chali
@chalipittman.bsky.social
news director at @civicmedia.us, formerly @wortnews.bsky.social 📻
The crowd in Madison, as seen from the Capitol observation deck, for #nokings @civicmedia.us
October 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The crowd in Madison, as seen from the Capitol observation deck, for #nokings @civicmedia.us
A changing environment is causing a shift in cranberry research. The Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station, in Black River Falls, is at the forefront.
— @wfhr.com's Melissa Kaye for @civicmedia.us
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— @wfhr.com's Melissa Kaye for @civicmedia.us
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civicmedia.us/news/2025/10...
Cranberry research needs to change in a changing environment
A changing environment is causing a shift in cranberry research. The Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station is at the forefront.
civicmedia.us
October 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A changing environment is causing a shift in cranberry research. The Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station, in Black River Falls, is at the forefront.
— @wfhr.com's Melissa Kaye for @civicmedia.us
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civicmedia.us/news/2025/10...
— @wfhr.com's Melissa Kaye for @civicmedia.us
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civicmedia.us/news/2025/10...
cranes just want to crane
August 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
cranes just want to crane
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While you were (probably) sleeping, Wisconsin passed a budget.
Story at @civicmedia.us with @chalipittman.bsky.social:
wmdxradio.com/news/2025/07...
Story at @civicmedia.us with @chalipittman.bsky.social:
wmdxradio.com/news/2025/07...
Evers signs Wisconsin budget shortly after Legislature's approval - Civic Media
Lawmakers passed the two-year budget in a late-night session after hours of speeches, framing compromise as imperfect but necessary.
wmdxradio.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
While you were (probably) sleeping, Wisconsin passed a budget.
Story at @civicmedia.us with @chalipittman.bsky.social:
wmdxradio.com/news/2025/07...
Story at @civicmedia.us with @chalipittman.bsky.social:
wmdxradio.com/news/2025/07...
Some surprise guests here at the Madison #NoKings rally: Sen. Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov calls in: "Wisconsin, you beat Musk. Together we're going to beat Donald Trump."
Then Rev. Sen. @warnock.senate.gov, speaking at the state Dems convention tonight, makes a stop.
For @civicmedia.us
Then Rev. Sen. @warnock.senate.gov, speaking at the state Dems convention tonight, makes a stop.
For @civicmedia.us
June 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Some surprise guests here at the Madison #NoKings rally: Sen. Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov calls in: "Wisconsin, you beat Musk. Together we're going to beat Donald Trump."
Then Rev. Sen. @warnock.senate.gov, speaking at the state Dems convention tonight, makes a stop.
For @civicmedia.us
Then Rev. Sen. @warnock.senate.gov, speaking at the state Dems convention tonight, makes a stop.
For @civicmedia.us
The crowd size is estimated at 15,000, per @cityofmadison.bsky.social.
Speeches are underway at the State Capitol, with speakers bringing up Wisconsin examples: the Legislature on special education funding, the targeting of Judge Hannah Dugan, etc.
#NoKings for @civicmedia.us
Speeches are underway at the State Capitol, with speakers bringing up Wisconsin examples: the Legislature on special education funding, the targeting of Judge Hannah Dugan, etc.
#NoKings for @civicmedia.us
June 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The crowd size is estimated at 15,000, per @cityofmadison.bsky.social.
Speeches are underway at the State Capitol, with speakers bringing up Wisconsin examples: the Legislature on special education funding, the targeting of Judge Hannah Dugan, etc.
#NoKings for @civicmedia.us
Speeches are underway at the State Capitol, with speakers bringing up Wisconsin examples: the Legislature on special education funding, the targeting of Judge Hannah Dugan, etc.
#NoKings for @civicmedia.us
A cloth Statue of Liberty towered over the crowd at the "Kick Out the Clowns" protest on Library Mall.
Holding the statue up from the inside is Reed, from Madison, who says he's here to fight against oppression, and especially against deportations.
#NoKings for @civicmedia.us
Holding the statue up from the inside is Reed, from Madison, who says he's here to fight against oppression, and especially against deportations.
#NoKings for @civicmedia.us
June 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A cloth Statue of Liberty towered over the crowd at the "Kick Out the Clowns" protest on Library Mall.
Holding the statue up from the inside is Reed, from Madison, who says he's here to fight against oppression, and especially against deportations.
#NoKings for @civicmedia.us
Holding the statue up from the inside is Reed, from Madison, who says he's here to fight against oppression, and especially against deportations.
