Podcasts about Isthmus

Ata mārie e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show this morning: Isthmus'n That w/ Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson and Just What The DoC Ordered w/ Serena Simmonds. Whakarongo mai nei! 95bFM Breakfast with Rosetta is thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Rosetta catches up with Desley Simpson to ask about the Auckland Council's stance on National's proposed rates cap, and the $2.2 million investment in the Te Kawerau ā Maki marae. Whakarongo mai nei!

Ata mārie e hoa mā! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Isthmus'n That with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, and Natural Ange guides us all to good sleep and better living! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Happy Friday e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, Isthmus'n That with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson and From The Crate with Cam from Southbound. Plus plenty of tunes, chats and prizes! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi featuring Jackie Brodean, Chakari Daezhare and Eric Hall join for some serious talk about community in light of the police killing two weeks ago and the city's forcible removal of protesters and clearing of the encampment and memorial on Willy St.  In the second half, talking about Eric's mentorship program, “The Boys Club” at Sun Prairie Westside Elementary, and Chakari's upcoming Jamboree at High Noon on August 20th!  Reporting on the city's clearing of the encampment and memorial on Willy St from Chali Pittman at Isthmus: https://isthmus.com/news/news/Madison-clears-willy-street-encampment/ More information and tickets to Thee Chakari Jamboree at High Noon on 8/20: https://high-noon.com/event/thee-chakari-daezhare-jamboree/  Coming up next week, Ju-Ju's (Julian Walters) 6th annual back to school Block Party Weekend 8/13-16: https://www.facebook.com/jujusblockparty/  Get out for some R&B: TK late night DJs at 11 every Friday and Saturday: https://www.tavernakaya.com/tkevents  R&B Thursdays at Buraka featuring DJ Money R&B Tuesday at Fyah Side every-other week: https://fyasydekitchen.com/events  Madison's coming back with DJs 10-1 on Fridays: https://www.madisonsdowntown.com/event-list  Check in with Urban League at https://ulgm.org/calendar/ and https://ulgmhub.org/calendar/  for info on resume and job seeking workshops, banking workshops, home ownership clinics, information on Expungement, childcare assistance, fatherhood support, healthcare administration, food safety and trades training, and more! Music from today's show: https://spinitron.com/WORT/pl/22819865/Tuesday-8-O-Clock-Buzz  Listen in Madison at 89.9FM or online anywhere at wortfm.org.  Support your community radio with a donation online at wortfm.org! Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Don't Let Them Write the Narrative appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Ata mārie! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Fashun with Penelope Noir, Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, and plenty of tunes, chats, prizes, and more. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

It's Rosetta and Milly's last ever Brekkie show in the old studio!! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Fashun with Penelope Noir, Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, lots of prizes, tunes, and more! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

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Today on the Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi, remembering community leader, father, “every child's uncle,” and regular Tuesday Buzz guest Michael Johnson with words from hosts, guests, community friends, and listeners.  Michael died unexpected on Sunday, June 7th at age 50. More about his life and legacy from Robert Chappell at Madison365 and from former WORT News Director Chali Pittman in Isthmus. A few from the recent archives of Michael on the Tuesday Buzz: Promoting the Positivity in the Community  Are You in It for the Money, or in It for Community? Giving Everything of Yourself Supporting our Kids Futures! And more from the full archives: https://www.wortfm.org/tag/michael-johnson/ Music from today's show: https://spinitron.com/WORT/pl/22552864/Tuesday-8-O-Clock-Buzz  Listen in Madison at 89.9FM or online anywhere at wortfm.org.  Support your community radio with a donation online at wortfm.org! Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post The Seeds You Sow – Remembering Michael Johnson appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Ata mārie! Poor Milly is still sick but Rosetta has a great show for you: Fashun with Penelope Noir, Isthmus 'n That with Desley Simpson, Greening Out with Jim, and of course plenty of tunes! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Milfred and Hands talk with Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong about raising the minimum wage, instituting a wealth tax and smoking cigars with Republicans. Hong surprised many people by leading early polls for the Democratic nomination among a crowded field of candidates. But can a democratic socialist who represents the ultra-progressive Isthmus and East Side of Madison appeal to voters statewide in Wisconsin? Hong says she's exciting younger voters and others who want an outsider candidate. "They see me as the working-class person, the everyday person because I am," she says. "I don't think I'm better than anyone else." The restauranteur turned state Assemblywoman could win the party's nomination Aug. 11 with around 27% of the primary vote, she says. Milfred and Hands ask about her past statements about defunding police as well as her biggest accomplishment in the Legislature and top priority if elected to lead the state.  

