Thursday September 20 7:30-9:30 pm at Chocolaterian Cafe 6637 University Avenue, Middleton Cellist Steuart Pincombe with violinist Kangwon Kim … [Read More]
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3rd Annual Harvest Square Dance to Benefit WORT
Join Grandpa's Elixir at the Wil-Mar Community Center (953 Jenifer St.) on Saturday, September 29th for a Potluck Dinner and Square Dance to support … [Read More]
20 Years of Something Wonderful on WORT!
Ryan Parks, the wonderful host of Something Wonderful, an exploration of electronic music, is celebrating his 20th anniversary with WORT during his … [Read More]
Gender Confetti!!! Open WORT’s Underground Stage on Sunday
Those who attend the 41st Annual Willy Street Fair on Sunday, September 16th will have the opportunity to experience Madison's … [Read More]
Straka & Sphynx on the Underground Stage
New Madison band Straka & Sphynx play the WORT Underground Stage at the Willy Street Fair starting at 1:10 pm. Raka Bandyo (guitar) is Straka … [Read More]
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The many worlds of street photographer Vivian Maier
Vivian Maier was a street photographer in the latter half of the 20th century, capturing intricacies of daily life at a time when camera culture and … [Read More]
WORT Seeks Bookkeeper
We currently have an opening for a part-time bookkeeper, 15-20 hours/week flexible. Up to $20/hr based on experience. Bookkeeper/Accountant … [Read More]
Madison Racial Equity Coordinator Launches Bid for Mayor
Three years ago, the city of Madison hired Toriana Pettaway as its first racial equity coordinator. Now, Pettaway wants to promote equality from … [Read More]
Lawyer Breaks Down First Amendment Claim in Gerrymandering Suit
The US Supreme Court sent Wisconsin’s partisan gerrymandering case -- Gill v. Whitford -- back down to a lower court this summer, dashing Democratic h … [Read More]
Wisconsin Senators React to Kavanaugh Allegation
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faces allegations of sexual assault after news surfaced last week of a letter detailing the assault was … [Read More]
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WORT Seeks Bookkeeper
We currently have an opening for a part-time bookkeeper, 15-20 hours/week flexible. Up to $20/hr based on experience. Bookkeeper/Accountant The Bookkeeper is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining financial records and WORT … [Read More...]
Black Woman Travelogue: Reflections on the Dominican Republic
Earlier this summer, Black Woman Heal organized a cultural and service learning trip to the Dominican Republic with a multi-generational delegation of Black women and girls. On today's episode, Lilada reflects on lessons from this trip with two of her … [Read More...]
Split Show: MMSD Check-In and the Racial Justice Summit
It's September, which means it's time for our annual back-to-school check-in with the Madison Metropolitan School District! Carousel catches up with superintendent Jen Cheatham to get the scoop on MMSD, including the district's Behavior Education Plan, … [Read More...]
Rebroadcast: Let’s Talk Big Data with Cathy O’Neil
Today's episode is a rebroadcast from October 24, 2016. Patty is joined in the studio by Cathy O'Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction, to talk about big data. O'Neil argues that algorithms perpetuate inequality through their influence on … [Read More...]