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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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00:10:20

State Lawmaker Details Ranked Voting Proposal

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/14

Wisconsin lawmakers are collaborating across the aisle to change how your ballot looks in federal elections. They’ve proposed a ranked choice ballot, where voters can choose to rank their top choices for each office. Earlier today, WORT News Producer Faye Parks spoke to Senator Jeff Smith - a Democrat from Brunswick. He introduced the bill alongside three of his colleagues - two Republicans and one Democrat. Senator Smith has the rundown on the proposal - what it would change and how it would

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00:03:29

LGBTQ+ Caucus Proposes Two Marriage Equality Bills

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/14

Members of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ Caucus have announced that they plan to reintroduce two bills that would codify marriage equality under state law. Image courtesy: Faye Parks for WORT News at the 2023 Pride Flag raising.

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00:53:04

The Human Cost of The Daily Commute

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/13

Today's guest, James Sallis, tallied up the 10 leading causes of death in the US, which includes heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, injuries, and suicides, and of the top ten causes of death, James found that seven of those issues are made worse by driving. While crashes are an obvious risks of driving, the simple act of sitting in the car for the length of your commute can exasperate the leading causes of death. Dr. James Sallis joins host Carousel Bayrd to talk about the health cost of a

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00:11:11

Working as a Barista (Part 1)

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/13

Madison has no shortage of coffee shops. When sipping your drink from your favorite spot in town, have you ever wondered how much preparation goes into that cup? Mikey is here to lay it all down for us as they discuss their experience in such an integral part of our morning!

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00:49:44

Don’t Call It Hip Hop

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/13

Today on the Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and RR Moore talk with Papa-Kobina Brewoo, Creative Movement Artist, Ceo and Director of The The Hitterz Collective about his story, street dance, and their up coming BAM Festival More on BAM Festival Battle Art Music coming up this weekend (12/15-17) at at Arts Lit Lab, My Arts Madison, Madison Circus Space: https://www.thehitterzcollectivellc.com/event-details/b-a-m-festival More about Antoine’s Ugly Sweater Comedy and Poetry Jam on December

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00:10:52

Madison Makes Civil Rights History

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/13

December 12, 1963 - the Madison Common Council enacts the first fair housing ordinance in the state of Wisconsin. Stu Levitan's report for WORT. airdate - Dec. 12, 2023

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00:09:12

UW System Regents Continue DEI-State Funding...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/12

Earlier today, the UW System’s Board of Regents held another meeting to discuss campus spending - this time, behind closed doors. That comes just three days after they narrowly voted to reject a deal with leaders in the Republican-held state legislature. But the negotiations may not be over. If the regents agree to freeze diversity, equity, and inclusion programming, the UW System could receive almost a billion dollars in state funds. Kelly Meyerhofer, a higher education reporter at the Milwaukee

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00:52:43

Coming Together And Speaking Out In Solidarity

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/12

The Wisconsin ALL OUT FOR PALESTINE march and rally at the Capitol on Saturday, December 9th was sponsored by the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine representing almost 60 organizations across the state, including communities of color and labor groups. It brought together the largest demonstration for Palestine in our state’s history. The next day, World View hosted two guests who were at the rally and who are members of Jewish Voice for Peace, an organization that has worked in our

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00:50:20

Why DEI Matters with Angela Russell

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/12

Over the weekend the University of Wisconsin’s Board of Regents narrowly rejected a deal with the state legislature that would release funding to the UW systems in exchange for eliminating Diversity and Inclusion staff. With DEI in the headlines, Ali Muldrow welcomes Angela Russell back on the show to talk about the role of diversity education in our community, schools, and work places. "Sometimes folks think that to be effective in the work of DEI is about changing hearts and minds. And it's not

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00:04:35

Bill Would Impose $500 Fine on Unhoused Wisconsinites

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/12

A new proposal would designate specific areas where unhoused people can camp - and impose a $500 fine if they set up in an unauthorized location. Image courtesy: Madison Street Medicine via their website. The sanctioned campground on Dairy Drive is pictured.

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00:08:00

Forward Focus Episode 15

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/11

While all may appear quiet these days at Breese Stevens Field, Forward Madison’s technical staff are hard at work with plans to challenge for the 2024 USL One league title. On Monday, the club announced the return of eight of 2023’s best players, including standout goalkeeper Bernd Schipmann. More now from Head Coach Matt Glaeser on Forward Focus.

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00:08:00

Forward Focus Episode 14

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/11

While Forward Madison’s season may be done for 2023, the club is already hard at work planning for the 2024 season. Monday night’s Town Hall event recapped this past campaign and included announcements for the team as well as facility and matchday improvements for Breese Stevens Field. More now from Forward Focus.

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00:09:32

Forecast For Monday, 12 - 11 - 23

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/11

Forecast For Monday, 12 - 11 - 23 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:54:17

A Year in Books with Room of One's Own co-owner...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/11

As the year comes to end we catch up once again with Room of One's Own co-owner Gretchen Treu. They speak with host Douglas Haynes about favorite books from 2023, Room's best selling books, and gift suggestions. Photo by Olga Tutunaru on Unsplash

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00:17:50

Menopause Is Not A Disease

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/11

Here’s a news ‘hot flash’ for you: menopause is not a disease. Menopause is not a disability -- but you might think so if you’ve been paying attention to the new marketing push targeting mid-life women. We have a feminist take on the natural process for mid-life women. Her Turn reporter Arlene Zaucha talks to a longtime feminist health activist Dr, Adriane Fugh Berman about the issue. Dr. Fugh Berman runs Pharmed Out, which has more information at pharmedout.org.

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00:08:18

Open Government Legislative Wish List Part 1

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/10

WORT's Dylan Brogan and open records attorney Tom Kamenick celebrate the holiday season by going over the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s legislative wish list for open government.

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00:08:01

Madison in the Sixties - The Death of Otis Redding

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/10

We go now to Madison, Dec. 10 1967 for a tragic story - the death of Otis Redding. Airdate - Dec. 6, 1967

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00:57:16

The Laboratory of Democracy

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/09

This week on Mel & Floyd: Smarty Pants gets a voodoo doll; Upcoming Russian “election”; Dictator roundup; Vegan judges; GOP goes after student voting; Conspicuous omission in new AP African-American Studies curriculum; Woolly Mammoths coming back?; 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 blood. Photo courtesy Bruno Guerrero on

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00:53:50

Save the Boundary Water, Then Local Demands for...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/08

We kick off today's show with the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. They are leading the fight to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and greater Quetico-Superior Ecosystem which is in Northern Minnesota and Southern Ontario. Ingrid Lyons, Executive Director of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters and Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness, tells host Esty Dinur about the threats facing the area and what how they are working to save the wilderness. Then, we head to Capitol

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00:09:11

Forgiveness

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2023/12/08

In this Friday morning interview, host Andy Moore explores the profound topic of forgiveness with Robert Enright, a renowned forgiveness scholar and professor of Educational Psychology at UW-Madison. They delve into the concept of unforgivability, Aristotle's connection to forgiveness, and Enright's four-pronged approach, including Forgiveness Therapy. Enright discusses measuring the efficacy of forgiveness and shares insights from forgiveness education efforts in Belfast and Seoul. They also touch

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