Soon Madisonians won't have to drive for an hour to get some Swedish meatballs. That's right, Ikea is coming to town! The opening date and details are still being worked out, but the excitement is growing. Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling share thoughts and well wishes to this year's grads. Plus, the two are joined by Cap Times reporters Erin Gretzinger and Will Briggs to talk about their newsroom's unionization efforts. 

Stu Levitan welcomes author and editor Dean Robbins, for a discussion about his career writing illustrated books for children – 13 of them at last count, inspirational stories about such role models as the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., polio-eradicator Dr. Jonas Salk, NASA computer scientist Margaret Hamilton, the young Pakistani Noble Laureate Malala Yousafzai, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, suffrage leader Alice Paul, human rights activists Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, astronaut Alan Beam , and more.  Dean's books have been favorably reviewed in the New York Times and Daily News, USA Today, the Smithsonian Air & Space magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Forbes magazine, along with the Madison, Milwaukee and Wisconsin statewide media.     Steady BookBeat listeners will recall Dean's appearance last July for a conversation about his first book for adult readers, Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, And Me, from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Longtime Madisonians may remember Dean as the arts editor for Isthmus from 1991 to 2008, when he succeeded Marc Eisen as editor. Dean moved to the UW in 2014 as Communications Director for the Division of Continuing Studies and since 2019 has been editor of the alumni magazine On Wisconsin. It was a pleasure to welcome him back to Madison BookBeat.

Longevity in the media industry is hard to come by. Longevity for a local alternative weekly is an even tougher task. But Isthmus has managed to survive and thrive for 50 years. Of course, it wasn't without a few bumps along the way. To mark this momentous accomplishment, host Bianca Martin chats with editor Judy Davidoff and publisher Jason Joyce about Isthmus' past, present, and future.

After the French project to build a canal through Panama collapses in 1889 amidst disease and financial scandal, US President Teddy Roosevelt resolves to pick up where they left off. However, powerful interests in Washington are aggressively lobbying for a different route – not through Panama, but Nicaragua. As debate rages and backdoor deals are made, Panama becomes a lightning rod for controversy…and revolution.    SOURCES: Burton, Anthony. The Canal Pioneers: Canal Construction from 2500 BC to the Early 20th Century. Barnsley, UK: Pen & Sword Maritime, 2018. Charles River Editors. The Panama Canal: The Construction and History of the Waterway Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. CreateSpace Independent Publishing, 2013. Diaz Espino, Ovidio. How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal. New York: Four Walls Eight Windows, 2003. Greene, Julie. The Canal Builders: Making America's Empire at the Panama Canal. New York: Penguin Press, 2009. Karabell, Zachary. Parting the Desert: The Creation of the Suez Canal. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Keller, Ulrich. The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs. New York: Dover Publications, 1983. Lasso, Marixa. Erased: The Untold Story of the Panama Canal. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2019. Lindsay, John. Emperors in the Jungle: The Hidden History of the U.S. in Panama. 2003. Lopez, Sean J. Chokepoint: The Epic History of the Suez Canal. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2024. Marlowe, Elias. A History of Panama: Canal, Conquest, and Independence. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2012. McCullough, David. The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870–1914. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1977. Morton, Levi P. “No. 105. Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen.” Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 1, 1884, U.S. Department of State Office of the Historian, 5 July 1884,https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1884/d105 Parker, Matthew. Panama Fever: The Epic Story of the Building of the Panama Canal. New York: Doubleday, 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a pandemic hobby like birdwatching crashes into the DIY indie-rock scene of Madison, Wisconsin? You get Lifer—the bird-themed album you didn't know you needed. In this live Interview on Fox Cities Core, we talk with the members of Quokka to peel back the layers of their unique sound and history. From the technical hurdles of recording vocals in a thin-walled apartment to the "human part" of nervous pre-show rituals (yes, that includes a specific grilled cheese), the band shares the grit and humor behind their creative process. Inside the Interview:The "Lifer" Concept: How ten Wisconsin birds inspired a full album, complete with field recordings and a watercolor stained-glass cover. The Madison Music Scene: Why the "Isthmus" is one of the most accessible places for local bands to find their footing and a dedicated following. Gear Talk: Discover why the band uses a Squire J Mascis Jazzmaster and how Fountains of Wayne influenced their choice of amps. The Creative "Chopped" Method: Why setting strict limits and "chopped creativity" helps produce the most interesting music. Pre-Show Secrets: From "nervous vomiting" to essential white Chuck Taylors, find out what happens before the first chord is struck.You can find out more about Quokka on their Instagram page:instagram.com/quokkaband

