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WORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonGHC Workers United Endorse GHC Board CandidatesGHC Workers United Endorse GHC Board Candidates by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-2207 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonSECURITY.mp3SECURITY.mp3 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-2003 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin State Senator Melissa RatcliffWisconsin State Senator Melissa Ratcliff by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-1928 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast From Wednesday 6-18-25Forecast From Wednesday 6-18-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-1907 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonTone Madison investigates Porchlight living conditions, eviction rateLocal nonprofit Porchlight, Inc. has served Madison’s unhoused community for decades, providing affordable housing and supportive services to the city’s most vulnerable residents. The organization also filed more evictions last year than any other landlord in the city. And in a Tone Madison article published this week, current and former residents described unsanitary conditions, unresponsive staff, and inadequate services. Freelance reporter Sarah Eichstadt outlined her findings in a conversation this afternoon with WORT News Producer Faye Parks. Image courtesy: Porchlight, Inc. via their website.2025-06-1907 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 6-16-25Forecast from Monday, 6-16-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-1609 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonKia Karlen and the Madison Children's MuseumKia Karlen and the Madison Children's Museum by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-1609 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonCommitting to Community Care at CommunicationCommitting to Community Care at Communication by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-1223 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonThe Icemen ComethThe Icemen Cometh by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-1225 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonSend Out the ClownsSend Out the Clowns by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-1218 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast From Wednesday 6-11-25Forecast From Wednesday 6-11-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-1206 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonWhat's in Madison's Water?On today’s show, host Greg Michaud interviews Madison’s XXX, Joe Grande. They discuss what’s in Madison’s drinking water and what Madison Water Utility does to determine if water is meeting standards, as is disclosed in the recent Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. Featured image of a water droplet via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).2025-06-1047 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonDenise Robbins on Her Debut Novel "The Unmapping"Denise Robbins on Her Debut Novel "The Unmapping" by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-1050 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 6-9-25Forecast from Monday, 6-9-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-0909 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM Madison06.04.2025 Queery - Madison Area Pride Events06.04.2025 Queery - Madison Area Pride Events by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-0528 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonGay Lib in Madison in the 70sStu Levitan reports on the early days and early leaders of gay rights in Madison in the 1970s.2025-06-0509 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast From Wednesday 6-4-25Forecast From Wednesday 6-4-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-0506 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: Whiskey SourThis week on “Madison Mixology,” feature Contributor Charlie Belawski teaches us about the Whiskey Sour, the base and inspiration for a number of cocktails both new and classic.2025-06-0202 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: Lemon DropThis week on “Madison Mixology,” feature contributor Charlie Belawski takes us to San Francisco to learn about the Lemon Drop. We’ll learn about how to craft this cocktail – and find out more about “Fern Bars.”2025-06-0204 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 6-2-25Forecast from Monday, 6-2-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-0209 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonSafetyNetSafetyNet by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-06-0209 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison schools in good fiscal shape post-referendums, but taxpayers may feel the strain.Budget planning for 2026 is underway for the Madison Metropolitan School District. Next year’s proposed spending plan was released to the public earlier this month. It includes a boost in revenue, after Madison voters approved two budget referendums in November to raise local property taxes. Nonpartisan research org Wisconsin Policy Forum released their analysis of the district’s proposed budget yesterday. Senior Research Associate Tyler Byrnes co-authored the report. He tells W-O-R-T reporter Maria Segura that Madison schools are in good fiscal shape – with a sizable cost to taxpayers.2025-05-2906 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 5-28-25Forecast from Wednesday 5-28-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-2907 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonGet to Know Matt Tucker, Madison’s Building Inspection DirectorIt takes a lot of staff to keep the city running, but many of them work behind the scenes. Kicking off our new series “Get To Know Your Local Government,” WORT reporter Sutton Johnson visited City Hall last week. He sat down with Matt Tucker, who has served as the director of Madison’s Building Inspection Division for the last four years. Tucker described what he does on the average day – and how his work at the city of Madison might impact your life.2025-05-2907 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Veterans for Peace Honor Memorial Day With Anti-War ActivismLarry Orr of Madison Veterans for Peace tells host Nicholas Wootton about his group's plans for a Memorial Day anti war rally and his experiences in the military.2025-05-2715 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison’s police oversight body summarizes first annual reportMadison’s police oversight body summarized their first annual report at a public presentation this weekend. Image courtesy: Community Response Team via Facebook.2025-05-2706 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonIn Wee Hours, 2025 U.S. Federal Budget Passes HouseIn Wee Hours, 2025 U.S. Federal Budget Passes House by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-2404 