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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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00:57:58

The Cherry on Top of the Poop Sundae

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/31

This week on Mel & Floyd: Reliving the Fugitive Slave Act; 600+ lawsuits against trump regime; Irrationality is the name of the game; trump's inability to stay on script and ever more limited vocabulary; A new mascot for coal - your tax dollars at work!; 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 89.9 FM or

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00:08:13

Public Educators in Minneapolis Want to Protect...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/31

Public schools in Minneapolis and the surrounding areas are working with their union leaders to navigate issues of safety for students, families, and staff during the surge of masked and armed federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol who are terrorizing the population there.

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00:53:20

Refusing Eviction from the House of Feminism

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/30

On the day of a national anti-ICE general strike, host Esty Dinur is in conversation with writer Sophie Lewis about her book, Enemy Feminisms: TERFs, Policewomen, and Girlbosses Against Liberation. Featured image of the cover of Enemy Feminisms, available from Haymarket Books.

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00:08:06

Nick Brown 01302026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/30

Madison songwriter Nick Brown joins the Friday Eight O’Clock Buzz, talks new music, and performs live ahead of his solo show at Kiki’s House of Righteous Music.

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00:07:42

Kia Karlen 01302026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/30

Kia Karlen 01302026 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:10:18

Jeff Burkhart 01302026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/30

Jeff Burkhart 01302026 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:01:25

Ankurs Picks 01302026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/30

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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00:16:46

Dr Arash Javanbakht

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/30

Dr Arash Javanbakht by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:08:24

Sandhill crane hunting bill disregards science, farmers

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/30

In what’s become a familiar story over the last fifteen years, Republican state legislators are once again advancing a bill to establish a sandhill crane hunting season in Wisconsin.They argue that the birds, once nearly eradicated from the state, are now causing millions of dollars in crop damage each year – and allowing a hunt would get them under control. Hunting groups overwhelmingly support the bill, but conservationists warn that it won’t actually solve the problem. To find out why, our

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00:04:31

Wisconsin environmental policymakers back stricter...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/30

The state’s environmental regulators unanimously approved on Wednesday more stringent standards for PFAS in drinking water. Pending Governor Evers’ approval, the new rule would bring Wisconsin in alignment with federal standards set in 2024.

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00:08:06

Transparency Talk: “If We Release These Records,...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/30

Wisconsin’s open records laws state that government agencies must release public records upon request. But some agencies still refuse to hand over certain records information, no matter what the law says. On this week’s edition of “Transparency Talk”, hosts Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick discuss two such cases. One involves the state’s DOJ, who is refusing to release state officer records for dubious reasons. The other is in Vilas County, where the local District Attorney has issued an ultimatum to

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00:07:07

Aria Codes Nessun Dorma

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/29

Aria Codes Nessun Dorma by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:53:19

The General Rubric of Idiocy

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/29

Marking the first anniversary of Trump’s presidency, the White House released a statement, “365 Wins in 365 Days,” celebrating the success and prosperity that Donald Trump has brought to the nation. To reflect on Trump’s first year back in the White House, host Allen Ruff is joined by journalist Chris Walker, who says that the President has certainly transformed things but for the worse. Featured image of Donald Trump via Picryl.

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00:05:59

Forecast from Wednesday 1-28-26

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/29

Forecast from Wednesday 1-28-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:11:16

Supervisor Tommy Rylander says data centers aren’t...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/29

By day a state Department of Health Services employee, incumbent supervisor Tommy Rylander has represented Madison’s north side on the county board since 2024.He’s running for reelection this spring and faces a familiar opponent in Sean Burke. A third candidate, Otis Harris Jr., sends the race to a primary next month. Speaking with our News Producer Faye Parks this afternoon, supervisor Rylander outlined his vision to achieve healthy growth and smart budgeting in the county. Image courtesy:

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00:05:16

MMSD commissions study to examine teacher salary...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/29

Madison schools’ most experienced educators aren’t receiving an equitable wage. But that could change in next year’s budget, after the school board approved a plan on Monday to study compensation district-wide and come up with a solution. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:11:17

buzz_260128_Doug-Poland

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/28

Doug Poland is co-founder and Director of Litigation at Law Forward, a non-profit focused on protecting and strengthening democracy. He discusses with Jan Miyasaki their efforts to protect voter data from federal government overreach, via a motion to intervene filed in the ongoing US v. WEC (Wisconsin Elections Commission) case.

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00:14:56

buzz_260128_Bob-Lord

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/28

Bob Lord is a tax lawyer, an associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, and the Senior Vice President of Tax Policy Senior Fellow at Patriotic Millionaires. He discusses how the federal tax code, in its failure to tax the rich appropriately, is not just exacerbating wealth inequality, but also destabilizing democracy. The richest 19 Americans now own over 2% of the country's wealth, but pay as little as 4% effective annual tax, while the average American might pay around 20%.

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00:24:03

buzz_260128_Join-or-Die

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/28

Allison Crook, from the Wisconsin Farmers Union, and Mary Beth Collins, from the Center for Community and Non-Profit Studies at UW-Madison School of Human Ecology, join Jan Miyasaki to discuss the upcoming film screening they are hosting of the "Join or Die" documentary. They discuss the history of their respective organizations and how they are both connected to a holistic framework of civic health. The film itself is based on the work of renowned social scientist Dr. Robert Putnam - the idea that

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00:54:56

Finding Joy Even When the World Demands Outrage

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/28

On this show, we’ve been reflecting on the last year of the Trump regime’s attacks on immigrants. Today, we’re focusing on how activists are doing the work of protecting their communities and taking care of themselves. Host Ali Muldrow is joined by two disability activists, Dr. Sami Schalk and Martha Siravo, who discuss how they balance art with activism and how they maintain joy as we’re bombarded with tremendous tragedy around the country. Featured image of a bedazzled rose via Rawpixel.

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