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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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00:53:14

Teaching Kids a Love of Growing Food, Even Okra

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/08

On today’s show, we’ll take an inside look at innovative local efforts to teach young people through urban agriculture. Our guest is Brian Emerson of Rooted, a local nonprofit developing community connections through agriculture and food access. Featured image of urban agriculture via Rawpixel.

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00:11:23

Ceramic Art at "Table for Twenty: No Tomatoes"

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/08

UW Ceramic artists set a table for twenty, and are adamant that there be no tomatoes! Artist Thalia Powell will explain how, what and why.

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00:13:37

Whale Species Spotted for First Time

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/08

Researchers discover a new species of whale off the coast of Baja California. Bioacoustic scientist Elizabeth Henderson spins us a gripping yarn about the expedition.

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00:14:33

Wisconsin Congressional Maps Go to Court

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/08

Wisconsin’s congressional maps go to the State Supreme Court. Some might say, “about time.” We’ll talk with Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson about why it took so long, and what to expect.

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00:33:16

2025 12 02 Cello Suites Interview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/07

Interview by Peter Haney with Ed Klorman on the JS Bach Cello Suites. Aired on WORT, 89.9-FM, on 12/2/2025

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00:55:51

That Socket Is Very Tender

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/05

This week on Mel & Floyd: Happy 243rd Birthday to President Martin Van Buren; Pledge drive time, send in some $$!; IRS agents to review Only Fans content; Punching wax in San Antonio; Cats meow louder at men; Drunken raccoon in Virginia; Rollback week - welcome to the 1950s!; 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

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00:31:44

“Cop City”: The Problem of Police Violence in Atlanta...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/05

On today’s show, we’re broadcasting host Esty Dinur’s conversation with Kamau Franklin, recorded at the Socialism 2025 Conference. They discuss organizing against the militarized law enforcement training center called “Cop City” in Atlanta, the assault of and targeting of Black communities by police, how to respond to Trump’s agenda, and how the left can have diverse approaches to organizing.Featured image of graffiti saying “Stop Cop City” in Atlanta via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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00:03:38

John Wedge

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/05

Harmony Bar hosts a December 7 fundraiser for Make History Madison and Monona featuring The Periodicals and more. John Wedge explains the project.

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00:13:22

Michael Perry

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/05

Author Michael Perry talks about his new book on unlikely mentors, the craft of storytelling, and the lessons learned from paying attention.

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00:01:10

Ankurs Picks 12052025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/05

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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00:15:45

Kelda Roys

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/05

Sen. Kelda Roys joins the Friday Buzz to discuss her run for governor, school funding, health care, and what sets her apart in the 2026 primary.

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00:03:01

City transportation leaders take up this year’s...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/05

A handful of busy intersections in Madison may soon get new traffic lights. City staff presented their 2025 priority list to the Transportation Commission on Wednesday.

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00:12:49

Madison set to expand Building Energy Savings Program...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/05

Back in 2017, Madison leaders adopted an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions community-wide by 2050. But to make it happen, they’ll need buy-in from property owners. That’s because buildings account for 65 percent of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.Madison’s Building Energy Savings Program aims to reduce those emissions – and lower property owners’ utility bills. Participating buildings share their energy data with the city to find out how their usage stacks up compared to

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00:08:00

Transparency Talk: Data Centers and “Reflexive...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/05

AI data centers have been popping up across the nation, and Wisconsin is no exception. Just north of Madison, QTS Data Centers has proposed a 12 billion dollar project to build one of the largest centers in the midwest. Critics have raised concerns not only about energy usage and climate impacts, but also the lack of transparency from the government agencies that approve these projects. This week on “Transparency Talk”, hosts Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick discuss what happens when government

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00:53:51

Exploding Seashells and Poisoned Cigars:...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/04

On today’s show, host Allen Ruff is joined by Peter Kornbluh, senior analyst at the independent nongovernmental National Security Archive. He discusses the historic 1975 expose of the CIA, “Alleged Assassination Plots Involving Foreign Leaders,” a report made public fifty years ago by the special investigative US Senate Committee led by Idaho Senator Frank Church, the now little remembered “Church Committee.” Featured image of Senator Frank Church who chaired the 1975 Senate Select Committee to

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00:10:49

MCP More Perfect Union Dec 2025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/04

MCP More Perfect Union Dec 2025 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:41:41

WORT OG 1975

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/04

WORT OG 1975 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:41:41

WORT OG 1975

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/04

WORT OG 1975 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:13:59

FCM Ravel Noel 2025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/04

FCM Ravel Noel 2025 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:06:09

Forecast From Wednesday 12-3-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/12/04

Forecast From Wednesday 12-3-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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