#NoKings for @civicmedia.us
"In that hour, we don't just mock power. We don't just protest. We build power. We exercise power. We govern, and we keep us safe." - Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Executice Director of @womensmarch.com to the "Kick Out the Clowns" protest audience overflowing Library Mall. #NoKings for @civicmedia.us
June 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"In that hour, we don't just mock power. We don't just protest. We build power. We exercise power. We govern, and we keep us safe." - Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Executice Director of @womensmarch.com to the "Kick Out the Clowns" protest audience overflowing Library Mall. #NoKings for @civicmedia.us
Belated professional news! Today was my first day as News Director at @civicmedia.us. I'm excited to see how I can help this radio network grow. 🌱
May 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Belated professional news! Today was my first day as News Director at @civicmedia.us. I'm excited to see how I can help this radio network grow. 🌱
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Healthy democracies have well-funded, independent and healthy public media systems.
We have this ... www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
We have this ... www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ends the Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media
ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIZATION OF BIASED MEDIA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order ending the taxpayer subsidization of National
www.whitehouse.gov
May 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Healthy democracies have well-funded, independent and healthy public media systems.
We have this ... www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
We have this ... www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
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The last couple of weeks have brought on yet more federal funding cuts. Wisconsin nonprofits across a variety of sectors are struggling to stay afloat.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has more.
www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-no...
@fayeparks.bsky.social has more.
www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-no...
Wisconsin nonprofits grapple with yet more federal funding cuts - WORT-FM 89.9
Wisconsin Humanities lost 85% of their funding overnight last week – the latest victim of DOGE’s sweeping cuts.
www.wortfm.org
April 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The last couple of weeks have brought on yet more federal funding cuts. Wisconsin nonprofits across a variety of sectors are struggling to stay afloat.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has more.
www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-no...
@fayeparks.bsky.social has more.
www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-no...
She unexpectedly won her re-election after suspending her campaign.
Today, @dinaninaxo.bsky.social said she's made the decision to return as District 15 alder. It came with caveats.
— for @wortnews.bsky.social
www.wortfm.org/after-electi...
Today, @dinaninaxo.bsky.social said she's made the decision to return as District 15 alder. It came with caveats.
— for @wortnews.bsky.social
www.wortfm.org/after-electi...
After Election Twist, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford Says She'll Accept Alder Seat - WORT-FM 89.9
One lingering question from last Tuesday's spring election has been answered. Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford will accept a second term on the Madison Common Council.
www.wortfm.org
April 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
She unexpectedly won her re-election after suspending her campaign.
Today, @dinaninaxo.bsky.social said she's made the decision to return as District 15 alder. It came with caveats.
— for @wortnews.bsky.social
www.wortfm.org/after-electi...
Today, @dinaninaxo.bsky.social said she's made the decision to return as District 15 alder. It came with caveats.
— for @wortnews.bsky.social
www.wortfm.org/after-electi...
A paper mache Elon Musk at the State Capitol today during the #HandsOff rally.
The artists behind the puppet have been taking it to outside Tesla showrooms, and around downtown Madison ahead of the spring election.
For that, they added a smaller puppet of Brad Schimel.
The artists behind the puppet have been taking it to outside Tesla showrooms, and around downtown Madison ahead of the spring election.
For that, they added a smaller puppet of Brad Schimel.
April 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A paper mache Elon Musk at the State Capitol today during the #HandsOff rally.
The artists behind the puppet have been taking it to outside Tesla showrooms, and around downtown Madison ahead of the spring election.
For that, they added a smaller puppet of Brad Schimel.
The artists behind the puppet have been taking it to outside Tesla showrooms, and around downtown Madison ahead of the spring election.
For that, they added a smaller puppet of Brad Schimel.
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🎙 Catch up on our Spring Election coverage featuring Wisconsin Civics Games founder, Eve Galanter and @chalipittman.bsky.social. They talk about this year's competition and a new bill that would change civics education requirements in the state.
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/election-day...
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/election-day...
Election Day Special with Eve Galanter of the Civics Games - WORT-FM 89.9
It’s the Spring Primary and we’re talking about the importance of civics knowledge and public participation with Eve Galanter.
www.wortfm.org
April 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🎙 Catch up on our Spring Election coverage featuring Wisconsin Civics Games founder, Eve Galanter and @chalipittman.bsky.social. They talk about this year's competition and a new bill that would change civics education requirements in the state.
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/election-day...
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/election-day...
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Reviving "from the archives" for 2025, in celebrating Tone Madison's 10th anniversary, our film section editor @nothingunfinished.bsky.social reflects on @chalipittman.bsky.social's 2016 reporting on the troubles at and eventual closure of Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative (formerly at 426 W. Gilman).
