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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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00:59:59

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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00:50:09

Wendy Faith, Trauma-Informed Business Coaching

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/09

Wendy Faith, Trauma-Informed Business Coaching by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:06:45

Forecast from Wednesday 4-8-26

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/09

Forecast from Wednesday 4-8-26 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:48:27

Lisa Low on poetry's capacity to unlock identity

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/08

Lisa Low on poetry's capacity to unlock identity by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:04:26

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Focus on Building...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/08

Democratic hopefuls running for Wisconsin governor shared their vision for health care at a Wednesday candidate forum. They weighed in on affordability, access, and strategies to combat recent federal changes to health coverage.Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:53:18

Union Endorsed Candidates Win Big

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/08

To break down what voters decided in yesterday’s Spring Election, host Ali Muldrow is joined by four local labor leaders: Derek Wallace is the President of AFSCME- Dane County Employee Association Local 720. Kevin Gundlach is the President of the South Central Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. And Molly Grupe who is a teacher in Waunakee and the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Region 6 PAC Chair. John Wedge is the Executive Director at WEAC Region 6. Featured image of “I Voted” stickers

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00:22:06

Anna Shternshis interview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/08

Hejira world music radio host interview of Prof. Anna Shternshis about her research that created the new album Yiddish Glory: the Silenced Songs of World War II

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00:10:52

Governor Evers moves to restore commutations in...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/07

Commutations can cut short a prison sentence or time on parole, and are generally issued by the governor as part of their executive power. Commutations are allowed in the Wisconsin Constitution, but the last ones were issued by former Governor Tommy Thompson in 2001.A pair of executive orders Governor Evers announced last week aim to restart the process after more than twenty-five years. Mark Rice is the Transformational Justice Campaign Coordinator at WISDOM, a statewide advocacy network. He

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00:05:12

Wisconsin heads to the polls in a quieter nonpartisan...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/07

Wisconsin voters will decide a slew of local and statewide offices in today’s nonpartisan election. Local clerks reported no significant issues as of yesterday afternoon, the state’s top election administrator assured the press in a Monday briefing. But President Trump's executive order to create national voter lists and news that duplicate ballots were mailed to absentee voters in Green Bay dominated a Q-and A-session. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:54:25

Meet Charles C. Diggs, the Most Consequential Black...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/07

Today is the Spring Election, and to celebrate the democratic process, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with political scientist, Dr. Marion Orr, about Charles C. Diggs who Dr. Orr calls “the most consequential Black congressman.” Featured image of the cover of House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman. Charles C. Diggs Jr.

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00:08:05

Stuff Yer Face: Ali Belakhdar of Madison Cold Brew...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/07

This week on Stuff Yer Face, Emily Tucker visits FEED Kitchens to talk cold brew coffee with Madison food industry veteran, Ali Belakhdar. Raised in his father’s longtime restaurant, Mediterranean Cafe, Belakhdar is continuing his family’s culinary legacy in his own way - building community through coffee.

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00:10:43

UW System President refuses to resign despite...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/07

Last week, the Wisconsin Board of Regents asked UW-System President Jay Rothman to resign or face being fired. Rothman refused, saying the board gave him no reason for losing confidence in his leadership to warrant him stepping down. For more on Rothman and the Board of Regents, Ellie Huber sat down with campus news editor Annika Bereny.

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