8 O'Clock Buzz

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.

Ever wonder what's going on under your own skin? “Bodypedia” author Adam Taor joins us for an alphabetical romp through the human body. The post Bodypedia: A Brief Compendium of Human Anatomical Curiosities appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Gustavo Arellano, a Mexican-American writer and columnist with the LA Times, joins Tony Castañeda to talk about his participation in the lecture series, Building Communities of Care and Resilience in Times of Crisis. The post Building Communities of Care and Resistance appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Ale Guevara, Communications Director for Voces de la Frontera, speaks with host Tony Castañeda about recent tactics by ICE including the militarization of enforcement and grabbing people from their residences and vehicles, but also the grassroots community organization of resistance to these aggressive policies. The post Invasion of the Body Snatchers appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Jackie “Brodean” Morris, subbing for a sick Antoine, Boys and Girls Club CEO “Money Making” Michael Johnson joins us to talk about working in our community and raising up the community, helping others, navigating negativity, and making sure the community is fed (and just a little bit about Snoop Dogg and Master P on Verzuz.)  … and a last minute call-in from Aracel Esparza! The post Are You in It for the Money, or in It for Community? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Nicole Gruter brings us the latest installment of her travelogue “Finding Home on Highway 14.” But she joins us live from our Madison studio. Did her vehicle break down? Did she find a magical portal that warps time and space? Listen up and find out. The post Finding Home on Highway 14: Episode 3 appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Author Katherine Stewart will tell us about her new book, “Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy.” The post Money, Lies & God appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission appeals a court ruling requiring citizenship checks for voters. And who would have guessed that Representative Scott Krug would become the voice of moderation in the State GOP? Votebeat Wisconsin's Alex Shur joins us with a state elections update. The post Wisconsin Elections Update appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

A study by Jared Abbott from Center for Working Class Politics shows Democrats history on free-trade and other have made the name "toxic" to rust-belt voters. The post How Can Democrats Repair a “Toxic” Brand Name? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Lindsay Koshgarian, Program Director of the National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies, discusses an October 7 article posted entitled “The Health Care Emergency Behind the Government Shutdown“. […] The post Dangers to Healthcare by the Federal Government Shutdown appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, Lesley Johnson, from Madison Herb Society (no!  Not that herb!) joins to talk herbs and […] The post Legalize It? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Ho Chunk Elder and storyteller Sherman Funmaker will give us a preview of his story workshop at Meadowridge Library. The post Growing Up Native in Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Participating in birding, one of the most popular and fastest-growing outdoor activities in the country, shouldn't depend on being physically abled. Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance's Brenna Marcisek and Birdability's Cat Fribley talk to us about the upcoming Birdability Week. The post Birdability Makes Birding Accessible appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The federal government shutdown enters its fourth week with no end in sight. What's not getting done, and how is the shutdown affecting government workers? We'll talk with Nicole Cantello, EPA scientist and AFGE Local 704 President and with Aryn Melton Backus, a former CDC employee, Executive Director of National Public Health Information Coalition and a member of Fired but Fighting. The post Federal Workers Under Shutdown appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Jennifer Loewenstein, former Mideast lecturer, joins Tony Castañeda to talk about the implementation of a cease fire in Gaza as part of t'Rump's peace-meal plan, which was developed with zero imput from the community in Gaza. The post The Adventures of t'Rump and Bibi Beezelbub appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Sasha Rosser, founder of Cheshire Cat Comedy, talks about the upcoming “Wisconsin Science Festival edition of Words with Nerds“, a juxtapositional event of “scientists hankerin' to be silly”. The event […] The post Cheshire Cat Comedy: Researching the Silly Side of Science appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Sam Rosenthal, Political Director and Researcher at RootsAction, reported in Accuracy.org on a statement signed by 120 prominent Jewish Americans, stating, in part “We write, specifically, as Jewish Americans who […] The post U.S. Jews Oppose Trump's Targeting of Colleges and Students appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, talking about events going on, including Antoine's misunderstood and misinterpreted post over the weekend.  Plus, of course, promoting all the events going on around town! The post Forever Promoting Everywhere appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

