21

In honor of Juneteenth, Howard University Professor and author of numerous books, including "The Black History of the White House", talks about the history of Juneteenth, and following, his latest writing from The Nation: "Black MAGA Is Still MAGA to the Core: Trump’s strategy for the Black vote has been high on empty symbolism and low on specific policy benefits for the Black community" where he discusses the staged photo ops of "Black supporters" created by the Trump campaign in an attempt to lure

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