Join Bob Israel for the first two parts of a nine-part radio miniseries from the San Francisco Mime Troupe on the Access Hour. The Mime Troupe’s history in Madison dates back to at least October, 1967, when it was also involved in the anti-war movement of the time. The first two episodes of “Tales Of […]
Media and Democracy in 2020
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s debate and with the November election fast approaching, today Allen spends the hour with co-pilot Bert Zipperer and media scholar Bob McChesney to talk about why independent media is vital for democracy. Their conversation covers a variety of topics, from the presidential debate to sports during COVID-19 to news deserts […]
WORT Celebrates World Radio Day
This year’s theme is “Dialogue, Tolerance & Peace” Click here to find out more about World Radio Day 2019. Join WORT for an evening of music and spoken word to celebrate how radio shapes our lives! To RSVP click here. 5pm Social Hour with Potluck 6pm Live Music from Handphibians 6:30 Flowpoetry with Spoken Word […]
How a Family-Owned Radio Clinic Survived Through the Ages
Jen Rubin grew up in her father’s electronics store on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. In 1977, the largest blackout in U.S. history plunged all of New York City into darkness. Looters ran rampant, smashing Leon Rubin’s window and stealing most of his merchandise. The next day, Leon put up a sign, reading “We Are Staying.” […]
Wausau Wendy’s Workers Stage Walk Out
Original air date: June 8, 2018 Isis Hunter was like other high school seniors, except she worked at Wendy’s for 50 hours a week. The Wasau native worked at a branch that couldn’t keep new hires because of its lack of a living wage — a full dollar short compared to similar jobs. After months […]
Radio is YOU: WORT World Radio Day Party!
Calling all radio volunteers, listeners and fans! We’re having a “confab” to celebrate World Radio Day and would love to see you there. There’s NO admission charge, and our friends at Next Door Brewing have extended their Happy Hour pricing all night so everyone can get $1 off the beverages of your choice. They’re also […]
