최고 Wort News 팟캐스트 (2024)

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Immigrants contributing to revival of the Great Lakes region, new report finds 46:41

4d ago46:41

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Here's your local news for Thursday, October 24, 2024: We learn more about the Northern Lights, Find out why advocates say a federal agency isn't doing enough to regulate factory farms, Hear how immigrants are contributing to the revival of the Great Lakes region, Take a closer look at Brady disclosures in Wisconsin, Celebrate fall weather fishing,…

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Letter carriers rally | AFGE on Project 2025 | Electricians, educators on political endorsements | UW Palestine crackdown | SEIU 1199 arms embargo call | Wages on ballot in MA | Boeing strike | Chicken ... 29:39

3d ago29:39

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Letter carriers rally in Madison and call for legislative help against recent assaults, the policy director of the American Federation of Government Employees talks on Trump's proposed Project 2025, representatives of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2304 and of the Wisconsin Education Association Council talk about their polit…

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Mel & Floyd - Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:05 -0500 1:01:55

3d ago1:01:55

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Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

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Gun-related deaths on the rise in Wisconsin 48:49

5d ago48:49

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 23, 2024: We get the latest data on gun-related deaths in Wisconsin, Hear about private school closures across the country, Find out why Catholic dioceses are disavowing "The Catholic Tribune," Talk election security with Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report …

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In-person early voting kicks off in Wisconsin 48:20

6d ago48:20

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 22, 2024: We head to an in-person early voting site in Madison, Hear the story behind Slaughter Free Milwaukee, Find out why Mayor Rhodes-Conway is asking the city's voters to increase property taxes, Look at dairy industry price gouging, Share how a local business is leveling up the donut scene, Learn mo…

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Baldwin and Hovde spar in first and only U.S. Senate debate 48:07

7d ago48:07

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Here's your local news for Monday, October 21, 2024: We share the highlights from Friday's U.S. Senate debate, Learn how Wisconsin advocates are countering intimidating text messages to young voters, Find out why the postal workers' union is pushing federal lawmakers for more protections, Run down this week’s calendar in local government, Mark the …

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WIARA power lunch | Boeing union interview | Firefighters skip prez pick | NLRB overload | Jobs numbers | Blue Collar Empire | Family sues over worker death | Remembering Lily Ledbetter 29:06

10d ago29:06

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The annual Wisconsin Association of Retired Americans Power Lunch focuses on social Security and social programs, Machinists union negotiator Jon Holden talks to Labor Radio about the ongoing Boeing strike and the history that led to it, the International Association of Firefighters endorses neither presidential candidate, the National Labor Relati…

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Wisconsin Policy Forum finds Madison's budget referendum would be a temporary fix 47:28

10d ago47:28

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Here's your Local News for Thursday, October 17, 2024: We find out why local officials recommend election preparedness, Discuss Madison's budget outlook with Wisconsin Policy Forum's Jason Stein, Explore the intersection between finance and community service, Talk basement flooring, Dissect the scholarly lessons in Scooby Doo, And much more.…

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Mel & Floyd - Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:07 -0500 1:01:53

10d ago1:01:53

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Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

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Madison finance leaders question success of police oversight efforts 51:42

12d ago51:42

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 16, 2024: We'll hear why Madison's Independent Monitor says the mayor's budget is a death knell for civilian oversight efforts, Hear from opponents of the city tax referendum, Correct our past reporting on the DOC's updated used book donation policies, with help from Tone Madison's Scott Gordon, Bring b…

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Madisonians push back against proposed budget cuts for police oversight agencies 46:39

13d ago46:39

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 15, 2024: We'll explore how school funding issues statewide could impact school nurses, Get the details on a new "Chad Vader" election PSA, Investigate proposed cuts to Madison's police oversight agencies, Talk with the data analyst for the Office of the Independent Monitor, Take a look at the United Stat…

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UW-Madison students take aim at Eric Hovde, Hovde’s development company 46:32

14d ago46:32

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Here's your local news for Monday, October 14, 2024: We check in on Hovde Properties' demolition site in downtown Madison, Get the details on a letter campaign asking Willy Street Co-op to boycott Sabra, Run down the possible cuts to Madison’s budget, Mark an important anniversary in the fight for reproductive freedom, Take a closer look at a popul…

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Molson Coors contract * Los Volcanoes * Worker storm deaths * Striker killed * Boeing latest * Endorsement process * Forced labor * KC tenant strike * Dorothea Lange 28:14

