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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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00:03:49

Madison leaders, staff eye the federal budget

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/24

At a committee meeting yesterday, Madison leaders and staff discussed how the federal budget could affect Dane County. Looming in the background is the city’s own budget, which may face repercussions from federal decision making. Image courtesy: Brian Standing / WORT News

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00:52:43

The Ongoing Violence of US Empire

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/24

On today’s show, host Sara Gabler speaks with Stephen Zunes and Negin Owliaei about the rapidly developing situation in Iran. On June 13 Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Tehran and only days ago President Trump ordered the bombing of three locations in Iran. Even if (as of this morning) the nations have reached a possible ceasefire, Israel and the US’s escalation of force will have long consequences for Iranian civilians and so much more. Featured image: the skyline of Tehran via Wikimedia

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00:55:56

A Stopped Clock Is Right Twice a Day

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/24

This Week on Mel & Floyd: Ruby fills in while Mel contemplates What Is Hip?; A Message from Mel [scroll down]; The problem with earbuds; What is A.I. really?; “Mein Pillow” guy’s latest trials & conspiracy theories; Plummeting sales in the trump economy; A millennial saint; RFK Jr gets one right; First-time father at 135; 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

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00:04:22

Republicans pass unfunded bills to avoid the...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

In a busy floor session last week, the state Senate passed several bills involving school security and juvenile mental health among other issues. But Republican lawmakers stripped the measures of funding allocations – pointing to the risk of a line-item veto when the bills reach the governor’s desk. Democrats, meanwhile, accuse their colleagues across the aisle of creating government services on paper without providing the necessary funding. Image courtesy: WORT News.

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00:27:05

Illiberal Vanguard: Populist Elitism in the United...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

America and Russia have both seen conservative movements espousing the seemingly contradictory creed of “populist elitism.” Hofstra University Professor Alexandar Milhailovic discusses his new book “Illiberal Vanguard.” (Extended 26:52 edit)

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00:03:18

Madison Mixology: Bees Knees

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

This week on “Madison Mixology,” we fly out to Paris to learn about a sweet cocktail and a gin that reignited its fame. Feature contributor Charlie Belawski teaches us how to make the Bee's Knees cocktail and its closest cousins.

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00:10:08

Forecast from Monday, 6-23-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

Forecast from Monday, 6-23-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:53:36

State Budget Roundtable with Jessie Opoien and JR Ross

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

Every two years, Wisconsin goes through a grueling budget setting process. Last week, the GOP-led Joint Finance Committee cancelled their meeting despite the looming June 30 deadline for the next state budget. To make sense of the situation, host Douglas Haynes is joined by two veteran journalists, Jessie Opoien and JR Ross. Featured image: photo of the Wisconsin state capital via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

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00:17:24

Illiberal Vanguard: Populist Elitism in the United...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

America and Russia have both seen conservative movements espousing the seemingly contradictory creed of “populist elitism.” Hofstra University Professor Alexandar Milhailovic discusses his new book “Illiberal Vanguard.”

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00:08:37

Sequoyah Summer Poetry Festival Enters its 2nd Year

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

For the second year in a row, Madison’s Sequoyah Library hosts a summer poetry festival. Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets Vice-President James Roberts and poet E. Hughes join us with some hot weather verse.

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00:12:13

Trace Johnson Presents "Works for Cello"

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

You heard Trace Johnson live on the Buzz a couple of weeks ago, as part of the Hunt Quartet. Now he has a new CD out: Trace Johnson: Works for Cello. Trace came back to the WORT studios with a sneak preview.

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00:05:11

Octavia Butler's Birthday

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

June 22, 1947 was the birthday of Octavia Butler, an African American science fiction author and feminist. Butler published several short stories, essays, and 14 novels, including the Patternist series and the Parable of the Sower. Harry Richardson has the story. Image courtesy: NASA. Image is of the landing site of the Perseverance Rover’s landing site on Mars, called Octavia E. Butler Landing.

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00:16:38

A solar farm, transit changes and TIF amendments

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/23

This week on Forward Lookout: Dane County will weigh approving a solar farm, City of Madison will begin interviewing candidates for top cop and debate changes to our transit system, and amendments to TIF districts. Plus if you've ever wondered what a TIF district is and were afraid to ask, hosts Brenda Konkel and Rebecca Kemble will walk you through all that and more on this week's Forward Lookout.

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00:07:09

06-24-2025 The beef and dairy cow market (part 2)

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/22

Part 2 of 2 - Bert and Pete talk about some factors affecting the beef and dairy cattle shortages, which has drastically increased the price of cattle. Climate, the closing of ‘ma & pa’ farms, and the screw worms being some. “Beef prices are at their highest levels ever.” Consumers will have to deal with these increases along with the budget cuts to SNAP and Medicare.

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00:07:17

GHC Workers United Endorse GHC Board Candidates

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/22

GHC Workers United Endorse GHC Board Candidates by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:02:00

News from The Backyard Universe #25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/21

The first backyard report for the summer features wrens, an angry crow and possible tree frogs.

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00:06:00

Fresco Sconnie Street

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/20

Ava Borelli talks to George Abbott and Melanie Cain on Classical Jukebox on WORT-FM 6/19/25

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00:53:16

How Banality Enables Evil

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/20

On today’s show, host Esty Dinur speaks with two guests about Israel’s actions against Palestinians and now Iran. First, we’re joined by scholar Elizabeth Minnich who explains her philosophical study of banality and her new book, The Evil of Banality: On the Life and Death Importance of Thinking.Next, we’re joined by Sam Husseini to discuss Israel’s attacks on Iran, nuclear contamination risks, and how Trump’s actions regarding Israel are accelerating the establishment. Featured image: a map of

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00:03:34

Wisconsin lawmakers close-lipped on increased...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/20

The Wisconsin Legislature held its first floor sessions since the deadly shooting last weekend in Minnesota. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle condemned political violence – but stayed close-lipped on whether security at the state Capitol will be tightened. WORT News Reporter Maria Segura has more. _________________________________________

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00:05:54

State, local electeds celebrate Juneteenth

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/20

Today is Juneteenth and members of the community have been celebrating all week, with more events to come this weekend. WORT reporter Shayna Clark has more. Image courtesy: WORT News on Flickr

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