Thursday August 17 7 pm at Rennebohm Park 115 North Eau Claire Street, Madison The Capitol City Band conducted by Jim Latimer presents a free … [Read More]
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Soundcloud Struggling to Stay Afloat
“To be, or not to be,” is the existential question Soundcloud has been trying to answer the past few months. The audio platform that’s used by indiv … [Read More]
El Septeto Santiaguero Live on WORT
The Central Park Sessions continued Thursday, Aug 10 with the Cuban band El Septo Santiaguero headlining. They were kind enough to stop by our studios … [Read More]
Exclusive: Listen to Samantha Fish & Foxygen Live from Central Park
The Central Park Session on Thursday August 8 was dubbed "The Shooting Stars Session" and featured touring bands Samantha Fish and Foxygen. WORT was … [Read More]
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Trophy Dad gets a big-picture perspective
The songs on Madison band Trophy Dad's latest EP, Dogman, are relatively old in the band's lifespan—they formed just a few years ago and began re … [Read More]
Tim Zander: Raising Organic Grain and Produce at Emerald Meadows
Meet Tim Zander of Emerald Meadows organic farm near Columbus, WI. Tim fell in love with farming as a young teen from the suburbs helping out at his … [Read More]
Local Reactions to Charlottesville Tragedy
This weekend's events in Charlottesville have sparked vigils across the nation, including here in Madison. Last night, Madison residents held a … [Read More]
Forward Fest 2017
Here in Madison, technological innovation comes from our entrepreneurs and small businesses. But how does someone with an idea get started? Perhaps at … [Read More]
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Weekly Roundup: The State of our State, Nation, and World
Allen Ruff hosts Matt Rothschild for a weekly roundup discussing the state of our state, nation, and the world.Rothschild is the executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. He's recently traveled around the state writing commentaries and … [Read More...]
Young, Black and Male in Madison
Lilada Gee hosts a dynamic panel of Black young men, all of whom were born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. They each have different experiences, but a common consciousness about what it means to grow-up as a Black male in Madison. Guests include Barry … [Read More...]
South Korea tries to temper the tempers
Recently-elected South Korean president Moon Jae-in is working to moderate the U.S.-North Korea military threats of recent days. He has asked the U.S. to clear any military action through South Korea before proceeding. Journalist and author Tim Shorrock … [Read More...]
the rise of hate groups in the U.S.
Twelve different hate groups came together this weekend in Virginia, resulting in one death and injuries to many others. Lecia Brooks, Director of Outreach from the Southern Poverty Law Center, talks with Jan Miyasaki about these groups, seemingly … [Read More...]