Too Hype Crew (or THC for short) is the final act to take the WORTstock stage May 22—and for good reasons! When it comes to live performances, THC … [Read More]
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WORTstock Band Spotlight: Tani Diakite & the Afrofunkstars
Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars are an ever-evolving project featuring a diverse array of traditional instruments and rhythms from West … [Read More]
Grandpa’s Elixir Joins the WORTstock Lineup
Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Ad Hoc String Band will not be able to perform at WORTstock on May 22. Grandpa's Elixir will now perform at … [Read More]
The Erotic Adventures of the Static Chicken?!!
BlueStem Jazz is proud to sponsor The Erotic Adventures of the Static Chicken. They'll be coming up from Chicago to kick off WORTstock with an Improv … [Read More]
WORTstock Band Spotlight: BingBong
BingBong is a well-established Madison act, hitting a groove on the live rock scene after a series of very well-received albums. Carrying a sound that … [Read More]
Latest News
The Snowball that Started Election Disputes in Wisconsin
In the summer of 2020, a retired hypnotherapist filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. His complaint? That Wisconsin's five … [Read More]
Increase of Ransomware in Madison
WORT 89.9FM Madison · Increase of Ransomware in Madison The world has become a web of wires, or more accurately, fibre optic cables. We have … [Read More]
No Mow May Seeks to Protect Pollinators
If you’ve walked past a front lawn lately and noticed that the grass seems to have grown out of control, it might not be due to the residents’ … [Read More]
District will not disclose salaries to Madison Teachers before requiring contract signatures.
MTI is again challenging the Madison School District over teaching contracts and pay rates. Here’s Labor Radio’s Ellen La Luzerne with the … [Read More]
Red Cross Bargaing Stalled
Workers for our area’s Red Cross can’t get management to the bargaining table. Labor Radio reporter Ellen La Luzerne had this discussion about the … [Read More]
Latest Talk
Bridging the Digital Divide for Girls and Youth of Color in STEM
"The problem is not these kids—the problem is a society that has a dynamic of competition and pushing out our very talented youth and telling them they don't know anything, when in fact they do know a lot and should be recognized for it." That's … [Read More...]
Kim Kelly on the Queer, BIPOC, and Disabled Heroes of Labor History
Continuing our celebration of Labor History Month here on the show, today guest host Karma Chávez is in conversation with labor journalist Kim Kelly about her new book, Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor. Kim Kelly is an independent … [Read More...]
How Hydropower Impacts the Electric Grid
Hydropower has a significant role to play in U.S. energy production, despite its relatively small contribution compared to other sources. Hydropower plants may only contribute ~6-7% of all power generation, however, these facilities can do things other … [Read More...]
At Least It’s Monkeys
This week on Mel & Floyd: Smarty Pants goes to the doctor; Mel’s “words you don’t want to hear from your doctor”; MAGA steaks, as good as you’d expect; George W’s Freudian slip; And other random topics; Subscribe to the Mel & Floyd Podcast on … [Read More...]
