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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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00:03:12

Tyrol Basin marks end of ski season with annual pond...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/12

On Sunday Tyrol Basin had its annual pond skim to commemorate the end of this year’s ski season. The result was a lot of wet skis, muddy ski boots, and a free Tyrol Basin season pass for one persistent snowboarder. Reporter Jess Miller was there to capture the action. Image courtesy: Jess Miller / WORT News

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00:20:23

Green Party Candidate Jill Stein on Her Presidential Run

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

Jill Stein launched presidential bids in 2012 and 2016 on the Green Party ticket. And this year, the Green Party will appear on the presidential ballot. Dr. Stein is in Madison today on a fourteen-state tour. Tomorrow, she'll be in Racine and Milwaukee. She visited the WORT studio earlier today to speak with our News Director - Chali Pittman - and our News Producer - Faye Parks. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman for WORT News.

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00:06:21

Dane County Board Candidate Andrea Andrews Discusses...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

In just three weeks, Dane County voters will decide who sits on the county board. Two candidates are vying for the District 20 seat, which represents the northeast corner of the county - containing the villages of Marshall and Morrisonville. Andrea Andrews is running against incumbent supervisor Jeff Weigand and they’ll face off on April 2nd. Earlier today, Andrews spoke to WORT News Producer Faye Parks to discuss her priorities for the district. Image courtesy: Andrea Andrews.

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00:03:25

Park Proposal Could Shut Down Private Park Art;...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

Nearly every year on Memorial Day, Veterans for Peace - Madison places thousands of tombstones along Atwood Avenue to represent the human impacts of war. But that tradition may end this year, thanks to a proposed change in city park policy. Image courtesy: Veterans for Peace via Flickr.

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00:09:39

Forecast For Monday, 3 - 11 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

Forecast For Monday, 3 - 11 - 24 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:53:46

Tim Portlock on Urban Landscapes and Environmental...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

Tim Portlock is a contemporary landscape artist at the UW-Madison Nelson Institute. His current work uses 3D animation and drone footage to create somewhat eerie compositions. He joins host Douglas Haynes in the studio to talk about his new role at the Nelson Institute and his art making process.

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00:25:29

World-Renowned Tabla Player Zakir Hussain on Musical...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

Global Revolutions host Andrew Thomas speaks with world famous table player, Ustad Zakir Hussain, ahead of his March 16 concert in Madison, Wisconsin with Debopriya Chatterjee on bansuri and Sabir Khan on sarangi. Listen in as Hussain discusses musical partnerships with John McLaughlin, Mickey Hart, George Harrison; the musical inspiration from his father, Alla Rakha, and of a new generation of tabla players; as well as his reflections on being the first Indian musician to win three Grammys.

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00:09:06

WORT Wants YOU to Paint Its New Mural

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

WORT Wants YOU to Paint Its New Mural by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:13:04

The Decimal Point is 150 Older Than You Thought

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

The Decimal Point is 150 Older Than You Thought by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:14:10

Reporter Jacob Resneck On Local Election Campaign...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

Reporter Jacob Resneck On Local Election Campaign Finance Bill by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:51:47

Fragile Institutions: Shibani Mahtani And Timothy...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

In this edition of Madison Book Beat, host Andrew Thomas speaks with journalists Shibani Mahtani and Timothy McLaughlin for a conversation on their book Among the Braves: Hope, Struggle, and Exile in the Battle for Hong Kong and the Future of Global Democracy (2023, Hachette Books). Among the Braves is a narrative history of the 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong told through the eyes of four activists named Finn, Tommy, Chu, and Gwyneth. Imbedded reporters Mahtani and McLaughlin give insight

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00:52:00

Madison Book Beat: Cynthia Simmons on Wrong Kind of...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

In this edition of Madison Book Beat, host David Ahrens speaks with Cynthia Simmons. She's author of a recent novel called Wrong Kind of Paper, the story of a young reporter in a small town who resists the corporate journalist demand to avoid "controversy." The novel unexpectedly turns into a two track thriller- one uncovering the deadly corruption and the other is the fight to get the story published. Before her career as a reporter, novelist and professor of media law, Cynthia was the News

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00:20:44

Put Your Hands Together for WORT with Bill & Ivette

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

Ivette & Bill are together again. Per usual the conversation is riveting. They have the most interesting and insightful pledge conversations one could hope for. Bonus-Tracy Chapman is a big part of the show. image courtesy: Gerd Altman Pixaby

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00:08:23

Cardinal Call: Gerard Randall Remains on Campus Board...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/11

This week host Oliver Gerharz talks with the Daily Cardinal's Campus News Editor Liam Beran about the role of embattled public official Gerard Randall at the Tommy G Thompson Center on Public Leadership. You can follow Oliver’s reporting on X at @OGerharz. You can follow Liam’s reporting on X at @LiamPBeran.

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00:56:58

That Stalin, He Was a Bright Guy

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/08

This week on Mel & Floyd: Mel & ‘Pants discuss their “cans”; More pledge rapping - to donate call 608-256-2001 or go to www.wortfm.org and click the “Donate” button; Orange menace calls kettle black after watching speech through various filters; Ron Johnson’s review of Tucker’s softballs; 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!; Passersby were amazed at the unusually large amounts of

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00:53:45

Haiti's Armed Uprising Explained with Jake Johnston

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/08

Haiti is currently under a state of emergency. While de facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry traveled outside the country, armed gangs stormed the country’s largest prison and sieged the airport. They freed about 3,700 inmates and at least 12 people have been killed. It is unclear if Henry will be able to be able to return. Today's guest Jake Johnston says that the current state in Haiti is related to the US's role in hollowing out the Haiti government and the steadfast backing of Ariel Henry for the

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00:04:48

Secretary of Corrections Announces Retirement Leaving...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/08

Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr announced his retirement last Friday, and his last day is Friday, March 8. This announcement comes as another inmate was found dead at the Waupun Correctional Institution and the US Department of Justice launches a probe into allegations of drug smuggling and financial crimes at Waupun. Photo of Secretary Kevin Carr courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Corrections

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00:16:38

Charlie Sykes

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/08

On the Friday Eight O'Clock Buzz, Andy Moore engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Charlie Sykes, MSNBC commentator and political columnist. The discussion covered a wide array of topics, starting with reflections on recent political events such as the State of the Union Address and Super Tuesday elections. Sykes provided commentary on key moments from the State of the Union, emphasizing Biden's message on patriotism and women's rights. The conversation then delved into the Trump

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00:15:13

Liz Callin On Amtrak In Madison

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/08

In a recent interview on the Friday Eight O'Clock Buzz, Liz Callin, a City of Madison transportation planner, shed light on the possibility of establishing an Amtrak station in Madison within the next decade. The conversation, led by host Andy Moore, highlighted the evolution of discussions from if it would happen to where it would be located. Callin emphasized the need to provide service levels akin to cities of similar size and discussed potential station sites being considered officially. Key

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00:53:06

Shattering the Silence with Norman Solomon

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/03/07

Norman Solomon joins A Public Affair host Allen Ruff to discuss the powerful military-industrial-media complex in the U.S. and it's involvement in the war in Gaza. They discuss a bevy of topics including the Orwellian nature of national "defense," the global reach of the “national security state,” and Biden's bid for a second term. Bert Zipperer is also in the studio with Allen to ask you to give to WORT during the fall pledge drive. Donate here. Norman Solomon is an American journalist, media

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