89.9FM WORT 🇺🇸

WORT 89.9 FM stands as Madison, Wisconsin's unique listener-sponsored community radio station, broadcasting since 1975. Unlike commercial stations, WORT operates independently, fueled by listener donations and local business underwriting, not profit motives. This independence allows WORT to uphold its mission: providing a platform for underrepresented voices through diverse programming and community engagement. WORT is driven by volunteers and features programming such as world music, jazz, blues, folk, rock, electronic, and experimental music, plus local news, investigative journalism, interviews, and public forums. The station offers talk radio programs focusing on politics, social justice, arts, science, health, and wellness. WORT also provides a community calendar and public service announcements.