Back Porch Broadcasting, Inc.
Media ProductionWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
Back Porch Broadcasting, Inc. operates WORT-FM, a non-commercial, listener-supported community radio station based in Madison, Wisconsin. The organization provides a broad range of programming intended to promote communication, education, entertainment, and cultural understanding, while offering a platform for community expression and access to airwaves for music, news, and information. Its mission emphasizes diverse and human-centered programming that challenges listeners’ cultural and intellectual assumptions and focuses on perspectives underrepresented by other media. The station serves South-Central Wisconsin by delivering content designed to reflect a wide spectrum of the community and to foster discussion on public issues, with staff and volunteers working to sustain quality programming and services. Recent developments include leadership changes and collaborations, such as the appointment of a new director and executive producer, and partnerships with local organizations, underscoring ongoing efforts to broaden programming and community engagement.