17d ago28:14

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After a weeklong strike, Molson Coors repair workers with Machinists Lodge 66 in Milwaukee ratify a new contract. The immigrant-founded workers co-op Los Volcanoes launches in Madison, Tennessee factory workers are ordered to their death during Appalachian storms, a UAW striker is killed on a Michigan picket line, Boeing management talks tough as t…

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Mel & Floyd - Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:00:06 -0500 1:01:54

17d ago1:01:54

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Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

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City Ethics Board rejects unconventional funding of reading grogram 50:23

18d ago50:23

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Here's your local news for Thursday, October 10, 2024: We get the details on an unconventional funding request from a Madison alder, Find out what UW-Madison leaders said behind the scenes about last semester's student encampment, Explain the mission behind the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, Celebrate fall-weather fishing, Hear the lates…

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LGBTQ+ advocacy groups file complaints against 4 Wisconsin school districts 47:02

19d ago47:02

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 9, 2024: We head to the World Dairy Expo, Find out why advocacy groups filed federal complaints against 4 Wisconsin school districts, Take a closer look at censorship in Wisconsin prisons, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1969, And much more.…

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Budget referendums a “temporary solution,” Dane County mayors say 46:13

20d ago46:13

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 8, 2024: We find out why so many Wisconsin municipalities are struggling to make ends meet, Interview the Republican candidate running to represent District 48 in the state Assembly, Report the latest figures on dairy product consumption, Visit the newly opened second location of El Sabor de Puebla, Share…

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CDC renews grant funding of UW-Madison program 45:48

21d ago45:48

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Here's your local news for Monday, October 7, 2024: We find out why some Wisconsin voters avoid talking politics, Learn how a preventative health care program at UW-Madison plans to spend renewed funding from the CDC, Share a preview of this budget-heavy week in local government, Explore UW-Madison’s updated free speech and protest policies, Take a…

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Toad Hill Montessori votes in OPEIU | Wage theft fightback | Molson Coors strike | UAW and Stellantis | WIARA power lunch | Madison funding referendum 27:56

24d ago27:56

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Teachers and staff at Toad Hill Montessori schools in Madison voted overwhelmingly to join OPEIU Local 39, immigrant workers talk about how employers target them for wage theft, picketing workers speak to Labor Radio as Machinists Council 66 strikes Molson Coors in Milwaukee, the UAW prepares nationwide strikes if Stellantis doesn't meet contract d…

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Mel & Floyd - Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:00:06 -0500 1:01:54

24d ago1:01:54

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Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

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UW anti-camping rule rarely used before police raid 48:13

25d ago48:13

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Here's your local news for Thursday, October 3, 2024: We attend a groundbreaking ceremony for an affordable housing development on Madison's southeast side, Reveal when UW-Madison does and doesn't enforce camping laws, Get some advice on real estate investment, Explain sump pits, Talk passion versus practicality in the world of fashion, And much mo…

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National Democrats rally in Madison for reproductive rights 49:12

26d ago49:12

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Here's your local news for October 2, 2024: We get the latest statewide polling on the presidential race, Attend a rally for reproductive freedom, Learn how much money Wisconsin could save with expanded Medicaid, Meet Venezuelan immigrants in our community, Travel back in time to 1968, And much more.…

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Trump rallies Republican voters in Waunakee 47:43

27d ago47:43

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 1, 2024: We talk to folks waiting in line outside Trump's rally in Waunakee, Attend the grand re-opening of the St. Vinny's on Willy Street, Consider the impact of avian flu on the World Dairy Expo, Discuss UW-Madison students' right to log off, Learn how to identify different sparrows during seasonal mig…

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Wisconsin municipalities bill candidates for pricey campaign visits 47:16

28d ago47:16

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Here's your local news for Monday, September 30, 2024: We'll find out how much campaign visits cost Wisconsin municipalities, Interview the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, Check out the week ahead in city and county government, Mark the anniversary of a pivotal moment in French history, Take a closer look at a popular cocktail, Review two …

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Longshore, Boeing, auto workers fighting back | Hummus protest over Palestine | Wage gap | Organizer of the Year | Voting amendment | SCFL actions now 27:41

1M ago27:41

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East Coast and Gulf longshore workers could strike this week, the Machinists reject Boeing management's latest "best and final" offer, the UAW says it will push back against announced layoffs at Stellantis, United Electrical workers nationally condemn Israeli attacks on Lebanon and a UE 1186 member describes an action in the Madison area, the gende…

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Mel & Floyd - Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:06 -0500 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

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Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

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Voting rights advocates speak out against Wausau Mayor Doug Diny 49:01

