8 O'Clock Buzz

Dads speak out for child care at the Wisconsin State Capitol. We'll hear a report from last week's listening session sponsored by Kids Forward. The post Dads Speak Up for Child Care appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Homegrown textiles will have their day, as the Midwest Linen Revival presents their first ever “Field to Frock” Festival. We'll talk with the “Flax Ma'am” herself, Leslie Schroeder and Wisconsin Academy of Science and Letters Communication Director, Jessica Becker. The post Midwest Linen Revival Presents Field to Frock Fest appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

We hear from some of the thousands of discontented souls who turned out for Madison's “Kick Out the Clowns / No Kings” rally. The post Thousands Rally to “Kick Out the Clowns” appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Ben Camacho of The Southlander speaks with the 8 O'Clock Buzz about the recent protests in LA over ICE raids. The post The Icemen Cometh appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Saturday, June 14 will be a national day of mobilization and protest in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from tRump and his billionaire allies. The post Send Out the Clowns appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Jeanne Meier from "Hands off New Glarus" talks to Jan Miyasaki about being an activist in a small town, and their upcoming protest The post Bringing Activism To a Small Town, New Glarus appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

J.B. Branch of Public Citizen discusses the potential issues related to the bankruptcy of 23andMe and the sale of their DNA database. The post 23 and Me Genetic Database Sale for $156 Million: Problems? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Tara Wilhelmi and Kiki Pollard talk about what's new and coming up on the show and over the summer, high school graduation this weekend, what to do with the kids all summer, and a preview of Madison's Juneteenth celebration coming up June 21st! The post Just Getting Turnt Up on a Tuesday appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Encore Studio for the Performing Arts – Wisconsin's first professional theater company for people with disabilities - celebrates its 25th year. We'll talk with Artistic Director Heather Renken. The post Encore Studio Celebrates its 25th Year appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Last week's air quality alerts could become more frequent with climate change. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Craig Czarnecki tells how their Air Quality staff is trying to keep up. The post Air Quality Alerts Are the New Normal appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Do you have an old racist, discriminatory restrictive covenant recorded on the deed to your house? Dane County Historical Society Executive Director Rick Bernstein and Dane County Planner Bridgit Van Belleghem join us to let you know how to find out and what you can do about it. The post Finding and Repudiating Racial Covenants appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Wisconsin State Legislature continues to meddle with the state's election laws, and small communities are having a hard time finding municipal clerks to run the whole election show. Votebeat Wisconsin's Alex Shur joins us with more. The post Small Towns Struggle to Keep up with State Election Mandates appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Robert Craig, Executive Director of Citizen Action Wisconsin, talks with Tony Castañeda of the 8 O'Clock Buzz about a collective protest against the Republican intransigence regarding the Wisconsin State budget, and the need for Governor Evers to stand and fight for what is right. The post It's Time to Stand and Deliver appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Rooting Toward Housing Justice is an event that will take place this Saturday, May 31, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Communication Madison space at 2646 Milwaukee Street. The post Finding Solutions for Housing Justice appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Physicians for Social Responsibility opposes extending the license of Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant The post Physicians for Social Responsibility: Don't Extend License of Po... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Legal Efforts by "Taxpayers Against Genocide" to Halt U.S. Military Support to Israel The post Legal Efforts by “Taxpayers Against Genocide” to Halt U.S.... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Christina West's exhibition at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art uses live nude male models to explore the gaze and what it reveals about how we understand our relationship to ourselves and others. The post Artist Christina A West Mixes Sculpture and the Nude Human Form at MMo... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Ladies of SCI have a mission of monthly lobbying of Wisconsin State Legislators to advocate for legal changes to promote genuine prison reform. The post Ladies of SCI Lobby for Humane Treatment in Wisconsin Prisons appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Larry Orr of Madison Veterans for Peace tells host Nicholas Wootton about his group's plans for a Memorial Day anti war rally and his experiences in the military. The post Madison Veterans for Peace Honor Memorial Day With Anti-War Activism appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

