Monday, March 21, 2011

Today on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Norm Stockwell speaks with Martin Duberman concerning his new book: "A Saving Remnant: The Radical Lives of Barbara Deming and David McReynolds."Call 256-2001 for details.

This afternoon the” Madison Rafah Sister City project” and others host Ziad Abbas, Associate Director of the Middle East Children's Alliance. He will speak on "Palestine amid the Arab World Uprising: Facts on the Ground and Prospects for the Future". This is at 4:00 in Room 336 of Ingraham Hall. Call 577-3377 for details.

This evening WORT’s Access Hour features a Jimi Hendrix music program. It focuses on the album, “Axis Bold as Love” and rare outtakes from the recording sessions. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow at noon host Brenda Konkel speaks with Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz . Call 256-2001 for details.

The Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice (ICWJ) and Madison Urban Ministry (MUM) have organized nightly vigils sponsored by different faith communities. Call 255-0376 or 256-0906 for details.

In light of recent developments regarding Wisconsin Republican Assembly and Senate actions there are several recall initiatives. Listeners may get more information by logging on to “recall the republican8.com” or by calling the Teaching Assistants Association (TAA) at 256-4375.

“Volunteer Income Tax Assistance”(VITA) and “Taxpayer Counseling for the Elderly”(TCE) of the “Internal Revenue Service” and others provide income tax assistance to low-income, differently-abled, non-English speaking, or elderly people. This may include free IRS electronic filing of tax returns. There are various times and locations. For details call 266-2772.