1M ago49:01

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Here's your local news for Thursday, September 26, 2024: We check in on pre-election wrangling across the state, Learn how a local program keeping Indigenous languages alive, Find out how Wisconsin is handling the latest PFAS standards from the feds, Explain what you can and can’t say at government meetings, Celebrate the start of fall-weather fish…

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Pro-Palestine activists dispute disciplinary action at UW-Madison 46:31

1M ago46:31

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 25, 2024: We head to the Bread and Puppet Circus in Mazomanie, Speak with a UW-Madison student facing disciplinary action for supporting Palestine, Learn how a local program is turning guns into garden tools, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to the '60s, …

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Madison leaders "cut the ribbon" on new Bus Rapid Transit system 49:54

1M ago49:54

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 24, 2024: We get the latest on BRT after its official launch Sunday, Find out why a local produce supplier is asking for harvesting help, Check in on "The Victory" coffee shop after a recent fire, Share the details on milk prices in the Midwest, Visit a soul food restaurant on Monroe Street, Learn how w…

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Vice President Harris rallies Madison voters 47:44

1M ago47:44

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Here's your local news for Monday, September 23, 2024: We share an inside look at the Harris rally on Friday, Attend a candidate forum in the race for Dane County executive, Celebrate the birthday of an independent filmmaker and review two of his movies, Take a closer look at a popular cocktail, Learn about the invasive species in Wisconsin's lakes…

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Montessori school organizes | UAW, Stellantis battle | Misclassification fightback | Wisconsin Teamsters go Harris | AFT Wisconsin hiring | Voting on voting 29:37

1M ago29:37

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Teachers and staff at Toad Hill Montessori in Madison are organizing with OPEIU Local 39, the UAW says it will strike Stellantis if company management doesn't live up to its contract agreements, unions and community organizations are joining to oppose construction emplyees being misclassified as 'independent contractors', Wisconsin Teamsters break …

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WORT Audio Special: Tracking Competition and Dialogue in Assembly District 51 27:00

1M ago27:00

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It’s a Monday night in downtown Mount Horeb. Inside Brix Cider, a farm-to-table restaurant with a homestyle feel, people are snacking as they wait for a time-honored political tradition in election season: a candidate forum. At the front of the room are two chairs, but only one candidate is here. Sitting across from Elizabeth Grabe, a Democrat runn…

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Loved ones await answers for Fitchburg police shooting, killing of Kevin Price 47:29

1M ago47:29

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Here's your local news for Thursday, September 19, 2024: We get the details on a new convenience store coming to Willy Street, Learn why researchers are breeding cows that can thrive in extreme heat, Speak with a friend of Kevin Price, who Fitchburg police shot and killed last month, Talk financial literacy, Explain why you should care about zoning…

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Republicans push for “only citizens can vote” law 49:49

1M ago49:49

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 18, 2024: We take a closer look at the U.S. SAVE Act, Find out why environmental advocates oppose the expansion of natural gas plants in Wisconsin, Get the details on Dane County's 2025 executive budget proposal, Share a preview of our collaborative project with Isthmus newspaper, Broadcast the most i…

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Madison leaders unveil new, electric garbage trucks 47:52

1M ago47:52

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 17, 2024: We check out the city's new, electric garbage trucks, Find out why consumer advocates are paying close attention to Congress' funding plans, Get the latest on Joe Gow - and the boom in the adult entertainment industry, Welcome our UW student reporters back for the fall semester, Learn how West…

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City official says "no one-size-fits-all solution" to basement flooding 46:50

1M ago46:50

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Here's your local news for Monday, September 16, 2024: We get the details on an initiative that's battling food insecurity - and climate change - in Wisconsin, Hear some possible fixes to persistent basement flooding, Discuss the impacts of farm consolidation, Mark the anniversary of a political assassination with international ties, Take a closer …

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Debate party | More amendments on ballot | Boeing strike | United strike authorization | PLEDGE WEEK 29:03

2M ago29:03

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A view of the Harris-Trump debate from the Labor Temple bar, yet another proposed constitutional change on the Wisconsin November ballot, 33,000 member of the Machinists are on strike at Boeing, and flight attendants at United Air are two weeks into their strike authorization. THIS IS A PLEDGE WEEK EDITION.…

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Dane County kicks off 2025 budget process 48:51

2M ago48:51

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Here's your local news for Thursday, September 12, 2024: We find out how a newly expanded program is looking to protect undocumented workers, Get the details on Dane County's 2025 budget requests, Talk open records resource guides, Broadcast the latest fishing report, Check in on Madison’s Flamingos, And much more.…

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Here's how Madison watched the debate 50:02

