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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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00:24:50

2026 04 07 Madison Opera Cosi Interview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/14

Interview on Madison Opera's 2026 production of 'Cosi fan Tutte.' Aired on WORT 4/7/2026

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00:10:52

Spring election postmortem with WisDems Chair Devin...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/13

Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly backed Chris Taylor last week, the fourth time in a row that a liberal candidate has won a seat on the state Supreme Court. It’s an early sign of big wins to come in the November midterm, according to WisDems Chair Devin Remiker. He explained how they plan to keep the momentum going, in an election postmortem this afternoon with WORT News Producer Faye Parks. Image courtesy: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

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00:03:58

Wisconsin voters hungry for data center regulation,...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/13

Data centers are increasingly unpopular among Wisconsin voters, who are concerned about their water and energy usage, the centers’ impact on their utility bills, and the lack of state level regulation. That’s according to new polling from Wisconsin Conservation Voters, which aimed to get a breakdown of Wisconsinites’ sentiments on the issue and how they want elected officials to respond. Image courtesy: Maria Segura / WORT News.

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00:03:48

Madison Mixology: Old Pal

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/13

This week on “Madison Mixology,” feature contributor Charlie Belawksi takes us back to Paris to talk about the “Old Pal” cocktail. He’ll teach us all the names involved in its conception and what sets it apart from the Negroni.

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00:54:29

New PBS Show Inspires Youth Climate Action

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/13

Today, Douglas Haynes joins producer Kylie Compte and host Ami Eckard-Lee of Field Notes on Climate, premiering tonight on PBS. Photo Courtesy of Kate Paape and WORT

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00:10:23

Forecast from Monday, 4-13-26

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/13

Forecast from Monday, 4-13-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:12:00

"Slow Looking" Brings New Perspective to Art

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/13

You might be looking at paintings all wrong. The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s Elise Daugherty wants us to slow down and take our time.

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00:10:34

How Rare are "Rare Earths?"

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/13

It turns out those rare earths that power modern technology aren’t really so rare after all. Julie Klinger of the UW Nelson Institute explains.

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00:14:53

Iran War at Stalemate Six Weeks In

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/13

The U.S. - Israeli war on Iran enters its sixth week, with a temporary ceasefire quickly unraveling and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensifying. University of Wisconsin Professor of International Relations Andrew Kydd gives us an analysis of where things might be headed.

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00:24:47

An Important International Resource in Our Community

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/13

Chairman of the Board of the UN Association of Dane County Sam Romano and recently elected Board Member Becca Schwartz came into the WORT studio to talk about UNA activities here.United Nations Association (UNA) members are dedicated to educating, inspiring and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations and its agencies. Their nationwide network is committed to strengthening the United Nations system, promoting constructive United States leadership in that

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00:55:45

Madison Still Has a Video Rental Store?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/12

This week on Mel & Floyd: It’s the annual film festival show with Mel, Luther and guests; Attendance is up; Public access TV in NYC; A prepared statement from Four Star; The importance of home movies & photos; The Last Critic; 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

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00:59:59

Wisconsin Film Fest Roundup

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/10

On today’s show, host Esty Dinur previews four films screening at the Wisconsin Film Festival.

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00:09:25

Cycle documentary

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/10

Filmmakers discuss Cycle, a documentary on racism, policing, and a Racine family’s story.

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00:21:13

Ruen Brothers 04102026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/10

The Ruen Brothers discuss their album Awoo, influences, and upcoming Madison performance.

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00:13:23

Mike Wagner 04102026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/10

Mike Wagner analyzes Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race and what it signals for future elections.

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00:02:58

Ankurs Picks 04102026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/10

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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00:09:14

Madison seeks feedback on draft pedestrian plan

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/09

Madison’s seen a lot of change over the last thirty years – and efforts are underway to bring the city’s pedestrian plan into the 21st century. Staff are looking for feedback on the draft update, which sets new safety, accessibility, and connectivity goals for the entire city.Kevin Luecke, Madison’s Pedestrian & Bicycle Administrator, is heading up the project. He joined our News Producer Faye Parks to outline their vision for a more walkable Madison. Image courtesy: University of

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00:03:17

UW regents break silence on Rothman’s ouster

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/09

UW System President Jay Rothman had plenty of notice that his job was in jeopardy, regents said at a legislative hearing on Thursday. They also refuted Republican lawmakers’ accusations that his firing was politically motivated. Image courtesy: University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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00:08:53

Transparency Talk: "Why Writing A Clean Records...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/09

Wisconsin’s Open Records law states that any person can request access to public records, and government agencies must comply. But some requests are more effective than others. This week on “Transparency Talk”, hosts Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick share their top tips and resources for how to make a successful records request. But before we turn it over to Tom and Bill, our standard reminder that this conversation is not intended to be specific legal advice but rather a discussion of general legal

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00:53:43

Flat Isn’t Fair and Other Lessons Before Tax Day

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/09

Ahead of Tax Day, host Bert Zipperer tackles gritty tax policy from state to state and the future of fair and progressive taxes. He’s joined by Jon Whiten of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), a non-profit, non-partisan tax policy organization. Featured image of a protester holding a sign at a Tax Day rally in New York City in 2012 via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0).

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