In New Mexico, a state with one of the highest rates of police killings in the country, the governor plans on activating 60-70 national guard troops, starting this weekend. Hanna […] The post Activating National Guard in New Mexico Reflects Further Militarizatio... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Scott Ross, former director of One Wisconsin Now and political analyst, joins the 8 O'Clock Buzz to discuss the dire state of affairs with the national Democratic leadership The post What's Wrong With the Democrats appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Fred Swanson, Madison Homebrewers and Tasting Guild, talks with host Tony Castañeda about the “No Crap on Tap” offerings at the upcoming festival on Sunday, May 18. The post On Tap This Week appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Adam Benedetto, poet and political raconteur, joins the 8 O'Clock Buzz to talk about his new book, Love. Flies. The World., which is an ode to American violence. The post Two Flies Walk Into a Bar appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Jeremy Jacobsen, A.K.A. “The Lonesome Organist” takes the idea of the one-man band to a whole ‘nother level. He'll demonstrate his wares at the Arts and LIterature Laboratory. But first, he talks with us on the Buzz. The post “Lonesome Organist” Performs at ArtLitLab appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Young bicycle riders pedal from Madison, Wisconsin to Montgomery, Alabama to promote racial unity. We'll talk with Riders 4 Race Amity organizers Kate Vestlie and Miquel Rivera. The post “Riders 4 Race Amity” Bike to Montgomery appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Festival season is upon us and with that in mind, Tony's guest on the Thursday Buzz this morning is WORT business development director extraordinaire Doug Holtz. Doug wears a lot of hats at the station, but "WORTstock wrangler" - staying on top of many of the moving parts it takes to pull off Madison's first official festival of the season - might be one of the most demanding jobs he does for the station. The post Taking Stock of WORTstock appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Ava Borelli, host of Old World Sunrise and Classical Jukebox on WORT every Thursday from 5-8am joins Thursday Buzz host Tony Castañeda to edify listeners on the conclave currently underway in Rome to determine the successor to the late Pope Francis. The post The Dope on the (New) Pope! appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Export-Import Bank supports Trump's strange support of coal, says Kate DeAngelis from Friends of the Earth USA The post DeAngelis: Export-Import Bank Stands Behind Trump's Coal Executi... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Professor Clarence Lusane talks about Trumps progress on Making America White Again, at home and abroad. The post Lucane: Trump's 100 Day Progress to “Make America White Ag... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Protestors, attendees and observers at the annual Lincoln Luncheon fundraiser for the Outagamie Party Republican Party, with U.S. Senator Ron Johnson presumably in attendance, speak out about the fate of the nation. The post Anger, Angst and Activism in Appleton appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Stan Woodard comes to us from May 24th, 2005 with a conversation with Michael Eric Dyson that could have been recorded this week with just a few different names and cultural references, talking about Dr Dyson's then new book, “Is Bill Cosby Right?  Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind?” The post Facing The Dominant Society's Racism and Bigotry appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Children's Theater of Madison is putting grown-ups on trial for crimes against the environment. Director Marcella Kearns joins us with more about the new play, “The Trials.” The post Children's Theater of Madison Puts Grown-Ups on Trial appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Mental Health Warrior Film Festival brings stories of people overcoming challenges, breaking stigma, and even having a laugh. The post Mental Health Warrior Film Festival Returns to Flix Brewhouse this Sat... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

From state supreme court justice to disgraced and disbarred lawyer. They say you have to fly high to fall so far. Wisconsin Watch's Tom Kertscher tells the tale of the rise and fall of Michael Gableman. The post The Rise and Fall of Michael Gableman appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Despite there being nothing left in Gaza but dust and rubble, the Israeli military offensive in continues unabated, reports Thursday Buzz guest Jennifer Loewenstein, who also bemoans the dearth of media coverage of the ongoing assault and resulting humantarian crisis in her conversation with host Tony Castañeda. The post The Humanitarian Plight of Palestinians in Gaza appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Trump Administration's latest broadside on higher education is on the mind of Judith Crown, guest on this morning's 8 O'Clock Buzz, who talks with host Tony Castañeda what's at stake if universities capitulate to the demands being made of them. The post Class Dismissed: Trump's War on Higher Ed Flunks the Nation appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Madison World Beyond War will be hosting a viewing of the movie “Palestinian Exception” on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6PM at the Memorial Union Chart Room, B147. Supporters Carla […] The post World Beyond War Showing “Palestinian Exception” appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

