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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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00:54:40

Down Payment Grants Create a New Path for Economic...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/18

On today’s show, host Dana Pellebon speaks with the co-founders of Own It: Building Black Wealth, Tiffany Malone and Sara Alvarado. They discuss why home ownership is so important for Black families to build generational wealth and how their organization is creating a path for economic justice. Featured image of Dana Pellebon, Tiffany Malone, and Sara Alvarado courtesy of Sara Gabler/WORT.

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00:07:54

Current events speed dating

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/18

American farmers are grappling with a drop in butter and beef prices, state lawmakers are backing a bill that would incentivize the use of plant-based firefighting foam, and a multibillion dollar company is trying to avoid legal liability for the public health impacts of Roundup. Pete Hardin and Bert Zipperer summarize the latest in agricultural news, in this edition of “The Milkweed.” Image courtesy: Sorin Gheorghita via Unsplash.

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00:10:13

Restorative Reproductive Medicine Is Not What It...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/18

Pro choice advocates are warning about the rise of a new pseudo-medical treatment called restorative reproductive medicine. They see it as a back door way to push an anti abortion agenda. Her Turn reporter Arlene Zaucha talked with Dr. Laura Cooney, a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at UW Health and an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to find out more. Image courtesy: Mustafa

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00:53:52

Cary Segall, "A Walk In The Woods: Voices From the...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/18

Cary Segall, "A Walk In The Woods: Voices From the Appalachian Trail" by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:08:30

Madison’s interim independent police monitor to be...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/18

The city of Madison’s Office of the Independent Monitor will continue its role in police oversight, despite an attempt last week to defund the office completely. But the OIM remains without leadership, after former Independent Monitor Robin Copley resigned in early October. The Police Civilian Oversight Board, which oversees the office of the independent monitor, has narrowed their search for an interim replacement down to three finalists. Image courtesy: Brian Standing / WORT News.

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00:08:19

Wisconsin Legislature's New Teaching Demands...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/18

Wisconsin’s public universities benefit from an increase in next year’s state budget, but those added funds come with a catch; UW educators are intimidated over a proposal by state legislators that could enforce new workload requirements for teachers. A mandatory 12 credit hours of instruction per semester could mean a heavier burden for educators, as well as more time spent away from research and student advising. The plan is also raising concerns over just how much power the state legislature

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00:25:52

China Update with Professor Anatoly Detwyler

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/17

Professor Anatoly Detwyler, an assistant professor of modern Chinese Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, came into the WORT studio to talk to us about recent China-U.S. exchanges in what appears to be an adversarial relationship. Perhaps a “trade war” or the end of one. Amitabh Pal and Gil Halsted peppered Detwyler with questions and he answered, giving us a clearer idea of what might be happening and what we might expect to see in the relationship between the two big economies of the

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00:05:12

The Past Isn't Past: Transgender Day of Remembrance

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/17

Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20th, has been observed since 1999 to commemorate transgender people who have been murdered because of their gender identities or expression. The day was initiated by friends of a murdered transgender African American, Rita Hester In the Boston area. The Past Isn’t Past’s Harry Richardson has the story. Image shows Trans rights activist Sunshine Rainbow delivers a speech on the Capitol steps. Image Courtesy: WORT Photo Archive

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00:10:51

150 Years X 150 Artists at Madison Public Library

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/17

The Madison Public Library is three times as old as WORT, and it’s celebrating its 150th anniversary with the art exhibit to end all art exhibits, featuring 150 artists. We’ll talk with Bubbler maestros Trent Miller and Carlee Latimer.

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00:11:02

Mexican Island Iguanas not so Invasive After All

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/17

Iguanas on a Mexican island get a reprieve from extermination. Turns out they’re not invasive after all. Organismal biologist Daniel Mulcahy tells us how he saved the day.

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00:15:43

Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez Has Gubernatorial...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/17

Wisconsin voters will elect a new governor in 2026, and the race is already on. The Monday Buzz kicks off WORT’s election coverage with an interview of Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez.

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00:22:10

County leaders examine impact of data centers

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/17

This week in local government, the county takes up data centers and heritage preservation, while the city considers some interesting changes to transportation and housing policy. Brenda Konkel and Rebecca Kemble have the rundown, in this edition of “Forward Lookout.”

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00:12:21

Mehrnam Rastegari interview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/16

Hejira world music radio show host interview of Mehrnam Rastegari

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00:57:06

Ohio Leads With Two!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/15

This week on Mel & Floyd: Ohio presidential trivia; The latest on inappropriate pardons; Voyager now a day away; 2000 years in Istanbul; America, no more fatties!; More tax breaks for the wealthy; Smiles now required at Target; Gay marriage lacking in civilization-ending consequences; And other random topics; Notice something missing? For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The Very Best of James Brown” and play it on your Hi-Fi while listening to this podcast! Or listen live at

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00:08:02

Maestro Sewell talks Handel's Messiah with Ava Borelli

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/14

Interview with background on Handel's Messiah

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00:51:30

“Welcome to My Country,” says Native Activist Art...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/14

On today’s show, guest host Juliana Bennett speaks with Native leader, Art Shegonee about his life and activism. At a time when nationalism and the colonizer narrative are flourishing, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s important to center Native voices and experiences. Featured image Art Shegonee from his organization, Call for Peace.

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00:08:00

VO5 20th anniversary

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/14

VO-5 marks 20 years of disco in Madison with reflections on the genre, band history, and their anniversary show at the Atwood Music Hall.

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00:13:06

Baldwin Books

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/14

Baldwin Books shares winter reading picks and reflects on how the darker months make space for deeper, more intentional reading.

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00:02:34

Ankurs Picks 11142025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/14

On the Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz, Ankur Malhotra shares his picks for the best music events happening around Madison the next week.

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00:22:26

Rodney Crowell

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/11/14

Country legend Rodney Crowell previews his new album and upcoming Madison show while reflecting on songwriting, influences, and a long creative life.

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