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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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00:04:31

Alpacas take center stage in double show weekend at...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/29

Over the weekend, the Great Midwest Alpaca Fest and the Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest brought together dozens of alpaca farmers and fiber workers for a celebration of alpaca products and personality. Reporter Jess Miller spoke to some of the most preeminent members of the country’s alpaca community to find out what makes these animals so special. Image courtesy: Jess Miller / WORT News

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00:57:08

Little Scuttley Things

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/26

This week on Mel & Floyd: On-air crossword puzzle tips; Mel’s concert promotion service; Reminiscing about a Supreme Court that did its job; The end of a State Street institution; Spiders on Mars?; Whooping crane costume saves the day; Crazy Legs to impact downtown traffic; Vintage cherries unearthed at Mt Vernon; Fewer calories equals longer life?; 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!;

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00:54:04

Jacob Kushner on Germany's National Socialist...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/26

Today, journalist Jacob Kushner joins host Esty Dinur to talk about his forth coming book, Look Away: A True Story of Murders, Bombings, and a Far-Right Campaign to Rid Germany of Immigrants. The book, which comes out May 7th, explains how of a group of young, radicalized Germans carried out a shocking spree of white supremacist violence and uncovers the way their actions went uncheck by the German government and it's citizens. Jacob will be giving talks in Wisconsin in mid-May. On Tuesday May

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00:13:44

Addressing Wisconsins Teacher Shortage

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/26

On the Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz with Andy Moore, Dean Diana Hess from UW-Madison's School of Education discusses the critical need for teachers in Wisconsin and the innovative Wisconsin Teacher Pledge program.The program, funded by $8 million in donations, covers tuition, fees, testing, and licensing for students who commit to teaching in Wisconsin for four years post-graduation. Hess highlights the challenges facing Wisconsin's education system, including high teacher turnover rates and shortages in

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00:07:23

Andy's Derby Days

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/26

Andy shares a nostalgic tale of the Kentucky Derby, painting a vivid picture of his childhood experiences and the eccentricities of Derby Day in Louisville during the 1970s. From extravagant hats and needlepoint belts to the mingling scents of morning biscuits and mint juleps, Andy's storytelling transports listeners to a bygone era of lavish house parties and lively celebrations. Amidst the festivities, he recounts memorable characters like Mr. Sodeberg and the peculiarities that defined Derby

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00:11:01

The Cicadas Are Coming

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/26

On the Friday Eight O’Clock Buzz, Andy Moore discusses the upcoming emergence of two separate broods of cicadas in Wisconsin with UW-Madison entomologist PJ Liesh. Liesh explains the cicadas' life cycle and distinguishes between the two broods, shedding light on their differences and what to expect. He reassures listeners that while the words "brood" and "emergence" may sound ominous, there's nothing to fear. Liesh also discusses the unique nature of cicadas' life cycles and whether other insects

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00:02:34

Volunteers Flock to State Street For Community...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/26

Have you noticed all of the colorful polka dots painted on State Street? They’re part of a new initiative to make the popular thoroughfare more pedestrian friendly.

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00:05:53

Public Health Activists Say EPA’s New Pollution...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of rules that seek to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants.Dr. Joel Charles, a rural family doctor, is the board chair of Healthy Climate Wisconsin - a coalition of climate conscious healthcare workers. He told WORT News Producer Faye Parks earlier today that the new EPA guidelines are historic. Image courtesy: Salim Virji via Flickr.

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00:02:43

Wisconsin Construction Workers Honor Fallen...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration - or OSHA - was created 54 years ago Sunday. But construction is still a dangerous field; in the last year, 16 Wisconsin construction workers died from work-related injuries. A procession of construction workers walked through downtown Madison this afternoon to honor their fallen colleagues. Image courtesy: Faye Parks / WORT News.

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00:01:40

Commonplaces: "Language is Language"

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

We use metaphors to live by. Some have become commonplaces. This new commentary explores the metaphor "Language is Language." Credits Poem: "Language is Language" 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 "El lenguaje es el lenguaje". Créditos Poema: "El lenguaje es el lenguaje" de Diego Alegría Imagen: "Morfologías

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00:53:06

Subtle Desi Traits 25: Marginalized People and Mental...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

In this AAPI Heritage month’s special episode of Subtle Desi Traits, host Ankita Bharadwaj talks with guest Lisa Imhoff, who is a licensed mental health therapist and has over 15 years of experience. Together they unpack how mental health services, institutions and culture should look like for those most in need and what we can do better to make that happen. The episode also brings forward some catchy and unique K-pop and Bollywood songs to celebrate Asian artists.

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00:06:43

Cat Birk Contemplates Trans Solidarity in Art Exhibit...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

What do horse girl memes, volleyball nets, and copious amounts of orange silicon all have in common? Artist Cat Birk unites these elements to tell a story of transgender solidarity in their new exhibit at the Chazen Museum: My mother is a horse.

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00:03:44

Madison Officials Prepare for Mifflin Street Block Party

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

At a press conference this morning, Madison officials reiterated their preparedness for the annual Mifflin Street Block Party - scheduled for this Saturday, April 27. Featured image courtesy of Sara Gabler/WORT News.

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00:50:40

Bob La Follette's 1924 Bid for President with...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

A hundred years ago, Wisconsin’s U.S. Senator, Robert M. La Follette made his mark on national politics by running as an independent third party candidate for the White House. He captured a record breaking one-sixth of the popular vote. Historian Richard Drake joins host Allen Ruff to talk about "Fighting Bob" La Follette's campaign and the legacy it left behind. Drake is the author of author of The Education of an Anti-Imperialist: Robert La Follette and U.S. Expansion. He has a piece in the

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00:11:40

Leah Kolb on curating at 2nd Story, and reflections...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

This week, Framing Culture presents part 2 of the interview with Leah Kolb - the former Curator of Exhibitions at MMoCA. After talking with José Teixeira, in the last episode, about her career and the projects accomplished at the museum, Leah explores now more in depth her curatorial work at 2nd Story, in Lexington KY, while also reflecting on the broader art world.

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00:39:06

Some Crab in a Bucket Mentality

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

Today on the Not-Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi, no guests and co-hosts, it’s just Tara talking about doing good for the community, arts as business, and whatever else comes up, what’s going around town, and reminiscing on some music! Today’s Playlist: https://spinitron.com/WORT/pl/18870838/Tuesday-8-O-Clock-Buzz Listen in Madison at 89.9FM or online anywhere at wortfm.org. Support your community radio with a donation online at wortfm.org!

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00:07:17

Forecast For Wednesday 4 - 24 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/25

photo by David Devereaux-Weber

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00:09:07

UW-Madison Hosts Panel on Nationwide Cuts to Higher...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/24

Across the country, state lawmakers are cutting funding to their most prominent public universities. That dwindling support for higher education was the subject of a panel at UW-Madison earlier this evening - and the School of Education’s Dr. Taylor Odle was one of the panelists. He told our News Producer, Faye Parks, that these funding cuts are often politically motivated - and have far-reaching consequences. Image courtesy: Jeff Miller for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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00:02:52

County Leaders Call for Alder Myadze’s Resignation

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/24

Today, a coalition of 25 elected officials and community leaders in Dane County issued a joint statement calling for a Madison alder’s resignation - following recent accusations of domestic abuse. Image courtesy: Brian Standing / WORT News.

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00:02:00

Solitary Confinement Day of Action at the Capitol

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/24

A group of faith leaders and prisoner advocates held an event on the Capitol to lobby for Wisconsin to eliminate the practice of solitary confinement in prisons. Photo courtesy of Nate Wegehaupt and the WORT News Department.

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