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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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00:06:58

A light week in local government

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/27

With two county meetings and just a handful scheduled for the city of Madison, it’s going to be a relatively light week in local government.Brenda Konkel and Rebecca Kemble have the rundown, in this edition of “Forward Lookout.”

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00:29:07

Attorney Emma Knatterud-Johnson's Update on LGBTQIA+...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/27

Hale sits down with Attorney Emma Knatterud-Johnson to discuss current legal and legislative policy surrounding LGBTQIA+ workers' rights in Wisconsin and the United States. Topics covered: - Bostock v. Clayton County (standing precedent) - Trans workers' rights - Shifting Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance - Disability rights & accommodations - Education as Emma's focus to helps others in her field understand the lived experience of others

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00:23:37

"Thirty-two Words for Field:" Memories of Manchán Magan

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/27

Linguist, filmmaker, world traveler, author and Irish nationalist Manchán Magan’s death at the age of 55 left a huge hole in Ireland’s heart. Magan’s friend and collaborator, anthropologist Wade Davis talks about Magan’s last book “Thirty Two Words for Field.”

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00:13:19

Veterans Arrested at DC Protest Against Iran War

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/27

Dozens of veterans protesting the Iran War were arrested in the U.S. Capitol last week. We’ll talk to one of those led away in handcuffs, Center on Conscience and War Executive Director Mike Prysner.

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00:13:42

Voter Privacy and More Late Ballots

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/27

The Wisconsin Supreme Court takes another crack at a case about how much voter data can be released to the public. And no one seems to agree about what clerks should do with late-arriving ballots? Votebeat Wisconsin’s Alex Shur joins us once again with an election news update.

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00:08:29

An award for the Milkweed and the Supreme Court...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/26

The Wisconsin Broadcasting Association selected the feature ‘The shocking effects of stray voltages’ for an award. ”Someone was listening!” said Pete, as he and Bert recap their award winning talk about stray voltages and the effects on livestock and humans living under high voltage towers. They also discuss the Supreme Court case about whether or not Bayer will be held responsible for Monsanto’s liabilities for the likely carcinogen, glyphosate, used in the weed killer Roundup. Link to the award

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00:56:54

Use Your Brain, Human!

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/26

Use Your Brain, Human! by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:15:44

2026 04 14 MCGS Interview

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/25

2026 04 14 MCGS Interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:08:17

Non Union Northern Metal Fab Plant Closure Strands...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/24

The Northern Metal Fab plant in North Western Wisconsin abruptly closed on March 30 and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, giving no notice to the employees who work there. The employees, who are not unionized, have sued the owners. Labor Radio interviewed Nick Webber, an IBEW business agent with local 953 and president of the Greater West Central Area Labor Council who represents workers from many different sectors in that area of the state.

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00:54:59

Call It Warfare Against Civilians, says Kathy Kelly

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/24

On today’s show, host Esty Dinur is in conversation with Kathy Kelly about her experience working toward nonviolence in the Middle East. Kelly worked with Voices in the Wilderness in Iraq after the US’s “Shock and Awe” assault on the country. She says the main victims of violence and economic sanctions against Iraq were children, the elderly, and the poor. Kelly was disappointed by mainstream media for not covering the civilian losses, and she wants to see better reporting on the reality of war

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00:10:20

Roscoe Mitchell 04242026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/24

Roscoe Mitchell reflects on jazz innovation, artistic legacy, and his upcoming Madison performance.

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00:09:37

Dana Pellebon 04242026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/24

Dana Pellebon discusses survivor support, outreach, and challenges facing sexual violence services.

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00:08:13

Lullaby Project 04242026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/24

The Lullaby Project uses songwriting to support parents, children, and family bonds.

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00:03:03

Ankurs Picks 04242026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/24

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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00:15:53

Theola Carter 04242026

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/24

Madison events spotlight trans belonging, creative action, and the role of artists in public life.

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00:03:20

Enrollment data lays the groundwork for MMSD...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/23

At a Madison School Board Meeting on Monday, the board continued to lay the groundwork for a planned redistricting project that will continue into 2027. As part of that project, the board received projected enrollment data to help guide them in drawing the maps.Image courtesy: CDC via Unsplash.

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00:10:12

Pedestrians, parking take priority in Regent Street...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/23

Regent Street is on track to get a major redesign, in a bid to alleviate the traffic and pedestrian problems that plague the near west side thoroughfare. Early plans currently making their way through the approval process include widening the sidewalks and reducing the roadway to two travel lanes. The subject of resident pushback: new bike lanes didn’t make the cut. To find out how they prioritized competing interests on the street, our News Producer Faye Parks sat down with Tom Mohr, Madison’s

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00:08:02

Transparency Talk: "They Need A Good Reason To Keep...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/23

Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law includes certain exemptions that allow a government body to enter closed session to discuss certain topics, holding a meeting that the public cannot attend. This week on “Transparency Talk”, hosts Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick discuss the laws surrounding closed sessions, the reasons a government body can enter closed session, and how some bodies try to abuse them. But before we turn it over to Tom and Bill, our standard reminder that this conversation is not intended

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00:54:37

Eat Real Food

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/23

The food system in the US is broken. And though the MAHA movement claims to be fixing it, the latest US dietary guidelines prioritize red meat and high-fat dairy products over real food. On today’s show, host Patty Peltekos speaks with Marion Nestle, author of What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters. It’s a revision of her 2006 book, What to Eat that Nestle sought to update during the pandemic. She “rescued” the historical parts and replaced products

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00:27:51

Tyrone Creech, Jr. talks GSAFE's Celebration of...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2026/04/23

Tyrone Creech, Jr. talks GSAFE's Celebration of Leadership and more... by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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