(00:00-16:01) Chairman's back off The Comet and he's feeling skinny. Who's the most artistic member of the dais? US geography gets the people going. End of the dream for the Blues. Doug forgot the Battlehawks played last night. Audio of Jim Montgomery talking about getting a much better Avs team last night. Papers has an isthmus in his new beard. Mutton chops.(16:09-53:30) I like to do drawrings. Cheeky Monkey and Bum Looker. Can't win em all. Nathan Church, how do you do? Audio of the game tying homerun. Jordan Walker's surge. Memphis Redbirds off to a hot start and Jimmy Crooks is raking. Doug's 20th century takes continue. Facing Miles MIkolas today. Konnor Griffin gets a big contract with the Pirates. Whole lotta ass in Tampa. Our friendly Cardinal fan, Virginia checks in. Chairman is falling for Virginia. Ope, she mentioned four kids, nevermind. Doug's fun fact for the play group.(53:40-1:10:42) Nine Catchers is the B side to Navy Caps On The Road. What is this, TMZ? Doug doesn't like Callum Turner as James Bond. Theatre dads, call in. Audio of Keith Tkachuk on the Wingmen podcast giving advice to hockey parents. Guys doing play-by-play in the stands. Sweater vests. Running kids over in a recalled Tahoe. The war between the Meramec Sharks and St. Peter's hockey clubs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We answer some rapid fire questions, consider a sardine diet, and more!

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In the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Salamis (480 BC), both the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire are left facing a critical question: what comes next?In this episode, we explore the tense and uncertain months that followed one of the most decisive naval battles in ancient history. While the Athenians celebrate their victory, they must also confront the reality that the war is far from over. Themistocles, ever the strategist, takes to the Aegean—seeking to punish those accused of medizing and to strengthen Athens' position among the Greek world.Meanwhile, the Persian king Xerxes I withdraws, leaving behind a powerful army under his cousin and general Mardonius. From central Greece, Mardonius prepares for the next phase of the conflict, as a fragile Hellenic coalition gathers at the Isthmus of Corinth—determined to defend the Peloponnese at all costs.But beneath the surface, political tensions, rivalries, and strategic disagreements threaten to fracture the Greek alliance.Will the Persians strike again?Or will they wait for Xerxes to return with an even greater force?*Contents:*00:00 Xerxes' Decision11:59 Themistocles the Cunning23:06  The Long and Deadly March Home30:27 Mardonius' Grand Strategy for Greece39:28 An Achaemenid-Athenian Alliance?!?55:45 Mardonius Marches on Athens Again01:00:55 The Honorable Men of Sparta!01:10:03 Thank You and PatronsSpecial thanks to *Farya Faraji* for the following musical compositions featured throughout the program: "Rise of Arsaces""Achaemenes""Mater""To Phrygia""Under Iranian Stars""In Pythagoras' Mind""Fratres""Aima""Legends of Sparta"Check out more of his work that spans across many countries, cultures and time periods: https://www.youtube.com/@faryafaraji.and.worldmusiciansYou can also find them on the albums:*Songs of Old Iran Vols. I & II**Voices of the Ancients Vols. I & II* Additional Music:Epidemic Sound"Pepper Seeds""Interstate 895" "A Glimmer of Hope""Can I Reach You""On the Lookout""Keeping up with the Tarahumaras""The Trustee""Zero Remorse""Dark Premonitions""Where Kings Walk""Checkmate""Deer Hunt"Support the show

