Host Matt Marcus of Jazz In Flight chatted with baritone saxophonist Anders Svanoe on Thursday May 25. Svanoe's latest project is ASTRO (Anders … [Read More]
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Sergei Pavlov on Old World Sunrise
Sergei Pavlov talked with Thursday morning classical host Ava Borelli about the Festival Choir of Madison's upcoming concert on June 3rd at the Hamel … [Read More]

Concert & Jam with Old-Time Band Steam Machine
Experience a rousing night of old-time and bluegrass music with the band Steam Machine on Thursday, May 25, at Folklore Village. Steam Machine will … [Read More]

African Buttafly Ugochi Lands at WORTstock Sunday
World renowned Afro-Soul group Ugochi & African Soul Ensemble are headlining the WORTStock stage this Sunday, May 21! They'll play a long, full … [Read More]

The Samba Remains The Same – La Combi A Perfect Fit To Replace Rebulu
WORTstock has had a last minute lineup change! Popular Latin dance/jazz band La Combi will now perform at 2:40pm in Warner Park this Sunday, May … [Read More]
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Local Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates at an Impressive High
By Faye Parks and WORT News Department
People in Dane County experiencing cardiac arrest are nearly twice as likely to live compared to the national average if there is bystander … [Read More]

Forward Focus: Episode 2
Grant, Andrew, and Evan from Forward Focus take you through the last two weeks of Forward Madison FC, including a match against the league-leaders and … [Read More]

TruStage Workers Vote to Extend Strike
Union workers at TruStage, formerly known as CUNA Mutual Group, voted earlier this week to extend their strike as they continue to call for management … [Read More]

The Draft Deferment Protest of May, 1966 (part 2)
Madison in the sixties. The third week of May, 1966. The deferment sit-in, part 2 Thursday, May 18, the weeklong sit-in at the UW administration … [Read More]

GOP Shuts Down Plan to Study Paid Parental Leave
“I just want the record to show that the Republican nominee for Governor last fall supported paid family lea-...” That’s Democratic Representative … [Read More]
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Thomas Edison Would Be Proud
By Mel & Floyd
This week on Mel & Floyd: SmartyPants’ graduation miracle; The “Clopsey” art contest; Steve Bannon to stand trial...eventually; An odd summer festival in Monona; Memories of Little Miss Porkette; GOP machinations explained; Russia’s new enemies list; … [Read More...]

Line 5 Pipeline Update
Last Thursday, U.S. District Judge William Conley said it was unlikely he would rule to shut down Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline on the Bad River reservation. This is despite recent erosion on the river bank that has raised concerns of exposure and eruption … [Read More...]

Subtle Desi Traits 18: Birds of Different Feathers Ft. AAPI Month Special
In this episode, host Ankita Bharadwaj and guest Sara Alvarado unpack their personal encounters as women who experience love and attraction in a culture not their own. Together, they take listeners on a journey that unravels the intricacies of clashing … [Read More...]

How to Talk Science and the Dangers of Anti-Science
How do you make science news interesting and understandable? Why is anti-science on the rise? Award-winning science journalist Claudia Wallis joins Perpetual Notion Machine host Patrick Sajbel to talk about the art of science communication and to delve … [Read More...]