Access Hour
Monday, May 27th — The Legacy of Spencer Bell
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
A program will be held in early June to celebrate the legacy and life of the artist, musician, and poet Spencer Bell. Spencer lost his life to adrenal cancer at the age of 20. His family, friends, and fans will come together the second weekend in June to commemorate his legacy and to raise awareness of adrenal cancer. Host Ben Graupner will present a program on this Monday’s Access Hour showcasing Spencer’s work and life to give us a picture of him before the event. more »
Monday, May 20 — Memorial to Laurie Mlatawou
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
A “Laurie Mlatawou Memorial Show” — Norm Stockwell and Joyce Fox produce a program in memory of Laurie Mlatawou on the one-year anniversary of her passing. more »
Monday, May 13 — Madison East and La Follette Kids of 2012-2013
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
WORT news volunteer and Madison teacher Helena White presents her seventh annual program of words, thoughts, and music from the kids of East High. This year, kids of La Follette High join them. A student or two are also to be in the station to introduce the presented pieces and maybe offer some teen perspective. more »
Monday, May 6 — So What Do You Know About Beloit?
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
The originally-scheduled host, Dr. V, has had to cancel and will reschedule for some time in the fall. But, some kids from the south part of the listening area have jumped in on short notice to produce an exciting program…about Beloit Memorial High School and its home, the city of Beloit! So you think you know about Beloit? Poor Rock River city?…lost industry?…poorest school district in the state?…disadvantaged?…rich lady talking to Governor Walker about crushing unions with right-to-work laws?…. There’s more! A bunch of students from Beloit Memorial High School will produce an Access Hour program to showcase their school — it’s more than a losing football team! They’ll talk about their award-winning newspaper, the Increscent, the oldest student paper in Wisconsin, and their Tommy-winning theater production — they’re up for the Tommy again this year — and other very cool stuff about one of the hidden gems of the state! The school sits along the Rock River in the center of town, which is beautiful there, with parkland and bike paths…beginning to sound like Madison… more »
Monday, April 29 — Savage Class War Radio Returns
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Carl and Mark return from the battle lines to discuss the latest trials labor’s been facing in the Madison area and Wisconsin. They’ll mix in some inspiring music and maybe take calls if you’d like. Lots of good shout outs to those on the front lines, too. more »