In many ways when it comes to housing, Madison is stuck between a rock and a hard place. While there's been an influx of new residents, there's limited space on the isthmus for housing growth and some communities are wary of new developments. Nonetheless, the city has made strides toward easing the pressures of our housing market, as it recently outlined in its 2025 Housing Snapshot Report. Today, host Bianca Martin speaks with executive director of Common Wealth Development, Justice Castañeda, about what's going well and what isn't when it comes to the state of housing in Madison. Read Justice's 2025 opinion piece on housing for Isthmus here. 

Rosetta is back, the girls are reunited, and all is well in the world of Breakfast radio. To celebrate, Rosetta and Milly have a great show lined up for you! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Rāpare Breakfast: Fashun with Penelope Noir, Isthmus'n' That with Delsey Simpson, Milly's kōrero with Robert from The Bats, and Natural Ange! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Rosetta and Milly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to chat about the Auckland Council's annual plan which is now out for public consultation, the proposed rates rise, and fires in rubbish trucks started by lithium batteries. Whakarongo mai nei!

Join Digital Education Committee member and podcast host Deep Chandh Raja, MBBS, MD, PhD, along with this week's guest contributors, Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS  and Lee Karl Thien, MD, CCDS for this week's episode. This real-world registry study evaluated the safety, feasibility, and mid-term outcomes of pulsed field ablation (PFA) for cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI)–dependent atrial flutter. Acute bidirectional CTI block was achieved in nearly all patients, with a low complication rate and high freedom from recurrent flutter at mid-term follow-up. The findings suggest that PFA is an effective non-thermal alternative for typical atrial flutter ablation, though long-term durability and comparisons with conventional thermal energy sources require further investigation.    Learning Objectives Describe the procedural success rates and safety profile of pulsed field ablation for CTI-dependent atrial flutter. Compare pulsed field ablation with traditional thermal ablation strategies for typical atrial flutter. Discuss the role of emerging ablation technologies in the management of supraventricular tachyarrhythmias.    Article AuthorsJuan F. Rodriguez-Riascos, MD, Hema S. Vemulapalli, MBBS, Poojan Prajapati, MBBS, Padmapriya Muthu, MBBS, James Y. Kim, MD, Dan Sorajja, MD, Win-Kuang Shen, MD, Hicham El Masry, MD, Mayank Sardana, MBBS, MD, Arturo M. Valverde, MD, Thomas M. Munger, MD, and Komandoor Srivathsan, MD Podcast ContributorsSenthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS Lee Karl Thien, MD, CCDS Deep Chandh Raja, MBBS, MD, PhD   All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. Host and Contributor Disclosure(s): D. Raja Nothing to disclose.   S. Thambidorai Nothing to disclose.   L. K. Thien Nothing to disclose.   Staff Disclosure(s) (note: HRS staff are NOT in control of educational content. Disclosures are provided solely for full transparency to the learner): S. Sailor: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