2M ago50:02

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 11, 2024: We attend three debate watch parties in the Madison area, Interview the Harris-Walz campaign's senior national spokesperson, Travel back in time to 1965, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves, And much more.저자 WORT News and Public Affairs

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Mayor Rhodes-Conway unveils 2025 capital budget proposal 49:44

2M ago49:44

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 10, 2024: We get the details on the mayor's 2025 capital budget proposal, Mark the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Crime Bill's passage, Visit a tortilleria, Celebrate shorebird migration, And much more.저자 WORT News and Public Affairs

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Satisfaction with public schools on the decline in Wisconsin 49:12

2M ago49:12

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Here's your local news for Monday, September 9, 2024: We find out how Wisconsin voters feel about their local public schools, Talk corporate greed in the dairy industry, Revisit a historic mutiny in the U.S. Navy, Take a closer look at a popular cocktail, Review two new features on the small screen, And much more.…

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LaborFest 2024 | Meet a steamfitter | Labor and Palestine | Workers speak | PLEDGE WEEK EDITION 28:58

2M ago28:58

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Voices from LaborFest 2024 at the Madison Labor Temple, a steamfitter describes the trade, rank-and-file workers oganize to move their unions to support Palestinians, and workers speak at the Havens-Wright Center at the University of Wisconsin. THIS IS A PLEDGE WEEK EDITION.저자 WORT-FM Labor Radio

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Charlie Kirk’s “You’re Being Brainwashed” Tour kicks off at UW-Madison 48:28

2M ago48:28

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Here's your local news for Thursday, September 5, 2024: We check in with U.S. Dep. Secretary of Education Cindy Marten after her tour of MMSD schools. Find out why a conservative radio personality pitched a tent on Library Mall today, Explore what it takes to make lasting change in underserved communities, Explain the whys and hows of building perm…

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Governor Evers calls for more state investment in K-12 education 52:17

2M ago52:17

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 4, 2024: We share the good news and bad news about Wisconsin's workforce economy, Head to Lapham Elementary for the first day of the fall semester, Find out how partisan politics is impacting the classroom, Hear from MMSD's new superintendent, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves…

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Madison celebrates workers at annual LaborFest 46:20

2M ago46:20

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 3, 2024: We attend LaborFest 2024, which brought big crowds, big names, and calls to action, Get the latest Medicare savings estimates from consumer advocates, Find out why water birds are flocking to Dane County, And much more.저자 WORT News and Public Affairs

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Forward Lookout: Special Labor Day Extended Edition! 48:29

2M ago48:29

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It's Labor Day and WORT's Forward Lookout is back from their hiatus for an extended, welcome-back edition of the feature. Brenda Konkel sits down with new co-host/producer Rebecca Kemble to talk about why the Forward Lookout blog started decades ago, and why Madison's version of the Wheeler Report is still running. Plus: what's up with the city ref…

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Labor Day events and history | Socialism 2024 outlook | Stellantis reneges on UAW | United Airlines strike authorization | Project 2025 and workers | Chipotle, Starbucks in unionbusting charges 29:03

2M ago29:03

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The South Central Federation of Labor president speaks on LaborFest and other upcoming events around Madison, why US Labor Day is at the beginning of September and not May Day, a first-time attendee looks forward to Socialism 2024 in Chicago, UAW pushes back as Stellantis rewrites its agreement on jobs, the Association of Flight Attendants passes a…

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"We’ve maximized what we have:" Veterans Museum Director on Move To Build and Expand 49:30

2M ago49:30

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In tonight's news... Metro Transit leaders gave a sneak peek of the new BRT route on Tuesday, as the new service is set to launch next month, The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is looking to the future, hoping to build a new museum on the Capitol Square, Our open records feature, Transparency Talk, adds one more to the team while talking body camera foo…

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Mayor on BRT: From a city planning POV, "we were headed toward a trainwreck!" 49:40

2M ago49:40

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Here are your local headlines for August 28, 2024: Some Wisconsin Democrats running for Congress this time around are getting a necessary boost - we talk with a political analyst on why, The first leg of Bus Rapid Transit is coming to the city of Madison in a little under a month, and we get a preview from city leaders, including Mayor Rhodes-Conwa…

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Corn Sweat Permeates Wisconsin 46:26

2M ago46:26

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On this show: Some municipalities open cooling centers during the heat wave. We learn about 'corn sweat' and how it contributes to humidity. Ospreys make their way to the Humane Society. We hear about a new exhibit at the Chazen. And more.저자 WORT News and Public Affairs

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