<p>Here's your local news for Thursday, October 1, 2026:</p><ul><li>We hear from Salah Sarsour's legal team, after this week's ruling that he can be deported on national security grounds,</li><li>Find out why an independent running for Congress wants to abolish the Federal Reserve,</li><li>Examine the first in a pair of active lawsuits challenging Wisconsin's congressional map,</li><li>Talk world-building with a local playwright,</li><li>Uncover the world of Soviet-era samizdat,</li><li>And much more.</li></ul>

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 1, 2026:We hear from Salah Sarsour's legal team, after this week's ruling that he can be deported on national security grounds,Find out why an independent running for Congress wants to abolish the Federal Reserve,Examine the first in a pair of active lawsuits challenging Wisconsin's congressional map,Talk world-building with a local playwright,Uncover the world of Soviet-era samizdat,And much more.

Judge rules Salah Sarsour can be deported

<p>Here's your local news for Thursday, September 17, 2026:</p><ul><li>We detail a multimillion-dollar proposal to upgrade Breese Stevens Field,</li><li>Learn how to spot bail scams,</li><li>Get the scoop on UW-Madison's Polish language and culture program,</li><li>Take a deep dive into Wisconsin's redistricting case law,</li><li>Consider the artistic potential of found objects,</li><li>And much more.</li></ul>

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 17, 2026:We detail a multimillion-dollar proposal to upgrade Breese Stevens Field,Learn how to spot bail scams,Get the scoop on UW-Madison's Polish language and culture program,Take a deep dive into Wisconsin's redistricting case law,Consider the artistic potential of found objects,And much more.

Breese Stevens Field expansion raises traffic concerns for neighbors

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Full episodes of WORT’s Daily Local News are now available wherever you get your podcasts. Each evening, the reporters and volunteer team at WORT will bring you the latest in breaking news, to arts and culture nnd everything in between, we've got you covered. New episodes are available every Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever else you get your podcasts or find us online anytime at WORTFM.org.

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