8 O'Clock Buzz

La Fête de Marquette is being held this weekend, July 10 through 13, at McPike Park.  Described as Madison's premier summer festival with live music and community celebration all wrapped up in the vibrant energy of pseudo-French culture. The post C'est La Vie appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Mike de La Rocha, author and activist, talks with Tony Castañeda about his new book, Sacred Lessons, Teaching My Father to Love, which deals with the processing of grief in light of the loss of a loved one.  The post Sacred Lessons appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Trump has sent a $9.4B rescission package request to Congress, narrowly passed by the House and awaiting review by the Senate, a request to eliminate monies budgeted for $1.1B for […] The post McManus: Trump's Rescission Request Would Hurt U.S. Interests appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

As Franklin Delano Roosevelt's vice president in 1944, Henry A Wallace presciently warned about how racism, oligarchy, and media manipulation were nurturing the conditions for fascism in the United States. […] The post Henry A Wallace Symposium: New Progressive Majority Event appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Today on the too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, a show jam-packed with information and events that you need to know about with Hedi Rudd, Co-Executive Director of Rooted, photographer, and community organizer as she joins us to tell us about herself, and what Rooted and Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, and more around town have to offer and are up to! The post What Mainstream Cameras Don't Capture appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

A new documentary film explores the world of simulated patients used to train medical professionals. Filmmaker Lori Felker tells us about her new work, “Patient,” coming this week to the Arts and Literature Laboratory. The post “Patient” Looks at World of Simulated Patients appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

People with disabilities have the same right to look good in their clothes as anyone else. A new Madison-based startup aims to design clothes that work – and look good – for everyone. We'll talk with Equability founder Hillary Pham. The post Equability Adapts Clothes to Work for Everyone appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

How much money going to the University of Wisconsin and Madison College comes from the Pentagon? Wisconsin Watch investigative reporter Noe Goldhaber gives us the details. The post Pentagon Funding at UW Tops $220 Million appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Tony's guest on the Thursday Buzz, Alan Lizarraga, a spokesman for the El Paso-based Border Network for Human Rights, discusses the establishment of National Defense Areas around El Paso. The post The Militarization Of The El Paso Border appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Tony Castañeda, host of the Thursday 8 O'Clock Buzz, talks with Jeff Rennicke about recently posted signs in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore park which urge visitors to report “any signs or other information that are negative about either past or living Americans or that fail to emphasize the beauty, grandeur, and abundance of landscapes and other natural features.” The post Red, White and Weird: Apostle Islands Signs Raise Eyebrows appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Lindsay Koshgarian, from the National Priorities Project, Institute for Policy Studies, gives an update on the Senate version of the proposed budget, which expands on Medicaid loss to even more […] The post The High Moral Stakes of Budget Reconciliation appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Despite some of the DOGE efforts being delayed in the courts, the State Department continues to eliminate many of the peace, human rights, and conflict resolution programs in the State […] The post Knudsen-Latta: Loss of International Aid Agencies Threatens Millions o... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Kevin Kamps from Beyond Nuclear gives an update on two issues currently being addressed in the courts and legislatures: a U.S. Supreme Court approval for a consolidated interim nuclear waste […] The post An Update on Radioactive Waste Storage, and Palisades Nuclear Power Pl... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Today on the too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, Black love as liberation: talking about family, fatherhood, and parenting … plus Tara's thoughts on 3's Company. The post Shimmying Back to Home appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

What could make an acrobatic circus act more terrifying? What if performers have no idea what they'll be doing, and take spontaneous suggestions from the audience? That's exactly what the Full Out Formula troupe will do when they come to the Madison Circus Space this week. Acrobats Sierra Rhoades Nicholls and Kevin Flanagan tell us how it's done. The post Full Out Formula Improv Circus Presents “I Think it Could Work&#... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

A new observatory in Chile takes a wide angle view of the universe, and could help us detect earth destroying asteroids. We'll talk with the scientist directing the construction of this revolutionary telescope, U.W.'s own Keith Bechtol. The post Rubin Observatory Takes a Wide View of Universe appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Madison's Queer Liberation march seeks to make Pride political again. We hear from participants at the June 28, 2025 rally. The post Madison Queer Liberation March Brings Politics Back to Pride appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Amelia Royko Mauer, co-founding advocate for the Community Response Team, joins the Thursday edition of the 8 O'Clock Buzz and host Tony Castañeda to talk about the status of the Police Civilian Oversight Board in Madison.  The post Community Response to Policing appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

With American news coverage turned toward events elsewhere in the world, and amid continued bombing by Putin's Russia, the people of Ukraine persevere.  The post Yesterday's News – Ukraine Update appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Wisconsin “Spill Law”, established 50 years ago, states, in brief, that if someone makes a mess, they have to report it to the DNR, and are responsible for cleaning […] The post WI Supreme Court Validates DNR's “Spill Law”, Enviro... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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.