In his most recent piece, “Harris lost because of Gas, Groceries, and Gaza. But the underlying reason was Ukraine,” today’s guest Arun Gupta says the economy was the biggest reason […] The post Why did Harris Lose? with Arun Gupta appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
The Associate Press has called the 2024 Presidential election for Donald Trump at 5:34 a.m. EST on November 6th, 2024. At the time of this broadcast the unofficial results stand […] The post Post Election Day A Public Affair with Sabrina Madison and April Kigey... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
It’s election day! As people line up at their polling locations, plan their watch parties, and prepare for a long wait for presidential election results, host Bert Zipperer speaks with […] The post A Public Affair Election Day Special with Anthony Chergosky appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
The Red Power Movement was a Native American movement for self-determination in response to years of Termination and Relocation policies in the U.S. The Warrior Women Project is bringing to […] The post The Women of the Red Power Movement appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
The new documentary Bad Faith exposes a political effort by Christian Nationalists to weaken and destroy American democracy and promote an authoritarian vision. It also highlights how secular and interfaith […] The post Christian Nationalism vs. Democracy with Anne Nelson appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
On today’s show, host Ali Muldrow speaks with community organizer and activist George Goehl. Goehl has a long history with organizing and been involved with campaigns as small as paving […] The post Organizing in Rural America with George Goehl appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, on average 624 people in Dane County were experiencing homelessness on any given night in 2023. For people in their teens or […] The post Addressing Youth Homelessness in Dane County appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
In early August, the 2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes, met for the first time. The committee is tasked with recommending legislation to manage the sandhill crane population. […] The post Sandhill Cranes: Population Boom and Agricultural Impact appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
According the to United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7th, 2023. Another 95,000+ have been injured. These numbers […] The post Israel’s War on Gaza Will Be an Ongoing Health Catastrophe appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
On today’s show, Yuri Rashkin steps into the host seat and talks with Madison-based Ukrainian activist Natalka Akulenko about Rashkin’s recent trip to Ukraine. They discuss the reality of Ukrainian […] The post Tales from Ukraine appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
Next Wednesday, the Madison YWCA is hosting their annual Racial Justice Summit. This year, the 2024 Racial Justice Summit will occur virtually on September 25th and 26th and in-person at […] The post What to Expect at YWCA’s 2024 Racial Justice Summit appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
What are climate havens? They are seen as places with an abundance of freshwater that are cooler on average, and would benefit from milder winters. Wisconsin, and Madison in particular […] The post Madison: A Climate Haven? with Richard Keller and Sumudu Atapattu appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources calls the Waubesa Wetlands “one of the highest quality and most diverse wetlands remaining in southern Wisconsin.” This nature preserve, just south of Madison, […] The post Appreciating the Waubesa Wetlands with Cal DeWitt and Ben Albert appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
On today’s two part show, host Esty Dinur talks about fighting for voting rights. First, we talk with author and journalist Greg Palast about his new documentary Vigilante Inc: America’s New […] The post Challenging Voter Legitimacy, Then Expanding Voting Rights appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
On today’s show, host Allen Ruff is joined by National Affairs correspondent John Nichols to break down the September 17th presidential debate and discuss the respective campaigns at length. Nichols […] The post The Trump-Harris Debate Unpacked with John Nichols appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
With the advent of dating apps and the gamification of dating, many of us are exhausted by the hunt for love. In fact, a 2020 Pew Research Center report found […] The post Racism, Sexism, and… Love? with Dr. Sabrina Strings appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
Weed is still illegal in Wisconsin; however, over the last six years, an explosion of CBD and hemp-derived THC products have entered the market. That comes after the federal 2018 […] The post The Indigenous-Led Push for Medical Cannabis Legalization appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
Venceremos is a group of workers who are using theater and art to educate Tyson Foods workers about their rights. On today’s show, host Douglas Haynes speaks with journalist Alice […] The post Immigrant Laborers take on Tyson Foods appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
Last September, A Public Affair Esty Dinur spoke with organizers behind the ProtectThePorkies campaign. The show on WORT was the first media interview the campaign had. One year later, the group […] The post Taking Action to Protect the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
Early this week, the High Road Strategy Center released the State of Working Wisconsin 2024 report. The annual report offers the latest data on jobs, wages, and unions, with a […] The post The State of Working in Wisconsin with Laura Dresser appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
You can not walk down the street, turn on your tv, or scroll social media without being reminded that we are in a presidential election year. In November, Former President […] The post Discussing the Election with Sabrina Madison and April Kigeya appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
The last night of the Republican National Convention featured a speech from Hulk Hogan, during which the pro wrestling icon would proceed to remove his jacket, tear through his shirt, […] The post The Neo-Kayfabe of Pro Wrestling and the RNC, with Journalist Josephin... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
“I’m profoundly motivated this Labor Day,” Jon Shelton tells A Public Affair host Douglas Haynes. Shelton, Vice-President for Higher Education of the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin, joins the program to […] The post Labor Organizing in Higher Ed with Jon Shelton and Daniel Levitin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
On today’s show, guest host Jeliel Peña de First speaks with Nindik Figueredo about the ongoing election crisis in Venezuela. On July 28th Venezuela held a presidential election in which […] The post An Update on Venezuela’s Presidential Election with Nindik Figueredo... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
As students, teachers, and families get ready for the 2024-2025 school year, host Allen Ruff speaks with social critic and educator, Henry Giroux. They talk about how colleges and […] The post Back to School with Henry Giroux appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
The city of Madison is about to enter a new era of public transportation. On September 22, the long awaited Bus Rapid Transit or BRT is scheduled to launch the […] The post Get Ready for BRT with Mayor Rhodes-Conway appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
Last month, the Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH), put on a rally the day before the Republican National Convention. The “We All Belong” rally was a multi-racial, interfaith, […] The post Christians Fighting Christian Nationalism with Amanda Tyler appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
On today’s show, host Karma Chávez returns to chat with education scholar Rachelle Winkle-Wagner about her new book, The Chosen We: Black Women’s Empowerment in Higher Education. They talk about […] The post How Black Women in Higher Ed Support Each Other with Rachelle Winkle-W... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
On today’s show, Esty Dinur hosted a roundtable about the side of the Democratic National Convention that doesn’t normally get talked about. First we heard from Halah Ahmad about the […] The post A Dissonant DNC Holds Itself Above Protesters appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
The DNC is wrapping up this week in a celebratory mood, but with the Gaza War hanging over the convention. Guest Bill Ayers joins the show to talk about the […] The post Bill Ayers and the Way Forward for Abolition and Liberation appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9 ....