James Leary, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies, American Folklore Society's representative on the Advisory Board for the National Recording Registry, Library of Congress announced this year's 25 entries […] The post First Asian American Entries to the National Recording Registry appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Lindsay Koshgarian, from the National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies, recently co-authored an updated “Tax Day Receipt” — a way of listing government expenditures as a grocery […] The post Tax Day Receipt — Where Does Your Money Go? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Developer, basketball player, member of Madison's 40 under 40, and all around community builder Julian “Ju-Ju” Walters joins Tara Wilhelmi to tell his story, talk about what he's up to, and give us a preview of the upcoming 5th annual Streetball and Block Party Weekend coming up in August! The post A Healthy Well-Rounded Existence appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On-campus chapters of World Beyond War get active this week, with a panel discussion with Congressman Mark Pocan and a film screening about recent campus pro-Palestine protests. We'll hear from World Beyond War's Janet Parker. The post “World Beyond Wars” Hosts Events on Two Campuses appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Is Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas a black nationalist? That's not such a far-fetched idea, and we ignore Thomas at our own peril. So says Brooklyn College professor Corey Robin, who joined the Monday Buzz with an explanation. The post Clarence Thomas: Black Nationalist? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The battle between the federal court system and the Trump Administration continues to heat up – where will it all end? Political Scientist Howard Schweber joins us once more to bring us up to speed. The post SCOTUS vs. POTUS Fight Heats Up appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The political climate for many immigrants is terrible right now as exemplified by the Justice Department's attempts to revoke visas for some foreign students. Large news media outlets that are cozying up to the Trump administration can exaccerbate the situation. The post Latinization of American News Media appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Karen Romo, spokesperson for Voces de la Frontera (VDLF), joins host Tony Castañeda on the Thursday 8 O'Clock Buzz to talk about upcoming demonstrations and rallies in Milwaukee and Madison, Day Without Immigrants, as well as the plight of immigrants in the changing political environment. The post ICE-y Forecast for Immigrants appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Marco Arguirre talks about inequality and the status of human rights in El Salvador. The post Marco Aguirre: An El Salvador Native Talks about El Salvador Politics ... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

With projects including blocking destructive mining, protecting water, native forests & wildlife, and reducing climate change threats, the Sierra Club – Wisconsin Chapter, strives to keep a clean environment for […] The post Jadine Sonoda on The Sierra Club — Wisconsin Chapter appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Broom Street Theatre's premiere of "Bloody Aftermath" skips through time and space to explore the horror-adjacent. Playwright Rob Matsushita and director Jessica Jane Witham find the comedy and pathos in B-movie fandom. The post Broom Street's “Bloody Aftermath” Explores Horror-Ad... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Madison Circus space's new show marries juggling, aerial arts and… polka? We'll be joined by director Amanda Gatewood, aerialist Sarah Louise Raillard and juggler Nick Aikens, who will explain how it all fits together. The post “Kishka” Mixes Circus, Polka and Sausage appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

At the Wisconsin Legislature's March public hearing on a bill prohibiting gender-affirming care, 85-year old Larry Jones' brief testimony went viral. Wisconsin Watch reporter Hallie Claflin caught up with Jones and brings us his story. The post Capitol Testimony of Self-Described Conservative Goes Viral appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Monday 8 O'Clock Buzz host Brian Standing hears from some of the 10,000 who attended the "Hands Off!" anti-Trump rally at Madison's Capitol Square. The post Thousands Throng Madison Capitol for Anti-Trump Protest appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.