You've probably heard of a watershed or a foodshed, but have you heard of a fibershed? On today's show, host Douglas Haynes unpacks the growing movement of farmers and fiber artists rebuilding Wisconsin's wool and flax textile systems. He's joined by Leslie Schroeder of the Midwest Linen Revival, Jane Hansen, a sheep farmer and Board Member of the Three Rivers FIbershed, and WORT's Talk Producer, Sara Gabler, whose article about fibersheds is featured in this month's Isthmus magazine. Fibersheds focus on what can be readily grown within a particular bioregion. In the Upper Midwest, that's not cotton or indigo, but wool and flax. These grassroots organizations nurture place-based relationships–between sheep, the soil, water systems, and the farmers and laborers who grow and process the raw materials into the quality yarns that fiber artists love.  Going local is a choice that supports the environment and local farmers at a time when small family farms need as much backing and better crop opportunities as they can get. Hansen and Schroeder recommend mending the clothes that you already own and avoiding buying synthetic fabrics that shed microplastics. Schroeder says to start small, make one garment from locally sourced materials and it will become something you always cherish. Hansen describes the work that goes into raising healthy sheep, including her pasture management practices and the process of prepping fleece to go to the fiber mill. She gets support from her fibershed and uses her farm to educate the public about the importance of locally grown textiles.  Though there are several cottage mills in the state, Wisconsin lacks the infrastructure that would make it possible for sheep farmers to produce wool at a commercial scale. We don't have any infrastructure for producing linen, the fiber that is derived from the flax plant. There's a healthy demand for locally grown linen, says Schroeder, but you'd have to grow and prepare it yourself at the moment. Schroeder hopes to change that with her grant-funded work to source high-quality domestic seeds, purchase and import harvesting equipment, and site a multi-million dollar mill.  You can learn more about wool and fibersheds by reading one of Schroeder's recommended books (Vanishing Fleece, Women's Work, or Fibershed) and find your local organization here. Jane Hansen raises Coopworth sheep in Ogema, WI. She is a board member of the Three Rivers Fibershed, Northern Pines fibershed and Embrace (a domestic and sexual violence advocacy service provider in a 4 county region of Northern WI). She is also an active member of Wisconsin Farmers Union and host of a monthly Fiber Fun on the Farm event at her own farm. Leslie Schroeder is the co-founder of Midwest Linen Revival, an organization dedicated to laying the groundwork for establishing flax for fiber as an agricultural crop in our region. She is co-curator of the Field to Frock festival, co-creator of two teenaged daughters, and sleeps outside whenever she can. Featured image of the stages of flax production. Courtesy of Sara Gabler/WORT. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Local Fiber Movement Is Re-Stitching the Social Fabric appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

For our fortnightly catch-up with deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, Rosetta chats with Desley about the loosening of restrictions around events at Eden Park, and the changes central Government is making to PC120. Whakarongo mai nei!

Happy election season, Madison! That's right, the spring primary is just two weeks away, which means in-person absentee voting starts today. But who are you voting for and what's going on in these races? Today, host Bianca Martin talks to Isthmus staff writer Liam Beran to break it all down and help you become the most informed voter at the polls.  The primary is Feb. 17 and the spring election is April 7. For information on voter registration and more, head to MyVote.WI.gov. Plus, check out the full Isthmus voting guide here.

On today's show, host Douglas Haynes is joined in the studio by three representatives of Isthmus –Judith Davidoff, Linda Falkenstein, and Dean Robbins–who share their stories about Isthmus's history and its arts and news coverage as the newspaper celebrates 50 years in the community. Davidoff describes how Isthmus was founded back in 1976 covering the local arts scene before it expanded to become a local news outlet. Robbins says that the newspaper became a home for alternative voices, the quirky, the artsy, and the hard news that didn't find a home elsewhere in Madison. In those years, Isthmus was the only outlet working consistently with freelance writers, and it quickly became known for its award-winning arts writing, says Davidoff. Over the years, Davidoff says they've maintained their commitment to highlighting local voices, local events and news, and high-quality writing and editing. Their coverage of the Act 10 protests was a highlight of Robbins' time at the magazine. Falkenstein says that when the magazine was located at 101 King St., the office had a “vitality” and energy that can't be matched.  They also discuss the current journalism landscape and how they choose to cover protests and breaking news with a limited staff. We also hear from callers who share their memories of reading Isthmus over the years. Judith Davidoff is the editor and president of Isthmus Community Media. She led the transition of the paper to a nonprofit in 2021 and its relaunch as a print monthly.  Linda Falkenstein is the associate editor at Isthmus. She started at Isthmus in 1999 as special sections editor. Dean Robbins is a children’s book author and journalist who started as a freelance writer at Isthmus in 1983 and worked as the editor from 2009-2014.  Featured image of Dean Robbins, Linda Falkenstein, Judith Davidoff, and Douglas Haynes courtesy of Sara Gabler/WORT.  Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Reflecting on 50 Years of Publishing Isthmus Newspaper appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Join Digital Education Committee Chair and podcast host Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS, and his guests Kelvin C. Chua, MBBS, MD, FHRS, CEPS-A, and Rahul N Doshi, MD, FHRS, for this week's Lead episode, which was recorded live at APHRS 2025 in Kyoto, Japan. This discussion will review recent evidence on the feasibility and safety of pulsed field ablation (PFA) for coronary sinus and left atrial appendage isolation, as well as mitral isthmus ablation, focusing on both acute and chronic outcomes. Panelists will examine procedural considerations, lesion durability, and safety signals highlighted in the study, and explore how these findings may inform evolving ablation strategies for complex atrial arrhythmias.   Learning Objectives Summarize the acute and chronic feasibility and safety outcomes of pulsed field ablation (PFA) for coronary sinus isolation, left atrial appendage isolation, and mitral isthmus ablation as reported in the study. Evaluate procedural techniques and lesion durability considerations associated with using PFA in anatomically complex atrial structures. Assess the potential clinical implications of these findings for incorporating PFA into ablation strategies for complex atrial arrhythmias, including patient selection and risk mitigation.   Podcast Contributors Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS Kelvin C. Chua, MBBS, MD, FHRS, CEPS-A Rahul N Doshi, MD, FHRS   Host and Contributor Disclosure(s): K.C. Chua•Nothing to disclose. R. N. Doshi•Speaking/Teaching/Consulting/Authoring: Boston Scientific, Kestra Inc., Abbott, Impulse Dynamics USA    M. S. Lloyd •Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Medtronic, Agra MedTech, Circa Scientific •Membership on Advisory Committees: Boston Scientific   Article for Discussion

