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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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00:53:13

Former police chief says we can’t have masked police

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/01

According to a new analysis from the ACLU of Wisconsin, 13 of Wisconsin’s 72 sheriff’s departments have signed cooperative agreements with federal immigration authorities. Under these agreements, they will help ICE identify and deport undocumented residents housed in local jails. Today’s guest, David Couper, predicts that up to 80% of Wisconsin sheriffs will eventually sign on. He joins host Esty Dinur to talk about ICE and democratic policing in Madison. Featured image of David Couper and Esty

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00:13:19

Ziggy Odogun

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/01

Ziggy Odogun shares her journey from London soccer fields to coaching in Wisconsin and launching a nonprofit to support young athletes.

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00:07:02

Dr Nasia Safdar

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/01

Dr. Nasia Safdar of UW–Madison joins the Friday Buzz to discuss COVID variants, Long COVID, testing protocols, vaccine updates, and the politicization of public health.

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00:01:55

Ankurs Picks 08012025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/01

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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00:12:12

I've Got a Song

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/08/01

Nancy Hood’s “I’ve Got a Song” brings her childhood during McCarthyism to life through music, story, and reflection—this Sunday at the Goodman Center.

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00:06:12

Common Cause weighs in on national “gerrymandering...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/31

A bid by Texas Republicans to redistrict their state before the 2026 midterms has sparked what pro-democracy advocates are calling a “gerrymandering wildfire.” The solution to partisan maps, Common Cause leaders argued in a briefing this afternoon, begins in states like Wisconsin – where Democrats and Republicans share control of state government. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:51:30

sdt july 2025 final Mixdown 1

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/31

Host Ankita and guest Gina talk about Madison’s Black music landscape and social political influences that can limit Black musicians and their creativity.

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00:04:58

Get To Know Matt Mikolajewski, Madison’s Economic...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/31

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 Matt Mikolajewski, director of Madison’s Economic Development Division. A city of Madison employee for the past eighteen years, he’s held his current position for a decade. Mikolajewski describes what he does on the average day – and how the city coordinates with the business community to advance

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00:08:01

Transparency Talk: "The Funnest Thing I Get To Do"

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/31

Bill Lueders has been president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council for more than twenty years, but he’s planning to step down come 2027, when his current two-year term ends. On this week’s edition of “Transparency Talk”, hosts Tom Kamenick and Bill Lueders discuss what Bill actually does in his role as council president, and what duties his future replacement will need to take on. But before we turn it over to Tom and Bill, our standard reminder that this conversation is not intended

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00:10:38

No Joke-Madison Comedy Week Is Back!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/31

Madison Comedy week is back, bringing a full lineup of stand-up, sketch and improv to venues all over town. Tony's guest on the Buzz this morning is Jay Snell, Executive Director of the event. Running from August 3 - 9, this citywide celebration of humor features 25 standup, improv, music and themed variety shows from local up and comers and nationally touring pros. The Bur Oak, Comedy on State and 7 other venues throughout Madison will host events nightly. Tickets are sold separately for each show

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00:50:47

An Imbalanced Bill

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/31

On July 4, Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law. The 900+ page bill increases tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations while reducing healthcare and food assistance spending. Our guest today, Liz Pancotti points out a number of overlooked line-items in the bill, like the $325 million direct handout to Elon Musk and the elimination of a tax on firearms. She joins host Allen Ruff to talk about her recent article for Rolling Stone, “Trump’s Big Bill Will Make Americans

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00:29:35

You're Invited: Fundraiser for the Community...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/31

Join Tony and his guests Thursday, July 31 for a night of solidarity, music and community at the legendary Cardinal Bar, as they raise funds for the Community Immigration Law Center (CILC)-a vital nonprofit providing free and low-cost legal servies to immigrants across south-central Wisconsin. Tony's guests on the 8 O'Clock Buzz today are Grant Sovern, Dean Loumos and Gil Halstead who talk about CILC's work on the frontlines of justice, helping individuals and families navigate an often confusing

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00:28:57

OutReach Community Center on Queery

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/31

OutReach Community Center on Queery by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:06:42

Forecast from Wednesday, 7-30-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/31

Forecast from Wednesday, 7-30-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:08:02

UW-Madison, Madison College food pantries see rising...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/30

With the cost of living on the rise, Madison area residents are increasingly turning to food pantries for help. College students are no exception to the trend, according to in-depth reporting this week from the Cap Times. To learn how the student food pantries at UW-Madison and Madison College are responding to the rising demand, our News Producer Faye Parks sat down with higher education reporter Becky Jacobs. Image courtesy: Madison College via their website.

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00:46:50

Time, Beauty, and Grief, Betsy-Korbinyr_7-28-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/30

Madison Book Beat,host Lisa Malawski sits down with local author Betsy Korbinyr, talking about her debut book, Time, Beauty, and Grief: A Hike Through Wisconsin’s 50 State Parks.

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00:04:41

Governor Evers to Consider Bill Declaring Gig Drivers...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/30

A bill that passed along party lines in both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature is now heading to Governor Evers’ desk. It would offer employee benefits to drivers for Uber, Doordash, and similar businesses – and classify them as independent contractors. But while the bill has some powerful supporters, it’s unclear if the governor will sign it into law.

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00:04:04

Madison’s CARES Hits 10,000 Call Milestone

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/30

CARES, Madison’s alternative emergency response service, is celebrating another big milestone.CARES was established in 2021 and has gradually expanded in the years since. Its latest expansion, a pilot program in Sun Prairie, will be analyzed to consider sharing the service with Madison’s surrounding communities. W-O-R-T reporter Kyle Dougherty has the story.

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00:52:19

The Time For Change

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/30

In April of this year La Crosse, Wisconsin elected its first Black, gay mayor. Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey joins host Ali Muldrow to talk about his journey to becoming Mayor and what he hopes to achieve while in office. Featured image: remix by Sara Gabler/WORT.

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00:53:24

The Rich Get Richer Via the Federal Budget

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/07/30

Photo courtesy of Chali Pittman/WORT News

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