A Public Affair

On today's show, host Sara Gabler speaks with sociologist Dr. Ruth Braunstein about money and morality and how people invest a lot of symbolic value (in addition to material value) in the act of tax paying. The post On the Morality of Taxpaying appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Journalist Bennet Goldstein discusses the ways that people are living with beavers and learning how to mitigate floods and drought from them. The post Building Symbiotic Relationships with Beavers appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's show, host Esty Dinur is joined by two representatives from Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) to talk about the Point Beach Nuclear Reactor in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on Lake Michigan. The post Resisting Nuclear Energy in Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Allen Ruff speaks with three solidarity activists who recently returned from Cuba as part of a delegation to Santiago de Cuba called Levantate por Cuba. The post An Update from Cuba appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

As the average price of a home soars to ~$500K, the number of kids experiencing homelessness in Madison is growing. Today we're picking up that theme with Karla Thennes of Porchlight and Jen Ripp of Briarpatch Youth Services. The post Focus on Housing with Briarpatch Youth Services and Porchlight appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Richelle Wilson is joined by journalist Amy Larocca to talk about the world of wellness and her new book, How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time. The post How Health Became a Luxury Product appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Douglas Haynes is joined by journalist Molly Parker to talk about the erosion of educational access in rural areas and the value of regional universities. The post The Crises of Regional Colleges and Universities appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's show, host Esty Dinur is joined by two legal experts from Earthjustice–Andre Segura and Stefanie Tsosie–to talk about the Trump administration's attacks on the environment.  The post “You can't put the oil back in the pipeline” appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Social critic Henry Giroux discusses what he calls the “politics of cleansing,” the multi-pronged offensive currently being waged against civil liberties, dissent, and ultimately democracy by “American-style fascism.” The post How to Build Civic Courage with Henry Giroux appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Continuing the show's focus on the arts as an antidote in times of political turmoil, today Ali Muldrow joined by local poet Nate Marshall to talk about his most recent collection, Finna. The post The role of the artist is to sing appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's show we're rebroadcasting an interview from 2019 in which outgoing News Director Chali Pittman interviewed Ada Deer, the late Native American social worker, activist, professor, lobbyist, and author. The post Rebroadcast of a Conversation with Ada Deer appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Douglas Haynes speaks with Dr. Michelle Robinson about the Madison Forward Fund 2.0, the guaranteed income program that will focus on maternal-child health and support 42 families. The post Guaranteed Income Helps People Put One Foot Forward appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Esty Dinur speaks with three panelists taking part in a program next week to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity. They discuss seed sovereignty, wild rice, and the legacies of colonialism. The post A Conversation on Seeds, Stories, and Solidarity appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's show, host Allen Ruff speaks with Nancy J. Altman about the status of Social Security under the Trump administration. The post Social Security Is Affordable and Popular appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

To talk about Madison's housing situation and what local and state governments can do about it, host Ali Muldrow is joined by Senator Kelda Roys. The post We've Got To Live Together appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Alder Isadore Knox Jr. hosts a roundtable discussion on Black political leadership in Madison with Richard V. Brown Sr., Sheri Carter, and Amani Latimer Burris. The post Roundtable on Black Leadership in Madison appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Host Douglas Haynes is joined by Corrine Hendrickson and Ruth Schmidt, two child care professionals and advocates, to talk about how Wisconsin needs to invest in child care. The post Rebroadcast: Status of Childcare in Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Journalist Adam Federman joins us to unpack the long history of the US expansionist desire to buy Greenland. The post Why Is Trump Still So Interested in Greenland? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

David McNally reflects on Donald Trump's first 100-ish days in office, from attacks on immigrants, trade, DEI, and more. The post Neoliberalism on Steroids appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Ali Muldrow speaks with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, who argues that instead of creating equal opportunities, the American education system perpetuates inequality. The post What are schools for? A Conversation with Eve L. Ewing appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Host Sara Gabler speaks with author, scholar, and prominent TikToker Dan McClellan about his new book, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) about Scripture's Most Controversial Issues. The post How to put data over dogma appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's show, host Douglas Haynes speaks with author Tamara Dean about this magical region and the miraculous, disastrous, and difficult changes she observed while living on the land. The post The Miraculous and Disastrous with Author Tamara Dean appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Cassandra Dixon and Jennifer Loewenstein describe the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza, including a drone attack on a Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship last night. The post Peace activists are shut out from getting aid into Gaza appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Host Allen Ruff is joined in the studio by Armando Ibarra to celebrate International Workers Day or May Day. The post May Day with Armando Ibarra appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's show, host Ali Muldrow is joined by four accomplished Black women who are or have been in public office and who serve in organizations at the executive level. The post A Roundtable of Black Women Leaders in Madison appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Fifty years ago, Bonnie Raitt and Mose Allison gave a benefit concert for WORT. Aaron Scholz brings us four interviews about this event in WORT history. The post Bonnie Raitt Day appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Host Douglas Haynes is joined by Corrine Hendrickson and Ruth Schmidt, two child care professionals and advocates, to talk about how Wisconsin needs to invest in child care. The post Status of Childcare in Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's show, host Esty Dinur is joined by Cody Hall who reminds listeners of what happened at the Standing Rock protests and No DAPL movement. The post An update on lawsuits brought against Standing Rock protesters appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

