This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Monday, May 17
Music: I Will Survive
On this date in 2004, Massachusetts became the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage. The state processed 6,100 same-sex marriage licenses in the first six months after legalization. Same-sex marriage ceased to be a state issue in June 2015 when the US Supreme Court ruled that all bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
Starting today, University Health Services is offering COVID-19 vaccination to anyone over the age of twelve. Vaccination appointments are available Monday through Friday from eight AM to four-thirty PM. You do not need to be affiliated with the university to get a vaccination. Visit covidresponse.wisc.edu for more information on how to get an appointment.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Tuesday, May 18
Music: Larger than Life
Today in 1999 marks the release of “Millennium” by the Backstreet Boys. This is the third studio album by the titular boy band. It sold more than 24 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best selling albums of all time. Now that’s larger than life!
The Goodman Community Center is hosting a virtual chat with its new director Letesha Nelson. Join Nelson as she discusses the importance of play in early childhood education with Miranda Starr and Lindsay Kulow. Information on how to attend can be found at the Goodman Community Center Facebook page.
The Madison Common Council Meeting is happening today, on the third Tuesday of May. These meetings allow citizens of Madison to make their voice heard to the powers that be. More information, including tonight’s agenda, can be found at cityofmadison.com/council.
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This has been the insurgent radio kiosk heard at 5, 6:30 and 9 in the morning and at 2 in the afternoon. Submit event announcements online at wortfm.org/announcements.
This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Wednesday, May 19
Music: Fight the Power
Today in 1989, Do the Right Thing premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film saw critical and commercial success since its release, earning nominations for multiple awards including the Academy Awards, and winning several others. In 1999, it was preserved in the National Film Registry for historical significance during its first year of eligibility.
The WORT Finance Committee is meeting today at two-thirty PM. This meeting will discuss the finances of WORT community radio and is open to the public. You can attend by emailing interest to president@wortfm.org.
Also meeting this evening is the WORT Board of Directors for their monthly meet up. Tonight they will vote on the newest members for the board. This meeting is open to the public. You can attend by emailing interest to president@wortfm.org.
The Madison Metropolitan School District Planetarium is giving a virtual presentation about Venus tonight at six thirty PM. Learn about our sister planet and the mysteries it holds. This event is free but registration is required. Learn more at planetarium.madison.k12.wi.us.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Thursday, May 20
Music: Venus, Gustav Holst
On this day in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope sent its first images back to Earth. These first few images were meant as test pictures to help focus the telescope. The Hubble was meant to take pictures of the star HD96755. These first images did not contain the star.
The Crisis Consultant Group hosts a free webinar for verbal de-escalation training every month. This event meets virtually on Thursdays at two PM Central so attendees can safely participate from anywhere in the world. Register for this event or view past webinars at crisisconsultantgroup.com/de-escalation
Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development continues its lunch and learn series today. Titled Understanding the Court Process, today’s discussion is about what it looks like for a person to appear in court. How much does the average person know about the court process and their rights? What really happens in the criminal justice system? Learn more at nehemiah.org/justified-anger
Another lunch hour event today is talking about Wisconsin tourism. Three leaders in the Wisconsin tourism industry will discuss what traveling in Wisconsin will look like this summer in the wake of COVID-19. Find out more at wisbusiness.com.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Friday, May 21
Music: Paper Planes
On this date in 1985, Wisconsin native Tony Felch set the world record for longest distance flown by a paper airplane. Felch was a daredevil with a dream of appearing in the Guiness Book of World Records. According to his obituary in the LaCross Tribune, he settled on throwing a paper airplane for 193 feet. He held the record until 2012, when a couple schmucks from California flew a paper airplane 226 feet and 10 inches, which is just showing off.
The Third annual Break-Away three-on-three basketball tournament series continues this evening at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center. Participation is open to middle and high schoolers. No need to pre-register; just show up with two friends, or singles will be dropped into a team. Due to COVID, there is a thirty player limit, masks are required, and they ask you to stay home if you feel sick. More information is found at cityofmadison.com/parks/calendar.
Want to get your thoughts on the airwaves? We want to broadcast your two-minute commentary. Write a script, then record it to have it played right here on the Insurgent Radio Kiosk. Find more information at wortfm.org/kioskcommentary.
This has been the insurgent radio kiosk heard at 5, 6:30 and 9 in the morning and at 2 in the afternoon. Submit event announcements online at wortfm.org/announcements.