Dr. Francis Marchlinski, Deputy Editor of JACC Clinical Electrophysiology, discusses Anatomy of the Isthmus: Unraveling the Tissue Composition of the Ventricular Tachycardia Diastolic Pathway.

Welcome back to bFM Breakfast! Poor Rosetta is still off sick so Milly is your host for this Tuesday. On today's show: Isthmus'n That with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, a kōrero with Troy Kingi about his new single with SWIDT, and Ready Steady Learn with Sue Ira. Plus, a chance to win a double pass to Pumpkinhead and a single pass to Community Garden: Lila Tirando a Violeta! Whakarongo mai nei!

This week Desley catches up with Milly to recap the term that is almost over. Whakarongo mai nei!

In July, the Wisconsin State Journal published a story on redevelopment plans for the Brayton Lot on East Washington Avenue that included AI-generated quotes and false details of the development plans. The paper later removed the piece, rereported on the issue, and fired the original author. Audrey Korte, the reporter at the heart of the mistake, recently broke her silence in an interview with Isthmus. Host Bianca Martin talks with Isthmus editor Judith Davidoff about Korte's story and what local media can learn from it. 

In 480 BC, following the fall of Thermopylae, the Greek fleet withdrew from Artemisium and regrouped at Salamis. At the same time, Xerxes advanced through Boeotia virtually unopposed, while Athens prepared for evacuation under the so-called Decree of Themistocles. Ancient sources speak of a Persian attempt to plunder Delphi, but modern scholarship generally regards this as later propaganda intended to protect the sanctuary's reputation.At Salamis, the Greek alliance faced difficult choices. Many Peloponnesian commanders favored retreat to the Isthmus, but Themistocles argued successfully for battle in the straits. His strategy, coupled with a ruse that compelled Xerxes to commit his fleet, brought the Persians into waters where their numbers offered little advantage. Among the notable figures at Salamis was Artemisia of Halicarnassus, whose role Herodotus highlights with particular interest.The Battle of Salamis was a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars. Though the conflict was far from over, the outcome would decide the course of the war going forward.*Contents:*00:00 After Thermopylae and Artemisium00:45 Persians Passing through Delphi03:55 The Themistocles Decree12:05 Preparing for the Persians14:09 Catalog of Ships18:45 Evacuating Athens21:51 The Sack of Athens27:14 Debating with Themistocles 37:20 The Persians Arrive at Salamis50:26 The Battle of Salamis01:07:40 Aftermath of Salamis01:09:58 Thank You and PatronsSupport the show

