WORT Podcasts

Cultivate a relationship with your food and the farmers who feed us, and discover what’s fresh and in season in Southern Wisconsin. Come along for 5 Minutes on the Farm.

A Public Affair is WORT's daily hour-long talk program. It aims to engage listeners in a conversation on social, cultural, and political issues of importance. The guests range from local activists and scholars to notable national and international figures.

This is To Be Honest, where we take a pop culture trend we know very little about, and research the crap out of it. From holidays to awards shows to random memes, we learn it, you hear it, and we all drink to it. #TBH

The 8 O’Clock Buzz is a one-hour, upbeat morning show that brings you a mix of music, culture, information, news and interviews.

A weekly look at the threats to the health of our body politic.

Each week, Deb Biechler brings you updates on local phenology - the study of seasonal changes to plants and animals- as well as timely environmental issues. Deb is a freelance writer and part-time college instructor from Waterloo, Wisconsin.

Game On! is WORT Madison's news feature on sports. We cover major trending topics in athletics and also shine a light in the corners of the sports world ignored by major media outlets.

We breakdown the difference between Obamacare and Trumpcare into edible bites, while also looking back at the 50 year history of the U.S. healthcare battle. "Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated."

Introducing Hemp Can Do It!, a new podcast about Wisconsin’s growing hemp industry. Join Wisconsin Hemp Alliance co-founders Larry Konopacki and Kattia Jimenez as they talk to hemp growers, processors, educators, lawmakers, and consumers about Wisconsin's next big crop.

We keep you abreast of women's news & put the broads back in broadcasting! Information about women including news stories, in-depth features & guest interviews.

Topical tales of Madison's influential people and critical events from long ago.

Two wacky guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand-up comedy. Mel & Floyd were voted Madison's favorite radio personalities in the Isthmus reader's poll in 2009.

Perpetual Notion Machine is a look at contemporary scientific issues and discoveries in a way that is accessible, understandable and entertaining to the non-scientists of the listening community.

Radio Astronomy is a down-to-Earth dialogue between UW Madison astronomers exploring the latest in space and astronomy news.

A Rational Basis is a weekly review of Wisconsin legal news produced in cooperation with WORT fm-Madison and the American Constitution Society.

This program invites listeners to share what is on Sara's Table as she prepares dishes for the week, explores different cuisines, returns to old favorites, and shares great food and drinks with friends.

A first person account of Nigel stuffing his face, This Is What I Ate features dining reviews with a philosophical bent from favorite spots around Madison and beyond!

Madison-focused arts and music conversations you won't hear anywhere else, from tonemadison.com.

Each week, Jackie gives you practical tips on what to do when encountering sick or injured wildlife. Jackie Edmunds is the Wildlife Rehabilitation Training Coordinator for the Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center. She holds an advanced license for wildlife rehabilitation and permit for banding wild birds in the state of Wisconsin.

The WEB is a radio show and podcast about clean tech and renewable energy in the Midwest.