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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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00:22:24

buzz-6-18-25-Khenchen-Rinpoche

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/18

"We all desire peace and happiness" -- this is the central teaching of Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, author, mentor, teacher, scholar, and Buddhist leader on the path to enlightenment. Rinpoche discusses the road to understanding and appreciating the heart of kindness found in all creatures.

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00:19:55

buzz-6-18-25-Tess-Romanski

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/18

With a mission "to build resilient food communities by investing in farmers and empowering eaters", FairShare CSA supports eaters and farmers. Communications and Development Manager, Tess Romanski, talks about some of the organic vegetable farm manager apprenticeship programs, peer-to-peer labor management training programs, and networking opportunities both regionally and nationally. Their September fundraising "Bike the Barns" or "Bus the Barns" give people the opportunities to visit nearby farms

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00:50:53

M-c-N-e-a-i-l and sometimes Y

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/18

Today on the too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi, Comedian, Poet, Entrepreneur and More, Antoine McNeail is back in the studio turning the show up to 11. From relationships to Fat Albert to Facebook inboxes to Madison hip hop, nothing is out of bounds. Vote for Best of Madison, but we can’t say who to vote for: https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/best-of-madison/ Follow Antoine’s Comedy and Poetry Jam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyAndPoetryJam/ More on comedy

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00:43:05

Just Getting Turnt Up on a Tuesday

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/18

Today on the Pledge Drive Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Kiki Pollard, Talking about what’s new and coming up on the show and over the summer, high school graduation this weekend, what to do with the kids all summer, and a preview of Madison’s Juneteenth celebration coming up June 21st! Information on high school graduations coming up this weekend: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/graduation Summer camp guide from Madison Mom: https://madisonmom.com/ Youth programming and

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00:06:53

State Supreme Court sides with AG Kaul in settlements...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/17

State Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Department of Justice no longer have to seek pre-approval from the Legislature’s budget writing committee before they settle lawsuits. That’s after a unanimous decision today from the state Supreme Court that sided with AG Kaul – and overturned a law that dates back to the infamous lame duck session in 2018. Bryna Godar is a staff attorney at UW Law School’s State Democracy Research Initiative. She tells our News Producer Faye Parks that this ruling is just

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00:03:02

Joint Finance Committee considers public safety spending

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/17

Frustration continued today for Democrats on the Legislature’s budget writing committee, as Republicans deferred action on higher education funding in favor of a range of public safety items. Image courtesy: Chali Pittman / WORT News.

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00:04:19

Get to Know Dave Schmiedicke, Madison’s Finance Director

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/17

It takes a lot of staff to keep the city running, but many of them work behind the scenes. WORT reporter Sutton Johnson headed back to City Hall last week for this latest edition of “Get To Know Your Local Government.” This time, he sat down with the city of Madison’s Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke, who’s held the position for nearly fourteen years. Schmiedicke described what he does on an average day, answered some frequently asked questions, and explained how his work at the city might impact

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00:52:27

Youth-Centered Spaces Are Missing in Madison

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/17

On today’s show, guest host Sabrina Madison speaks with two local leaders, Justice Castañeda and Rosa Thompson about an issue that many folks overlook: the lack of teen-centered spaces in Dane County, especially for Black youth. They talk about what would be possible if youth were centered in the design and programming of public spaces. Because we close schools during the summer and community centers don’t stay open late, youth don’t have many places to go. What they need are spaces where they feel

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00:05:11

Stuff Yer Face: Rob Grether of Dashelito's Hot Sauce

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

This week on Stuff Yer Face, feature contributor Emily Tucker talks with Rob Grether, the creator and owner of the local hot sauce company, Dashelito's Hot Sauce and Spicy Foods. No stranger to the Madison food scene, Rob has been producing hot sauces for over 15 years, getting his start when his now teenage son was a baby - hence the name Dashelito's, meaning "little Dashel's".

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00:09:11

Governor Evers addresses Wisconsin Democrats at party...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

Wisconsin’s next gubernatorial race is just eighteen months away. Emerging candidates include Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann – the only Republican so far to officially announce his campaign – and White Fish Bay businessman Bill Barrien, a Republican who formed a political action committee in April. Meanwhile, Democratic Governor Tony Evers remains cagey about his plans for a third term. Evers declined to announce one way or the other at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s convention

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00:04:46

Wisconsin Democrats seek political trifecta in 2026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will soon be under new leadership, after members elected the party’s next chair at their annual convention this weekend. The convention was held under the backdrop of nationwide protests and a deadly shooting this weekend in Minnesota that targeted Democratic lawmakers. Image courtesy: Democratic Party of Wisconsin via Facebook.

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00:15:49

Mark Rubin interview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

Hejira world music radio show host interview of Mark Rubin

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00:03:45

Madison Mixology: The Stinger

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

This week on “Madison Mixology,” we fly out to New York to learn about a forgotten cocktail seen in multiple films. Feature contributor Charlie Belawski teaches us about ‘The Stinger’ – and its role in high society and Prohibition.

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00:09:46

Forecast from Monday, 6-16-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

Forecast from Monday, 6-16-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:04:34

The Past Isn't Past: The Battle of Ballantyne Pier

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

June 18th , 1935 was the Battle of Ballantyne Pier, when striking dockworkers attempting to stop non-union workers were attacked by several hundred armed police. The strike failed, but set the stage for the formation of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union two years later. Harry Richardson has the story. Image Courtesy: British Columbia Archives, via Wikipedia

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00:20:53

June 19 – 22, 2025 The Sessions are at Garver!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

The Sessions have been at McPike Park in recent years but this summer they’re at Garver Feed Mill with the same commitment to community and great entertainment, just in a different place. But there are new features and groups and events no one expected. You really need to listen to Bob Queen, CEO, Creator, & Event Coordinator of The Sessions who came into the WORT studio to tell us all about it. And everyone should know that all the events are free except for the special ticketed Iris DeMent

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00:52:40

Fostering Food Justice and Outdoor Education

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

The Annual Nourishing Minds, Sustaining Futures Summit will take place this Wednesday, June 18. Now, in its third year, the program aims to foster food justice and food education in schools. The event is open to the public. Host Douglas Haynes speaks with three of the organizers–Allison Pfaff Harris, Sonya Sankaran, and Kathy Oker–about the speakers, workshops, and the importance of environmental education. Featured image of the banner for the Nourishing Minds, Sustaining Futures Summit.

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00:09:37

Kia Karlen and the Madison Children's Museum

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

Kia Karlen and the Madison Children's Museum by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:14:40

Midwest Linen Revival Presents Field to Frock Fest

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

Homegrown textiles will have their day, as the Midwest Linen Revival presents their first ever “Field to Frock” Festival. We’ll talk with the “Flax Ma’am” herself, Leslie Schroeder and Wisconsin Academy of Science and Letters Communication Director, Jessica Becker.

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00:13:30

Thousands Rally to Kick Out the Clowns

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/06/16

We hear from some of the thousands of discontented souls who turned out for Madison’s “Kick Out the Clowns / No Kings” rally.

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