We're coming to you this week with a theme for the Friday news roundup: infrastructure! The mayor put forth her 2026 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Madison has an abundance of empty office buildings. And Willy Street is testing a change to rush hour lanes. Host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperling, and newsletter editor Rob Thomas round up this week's news. Mentioned on the show: What it takes to run an IRONMAN [City Cast Madison]Road closure for IRONMAN [City of Madison ] UW-Madison opens Morgbridge Hall for computer science studies [Wisconsin State Journal]

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 3, 2025:We get the details on a proposal that seeks to delay demolition of Madison's first city-sanctioned homeless encampment,Hear about Isthmus newspaper's open records request that, months later, is still waiting for a response from the city's independent police monitor,Learn how to approach solidarity work with self-care,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1965,And much more.

Rosetta and Milly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson for a kōrero about Auckland Council's plan for building 2 million new homes and increasing building density, and the Council's claim that it has delivered ratepayers with $600 million in financial benefits over the last three years. Whakarongo mai nei!

The next city that Paul came to was Corinth, which came to be the home of one of the more important churches in the New Testament. Corinth is about 48 miles southwest of Athens, and is situated on the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow strip of land that connected Attica (northern Achaia) from the Peloponnese (southern Achaia). Corinth was an important trading center, with access to the sea in both eastern and western directions.

For their bi-weekly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, Milly and Rosetta chat with Desley about Auckland Council's removal of flood-damaged homes and the upcoming local elections. Whakarongo mai nei!

It's Rātu Brekkie with Milly and Rosetta! Today on the show, Isthmus'n That with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, AUNTY EL is in the studio chatting about her new EP If Not Now, Then When - and Ready Steady Learn with Kelly Shuttleworth! Whakarongo mai nei!

How much do you know about Madison's alt-rock history? Did you know bands like Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins recorded some of their early, influential tracks at a small indie studio on the Isthmus? This Wednesday, Atwood Music Hall will screen the award-winning documentary “The Smart Studios Story: The Midwest Link to the History of American Rock And Roll” that tells the tale. Host Bianca Martin spoke to the film's director, local musician Wendy Schneider about how Smart Studios impacted the music industry and Madison.. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 

The canal was designed as a sea-level waterway stretching approximately 120 miles across the Isthmus of Suez, and its completion in 1869, ten years after work began, significantly reduced travel time between Europe and ...

Happy Friday! The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week and by news, of course we're talking about elections. Host Bianca Martin has the latest on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race (Spoiler: it's an expensive one!). And executive producer Hayley Sperling digs into some of the responses we got from our City Council candidate questionnaire. Plus, Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas gives the details on a new vision for the Regent Street area. Mentioned on the show: Official In-Person Absentee Voting Hours and Locations [City of Madison] The Mayor's (Ambitious) Plan For Addressing Madison's Housing Crisis [

#PANAMA: PRC money and influence and projects well established in Mulino government.  Confucius Institute in downtown Panama City. Michael Yon michaelyon.substack.com 1886 Isthmus of Darien (Panama)

"PREVIEW: Colleague Evan Ellis discusses the major concern about the Panama Canal: potential PRC influence during any future trade conflict with China. More later." 1866 Isthmus of Panama before the anal