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonQueery 5.21.25 QueerSPEAKS!Queery 5.21.25 QueerSPEAKS! by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-2226 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonQueerSPEAKS! A Humanities Happening in MadisonQueerSPEAKS! A Humanities Happening in Madison by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-2226 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Wednesday 5-21-2025Forecast from Wednesday 5-21-2025 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-2206 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison property values recovering from pandemic, new city report findsProperty values in Madison have reached a period of stable growth, indicating that the city is recovering from pandemic-related spikes. That’s according to the latest report from the city assessor, which was released to the public on Monday…and comes as Madison leaders gear up for the next budget process. Image courtesy: Don Sniegowski via Flickr.2025-05-2205 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonAmb. Tom Loftus, "Mission to Oslo"Amb. Tom Loftus, "Mission to Oslo" by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-201h 30WORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Public Library celebrates 150 years of serviceMadison Public Library marks 150 years of service this month. They’re celebrating the anniversary with a series of events across the city, including one on Saturday that kicked off with a mini-parade in downtown Madison. Image courtesy: Madison Public Library via their website.2025-05-2003 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: Lion's TailThis week on “Madison Mixology,” we take a trip to Prohibition-era London to learn about a Dram-based cocktail. Feature Contributor Charlie Belawski teaches us how to make the “Lion’s Tail,” a spiced drink with ties to Tiki Culture and the Cocktail Renaissance.2025-05-1903 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 5-19-25Forecast from Monday, 5-19-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-1909 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonWhat's Wrong With the DemocratsWhat's Wrong With the Democrats by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-1520 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonWhat's Wrong With the DemocratsWhat's Wrong With the Democrats by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-1520 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonBeerBeer by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-1511 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonTwo Flies Walk Into a BarTwo Flies Walk Into a Bar by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-1509 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonQueery: Madison Night Mares Womens' Softball with Savanna RaineyQueery: Madison Night Mares Womens' Softball with Savanna Rainey by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-1526 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonStrong Towns Madison wants to eliminate parking mandatesMadison is a growing city that’s projected to gain more than 115,000 new residents in the next quarter of a century. A group of residents have joined Strong Towns Madison, a self-described “local conversation” that’s advocating for sustainable and people-oriented development. One of their priorities: eliminating parking minimums citywide. Mike Tarby is one of the group’s coordinators. Sitting down with our News Producer Faye Parks, he described their vision for the city of Madison. Image courtesy: Strong Towns Madison via their website.2025-05-1410 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonRoundtable on Black Leadership in MadisonOn today’s show, Alder Isadore Knox Jr. hosts a roundtable discussion on Black political leadership in Madison. He says that this is a unique time for this conversation given the reduction of Black elected officials on the Madison City Council, from 9 alders to 5 in the current term. He’s joined by Richard V. Brown Sr, Sheri Carter, and Amani Latimer Burris. They talk about their reasons for running for political office as well as their civic accomplishments. Featured image: photo of today’s guest host, Isadore Knox Jr.2025-05-1353 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 5-12-25Forecast from Monday, 5-12-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-1210 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM Madison1pm Madison Book Beat 5-12-25Jane Hirshfield—widely regarded as one of America’s greatest living poets—joins Madison Book Beat for a rich conversation about poetry, the natural world, and the human condition. The New York Times Magazine has called her work “some of the most important poetry in the world today,” and her latest collection, The Asking: New & Selected Poems, showcases the depth and range of a life devoted to lyrical inquiry. In this episode, host David Ahrens and guest co-host Heather Swan, a poet and faculty member at UW-Madison and the Nelson Institute, delve into the themes that define Hirshfield’s work: ecological a...2025-05-1050 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast For Wednesday 5-7-25Forecast For Wednesday 5-7-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0807 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM Madison“The last tent”: UW-Madison’s solidarity encampment, one year laterThis time last year, dozens of tents lined the greenspace on Library Mall. A contingent of student activists set up the encampment in solidarity with Gaza, joining a national movement pressuring universities to divest from Israel. Nearly two weeks after UW-Madison students pitched their tents, university leaders struck a deal…but only after the encampment weathered a forceful police invasion on May 1st. A lot has changed in the last year. News Producer Faye Parks checked in with three student activists to reflect on the encampment – and learn how their movement has adapted in the chaotic months since. Image courtesy: Faye...2025-05-0806 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonHow To Understand that Dugan Affidavit? Retired Judge Jim Gramling Unpacks ItHow To Understand that Dugan Affidavit? Retired Judge Jim Gramling Unpacks It by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0710 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: Gold RushThis week on “Madison Mixology,” we return to the Milk and Honey Bar in NYC to learn about the Gold Rush cocktail. Feature contributor Charlie Belawski teaches us how to make this new age drink…and explains how it became so popular.2025-05-0603 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison May 2 RallyThe day after the Milwaukee May Day event, Voces de la Frontera sponsored a second march and rally, this time from Brittingham Park to the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison. Monday Buzz host Brian Standing caught up with rally organizers and