In this episode of A Public Affair from 1997, host Robert McChesney interviews Allen Ruff about his first book. The post A Robert McChesney Retrospective appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Ali Muldrow is joined by three local poets in the studio to talk about their craft and their work in the community. The post Local Poets Roundtable appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's Earth Day edition of A Public Affair, host Patty Peltekos speaks with artist and writer, Julia Bourdet about her decarbonized journey across the US The post The Freedom of Biking with Artist Julia Bourdet appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Host Douglas Haynes is joined by Madison artist, TetraPAKMAN, to talk about his role as artist in residence at the Madison Public Library. The post Climate Art with TetraPAKMAN appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Host Esty Dinur speak with Fred and Germaine Pidgeon about the Skunk Hill Spring Gathering and Paul DeMain about Trump's executive orders ending environmental protections. The post Skunk Hill Spring Gathering appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Allen Ruff speaks with Van Jackson about how tariffs will hurt the working class, the rise of crony capitalism, the increasingly flagrant spoils system, and Arundhati Roy's vision of civil disobedience. The post Van Jackson on Zombie Economic Nationalism appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

As federal cuts to arts and culture programs are hitting local organizations hard, host Ali Muldrow speaks with Jessica Becker and Jen Rubin of Wisconsin Humanities. The post State of the Arts: Wisconsin Humanities Loses Funding appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Christina Lieffring speaks with scholar Mariel Barnes about the “manosphere,” its rising influence on US politics, and how it leads to doxxing and violence The post Mariel Barnes explains the “manosphere” appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Douglas Haynes speaks with three experts about the USDA's decision last month to eliminate two programs that help schools, child care centers, and food banks buy food from local farms. The post USDA Ends Farm to School Programs appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Esty Dinur speaks with Chairman Omali Yesitela and Penny Hess of the Uhuru Solidarity Movement who are working toward African liberation and anti-colonialism worldwide. The post The Uhuru 3 Legal Victory appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Allen Ruff is joined by scholar and activist Rachel Ida Buff to talk about the right to due process through the 14th Amendment and the Trump Administration's goal to end birthright citizenship. The post Rachel Ida Buff on Birthright Citizenship and Due Process appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

We regularly talk with poets and artists about their work. And today host Ali Muldrow is joined by three professionals who work behind the scenes to make local arts programming happen. The post State of the Arts: Round 1 appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's A Public Affair we're honoring the life and legacy of Bob McChesney who passed away on March 25. The post Robert McChesney Retrospective appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

UW's two year schools are accessible and affordable, but they're closing at an alarming rate, Ken Brosky tells Douglas Haynes. The post What we lose when schools close their doors appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's show, host Esty Dinur previews the Wisconsin Film Festival with four directors and the Festival's senior programmer Mike King. The post Wisconsin Film Fest Preview Extravaganza appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

On today's show, host Allen Ruff is joined by Martín Espada who has just published a new volume of poetry, Jailbreak of Sparrows. The post Poet Martín Espada Reads from Jailbreak of Sparrows appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Wisconsin's Spring Election results are in, and host Ali Muldrow breaks down the results with Nick Ramos and Iuscely Flores. The post Money Doesn't Vote, People Do appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Andrew Thomas speaks with Andrew S. Berish about why people feel so strongly about the genre of jazz music. The post It's Never Just About the Music appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Today Esty Dinur opens the phone lines to discuss current issues in national and state politics with callers. The post News Roundup Call-In Show appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Allen Ruff speaks with David McNally about Trump's real estate plans for Gaza, the attacks on universities, Tesla Takedown, and the model organizing of Ella Baker. The post David McNally Unpacks Two Months of the Trump Presidency appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Ali Muldrow speaks with Annie Menzel, author of Fatal Denial: Racism and The Political Life of Black Infant Mortality. The post Race and Reproductive Politics with Annie Menzel appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

In light of the ruling against Greenpeace this week, we're re-airing a conversation from 2018 in which host Esty Dinur speaks with women on the front lines of oil pipeline protests. The post Rebroadcast: L'Eau Est La Vie Camp And Standing Rock appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Host Douglas Haynes is joined by Kate Ullman and Adah Lambeck to talk about two initiatives to educate and engage young people in the political process. The post Engaging Youth in the Legislative Process appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.