The Wisconsin Supreme Court takes another crack at a case about how much voter data can be released to the public. And no one seems to agree about what clerks should do with late-arriving ballots? Votebeat Wisconsin’s Alex Shur joins us once again with an election news update.

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has selected “The Milkweed” for an award this year. Ahead of the gala this weekend, Pete Hardin and Bert Zipperer recap their award-winning talk about stray voltages and the effects on livestock and humans.

They’ll also discuss a case in the U.S. Supreme Court to determine whether or not Bayer will be held responsible for the use of a likely carcinogen in Roundup.

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2026 04 14 MCGS Interview by WORT 89.9FM Madison

The Northern Metal Fab plant in North Western Wisconsin abruptly closed on March 30 and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, giving no notice to the employees who work there. The employees, who are not unionized, have sued the owners. Labor Radio interviewed Nick Webber, an IBEW business agent with local 953 and president of the Greater West Central Area Labor Council who represents workers from many different sectors in that area of the state.

On today’s show, host Esty Dinur is in conversation with Kathy Kelly about her experience working toward nonviolence in the Middle East. Kelly worked with Voices in the Wilderness in Iraq after the US’s “Shock and Awe” assault on the country. She says the main victims of violence and economic sanctions against Iraq were children, the elderly, and the poor. Kelly was disappointed by mainstream media for not covering the civilian losses, and she wants to see better reporting on the reality of war crimes in mainstream media.

Featured image of Esty Dinur and Kathy Kelly courtesy of Sara Gabler/WORT.

Roscoe Mitchell reflects on jazz innovation, artistic legacy, and his upcoming Madison performance.

Dana Pellebon discusses survivor support, outreach, and challenges facing sexual violence services.

The Lullaby Project uses songwriting to support parents, children, and family bonds.

On the Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz, Ankur Malhotra shares his picks for the best music events happening around Madison the next week.