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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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00:09:32

Abortion Activist Discusses Proposed Referendum on...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/24

Last month, a Dane County judge ruled that Wisconsin’s 1849 feticide law does not apply to consensual abortions. That ruling is being appealed. In the meantime, state Republicans have introduced a bill that - if passed - would add a referendum to this April’s ballot. The referendum would ask voters if abortions should be banned after 14 weeks instead of 20 weeks, as is current law. The bill had a public hearing yesterday - and abortion rights activist Kim Gasper-Raybuck was there. Gasper-Raybuck is

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00:02:32

Alders Could Tweak Ordinance to Allow Archery Demos

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/23

on the agenda for tonight’s city council meeting is a proposal to amend Madison's ordinance on bows and arrows. The introduced amendment aims to allow archery demonstrations within the city of Madison with prior approval. Image courtesy: Kamil Grzebyta

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00:52:38

The Future of Amtrak in Madison

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/23

Due to an increase in Federal funding available for passenger rail, Madison has been identified as a future home for an Amtrak station. The an important connection location to expand transportation access across our state. The city is now seeking community input on the proposed locations for an Amtrak station. Transportation Planner Liz Callin joins Ali Muldrow on A Public Affair to talk about the station location, go over the logistics of the future train, and answer several callers'

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00:13:27

Oscillators, Resonators, & Tape @ UW-Madison

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/23

A new exhibit in the main floor of UW-Madison's Memorial Library seeks to showcase pivotal moments in the history of experimental and electronic music — which, by the way, happen to be available in the library's basement, among the vast musical collection of the Mills Music Library. Some of these recordings will reach further back than you might think. Tod Dockstader's Water Music, an example of musique concrète, sounds like it could be a contemporary selection on WORT's RTQE... but it was

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00:52:43

Heather Swan's Lyrical Language Of Beauty And...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/23

Poet and non-fiction writer Heather Swan joins us to discuss her latest book Dandelion, a collection of poetry which explores our uniquely human relationship with this natural world, not only in its wondrous beauty, but also in its devastation and fragility.

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00:02:47

Parisi Endorses Agard in Dane County Executive Run

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/23

The spring election is counting down. But one thing that won't be on your ballot is Dane County Executive. Instead, that'll come this fall - with the ensuing 41 weeks ample time for both declared candidates to make their message known. Today, with a few months left before he retires, outgoing county exec Joe Parisi took the opportunity to endorse one candidate in the race. Image courtesy: Faye Parks for WORT News, at the press conference.

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00:09:33

Local Dairy Farmer Talks National Cheese Lover’s Day

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/23

This last Saturday, the 20th, was National Cheese Lover’s Day. Fans of gouda, fontina, mozzarella, asiago - and the rest! - take the day to celebrate one of Wisconsin’s most beloved products. Mark Crave co-owns Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, located in Waterloo, Wisconsin. He shared some industry insight with WORT News Producer Faye Parks earlier today. Image courtesy: Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese via their website.

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00:54:16

Fingers Crossed for Annual Frozen Lake Festival

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/22

It's official--last week Lake Monona and Lake Mendota finally froze. The January 15th date rates 3rd for latest freeze date in the 170 years of record keeping. To celebrate the frozen lakes, host Douglas Haynes talks with limnologist Tyler Butts and Clean Lakes Alliance communications director Adam Sodersten about the late date, the process of monitoring the ice, and the upcoming Frozen Assets Festival on February 3rd and 4th. The 12th annual family-friendly festival on frozen Lake Mendota and at

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00:08:42

Forecast For Monday, 1 - 22 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/22

Forecast For Monday, 1 - 22 - 24 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:08:00

Forward Focus Episode 13

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/21

Forward Madison crashed out of the first round of the USL League One playoffs this past Saturday in Windsor, Colorado. Flamingo fans who made the trip to the Rockies were treated to a towering headed goal by striker Christian Chaney, but it was not enough to move on to the next round and the fans now face a long winter away from Breese Stevens Field. More now from forward focus.

