In March of this year, Isthmus, Madison’s alt-weekly magazine that’s been in print since 1976, announced it was going dark. While the publication has continued publishing stories online, Isthmus hasn’t issued a print edition since the beginning of the pandemic. Earlier today, the publication’s editorial team announced that the paper will be returning — as […]
Isthmus Goes Dark: What’s Next for Madison’s Alt-Weekly?
On March 17, the local alt-weekly newspaper Isthmus announced it would be going dark for an unknown period of time due to struggles brought on by the coronavirus outbreak in Madison. Today on the show, Isthmus editor Judy Davidoff and staff writer Dylan Brogan share their vision for the newspaper and what they are doing […]
Watch the Madison Mayoral Debate Live
WORT FM, Isthmus, The Progressive magazine, Capitol Neighborhoods Inc., Downtown Madison Inc., and Madison Public Library are sponsoring a mayoral candidate debate between Satya Rhodes-Conway and incumbent Mayor Paul Soglin. The event is free and open to the public. • Location: Madison Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., in the community room on the third floor. • 7-8:30 […]
Post-Election Wrap Up
What are the results of yesterday’s elections? What does this mean for the future of Madison? Of Wisconsin? Check out this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
Ozanne to Decide Fate of Madison Police Officer
MADISON (WORT) — In the next few weeks, Dane County District Attorney Ozanne will weigh the evidence in the police shooting of 19-year-old Tony Robinson and decide whether or not Madison Police officer Matt Kenny will be charged with any crime related to the incident.