We hear another report from the road, as Nicole Gruter brings you another installment of “Finding Home on Highway 14.” This episode explores central South Dakota. The post Finding Home on Highway 14: Episode 2 appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

It might be great if that empty parking lot near you became an oxygen-generating microforest, but then what would you do with all those blood-sucking wood ticks? Nikki Blunier of the IPM Insitutute Sustainable Communities Project attempts to answer both questions. The post Getting Green with Microforests While Keeping Ticks at Bay appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

If a society can't take care of its children, what good is it? A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that child health has declined, and child mortality increased in the United States over the last 17 years. We'll talk with pediatrician and researcher Chris B. Forrest. The post American Youth Unhealthy, Dying Young appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Associate Director Ashleigh Heinrichs talks about Wisconsin Literacy's programs and anniversary celebration. The post Celebrate Wisconsin Literacy's 40th Anniversary appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Rebecca Wolf revisits her article on Food & Water Watch from February 13, 2025, entitled “Calling RFK Jr.'s Bluff on Food System Reform“, after 7 months to see how his […] The post Grading RFK Jr.'s Food System Reform appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Supporting Madison's underserved community members with healthy families programming, housing services, agriculture programs, transformational education, equity, and social justice consulting, Urban Triage, with Brandi Grayson as Founder and CEO, has […] The post Urban Triage's Full-Service Community Support System appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Shar-Ron Buie, Data and Evaluation Analyst for Dane County Office of Justice Reform and tireless advocate joins us to talk about the work he does to help reform the legal system, and especially the plight of veterans entangled in the legal system. The post Responsibilities Never Cease appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Can art change our daily reality? Pinney Library Artist in Residence Ellie Braun talks about folk art, textiles and jewelry changing the world we live in. The post A World Beyond: Reconstructing Our Reality appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Anita Lawrence from Solas Natural Burial Preserve tells us how to help protect the earth even after death. The post Green Burial Offers Alternative to Embalming appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

All that internet seems like it just floats around in space, but it chews up huge amounts of infrastructure, land and electricity. Amy Barrileaux of Clean Wisconsin explains how a data center near you might wreck Wisconsin's and the globe's environment. The post Data Centers Threaten Wisconsin and Global Climate appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

CSW Change-Maker Awards for 2025. Mary Ellyn and Joe Sensenbrenner, nominated by Rooted, are winners of the Liesl Blockstein Community Leadership Award, have worked for decades to safeguard public lands […] The post CSW Community Change-Maker Awards, 2025 appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Today on the too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and Antoine McNeail, DJ Dee Franko joins us in studio for some laughs and some serious business. The post Who OK'd Club Culture? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Could a sit in a sauna save an endangered frog population? Environmental journalist Saugat Bolakhe brings us the story of a surprisingly simple solution to a conservation problem in Australia. The post Saving a Species with a Frog Sauna appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Several Republican Congressional reps, including Wisconsin's own Tom Tiffany and Glen Grothman, recently took the Canadian government to task for failing to contain forest fires this summer. As you might expect, the truth is more complicated. We speak with Natural Resources Canada Wildfire Scientist Richard Carr. The post Canadian Wildfires in Perspective appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

By law, revenues generated from federal prosecutions go to a special crime victims service fund. But that money has been drying up, forcing deep cuts in service agencies, such as rape crisis centers, around the country. Former federal prosecutor Martin Weinstein explains what's going on and how to fix it. The post White Collar Prosecutions Linked to Crime Victims Services appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

In tribute to the 50th anniversary of WORT, host Tony Castañeda is welcoming back former volunteers to speak about the history of the radio station.  The post A Blast From the Past appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Sexual Violence Resource Center (RCC), formerly known as the Rape Crisis Center, has been providing critical services for survivors of sexual assault, incest, harassment, and sexual exploitation for over fifty years for those in Dane County. The post Surviving Sexual Violence appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

This year's Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) “Lifetime Achievement Award” winner is Denise Matyka. With over forty years of community service, highlighted by her co-founding CSW in 1985, and currently […] The post Denise Matyka Awarded CSW “Lifetime Achievement Award” appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.