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00:07:34

Forward Focus Episode 12

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/21

Forward Madison FC are staring down a potential playoff berth for the first time since their inaugural 2019 season, and it all comes down to this Saturday’s massive final home match of the campaign, hosting high-flying Union Omaha. Rivals to Madison’s southwest, games vs The Owls are usually high-energy and entertaining, and the gameday atmosphere at Breese Stevens Field will only add to the frenetic nature as playoffs are on the line. More now from Forward Focus.

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00:07:52

Forward Focus Episode 17

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/21

While Breese Stevens Field may appear quiet this time of year, Forward Madison FC's coaching staff are still busy rounding out the roster for the 2024 season. Just 2 months out from the start of a new league campaign, Forward Focus talks to the Flamingos’ head coach about recent signings.

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00:19:36

Forward Focus: Episode 16

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/21

In less than a month Forward Madison will begin preseason preparations for the 2024 campaign, and recently announced the first of many new signings who will don the famous pink and blue for the first time in 2024. Hear now from Forward Focus as they sit down again with FMFC Head Coach, Matt Glaeser.

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00:07:48

Archana Dhakhwa on Creating Community

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/21

Near and Far, a feature that investigates the social, environmental, economic, and political ties between Madison, Southwestern Wisconsin, and the rest of the world, continues. Through interviews with community members who straddle two – or more – cultures, languages, or countries of interest and belonging, it explores the interconnected nature of the local and global – and everyone’s position in a globalized world. Meet Archana Dhakhwa, founding member and former board member of the Nepali

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00:11:26

Joy Hanford on being an artist and community...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/19

Framing Culture this week was in José's home country, Portugal, where he interviewed Joy Hanford, an American artist, ceramicist, community coordinator, and writer. Infused with lively humor, this conversation reflects on broader issues around art, craft, entrepreneurship, and cultural specificities and differences.

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00:13:48

An Obit Special (excerpt for MPC Awards)

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/19

An economist who advocated for people in poverty. A bassist who played with pop stars and jazz greats, mentored youth, and worked on the endless project of healing racism. A trailblazer who broke down barriers and successfully took on the federal government. An environmental advocate who took her PhD to the grassroots. A progressive governor who championed civil rights. And a labor militant who is mostly remembered for his kindness. Those are some of the people we lost in 2023; people who

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00:58:14

Time To Start Feasting On Human Brains!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/19

This week on Mel & Floyd: SmartyPants’ train/bus adventure and NOLA highlights including a flaming motorcycle and fire ants; Does steam power make women depressed?; Greenland Ice sheet’s weight loss plan; Mel disses Madison streets; Oklahoma terrorists?; Kentucky okays sex with first cousins and invites UFOs; Lake ice comings & goings; Cocktail recipes; Minnesota GOP disrespects their flag; Last of the Honeymooners passes; And other random topics; Subscribe to the Mel & Floyd Podcast on itunes and

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00:14:01

Milwaukee Press Club: Wisconsin Frog And Toad Survey...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/19

This is an excerpt of a half-hour long report on the Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey, originally broadcast on WORT on July 13, 2023 on our science news program, the Perpetual Notion Machine.

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00:09:14

These Shoes Rule!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/19

In this episode of Radio Chipstone Curator and custom shoemaker Amara Hark-Weber tells contributor Gianofer Fields how a horrific accident changed the course of her studies and set her on a new path. Hand Made in America: Contemporary Custom Footwear was an exhibition at the Lynn Mecklenburg Gallery in Nancy Nicholas Hall featuring the work of 11 accomplished contemporary shoe and bootmakers in America. Image credit: Charlotte Easterling

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00:54:06

Espionage, Cyberweapons, and Spygames

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/19

Who is spying on us and why is the US government letting them? Today's guest is one of the country’s leading writers on intelligence, especially the National Security Agency. James Bamford joins host Esty Dinur to talk about his most recent book Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America’s Counterintelligence which was release last year. James Bamford is a bestselling author, journalist and documentary filmmaker. His writing has been featured in The New York Times

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