Thanks to Pranav for suggesting this week's massive topic! Further reading: When did the Isthmus of Panama form between North and South America? Florida fossil porcupine solves a prickly dilemma 10-million years in the making Evidence for butchery of giant armadillo-like mammals in Argentina 21,000 years ago Glyptodonts were big armored mammals: The porcupine, our big pointy friend: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week, at long last, we're going to learn about the great American interchange, also called the great American biotic interchange. Pranav suggested this topic ages ago, and I've been wanting to cover it ever since but never have gotten around to it until now. While this episode finishes off 2024 for us, it's the start of a new series I have planned for 2025, where every so often we'll learn about the animals of a particular place, either a modern country or a particular time in history for a whole continent. These days, North and South America are linked by a narrow landmass generally referred to as Central America. At its narrowest point, Central America is only about 51 miles wide, or 82 km. That's where the Panama Canal was built so that ships could get from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and vice versa without having to go all around South America. It wasn't all that long ago, geologically speaking, that North and South America were completely separated, and they had been separated for millions of years. South America was part of the supercontinent Gondwana, while North America was part of the supercontinent Laurasia. We've talked about continental drift before, which basically means that the land we know and love on the earth today moves very, very slowly over the years. The earth's crust, whether it's underwater or above water, is separated into what are called continental plates, or tectonic plates. You can think of them as gigantic pieces of a broken slab of rock, all of the pieces resting on a big pile of really dense jelly. The jelly in this case is molten rock that's moving because of its own heat and the rotation of the earth and lots of other forces. Sometimes two pieces of the slab meet and crunch together, which forms mountains as the land is forced upward, while sometimes two pieces tear apart, which forms deep rift lakes and eventually oceans. All this movement happens incredibly slowly from a human's point of view--like, your fingernails grow faster than most continental plates move. But even if a plate only moves 5 millimeters a year, after a million years it's traveled 5 kilometers. Anyway, the supercontinent Gondwana was made up of plates that are now South America, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, and a few others. You can see how the east coast of South America fits up against the west coast of Africa like two puzzle pieces. Gondwana actually formed around 800 million years ago, then became part of the even bigger supercontinent Pangaea, and when Pangaea broke apart around 200 million years ago, Gondwana and Laurasia were completely separate. North America was part of Laurasia. But Gondwana continued to break apart. Africa and Australia traveled far away from South America as molten lava filled the rift areas and helped push the plates apart, forming the South Atlantic Ocean. Antarctica settled onto the south pole and India traveled past Africa until it crashed into Eurasia. By about 30 million years ago, South America was a gigantic island. It's easy to think that all this happened just like taking puzzle pieces apart, but it was an incredibly long, complicated process that we don't fully understand. To explain just how complicated it is, let's talk for a moment about marsupials. Marsupials are mammals that are born very early and finish developing outside of the mother's womb, usually in a special pouch. Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, and Tasmanian devils are all marsupials, and all from Australia.

Democrats are reduced to posting fake Truth Social Posts to support their fake narrative about Trump being jealous of Elon. Meanwhile,  Trump suggests the U.S. will re-annex the Panama Canal channeling Teddy Roosevelt and his big stick. Are you Ready for Rain on 1/20/25? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWD-x3GIUFA

In the late 17th century, Scotland tried to establish a colony in Panama - and it all went horribly wrong.In July 1698, a fleet of five ships departed from the Firth of Forth with some 1,200 people onboard. They were bound for the Isthmus of Panama, a paradise in Central America, and their goal was to establish Scotland's first colony - New Caledonia. It was a bold, desperate gamble, intended to save Scotland from financial ruin. But only one year later, most of the settlers were dead, and the colony had been abandoned.To tell us about the Darien scheme and how it all went wrong, we're joined by Douglas Watt, author of 'The Price of Scotland'. He explains what happened when the settlers arrived in Panama and the consequences for Scotland as a whole.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off for 3 months using code ‘DANSNOW'.We'd love to hear from you - what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.

When charting the rise of Scotland's global influence, few events have been as tragically remarkable as the Darien Scheme of 1698, which saw woefully unprepared Scottish pioneers attempt to settle and colonise the Isthmus of Panama. Scotland during this period was a country bound to England under one crown, originally that of James I and VI, though still in its own right a sovereign state. However, competitive enmity was developing between the two neighbours over the question of empire and their competing ambitions overseas, with England increasingly restricting Scottish trade as a result. This, and a bad harvest saw Scottish finances in dire straits. So it was that the Scottish government, upon the urging of wheeler-dealer businessman William Patterson who himself had been inspired by pirates, decided to fund an expedition to create a permanent Scots colony; New Caledonia, on the thin strip of land uniting North and South America, and so ideally suited for trade. Little did the Scots men, women and children who set out that November - full of hope and enthusiasm - know of the hunger, danger and disease that awaited them… In today's episode, Anita and William are joined by archaeologist Mark Horton to discuss the disastrous Darien scheme, and the long-term repercussions of this calamitous expedition for the future of Scotland. To fill out the survey: survey.empirepoduk.com To buy William's book: https://coles-books.co.uk/the-golden-road-by-william-dalrymple-signed-edition Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices