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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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00:52:46

Altruism, the Antidote to Loneliness

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/18

Cruelty and selfishness feel endemic to US politics and mass media. But today’s guest, Nicole Karlis, offers a strong antidote to the cruelty and loneliness of modern life by championing acts of altruism. Her new book, Your Brain on Altruism, tells compelling stories and synthesis scientific research about the power–and health benefits–of helping others. Featured image of the cover of Your Brain on Altruism from the University of California Press.

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00:09:54

Mathematics of the Soccer Ball

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/18

The soccer ball is the most-watched object on Earth. Mathematician Étienne Ghys explains how this universal leather sphere seeks perfection.

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00:11:49

Anne Feeney Hellraiser Fund Looks for Activist Artists

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/18

Got a fiery protest song in your belly and need a little help to get it out there? The Anne Feeney Hellraiser Fund is here to help. Fight for the Future’s Evan Greer spells it out for us.

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00:14:06

Keeping Measles at Bay

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/18

Despite effective vaccines existing for over 60 years, measles is making a comeback. Madison / Dane County Public Health’s Morgan Finke tells us how we got here and what to do now.

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00:57:11

The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/16

This week on Mel & Floyd: Mel’s [triumphant?] return!; Wit removal surgery yet to come; Events [and a coming of age story] in Scotland; Lobbying for a Nobel Peace Prize; Recognizing Palestine; Collecting Putin’s WHAT?; 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 wortfm.org/listen-live/ every Friday from 1 to 2 PM Central

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00:52:40

The Invisible Doctrine of Neoliberalism

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/15

On today’s show host Esty Dinur is joined by Peter Hutchinson to tackle the overwhelming and slippery topic of neoliberalism and this ideology’s impact on everyday life. Hutchinson co-authored the book The Invisible Doctrine, and is the filmmaker of the documentary of the same name. He says that he and his co-author, George Monbiot, wanted to make the inception, propagation, and policies of neoliberalism accessible to more audiences.Featured image of The Invisible Doctrine by George Monbiot and

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00:10:27

Hippie Christmas

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/15

Madison Recycling Coordinator Bryan Johnson shares the chaos, cleanup, and recycling challenges of Hippie Christmas.

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00:08:41

Taliesin Tragedy

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/15

Sauk County Historical Society’s Paul Wolter revisits the 1914 Taliesin tragedy, its scandal, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s enduring legacy.

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00:02:32

Ankurs Picks 08152025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/15

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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00:15:37

Cap Times Idea Fest

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/15

David Maraniss previews the 2025 Cap Times Idea Fest, its lineup of thinkers, and the role of progressive journalism in shaping conversation and action.

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00:04:24

City transportation leaders weigh traffic safety...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/14

After years of persistent traffic concerns on a near eastside thoroughfare, city leaders are exploring the possibility of reducing Willy Street to two lanes.Image courtesy: Sam Marrese-Wheeler / WORT News.

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00:12:19

Get to know Yang Tao, Director of Madison's Traffic...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/14

It takes a lot of staff to keep the city running, but many of them work behind the scenes. This week on “Get To Know Your Local Government,” WORT reporter Sutton Johnson returns to City Hall to meet Yang Tao, the director of Madison's Traffic Engineering Division. A city employee for twenty years, Tao has worked tirelessly to make our streets safer for pedestrians and drivers alike. Tao explains his responsibilities - the meetings he attends, the people and agencies he works with, and the Vision

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00:08:00

Transparency Talk: Prehn Ruling “A Mostly Good Outcome”

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/14

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled against Fred Prehn late last month, deciding that the former chair of the state’s Natural Resources Board had withheld requested records for illegitimate reasons. This week on “Transparency Talk”, hosts Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick discuss the Prehn case, the court’s final ruling, and the impact it could have on future records cases. But before we turn it over to Tom and Bill, our standard reminder that this conversation is not intended to be specific legal

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00:11:00

Solidarity is the Answer

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/14

Tony talks with someone from Voces about ICE in Madison; important to understand this, they are detaining people, at appointments, in courts, in their homes. That is the reality. Voces does not want to scare people but wants them to understand the reality-by helping each other. Are things going to be amping up? Listen to what the administration is saying; they expect things to heat up in Milwaukee and Madison. What should people do if they see ICE activity, or if they're concerned about friends

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00:12:43

Mercyhealth Workers Hold The Line as Talks Resume

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/14

Enrique Casiano, a nurse at Mercyhealth East Clinic in Janesville, joins Thursday Buzz host Tony Castañeda to talk about the ongoing healthcare workers' strike, now in its 6th week. 6 weeks after 130 healthcare workers walked off the job at Mercyhealth East Clinic in Janesville, they have leveraged their strike to bring Mercyhealth back to the negotiating table after a monthlong standstill. Tony and Enrique are also joined by Joanna Frasch, vice president of AFSCME Local One. There will be a

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00:08:05

Eileen Flanagan radio cut

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/14

Non-violent civil disobedience trainer Eileen Flanagan speaks with Zoe Sullivan about lessons the climate movement can offer those standing up for democracy. Photo Credit: Chali Pittman, WORT News

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00:16:48

Ballot Fix or Power Grab? WEC's Reforms Raise City's...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/14

Tony's guest on the 8 O'Clock Buzz is Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell, who talks with Tony about mistakes that were made in the 2024 election in Madison, and how the Wisconsin Election Commission has decided to handle future elections in the city. Maribeth Witzel-Behl, the then City Clerk of Madison, oversaw a series of serious missteps that led to nearly 200 absentee ballots being uncounted during the November 2024 presidental election. Upon discovery of the 193 uncounted ballot, Witzel-Behl

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00:07:41

Forecast From Wednesday 8-13-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/14

Forecast From Wednesday 8-13-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:13:42

Common Cause Wisconsin celebrates Evers’ veto of...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/13

Governor Tony Evers vetoed on Friday a bill that would have put even more restrictions on convicted felons’ right to vote. Under the Republican-authored proposal, convicted felons wouldn’t be able to vote again until they paid all fines and restitution associated with their crimes. The bill largely flew under the radar this spring while Wisconsinites were focused on the most expensive court election in American history. But it later saw a flood of opposition when pro-democracy organizations like

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00:13:02

buzz-8-13-25-Daniela-Columbi

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/13

In July of 2024, the University of Maryland SJP's (Students for Justice in Palestine) applied for an interfaith vigil on October 7th to mourn lives lost in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. Initially approved, the university bowed to KKK-like threats and eventually banned all rallies for that date. Daniela Columbi, member of SJP, talks about the subsequent lawsuit, and judgement in favor for SJP for $100,000 and permission to hold the rally as promised.

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