From the archives: Rainbow Bookstore closing its doors
Celebrating Tone Madison's 10th anniversary with some highlights from the past decade.
tonemadison.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Reviving "from the archives" for 2025, in celebrating Tone Madison's 10th anniversary, our film section editor @nothingunfinished.bsky.social reflects on @chalipittman.bsky.social's 2016 reporting on the troubles at and eventual closure of Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative (formerly at 426 W. Gilman).
Voter #83 around 9:30 a.m. at my polling place, an elementary school).
Have you voted... yet?
Have you voted... yet?
February 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Voter #83 around 9:30 a.m. at my polling place, an elementary school).
Have you voted... yet?
Have you voted... yet?
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🎙️On today's show we learn about Jennifer Abruzzo's legacy at the NLRB with Dan Kaufman and @chalipittman.bsky.social.
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/the-future-o...
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/the-future-o...
The Future of Labor Organizing with Dan Kaufman - WORT-FM 89.9
Dan Kaufman joins guest host Chali Pittman today to discuss Jennifer Abruzzo’s legacy, Elon Musk, and the future of the NLRB.
www.wortfm.org
February 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🎙️On today's show we learn about Jennifer Abruzzo's legacy at the NLRB with Dan Kaufman and @chalipittman.bsky.social.
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/the-future-o...
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/the-future-o...
Signs from today's protest in Madison against Project 2025, Elon Musk, and the Trump Administration.
It's part of a nationwide action to have 50 rallies in all 50 states on the same day. #50501
It's part of a nationwide action to have 50 rallies in all 50 states on the same day. #50501
February 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Signs from today's protest in Madison against Project 2025, Elon Musk, and the Trump Administration.
It's part of a nationwide action to have 50 rallies in all 50 states on the same day. #50501
It's part of a nationwide action to have 50 rallies in all 50 states on the same day. #50501
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The 39th time we've had to post this, and this time about The Onion's original hometown.
‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens
MADISON, WI—In the hours following a violent rampage in Wisconsin in which a lone attacker killed at least two individuals and injured six others, citizens living in the only country where this kind o...
theonion.com
December 16, 2024 at 9:48 PM
The 39th time we've had to post this, and this time about The Onion's original hometown.
NEW: The UW paid at least $51 million dollars to Huron consultants in a four year period — a figure one labor leader calls"astronomical."
@wortnews.bsky.social took one year to report this story, and @saragabler.bsky.social spent hours analyzing open records ➡️ www.wortfm.org/uw-system-sp...
@wortnews.bsky.social took one year to report this story, and @saragabler.bsky.social spent hours analyzing open records ➡️ www.wortfm.org/uw-system-sp...
December 13, 2024 at 12:28 AM
NEW: The UW paid at least $51 million dollars to Huron consultants in a four year period — a figure one labor leader calls"astronomical."
@wortnews.bsky.social took one year to report this story, and @saragabler.bsky.social spent hours analyzing open records ➡️ www.wortfm.org/uw-system-sp...
@wortnews.bsky.social took one year to report this story, and @saragabler.bsky.social spent hours analyzing open records ➡️ www.wortfm.org/uw-system-sp...
It's been years since I recombobulated @danshafer.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 4:37 PM
It's been years since I recombobulated @danshafer.bsky.social
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More than five decades after the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, youth voting advocates are pushing to lower the voting age even further.
@chalipittman.bsky.social has the story.
www.wortfm.org/west-high-sc...
@chalipittman.bsky.social has the story.
www.wortfm.org/west-high-sc...
West High Civics Club Spurs Proposal To Lower Voting Age - WORT-FM 89.9
Lowering the voting age isn't a new idea. But students in the civics club at Madison West High School are following a national trend to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in school board elect...
www.wortfm.org
November 28, 2024 at 12:35 AM
More than five decades after the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, youth voting advocates are pushing to lower the voting age even further.
@chalipittman.bsky.social has the story.
www.wortfm.org/west-high-sc...
@chalipittman.bsky.social has the story.
www.wortfm.org/west-high-sc...
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Handcrafted news right here. No corporate oligarchs calling the shots.
November 22, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Handcrafted news right here. No corporate oligarchs calling the shots.
Good morning from the Capitol Square
November 19, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Good morning from the Capitol Square
this feels too swanky for reporters. maybe we should turn it into a book club. I'm reading about fish hearing, what of it? 🐟
November 18, 2024 at 5:05 AM
this feels too swanky for reporters. maybe we should turn it into a book club. I'm reading about fish hearing, what of it? 🐟