On today’s show, host Douglas Haynes is joined by philosopher and writer, John Sanbonmatsu to talk about his book, The Omnivore’s Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and Ourselves, published last month from NYU Press. Sanbonmatsu says that there’s a better way to be on this planet than approaching animals with dominion and violence.

Featured image: the cover of The Omnivore’s Deception, available from NYU Press.

A new documentary film explores the world of simulated patients used to train medical professionals. Filmmaker Lori Felker tells us about her new work, “Patient,” coming this week to the Arts and Literature Laboratory.

People with disabilities have the same right to look good in their clothes as anyone else. A new Madison-based startup aims to design clothes that work – and look good – for everyone. We’ll talk with Equability founder Hillary Pham.

How much money going to the University of Wisconsin and Madison College comes from the Pentagon? Wisconsin Watch investigative reporter Noe Goldhaber gives us the details.

In the name of humane euthanasia, an Indiana dairy farmer who refuses to own a gun may lose his right to sell milk.

The mandatory guideline comes from “Farmers Assuring Responsible Management” – or FARM.

Pete Hardin and Bert Zipperer discuss this head-scratcher of a story, in this edition of “The Milkweed.”

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Historian Stu Levitan recalls some of Madison's top stories in July, 1968.

This Week on Mel & Floyd: Saga & Elmer each fill one of Mel’s shoes; “March of the Minions,” “Minions’ Opinions” or “Minion Moments”?; Mindless Minion #2’s identity leaked; If you hear The Valkyrie on the beltway, watch out for “’Pants; Rolling dice for healing [?]; A pricey eyelash removal; Some Nun & Pope jokes; A visit from “Companion”; 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.

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While most of us were sleeping, Governor Evers signed a new budget into law that will provide a billion dollars in tax cuts, a big boost for special education programs and child care and an unexpected increase for the UW system.

But why the late night signing?

Image courtesy: Governor Tony Evers via Facebook.

Interview with Chris Dowd of Fishbone about their new album "Stockholm Syndrome." Photos and interview by Sybil Augustine on 6/27/25 during Who Cooks For You? on WORT 89.9 FM and wortfm.org.

For the sixth time since September, Madison alders have asked the city’s Police Civilian Oversight Board to consider an amendment to change its own nominating structure.

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