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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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00:06:28

A Pocket Full Of Stitches

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/04

Kevin Hampton is the Curator of History for the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. In this edition of Radio Chipstone, Hampton shows contributor Gianofer Fields how soldiers carried a little bit of home in their pockets during wartime.

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00:06:37

Forecast For Wednesday 4 - 3-24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/04

Screen grab of Upper-level Water Vapor Imagery for Continental US (GOES-East) from: https://weather.cod.edu/satrad/?parms=continental-conus-08-200-1-100-6&checked=map-mslp&colorbar=undefined

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00:04:51

Memorial Union Polling Place Extended Spring Election...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

Under state law, polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on election day. But sometimes, extraordinary circumstances can prevent people from voting. That's when election officials can intervene, and petition to extend voting hours. And that's why a polling place on the UW-Madison campus stayed open for another hour and a half yesterday. Image courtesy: UW-Madison via their website, shows the Memorial Union.

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00:06:08

How Did Yesterday’s Spring Election Shake Out?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

So how did yesterday’s spring election shake out? There’s a lot to keep track of…from county board races to constitutional amendments - Wisconsin voters made their voices heard. WORT Local News Producer Faye Parks and A Public Affair Producer Jade Iseri-Ramos have a breakdown of the results. Image courtesy: WORT News.

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00:04:05

The Case for Documented Dreamers

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

The problem of "documented dreamers" is discussed at a press conference organized by Vella and Dip Patel.

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00:13:39

Buzz - 4-3 - 24 - Tara - Smith

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

In an effort to give both sides of the story, mainstream media gives too much weight to anti-vaccine stories, which may be anecdotal or supported by weak, "predatory journals" with low standards, according to Dr. Tara C. Smith, who leads the Smith Emerging Infections Laboratory at Kent State University, in her recent article "The Status of the Anti-Vaccine Movement". With measles on the rise and "leaders" of anti-vax movements, such as Robert F. Kennedy, Jr luring individuals with questions about

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00:06:00

If Winter Comes...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

When Shelley wrote… “If winter comes, can spring be far behind.” I’m sure he wasn’t talking about winters in Wisconsin. Because if he was, the answer would be simple. Yes. Spring could be upended by 80 degrees or a snowstorm. If you ask contributor Gianofer Fields the only thing that could possible keep winter at bay is…a MAYPOLE! Terry Boyd is a Professor Emeritus in Design Studies at UW-Madison. She has served on the Wisconsin Historic Preservation Review Board, and Madison Trust for Historic

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00:13:51

Buzz - 4-3 - 24 - Josephine - Wonsun - Hahn

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

As a social epidemiologist, Josephine Wonsun Hahn studies the social determinants of justice -- in an effort to understand racial disparities in prosecutions of individuals. In her recent report, Hahn coauthored "Why Inclusive Criminal Justice Research Matters: Engaging with impacted community leaders can help contextualize data and drive solutions". She talks with Jan Miyasaki about her research.

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00:09:07

Design For Civil Society

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

When you walk into the Ruth Davis Design Gallery in Nancy Nicholas Hall on the UW Madison Campus, contributor Gianofer Fields strongly suggests you take advantage of the large red chairs. Once you see the large moving hand-drawn images that cover the walls, you’re gonna want to spend a little time absorbing the information. In this episode of Radio Chipstone the good doctors discuss the collaborative nature of building a community identity. The exhibition is entitled Design for Civil Society:

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00:19:32

Buzz - 4-3 - 24 - Michael - Omer - Man

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

Michael Omer-Man, Director of Research for Israel-Palestine of DAWN (Democracy for the Arab World Now), talks about Biden's recent Executive Order on West Bank Extremism, which could be used to enact sanctions to financial institutions aiding violent Israeli settlers grabbing Palestinian land in Gaza.

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00:28:24

Our Opportunity to Hear from the Original Sources

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

Ron Carver, writer and activist, is here for an exhibit and three weeks of programs called, “Waging Peace in Vietnam: U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Who Opposed the War.” Carver collaborated on the creation of the traveling Waging Peace in Vietnam exhibit that has now toured 24 universities and in the production of a book of the same name. Over the next three weeks many of the people who were involved in the activities and events depicted and documented in the exhibit and programs will be here in

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00:11:58

Working as a Teacher (Part 2)

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

“They are grappling with questions and ideas that are immediately relevant to their lives, and I know those questions are not stopping in the classroom,” Says Irene while passionately talking about how teachers improve the community by equipping their students with critical thinking skills. Extending empathy, preserving mental health, meeting students where they are at, and compensation that matches expectations are all topics up for discussion this week on Madison’s Backbone. Irene and Riley dig

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00:49:06

It Sounds Like The Key to Reentry is Baking Pastry?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi, Antoine McNeail featuring RR Moore, Linda Ketcham, Executive Director of Just Dane, and Father Greg Boyle, Founder and Leader of Homeboy Industires join us to talk about the dedicated work their organizations perform, as well as the 50th anniversary of Just Dane! More on Just Dane’s and their 50th Anniversary coming up April 11th at MATC: https://justdane.org/stec_event/justdane-50th-anniversary-celebration/ And Homeboy Industries:

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00:02:28

Governor Evers Urges State Supreme Court to Reverse...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

Governor Tony Evers submitted a brief to the state Supreme Court yesterday - as part of the case to reconsider whether ballot drop boxes are legal. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman for WORT News.

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00:08:03

Marquette Neighborhood Association Vice President...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/03

Over the last month, the opinion section in the Cap Times has been flooded with debate over Madison’s housing crisis - namely, the city’s attempt to address it through proactive rezoning and more affordable development. The Marquette Neighborhood is located on Madison’s near-east side - and Eric Hamilton is the Vice President of the neighborhood association. He shared his perspective on the housing debate with WORT News Producer Faye Parks earlier today. Image courtesy: Boston Public Library via

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00:14:47

Alexis Chartrand interview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/02

Hejira world music radio show host Jeff Spitzer-Resnick interview of Alexis Chartrand about his new album Au Chemin 4

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00:53:53

Understanding the Legal Case Against Mifepristone

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/02

Last week, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that is attempting to limit access to Mifepristone. That’s the medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year. This is the first case regarding abortion access that the court has heard since Roe was overturned in 2022. Criminal Defense Attorney and some-times host of this show Jessa Nicholson Goetz joins host Ali Muldrow to talk about this case and the legal unpinning of abortion access. Jessa is

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00:04:02

Proposed Amendment to City Ordinance Looks to Close...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/01

Madison city ordinance does not require dog owners to restrain their pets if they have a bite history. But a severe dog attack now has elected officials looking to change that. Image courtesy: Bill Lueders, shows his dog Stella - who was attacked by an unrestrained dog last spring.

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00:08:06

UW-Madison Professor Taylor Odle Talks FAFSA Delays

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/01

This year, the U.S. Department of Education revised their Free Application for Federal Student Aid - or FAFSA. They say that the new application is more user friendly and could broaden eligibility for federal aid by more than 600,000 students. But the revised application came out months behind schedule and is rife with technical issues. And admissions offices across the country are still waiting on the information that helps them determine need-based scholarships. According to Wisconsin Public

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00:04:00

Madison Mixology: John Daly

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/04/01

Today on “Madison Mixology,” reporter Charlie Belawski takes us to the golf courses of Florida - and teaches us how to make a proper spiked iced tea.

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