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Staying Alive
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 rece...
Event on 11/13 Supports the Middle East Children’s Alliance
With a tentative cease-fire, contaminate water and soil, and unexploded bombs scattered throughout Gaza, the Palestinians are struggling to recover. I...
Investigating Bee Health and Behavior Affected by Agricultural Chemica...
James Krall, Assistant Professor of Entomology UW-Madison, talks about some of his studies on “Bee Health and Behavior Under Anthropogenic Stressors”....
Remembrance of Lost Species — PSR Wisconsin
Global warming, lost habitat, and environmental toxins are just some of the assaults on animal, bird, and insect species around the world. Drs. Paul S...
Take Your Mess and Turn It Into a Message
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 commun...
The Wisconsin Whey: Cheesemaking in the Driftless
A new book, The Wisconsin Whey, explores the world of artisan cheesemaking in the Driftless Zone. Author Kristin Mitchell joins us with more.
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Tracking Bears in Wisconsin
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....
Staffing Shortages May Ground Air Travel Even Post-Shutdown
Airplanes around the U.S. are grounded as the government shutdown continues. UW Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering Laura Albert joins u...
The Mark of Zohran
Paul DeRienzo, an independent news podcaster, photographer, videographer, and former News Director at WBAI-FM in New York City, joins host Tony Castañ...
Can’t Throw a Rock at Every Barking Dog or You Won’t Reach Your De...
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, being seriously silly, talk about maintaining positivity and looki...
Midwest Mujeres Presents “Yo Quiero Dinero” Event
Midwest Mujeres presents its annual storytelling motivational workshop, geared specifically to Black and Latina women. We’ll hear from storytellers J...
Find Your Quilt
Textile specialist Sophie Pittman teaches us how to find our own quilt, one of a pair of quilt-themed exhibits taking place on the UW campus.
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Bodypedia: A Brief Compendium of Human Anatomical Curiosities
Ever wonder what’s going on under your own skin? “Bodypedia” author Adam Taor joins us for an alphabetical romp through the human body.
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Building Communities of Care and Resistance
Gustavo Arellano, a Mexican-American writer and columnist with the LA Times, joins Tony Castañeda to talk about his participation in the lecture serie...
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Ale Guevara, Communications Director for Voces de la Frontera, speaks with host Tony Castañeda about recent tactics by ICE including the militarizatio...
Are You in It for the Money, or in It for Community?
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...
Finding Home on Highway 14: Episode 3
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 he...
Money, Lies & God
Author Katherine Stewart will tell us about her new book, “Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy.”
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Wisconsin Elections Update
The Wisconsin Elections Commission appeals a court ruling requiring citizenship checks for voters. And who would have guessed that Representative Sco...
How Can Democrats Repair a “Toxic” Brand Name?
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...
Dangers to Healthcare by the Federal Government Shutdown
Lindsay Koshgarian, Program Director of the National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies, discusses an October 7 article posted ent...
Legalize It?
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!) jo...
Growing Up Native in Wisconsin
Ho Chunk Elder and storyteller Sherman Funmaker will give us a preview of his story workshop at Meadowridge Library.
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Birdability Makes Birding Accessible
Participating in birding, one of the most popular and fastest-growing outdoor activities in the country, shouldn’t depend on being physically abled....
Federal Workers Under Shutdown
The federal government shutdown enters its fourth week with no end in sight. What’s not getting done, and how is the shutdown affecting government wo...
The Adventures of t’Rump and Bibi Beezelbub
Jennifer Loewenstein, former Mideast lecturer, joins Tony Castañeda to talk about the implementation of a cease fire in Gaza as part of t’Rump’s peace...
A New ICE Age in Chicago
The Latino community in Chicago is being targeted by ICE agents regardless if they are legal residents or not, and people in Chicago are resisting as...
Toward Sustainable Land Use in Wisconsin & Madison
Trevor Roark, Executive Director of “1000 Friends of Wisconsin” and Sharon Johnson, Lead Organizer of “Madison for More Neighbors Campaign“, discuss e...
Colin Mochrie Brings New Improv Show to Overture
Improvisational comedy giant, Colin Mochrie, brings his new show “Asking for Trouble” to the Overture stage. But first, he joins us right here on the...
Waukesha County Judge Orders Voter Citizenship Checks
A Waukesha County judge has ordered all election clerks to check voters’ citizenship before allowing them to cast a ballot. Votebeat Wisconsin’s Alex...
Protecting Immigrant Rights During ICE Raids
As federal Immigration officers, backed up by the Texas National Guard, harass immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere, we thought it might be a good time...
15 Wisconsin Youth Sue WI PSC to Remove Restrictions on Climate Change...
On August 22, 2025, fifteen Wisconsin youth, ages 8-17 and from across the state, represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates and Our Children’s Tr...
“East of LA” Focusses on Asian Comedy, Performers
Organized by Cheshire Cat Comedy for November 7th at The Forward Club at Breese Stevens field, the comedy event “East of LA” promises to highlight Asi...
A Generational Curse
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, some serious talk for the pledge drive, Ruby Clay, Clinician for A...
MANIA: The Abba Tribute at the Barrymore
50 years ago, not only was WORT hitting the airwaves for the first time, but a combo out of Sweden called ABBA was lighting up the charts. This month...
Gen-Z Protests in Nepal: Whats Next?
Youth protests against corruption and elitism are erupting all over the globe. In Nepal, protestors toppled the government. We’ll talk with economis...
Naked Bicyclists Pose for Photos in Madison Park
Naked bicyclists pose for a promotional photo in a Madison park! (NSFW)
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tRump’s 20-Point Piecemeal Plan
Norm Stockwell, the editor of the Progressive Magazine, joins host Tony Castañeda to talk about the fallacy of the plan and about Israel’s interceptin...
Fallen Alterboy – The Art of John Sarris
Chris Murphy, local artist, electrician and owner of Rogue’s Gallery in Madison, joins the 8 O’Clock Buzz to talk about a new exhibition of the art of...
Dept of Labor Actions Could Threaten 401(k) Retirement Accounts
The Department of Labor’s hasty decision to rescind its 2021 guidance that warned plan fiduciaries about the risks of private equity and other alterna...