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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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00:06:41

Forecast For Wednesday 5 - 15 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/16

Image of Water Vapor Imagery for North America (GOES-East) from College of DuPage https://weather.cod.edu/satrad/?parms=global-northamerica-08-96-0-100-6&checked=map&colorbar=undefined

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00:08:01

Environmental Advocates Support Veto of GOP-Authored...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/15

In a chaotic session yesterday, Senate Republicans used their supermajority to override nine of the governor’s vetoes - on bills ranging from post-election audits to PFAS contamination. But the vote was largely symbolic; the state Assembly - in which Republicans hold a majority but are a couple of seats away from a supermajority - has not scheduled any override votes of its own. The Republican-authored PFAS bill passed along party lines earlier this year, with many conservation groups arguing

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00:03:09

Monona City Council Adopts Temporary Ban of New Vape...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/15

For the next six months, the city of Monona won’t allow any new vape shops to open for business - thanks to a change approved by city leaders last week. Monona city officials say they’ll use that time to investigate how the shops’ proximity to schools and parks impacts public health - and whether further regulation is necessary. Image courtesy: Vaping360 via Flickr.

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00:21:25

Interview on UW Madison Russian Folk Orchestra...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/15

Interview with Victor Gorodinsky of the UW-Madison Russian Folk Orchestra about the ensemble's May 18, 2024 concert. The interview aired on WORT in Madison on May 7, 2024

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00:52:22

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, the Fans and Their Money

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/15

Within the last couple of months, two of the most powerful women in the music industry dropped highly anticipated albums. At the end of April, Beyoncé hit us with her country album: Cowboy Carter. About 3 weeks later Taylor Swift released The Tortured Poets Department. These two albums came after they both went on massive tours in 2023: Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour and Taylor’s Eras Tour–which is still going on internationally. Today, host Ali Muldrow talks about the financial power of these

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00:07:20

Artist Creates New Mural for UW Nursing School

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/15

Artist Creates New Mural for UW Nursing School by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:15:21

In Putin's Shadow, an American in Lithuania on Life...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/15

In Putin's Shadow, an American in Lithuania on Life on Russia's Border by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:13:59

Campus Protests, Tik Tok, and the First Amendment, a...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/15

Campus Protests, Tik Tok, and the First Amendment, a Conversation with Haley Archer of the WI ACLU by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:09:41

Working as a 911 Dispatcher (Part 1)

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/15

The 911 dispatcher is first in line to respond to an emergency call or text. Prioritizing tasks is crucial in public safety because this independent career requires focus in the most overwhelming moments. Tom, a seasoned 911 dispatcher, shares exactly what happens after someone pays him a call.

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00:03:57

City Considers Multi Million Investment in Breese...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/14

Yesterday, Madison finance leaders recommended a move to seek state grant funding for improvements to Breese Stevens Field. They argue that the venue is historic - and the city should act as responsible stewards and invest in its upkeep. But the move would also require buy-in from the city as it grapples with tough financial decisions. Image courtesy: Sonofjen via Wikipedia.

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00:12:40

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Calls for Return of...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/14

Yesterday, the state Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could bring absentee ballot drop boxes back to Wisconsin. That is, if the justices choose to reverse a 2022 decision that effectively banned their use. Nick Ramos is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign - a nonprofit government watchdog. He’s in the middle of a statewide tour advocating for the drop boxes to return - and, earlier today, told our News Producer Faye Parks that this lawsuit is an opportunity

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00:01:33

Commonplaces: "Understanding is Seeing"

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/14

We use metaphors to live by. Some have become commonplaces. This new commentary explores the metaphor "Understanding is Seeing." Credits Poem: "Understanding is Seeing" by Diego Alegría Image: "Informal/Formal Morphologies of Gran Valparaíso, Chile" by Víctor Alegría Corona * Usamos metáforas para vivir. Algunas se han vuelto lugares comunes. Este nuevo comentario explora la metáfora "Entender es ver". Créditos Poema: "Entender es ver" de Diego Alegría Imagen: "Morfologías informales/formales

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00:54:00

Beth Nguyen on "Owner of a Lonely Heart"

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/14

Beth Nguyen on "Owner of a Lonely Heart" by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:06:36

Student Demonstrator Outlines Agreement with...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/13

On Friday, nearly two weeks after UW-Madison students pitched their tents on Library Mall, they reached an agreement with the university’s administration. The organizers agreed to clear the Gaza solidarity encampment by Friday evening - and not disrupt this weekend’s graduation ceremonies. But what did they get in return? This afternoon, Dahlia Saba, a media liaison with Students for Justice in Palestine, told our News Producer Faye Parks that - while the agreement does signal a small step forward

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00:03:58

34 Years Later - DNA Scientists Identify “Chimney Doe”

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/13

The Madison Police Department named “Chimney Doe” in a press conference today - after more than three decades without a positive identification. Image courtesy: Faye Parks / WORT News.

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00:04:37

Madison Mixology: Manhattan

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/13

In this week’s “Madison Mixology,” feature contributor Charlie Belawski takes us back to the Wild West - to learn about “The Manhattan.” He’ll tell us about the popular drink’s origins - and its many variations.

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00:52:22

Policing is Inherently Violent: Why?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/13

From the first day in police academy to the last day on the force, police officers are told that they could be injured or killed at any moment. No traffic stop or neighborly dispute comes without the risk of violence. The day they let their guard home is the night they don't go home to their families--or that's what they believe. Through more than 100 interviews and 1,000 hours riding along on patrol, Michael Sierra-Arévalo outlines a culture that desensitizes violence and values officer safety

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00:09:00

Forecast For Monday, 5 - 13 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/13

Forecast For Monday, 5 - 13 - 24 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:04:09

The Bob Travis Tapes: Dramatic Reading of the Taking...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/11

The Bob Travis Tapes: Dramatic Reading of the Taking of the Chevy #4 Plant by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:17:03

The Bob Travis Tapes, CD 3, Track 3: Politics after...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/05/11

The Bob Travis Tapes, CD 3, Track 3: Politics after 1945, Helen Travis on her role in politics by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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