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8 O'Clock Buzz
Author: Brian Standing, Haywood Simmons & Michelle Naff, Jan Miyasaki, Tony Castaneda, & Jonathan Zarov
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The 8 O’Clock Buzz is a one-hour, upbeat morning show that brings you a mix of music, culture, information, news and interviews.
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Performance artist and roving reporter Nicole Gruter joins us again with more tales from the road.
The post Finding Home on Highway 14: Episode Four appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
While the state legislature continues to dither on renewing the state stewardship fund, the Cherish Fund tries to plug the gap for conservation. We’ll talk with the Natural Resources Foundation’s Shelly Torkelson and the DNR’s Krista Lutzke.
The post Cherish Fund Seeks to Fill Gaps in State Conservation appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
A month ago, Votebeat reporter Alex Shur told us how GOP rep Scott Krug was the voice of moderation in the state legislature. Well now, the right wing of the state Republicans are balking at Krug’s moderate election reforms. Alex Shur joins us with an update.
The post State GOP Balks at Election Reforms appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Wisconsin State legislators have recently passed a bill that would mandate a wolf hunt with a hard cap goal regardless of science, pack health or ecological conditions. Melissa Smith, founding member of Friends for the Wisconsin Wolf speaks with host Tony Castañeda to urge people to get in touch with government officials to put a stop to these senseless proposals.
The post Crying Wolf appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, Governor House, A/K/A DJ G Money joins us to tell his story, talk business, shout people out, and of course have a few laughs!
The post Here’s a Shout Out! appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
The Madison Public Library is three times as old as WORT, and it’s celebrating its 150th anniversary with the art exhibit to end all art exhibits, featuring 150 artists. We’ll talk with Bubbler maestros Trent Miller and Carlee Latimer.
The post 150 Years X 150 Artists at Madison Public Library appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Iguanas on a Mexican island get a reprieve from extermination. Turns out they’re not invasive after all. Organismal biologist Daniel Mulcahy tells us how he saved the day.
The post Mexican Island Iguanas Not So Invasive After All appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Wisconsin voters will elect a new governor in 2026, and the race is already on. The Monday Buzz kicks off WORT’s election coverage with an interview of Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez.
The post Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez has Gubernatorial Aspirations appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Michael O’Meara has written a poignant memoir, The Long Return, about his experiences as a young draftee in the Vietnam War, and the reception he received on his return back home.
The post Staying Alive appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
With a tentative cease-fire, contaminate water and soil, and unexploded bombs scattered throughout Gaza, the Palestinians are struggling to recover. It is estimated that 1.9 million people were displaced by […]
The post Event on 11/13 Supports the Middle East Children’s Alliance appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
James Crall, Assistant Professor of Entomology at UW-Madison, talks about some of his studies on “Bee Health and Behavior Under Anthropogenic Stressors”. So while past agricultural insecticides, like DDT, effects […]
The post Investigating Bee Health and Behavior Affected by Agricultural Chemica... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Global warming, lost habitat, and environmental toxins are just some of the assaults on animal, bird, and insect species around the world. Drs. Paul Sondel and Ann Behrmann from Physicians […]
The post Remembrance of Lost Species — PSR Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, Founder and CEO of FOSTER of Dane County, and mother to the community, Jackie Hunt joins us to talk about helping each other and keeping the community together, persevering through adversity, her new book, cuffing season, and more!
The post Take Your Mess and Turn It Into a Message appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
A new book, The Wisconsin Whey, explores the world of artisan cheesemaking in the Driftless Zone. Author Kristin Mitchell joins us with more.
The post The Wisconsin Whey: Cheesemaking in the Driftless appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
The Wisconsin DNR is trying to count all the black bear dens in the state, and they need your help. We’ll talk with research scientist Erin Morrison.
The post Tracking Bears in Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Airplanes around the U.S. are grounded as the government shutdown continues. UW Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering Laura Albert joins us to tell us about how this whole system is interconnected, and what to expect next.
The post Staffing Shortages May Ground Air Travel Even Post-Shutdown appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Paul DeRienzo, an independent news podcaster, photographer, videographer, and former News Director at WBAI-FM in New York City, joins host Tony Castañeda on the Thursday edition of the 8 O’Clock Buzz to discuss the implications of Zohran Mamdani being elected Mayor of New York City.
The post The Mark of Zohran appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, being seriously silly, talk about maintaining positivity and looking past the haters, what to do about federal, state and local budget issues, building personal and community wealth, and of course, Antoine’s five heartbeat slide walk in song.
The post Can’t Throw a Rock at Every Barking Dog or You Won’t Reach Your De... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Midwest Mujeres presents its annual storytelling motivational workshop, geared specifically to Black and Latina women. We’ll hear from storytellers Jenise Judon and
Francelia Lara.
The post Midwest Mujeres Presents “Yo Quiero Dinero” Event appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Textile specialist Sophie Pittman teaches us how to find our own quilt, one of a pair of quilt-themed exhibits taking place on the UW campus.
The post Find Your Quilt appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.



