Denise Robbins on Her Debut Novel "The Unmapping" by WORT 89.9FM Madison

Yesterday, June 8th is the anniversary of the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, by Israel during the Six Day War. The unprovoked attack caused thirty-four deaths and one hundred seventy one injuries. But the Liberty’s crew and independent investigators say the Israelis knew who they were attacking and why.

Feature contributor Harry Richardson has the story.

Image Courtesy: US Naval History and Heritage Command

Sunday, June 22 at Noon to 4:00 PM at Olin Park

Join Open Doors for Refugees at the annual community potluck picnic featuring family-friendly activities, delicious food and live music entertainment.

The Community Picnic provides a perfect opportunity for resettled refugees and long-term Madison residents to come together and build community.

Activities and fun for kids

The Giant Parachute Soccer

Crafts Rock Painting

Henna Art Floral Bouquet Table

The Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Play on the Move van

And more!

Music and Entertainment

• Artist Gloria Hays performance and interactive music

• Yid Vicious traditional and contemporary klezmer music

• Attan, Afghan national celebratory dance, by community members

Food

*Pot luck – bring a favorite dish Cookies from Madison Sourdough

Glass Nickel Pizza Ian’s Pizza Taza Mediterranean

Origin Breads Bread and buns from Clasen’s bakery

Fruit salad Sparkling water from Willy Street Co-op

Sparkling water and fruit soda from Trader Joes

Water, lemonade, and coffee Cupcakes from Monty’s Blue Plate

The traditional Open Doors cake And more!

* You are welcome to bring a food dish to share. No signup is necessary for this, but feel free to get in touch if you have any questions: [email protected]

Volunteer

Want to help? Email [email protected] or sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAC2BA4FDC25-56651567-odfr#/

Learn more about Open Doors for Refugees here: http://opendoorsforrefugees.org/

Forecast from Monday, 6-9-25 by WORT 89.9FM Madison

The Encore Studio for the Performing Arts – Wisconsin’s first professional theater company for people with disabilities - celebrates its 25th year. We’ll talk with Artistic Director Heather Renken.

Last week’s air quality alerts could become more frequent with climate change. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Craig Czarnecki tells how their Air Quality staff is trying to keep up.

While Meriter Nurses celebrate their contract victory, health care workers at Group Health Cooperative are still struggling to gain union recognition. We’ll talk with SEIU Wisconsin President Pat Raes and GHC Physician’s Assistant Marcia Bolles.

This week the City of Madison and Dane County are filling some important top positions, making amendments to TIDs (including removing funds from a land banking program), and more budget listening sessions—including one that is in-person only at 7:30 a.m. Hosts Brenda Konkel and Rebecca Kemble will talk you through all that and more in this week's edition of Forward Lookout.

Old Lesbians are Organizing for Change in 2025…and one of the first things they are focusing on is DEI: diversity, equity and inclusion.

This week on Mel & Floyd: A visit from Esty; Pledge now for a Mindless Minion card, or spend big for the special “Prepper Program”; Which beer pairs best with Mozart?; Saga stops by; Chris gets his solvent fix; The actual world’s smallest violin; 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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