attendees.2025-05-0503 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 5-5-25Forecast from Monday, 5-5-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0509 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 5-5-25Forecast from Monday, 5-5-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0509 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 5-5-25Forecast from Monday, 5-5-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0509 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM Madison"A House Not Meant to Stand" at Madison Public TheatreMadison Public Theatre presents Tennessee Williams’ seldom seen, last play, “A House Not Meant to Stand” a dark, Southern gothic fit for our times. We’ll speak with director Julia Houck and actors Stephanie Monday and Karl Stoll.2025-05-0511 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonChildren's Theater of Madison takes adults to task in "The Trials"The Children’s Theater of Madison is taking adults to task in its latest show, “The Trials.” In a not-so-distant future, a climate emergency has wracked the planet. Snow is a quaint memory. Plane travel is all but outlawed. And older humans are on trial for their lives for their individual role in the disaster. Their jurors are teenagers. Some determined to mete out justice; others seemingly bent on revenge. Jess Miller went to the show’s last dress rehearsal to learn more. Image courtesy: Jess Miller / WORT News2025-05-0503 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonEconomicEquityNow2025-04-30EconomicEquityNow2025-04-30 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0510 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison in the Seventies - The Commercial Sex IndustryA look back at the seamy side of Madison in the mid-late seventies, when the commercial sex industry replaced free love. Adjudged by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association the third-best radio news writing of 2024.2025-05-0412 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonPledge Rapping Example: Letters & PoliticsPledge Rapping Example: Letters & Politics by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0314 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonPledge Rapping Example: Democracy NowPledge Rapping Example: Democracy Now by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0350 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonDown on Main StreetDown on Main Street by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0116 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonOn Tap in the MidwestOn Tap in the Midwest by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0111 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMay is for Mental HealthMay is for Mental Health by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0112 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Roller DerbyMadison Roller Derby by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0129 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast From Wednesday 4-30-2025Forecast From Wednesday 4-30-2025 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-05-0107 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonA Roundtable of Black Women Leaders in MadisonOn today’s show, host Ali Muldrow is joined by four accomplished Black women who are or have been in public office and who serve in organizations at the executive level. Brandi Grayson, April Kigeya, Sabrina Madison, and Dana Pellebon are local leaders who bring years of expertise and care to their work. However, they face an inordinate amount of scrutiny in their professional and personal lives. Featured image of April Kigeya, Sabrina Madison, Ali Muldrow, and Brandi Grayson (Dana Pellebon, not pictured).2025-04-3054 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonCardinal Call: Slacktivism in UW-Madison ProtestsOn this episode of Cardinal Call, Host Oliver Gerharz speaks with the Daily Cardinal’s Life & Style Editor Kaylie Wiedmeyer about her story “Protesting everywhere but in person: The changing face of activism at UW–Madison” in a discussion of how protests have changed at UW–Madison. Articles featured in this week’s campus news in brief segment: 9 UW–Madison student visas restored as Trump administration reverses over 1,500 terminations - Annika Bereny, Francesca Pica and Ella Hanley ‘One of the largest crowds we have seen’: Thousands descend on Mifflin Street for 56th annual block party - Drew Wesson2025-04-3007 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: The Last WordThis week on “Madison Mixology,” we visit our neighbors in Detroit, Michigan to learn about a spiced cocktail that almost disappeared in the 1920’s. Feature contributor Charlie Belawski shows us how to make “The Last Word” and tells us about its revival in the cocktail renaissance.2025-04-2803 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMental Health Warrior Film Festival Returns to Flix Brewhouse this SaturdayMental Health Warrior Film Festival Returns to Flix Brewhouse this Saturday by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-2810 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 4-28-25Forecast from Monday, 4-28-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-2812 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonJennifer LoewensteinJennifer Loewenstein by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-2422 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonJudith CrownJudith Crown by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-2420 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast From Wednesday 4-23-25Forecast From Wednesday 4-23-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-2407 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM Madison2024 04 15 Don Giovanni Interview2024 04 15 Don Giovanni Interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-2421 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin Lobbyists Protest Anti-Boycott LawWisconsin Lobbyists Protest Anti-Boycott Law by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-2403 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonCardinal Call: UW-Madison Faculty Members Protest Trump's Education AttacksThis week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Copy Editors Zoey Elwood and Clara Strecker about their story (written with Isabella Barajas) “Faculty call on UW-Madison to help fight Trump’s attacks, support international students” in a discussion of a faculty protest calling on UW-Madison to fight Trump’s education attacks and to support international students.2025-04-2306 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonHundreds Gather at James Madison Park for National Day of ActionSaturday was another national day of action organized by the nationwide group '50501' in collaboration with the Madison Resistance Coalition and Healthy Food for All. While other cities across the country held marches, that wasn't quite the case here in Madison. Instead, local organizers decided to host a buy-in event at the Dane County Farmers Market.  