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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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00:47:18

Are You Suspicious? Am I Suspicious? Are We Suspicious?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/17

Today on the Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, joined by Lolo Lature and Alan Robinson talk about civil engagement, policing, police culture, and law enforcement relationships with the Black community, particularly in Monona in the wake of the tragic loss of three lives on New Years Day in a high speed pursuit. Video of the City of Monona Council meeting discussing police policy starts about 20 minutes in to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrU1zG_5GtU&t=1210s agenda is and

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00:03:19

Parties Submit Voting Map Proposals to State Supreme...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/17

Last Friday was the deadline to submit remedial map proposals in the state Supreme Court’s redistricting lawsuit. And there are now seven proposals on the table. Image courtesy: Clarke Petitioners' brief, showing proposed Assembly map.

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00:09:15

Madison Alder Discusses Retention Pond Safety

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/17

Just under two weeks ago, two brothers fell into a Sun Prairie retention pond shortly after getting off the school bus. Antwon Amos Jr and Legend Sims both tragically died within days of the incident. Now, the public is demanding action to make the community safer for children. Alder Sabrina Madison represents Madison’s far-east side. She recently met with local and state officials to discuss solutions. She shared her perspective with WORT News Producer Faye Parks earlier today. Image courtesy:

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00:04:30

First Steps for Train Station in Madison

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/17

Planning to bring an Amtrak station to Madison is gaining momentum. And now, consultants have identified eight potential sites for an Amtrak station in Madison. The eight potential locations are located downtown and on the city's east side. And the draft recommendations for where to put a site head to a city meeting tomorrow, marking the first steps in creating a passenger line between Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. Image courtesy: Madison Area MPO and City of Madison

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01:29:10

Live: 39th Annual Madison Dane County MLK Day Observance

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/16

Audio of the 39th Annual Madison/Dane County King Holiday Observance, live from the Overture Center for the Arts in the Capitol Theater and presented by the Madison/Dane County King Coalition. This event featured a presentation of the Madison-Dane County 2024 Humanitarian Awards, performances from the MLK Community Choir, and a keynote speech from Dr. Terrence Roberts, who volunteered to desegregate Little Rock Central High School and made history as one of the “Little Rock Nine.” Originally

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00:53:06

How Do We Cover Elections?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/16

In Wisconsin, 28% of Republicans and 14% of Democrats are not exposed to opposing views at all--be that in news or personal relationships. Remarkably, 39% of Wisconsinites aren't looking at news at all. That is according to a report from Center for Communication and Civic Renewal. In light of these numbers, how do we understand balanced coverage and the role of local journalism. Joining host Ali Muldrow, just 5 weeks away from the Wisconsin spring election, is Professor of Journalism Sue Robinson

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00:10:53

Solace Friends To Provide Hospice Care To Homeless

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/16

Solace Friends seeks to provide the homeless some dignity in the last stages of their lives. We’ll check in with Solace Friends Board President Ann Catlett and Executive Director Kendra Deja for an update.

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00:15:59

What Went Wrong In Nicaragua?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/16

An international beauty queen pageant, of all things, touched off a bizarre firestorm of political repercussions in Nicaragua. Edgewood College Professor Donna Vukelich tells us how the government of Nicaragua has lost their way and betrayed their revolutionary roots.

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00:13:08

Death Defying Yoyo Tricks On The Radio

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/16

It’s January, which means it’s time for the hottest ticket in town, the 47th Annual Madison Juggling Fest. Master of Ceremonies Matt Hayward tells us what to expect in this year’s gravity defying show.

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00:11:10

Luck Is A State Of Mind

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/16

Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Deanne Fitzmaurice joins us to talk about her career and how “Luck is a State of Mind” in advance of her appearance at Madison’s Overture Center.

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00:12:28

Madison Arts Commission Turns 50

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/16

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Madison Arts Commission. We’ll talk with City of Madison Arts Program Administrator Karin Wolf and Commission Chair Nick Pjevach about the past, present and future of the city’s cultural arm.

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00:08:52

Forecast For Monday, 1 - 15 - 24

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/15

Forecast For Monday, 1 - 15 - 24 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:52:38

Mel & Floyd: Bringing Lovers Together for Decades!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/13

This week on Mel & Floyd: A Rebroadcast: Live from Rainbow Bookstore, June 16, 2000, the show where Mr. Pants first met Companion; A Britney Spears hoax; Madison bus adventures; Wisconsin man shoots washing machine; How to be a good housewife; Flag protection proposals; A lawn mower record; 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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00:01:02

Live from the Overture Center... Annual Madison &...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/12

Voiced by WORT volunteer Marcus Slaton.

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00:52:41

Update on Palestine

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/12

"Hamas itself is a consequence of something else. The question is, what is that something else? The something else is the Israeli occupation, the Israeli siege, the Israeli apartheid, the oppression, the social inequality, the torment that the Palestinian people have been experiencing for all of these decades, resulting in Hamas," journalist Ramzy Baroud tells Esty Dinur. "In other words, if you remove Hamas from the equation in right now, nothing will change in the fundamental relationship between

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00:07:43

Snow Day

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/12

In this Friday Buzz interview, Madison Public Schools Deputy Superintendent TJ McCray discusses the decision-making process behind calling off school on snowy days. McCray sheds light on the factors considered, emphasizing the challenges of predicting weather outcomes accurately. The conversation explores the risks of both calling and not calling a snow day, highlighting the district's commitment to student safety. McCray touches on the rarity of two snow days in a week, the financial repercussions

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00:16:46

Political Predictions

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/12

Editor in Chief of The Bulwark, Charlie Sykes, presents his political predictions for 2024. He introduces his personal plan to cope with the election year, discusses the perceived sanity of 2024, and critiques the Iowa Caucus process. The conversation touches on the potential headlines post-Iowa Caucuses, Nikki Haley's poll numbers in New Hampshire, and the significance of polls. Sykes analyzes Trump's rhetoric, the response to the word "bedlam," and the impact of a letter from former Republican

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00:14:46

Disability Rights

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/12

Andy Moore speaks with Anna Anderson, Voting Rights Coordinator for Disability Rights Wisconsin, emphasizing the importance of voter preparedness for upcoming Wisconsin elections. Anderson discusses challenges faced by voters with disabilities, highlighting the need for accommodations at polling places and steps to maintain registration. The interview also previews the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition's virtual voter education webinars covering topics like registration, absentee voting, and

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00:07:25

State Republicans Propose Limited Legalization of...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/12

On Monday, state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and several of his Republican colleagues unveiled a medical cannabis bill. But it has a rough road to Governor Evers’ desk; state Democrats say the bill doesn’t go far enough. And earlier today, Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said it’s a “non-starter” and would be a government overreach. Image courtesy: Brett Levin for Global Panorama via Flickr.

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00:03:33

MMSD Superintendent Search Reaches Final Stages

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2024/01/11

Administration for the Madison School District say that they've received nearly 60 applications to fill the job of the district's next Superintendent. Now comes the process of selecting them. The final interviews for those applicants are slated to take place in about one month. But the public’s deadline to submit questions and nominate interviewers is tomorrow at 5pm. With a new superintendent planned to be chosen by the end of this school year, the hiring committee says they hope to keep the

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