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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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00:57:54

Not Enough Pastrami on the Top

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/10

This week on Mel & Floyd: FLOYD IS HERE! Saga too!!; The tale of Floyd’s sheds; ICE assaults; A bear eviction in California; A flock of gay rams in England?; Soccer surpasses America’s pastime; Uri Geller offers trump an island; McRib or yoga mat?; “Little Elvis” in the movies; Chimpanzee fashion statements; Monkey mayhem in a Tennessee music store; 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

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00:53:15

The Global War on Terror Comes Home

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/09

On Wednesday, ICE agents in Minneapolis shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. Hours later, immigration officials raided a high school in the same city; and in Portland, ICE shot two additional civilians. In response, the Trump administration has been blaming the victims and promoting new expansive definitions of “terrorism” to silence dissent. To talk about this, host Esty Dinur is joined by independent journalist, Ken Klippenstein.Featured image of a group in Minnesota protesting ICE in 2018 via

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00:12:43

Trevor Stageman 01092026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/09

Madison maker Trevor Stageman talks hot sauce, growing peppers, and building bold flavors at local farmers markets.

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00:15:14

Rob DZ 01092026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/09

Madison rapper Rob DZ talks recovery, creativity, and his return to the stage ahead of the Wisconsin Hip Hop Festival at High Noon.

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00:01:51

Ankurs Picks 01092026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/09

Ankur Malhotra shares his picks for the best music events happening around Madison the over next week.

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00:11:54

Tammy Baldwin 01092026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/09

Senator Tammy Baldwin discusses Venezuela, war powers, and why Congress must approve U.S. military action.

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00:14:06

School voucher program’s growth costs taxpayers,...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/09

Wisconsin’s private school choice program has expanded massively over the last three decades. Starting in Milwaukee in 1990, taxpayers covered just 300 students’ tuition for a total of 700,000 dollars. That spending has ballooned to 700 million dollars this year, Wisconsin Watch finds in a new report, with nearly half of the state’s private school students receiving a voucher last year.For an in-depth look at Wisconsin’s educational landscape, our News Producer Faye Parks sat down with data

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00:04:39

City weighs WisDOT proposal to expand the beltline

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/09

After studying one of Madison’s highest-traffic roadways, WisDOT has drafted a proposal to expand the beltline. At a city transportation meeting yesterday, city leaders and Madison residents shared mixed feelings about the plan.

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00:26:57

Oil Grab

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/08

Greg Wilpert, German activist and founder of Venezuelanalysis.com, joins host Tony Castañeda to discuss recent events in Venezuela and beyond.

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00:48:52

The Monroe Doctrine Rises Again in Venezuela

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/08

On today’s show, host Allen Ruff is joined by Stephen Zunes to talk about his recent article in The Progressive, “The Real Reason Trump Invaded Venezuela: It’s not drugs, democracy, or even oil. It’s power.” Featured image of Nicolás Maduro at a meeting in Geneva in 2015 via Flickr.

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00:15:05

New report puts data center energy, water demand into...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/08

Data centers require a massive amount of water and electricity to stay running. In 2023, they accounted for 4 percent of all electricity consumption in the United States. And Google’s existing “hyperscale” data centers use on average just over a half a million gallons of water a day. Here in Wisconsin, utility providers are rushing to update their infrastructure in order to keep pace with the data center boom. This comes after two decades of declining demand for both electricity and water

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00:04:58

DeForest data center petition hits snag

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/08

More than a thousand DeForest residents have signed onto a petition that aims to give voters the final say on land annexations for major redevelopment. Part of a movement to resist a proposed data center just outside the village’s boundaries, the petition hit a snag yesterday when the village attorney warned that it was illegal. Image courtesy: Zoe Sullivan / WORT News.

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00:06:38

Forecast from Wednesday 1-7-26

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/08

Forecast from Wednesday 1-7-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:54:47

Spicy in the Cinnamon Kind of Way

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/07

If you’re not hungry already, today's show is bound to whet your appetite. Host Ali Muldrow speaks with local foodie, Lindsay Christians, about all the good eats of 2025. They talk about what bars, cafes, food carts, fast casual chains, and bakeries closed and opened in 2025, and what they’re looking forward to in 2026.Featured image of a festive meal at a restaurant via Rawpixel.

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00:50:09

Queery Music Featuring - Chris Fiol & Madison Brass Band

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/07

Queery Music Featuring - Chris Fiol & Madison Brass Band by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:50:36

New Year, New Perspective

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/07

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, the crew is back together live, catching up on the holidays, new years detox, where we’re at, where we’re going and what to do in the new year, and – of course – new nicknames for the new year!More about Chocolate Sundaes at Laugh Factory in LA: https://chocolatesundaes.com/ Martin Luther King Day Events coming up in and around Madison soon: - 41st annual City of Madison/Dane County King Coaltion Ceremony (1/19)

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00:07:35

2026: Signs of another tough year for Wisconsin dairy...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/07

2025 was a particularly rough year for Wisconsin dairy farmers. A nationwide increase in milk production coupled with rising butterfat content have tanked overall dairy prices. Bert Zipperer and Pete Hardin ring in the new year and share some predictions for 2026, in this edition of “The Milkweed.” Image courtesy: William Garrett via Flickr.

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00:13:54

Private dollars backing Coliseum renovations could...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/07

Dane County’s bid to renovate the aging Veterans Memorial Coliseum is estimated to cost 150 million dollars – a hefty price tag considering the county’s recent 31 million dollar deficit. Seeking capital investment in the project, the county sent out a request for proposals this fall for a public-private partnership. And they received just one response – from Frank Productions Concerts Live, LLC., a promoter with ties to the city of Madison. But chair of the Madison Arts Commission Nick Pjevach is

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00:53:57

Local Journalists Weigh-In on Upcoming 2026 Elections

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/06

Today is the deadline for candidate filings in the state of Wisconsin. To break down the races in this busy election year, host Dana Pellebon speaks with three powerhouse local journalists, Christina Lieffring, Enjoyiana Nururdin, and Faye Parks. Featured image of a person voting via Pexels.

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00:07:15

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan resigns

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/01/06

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan resigned from the bench Saturday, responding to pressure from Republican leaders in the state Assembly. Her resignation comes just a couple weeks after she was convicted of a felony for interfering with the arrest this spring of an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her courtroom. Dugan has signaled her plans to appeal, arguing in her resignation letter that her case is an example of federal overreach. JR Ross, the editor of multimedia news outlet

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