On June 23rd through the 25th, Blue Ox will once again descend upon the beautiful The Pines Music Park in Eau Claire for Wisconsin for its 2022 … [Read More]
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Musical message of love from Gharana Fusion guitarist Susnata Har
Hejira world music radio show host Jeff Spitzer-Resnick recently had the opportunity to interview Susnata Har, leader, guitarist and background … [Read More]
A conversation with Madison Malone
Singer, songwriter, producer, and activist Madison Malone started performing in her uncle’s bar in Portage when she was young, and moved on to perform … [Read More]
Steve Braunginn Says Goodbye!
That time has come. It all began on March 22, 1983 with Strictly Jazz, my first show as a jazz radio host for WORT89.9-FM. Now, on Thursday, June 2, … [Read More]
Journeys Into Jazz celebrates Strictly Jazz Sounds
For our pledge show on Journeys into Jazz Wednesday June 1st, EJ CJ and Chuck will pay tribute to the longtime hosts of “Strictly Jazz Sounds”, Steve B … [Read More]
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Water Utility Releases 2021 Water Quality Report
The Madison Water Utility has issued their annual water quality report for 2021. The report shows that higher than advised quantities of PFAS were … [Read More]
Three Wisconsin Coal Power Plants to Close Years Later than Anticipated
Alliant Energy and the WE Energy Group announced today they are pushing back plans to close three coal power plants for at least two years. Those … [Read More]
Madison, the fourth week of June, 1966
Madison in the Sixties – the last week of June, 1966 June 24 The Common Council starts the process to end racial discrimination in privat … [Read More]
Special Session on Abortion Lasts Only 14 Seconds
Today’s special session, called on by Governor Tony Evers to address the state’s 173-year-old abortion ban, lasted all of around 14 seconds. Senate Pre … [Read More]
Parks & Landmarks: Elvis and the Madison Karate Fight
TRANSCRIPT: You’re listening to Parks and Landmarks; an exploration of the underrated, outdoors. I’m Sean Bull. In 1977, Elvis Presley’s career w … [Read More]
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Methane Reduction Technology
This week on Mel & Floyd: Mel alters the blissful state of Smarty Pants’ media blackout; Gableman’s latest deficiencies; Fraudulent election mailings; Pardon me - more insurrection news; Why Janet Yellen’s signature may soon appear on US currency; Ron … [Read More...]
The Supreme Court Just Overturned Roe v. Wade. Now What?
In the wake of this morning's breaking news, today we speak with professors Tiffany Green and Howard Schweber to break down the latest Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and other trends we're seeing with this conservative court. Tiffany … [Read More...]
India Bans Single-Use Plastic Pollution
India, the world’s largest democracy, will begin a ban on single-use plastics next week on July 1, 2022. What drove this change? How will people change their behaviors and how will suppliers adjust to the needs of 1.4 billion Indians? And what c … [Read More...]
Rebroadcast: Richard Wolff on the Meaning of Inflation
This episode originally aired on February 24, 2022. Inflation—it’s a word that’s been tossed around a lot in the past year to explain our economic woes. But what exactly is inflation? And what are the forces currently driving the greatest price hikes in … [Read More...]
