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47:09

Staying Alive

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2025/11/13

Michael O’Meara has written a poignant memoir, The Long Return, about his experiences as a young draftee in the Vietnam War, and the reception he received on his return back home. The post Staying Alive appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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7:28

Event on 11/13 Supports the Middle East Children’s...

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2025/11/12

With a tentative cease-fire, contaminate water and soil, and unexploded bombs scattered throughout Gaza, the Palestinians are struggling to recover. It is estimated that 1.9 million people were displaced by […] The post Event on 11/13 Supports the Middle East Children’s Alliance appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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19:43

Investigating Bee Health and Behavior Affected by...

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2025/11/12

James Crall, Assistant Professor of Entomology at UW-Madison, talks about some of his studies on “Bee Health and Behavior Under Anthropogenic Stressors”. So while past agricultural insecticides, like DDT, effects […] The post Investigating Bee Health and Behavior Affected by Agricultural Chemica... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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19:49

Remembrance of Lost Species — PSR Wisconsin

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2025/11/12

Global warming, lost habitat, and environmental toxins are just some of the assaults on animal, bird, and insect species around the world. Drs. Paul Sondel and Ann Behrmann from Physicians […] The post Remembrance of Lost Species — PSR Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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50:42

Take Your Mess and Turn It Into a Message

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2025/11/12

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, Founder and CEO of FOSTER of Dane County, and mother to the community, Jackie Hunt joins us to talk about helping each other and keeping the community together, persevering through adversity, her new book, cuffing season, and more! The post Take Your Mess and Turn It Into a Message appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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11:12

The Wisconsin Whey: Cheesemaking in the Driftless

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2025/11/10

A new book, The Wisconsin Whey, explores the world of artisan cheesemaking in the Driftless Zone. Author Kristin Mitchell joins us with more. The post The Wisconsin Whey: Cheesemaking in the Driftless appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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11:47

Tracking Bears in Wisconsin

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2025/11/10

The Wisconsin DNR is trying to count all the black bear dens in the state, and they need your help. We’ll talk with research scientist Erin Morrison. The post Tracking Bears in Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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14:12

Staffing Shortages May Ground Air Travel Even...

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2025/11/10

Airplanes around the U.S. are grounded as the government shutdown continues. UW Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering Laura Albert joins us to tell us about how this whole system is interconnected, and what to expect next. The post Staffing Shortages May Ground Air Travel Even Post-Shutdown appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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19:55

The Mark of Zohran

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2025/11/06

Paul DeRienzo, an independent news podcaster, photographer, videographer, and former News Director at WBAI-FM in New York City, joins host Tony Castañeda on the Thursday edition of the 8 O’Clock Buzz to discuss the implications of Zohran Mamdani being elected Mayor of New York City. The post The Mark of Zohran appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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49:59

Can’t Throw a Rock at Every Barking Dog or You Won’t...

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2025/11/05

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, being seriously silly, talk about maintaining positivity and looking past the haters, what to do about federal, state and local budget issues, building personal and community wealth, and of course, Antoine’s five heartbeat slide walk in song. The post Can’t Throw a Rock at Every Barking Dog or You Won’t Reach Your De... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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12:34

Building Communities of Care and Resistance

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2025/10/30

Gustavo Arellano, a Mexican-American writer and columnist with the LA Times, joins Tony Castañeda to talk about his participation in the lecture series, Building Communities of Care and Resilience in Times of Crisis.The post Building Communities of Care and Resistance appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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20:25

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

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2025/10/30

Ale Guevara, Communications Director for Voces de la Frontera, speaks with host Tony Castañeda about recent tactics by ICE including the militarization of enforcement and grabbing people from their residences and vehicles, but also the grassroots community organization of resistance to these aggressive policies. The post Invasion of the Body Snatchers appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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52:05

Are You in It for the Money, or in It for Community?

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2025/10/30

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Jackie “Brodean” Morris, subbing for a sick Antoine, Boys and Girls Club CEO “Money Making” Michael Johnson joins us to talk about working in our community and raising up the community, helping others, navigating negativity, and making sure the community is fed (and just a little bit about Snoop Dogg and Master P on Verzuz.) … and a last minute call-in from Aracel Esparza! The post Are You in It for the Money, or in It for

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10:15

Finding Home on Highway 14: Episode 3

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2025/10/27

Nicole Gruter brings us the latest installment of her travelogue “Finding Home on Highway 14.” But she joins us live from our Madison studio. Did her vehicle break down? Did she find a magical portal that warps time and space? Listen up and find out. The post Finding Home on Highway 14: Episode 3 appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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11:14

Money, Lies & God

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2025/10/27

Author Katherine Stewart will tell us about her new book, “Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy.” The post Money, Lies & God appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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10:27

Wisconsin Elections Update

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2025/10/27

The Wisconsin Elections Commission appeals a court ruling requiring citizenship checks for voters. And who would have guessed that Representative Scott Krug would become the voice of moderation in the State GOP? Votebeat Wisconsin’s Alex Shur joins us with a state elections update. The post Wisconsin Elections Update appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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20:09

How Can Democrats Repair a “Toxic” Brand Name?

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2025/10/22

A study by Jared Abbott from Center for Working Class Politics shows Democrats history on free-trade and other have made the name "toxic" to rust-belt voters.The post How Can Democrats Repair a “Toxic” Brand Name? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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18:13

Dangers to Healthcare by the Federal Government Shutdown

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2025/10/22

Lindsay Koshgarian, Program Director of the National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies, discusses an October 7 article posted entitled “The Health Care Emergency Behind the Government Shutdown“. […] The post Dangers to Healthcare by the Federal Government Shutdown appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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51:29

Legalize It?

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2025/10/22

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, Lesley Johnson, from Madison Herb Society (no! Not that herb!) joins to talk herbs and […] The post Legalize It? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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9:57

Growing Up Native in Wisconsin

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2025/10/20

Ho Chunk Elder and storyteller Sherman Funmaker will give us a preview of his story workshop at Meadowridge Library. The post Growing Up Native in Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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