Being from the Twin Cities, The Suburbs have naturally had a long and intimate relationship with Madison audiences. A recent appearance at High Noon … [Read More]
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Upcoming Classical Music Events
Wednesday July 26 7 pm at the King Street corner of Capitol Square, Madison The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra presents Concerts on the Square: “Summer T … [Read More]
AtwoodFest to get Funked by PHO
PHO is a Twin Cities funk band creating a new "Minneapolis sound" utilizing modern taste and classic influences to break musical boundaries. While … [Read More]
Music Charts for the week of July 11-18
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit retains the #1 spot on our top 30 this week, while Toro Y Moi (pictured) tops our Adds list. Jazz and World music charts … [Read More]
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Madison Police Department Launches New Drones
The Madison Police Department is taking to the skies, with two drones that cost the department $17,000.MPD has already used those drones, which … [Read More]
Wildlife Weekly: Storm Injuries
This week on Wildlife Weekly, host Jackie Edmunds of the Dane County Humane Society, talks to us about the effects the recent storms have had on the … [Read More]
WORT Welcomes Nina Kravinsky as Assistant News Director
WORT is pleased to announce the hire of Nina Kravinsky as Assistant News Director.Nina was formerly the Managing Editor of the Badger Herald, … [Read More]
Support Wisconsin Workers
A lot of what is made and sold is designed to be discarded after a single use. Is the same thing happening to workers? Are people disposable? As … [Read More]
Latest Talk
The Complexities of Wisconsin Transportation
Funding for transportation projects has been a hot debate in the Governor's state budget. Susan Schmitz, president of Downtown Madison, Inc. and Jerry Deschane, executive director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, joined guest host Denise Demarb … [Read More...]
The Big Business of the American Healthcare System
The current healthcare debate has been overtaking the news cycle for a long time. Today we break down the debate and system with doctor and writer Elisabeth Rosenthal. Her new book, “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can … [Read More...]
Funky Monday Finale: Clyde Stubblefield All Stars Tonight!
From 1965 to 1970, self-taught drummer Clyde Stubblefield played with the James Brown Band, in the process inventing the syncopated foundations of funk, soul and hip-hop. By 1971, Stubblefield had settled in Madison, where for the next forty years he … [Read More...]
Youth Job Center: getting teenagers skills to land and hold a job
The Madison Metropolitan School District and youth services nonprofit Briar Patch have teamed up to create the Youth Job Center, aimed at getting teenage kids the skills they need to land and hold a job. Joining 8 O'Clock Buzz host Brian Standing to tell … [Read More...]