WORT reporter Shayna Clark headed out to James Madison Park on Saturday. Where she spoke with Anna Gerard, with the Madison Resistance Coalition.2025-04-2208 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 4-21-25Forecast from Monday, 4-21-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-2109 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison - the hub of dairy market publicationsThe Madison area is blessed with a wide variety of weekly and monthly dairy marketing publications and resources, both public and private. These publications are vital to dairy farmers and cheese manufacturers. Bert and Pete take a good look at the history of dairy publications and their value to the farmers and cheese manufacturers today in this week’s edition of The Milkweed.2025-04-2007 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonAcademic unions rally against Trump, demand action from UW-Madison leadersA crowd of people rallied on UW-Madison’s Library Mall today as part of the National Day of Action for Higher Ed. Their demands: that UW-Madison leaders make a plan of action to resist the Trump administration and give union leaders a seat at the table. Image courtesy: Maria Segura / WORT News.2025-04-1805 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Alder District 15 - Dina Nina Martinez-RutherfordMadison Alder District 15 - Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-1726 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast From Wednesday 4-16-2025Forecast From Wednesday 4-16-2025 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-1707 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonCardinal Call: UW-Madison Students React to Mahmoud Khalil's ArrestOn this episode of Cardinal Call, host Oliver Gerharz speaks with Copy Chief Zoey Elwood about her article reporting on a recent UW–Madison protest: “‘We will not be intimidated into being quiet’: Activists gather at Library Mall in support of Mahmoud Khalil” Articles featured in this week’s campus news in brief segment: ‘This building has to go’: Evers visits Chadbourne Residence Hall, Mosse Humanities to hear student concerns – Zoey Elwood2025-04-1508 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMBB_ AJ Romriell interview_mixdownMBB_ AJ Romriell interview_mixdown by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-1448 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 4-14-25Forecast from Monday, 4-14-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-1409 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonBlackInventorsPoetryInMotionBlackInventorsPoetryInMotion by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-1409 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin Food Groups Navigate Federal Funding CutsWisconsin Food Groups Navigate Federal Funding Cuts by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-1003 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonCassie MacDonald interviewCassie MacDonald interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-0812 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonFULL PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford to Return as D15 AlderFULL PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford to Return as D15 Alder by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-0816 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonWisconsin Poet Laureate Brenda Cardenas on the mysteries of languageWisconsin Poet Laureate Brenda Cardenas on the mysteries of language by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-0851 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonThousands Throng Madison Capitol for Anti-Trump ProtestWe hear from some of the 10,000 who attended the Madison April 5 protests against Donald Trump's agenda.2025-04-0713 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison takes part in nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against Trump administrationSince taking office on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has made good on many of his campaign promises. Cracking down on immigration. Cutting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Putting tariffs on major U.S. trade partners. And threatening social security, medicare and medicaid, among numerous other programs and agencies. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has orchestrated the firing of hundreds of thousands of federal workers and threatened the jobs of many more. On Saturday, a crowd of protestors in Madison showed up to the Capitol building to make known their thoughts on the current administration. They jo...2025-04-0704 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 4-7-25Forecast from Monday, 4-7-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-0709 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: Shot Special FinaleThis week on “Madison Mixology,” feature contributor Charlie Belawski brings us the finale to his shot special. In a break from their usual formatting, he and fellow bartender Riley Kappel discuss some outlandish advice on how to properly serve alcohol at parties – and an interesting bash our founding fathers threw in the 1780s.2025-04-0704 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM Madison2024 03 31 WI Flute Festival Interview2024 03 31 WI Flute Festival Interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-0620 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonCongressman Mark PocanCongressman Mark Pocan by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-0328 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Celebrates Trans Day of VisibilityIn a resolution, Madison Alders recognized March 31st as city's Trans Day of Visibility. WORT's Dane Buelow has more. Photo courtesy: Keith Wagner / WORT News.2025-04-0103 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonFamiliar faces and some upsets in Madison's council electionsAll twenty seats of the Madison city council were on the ballot last night. Nearly three quarters of the council had competitive elections. The preliminary results are in on those contests.2025-04-0105 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast For Wednesday 4-2-25Forecast For Wednesday 4-2-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-04-0107 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonForecast from Monday, 3-31-25Forecast from Monday, 3-31-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-03-3110 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM MadisonMadison Mixology: Shot Special pt. 5“Madison Mixology” is back with another dessert-themed shot: “The Grasshopper.” Feature contributor Charlie Belawski and fellow bartender Riley Kappel share their opinions on the shot – and tell us how to make it.2025-03-3103 minWORT 89.9FM MadisonWORT 89.9FM Madison2025MarchVoterID2025MarchVoterID by WORT 89.9FM Madison2025-03-3009 min