Oct 27, 202652 min
Madison BookBeat host Stu Levitan discusses his new book, "Madison: The Illustrated History Vol. 2, 1932-1979," {University of Wisconsin Press}, with guest interlocutor Ursula Lawrence. An illustrated civic history of...
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Madison BookBeat highlights local Wisconsin authors and authors coming to Madison for book events. It airs every Monday afternoon at 1pm on WORT FM.
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What is Madison BookBeat about?
Madison BookBeat highlights local Wisconsin authors and authors coming to Madison for book events. It airs every Monday afternoon at 1pm on WORT FM.
What has Madison BookBeat covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Stu Levitan, "Madison: The Illustrated History Vol. 2, 1932-1979."" (27 October 2026, 52 minutes), "A Preview of the 25th Wisconsin Book Festival with Jane Rotonda and Meghan O'Gieblyn" (5 October 2026, 52 minutes), and "Ben Sidran, "Cool Cat Blues: The Life and Times of Georgie Fame"" (21 September 2026, 62 minutes).
How often does Madison BookBeat publish?
Madison BookBeat publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 90 episodes.
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Booking probability for Madison BookBeat is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Madison BookBeat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Madison BookBeat's contact route on record: verified email.
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