Forecast from Monday, 12-8-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

On today’s show, we’ll take an inside look at innovative local efforts to teach young people through urban agriculture. Our guest is Brian Emerson of Rooted, a local nonprofit developing community connections through agriculture and food access.

Featured image of urban agriculture via Rawpixel.

UW Ceramic artists set a table for twenty, and are adamant that there be no tomatoes! Artist Thalia Powell will explain how, what and why.

Researchers discover a new species of whale off the coast of Baja California. Bioacoustic scientist Elizabeth Henderson spins us a gripping yarn about the expedition.

Wisconsin’s congressional maps go to the State Supreme Court. Some might say, “about time.” We’ll talk with Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson about why it took so long, and what to expect.

Interview by Peter Haney with Ed Klorman on the JS Bach Cello Suites. Aired on WORT, 89.9-FM, on 12/2/2025

This week on Mel & Floyd: Happy 243rd Birthday to President Martin Van Buren; Pledge drive time, send in some $$!; IRS agents to review Only Fans content; Punching wax in San Antonio; Cats meow louder at men; Drunken raccoon in Virginia; Rollback week - welcome to the 1950s!; And other random topics; Notice something missing? For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The Very Best of James Brown” and play it on your Hi-Fi while listening to this podcast! Or listen live at 89.9 FM or wortfm.org/listen-live/ every Friday from 1 to 2 PM Central Time.

Photo courtesy Anne Nygård on Unsplash

On today’s show, we’re broadcasting host Esty Dinur’s conversation with Kamau Franklin, recorded at the Socialism 2025 Conference. They discuss organizing against the militarized law enforcement training center called “Cop City” in Atlanta, the assault of and targeting of Black communities by police, how to respond to Trump’s agenda, and how the left can have diverse approaches to organizing.

Featured image of graffiti saying “Stop Cop City” in Atlanta via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Harmony Bar hosts a December 7 fundraiser for Make History Madison and Monona featuring The Periodicals and more. John Wedge explains the project.

Author Michael Perry talks about his new book on unlikely mentors, the craft of storytelling, and the lessons learned from paying attention.