City Cast Madison

Nov 01 2024 461 ep. 23 mins 119

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Join us every weekday morning for can’t-miss conversations about what’s happening in Madison, with a dose of local news to keep you up to speed. Host Bianca Martin collects people wherever she goes, like an endless conga line. On City Cast Madison, she peers into our city’s soul with a journalist’s skepticism and an optimist’s heart.

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Harris and Trump Stump Across Wisconsin, Plus a Local Pizza Joint Accidentally Served THC Edibles

Nov 01 2024 33 mins

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. With only a few days left until the Nov. 5 election, Wisconsin has been a hotbed for political candidates and their delegates. Bianca Martin and Rob Thomas break down the various events happening around town and take a look at some of the local ballot initiatives. Meanwhile, Hayley Sperling has the scoop on how a

Your Guide To November 2024 in Madison

Oct 31 2024 33 mins

The leaves are on the ground and November is here! So what does our city have going on this month? From markets and celebrations, to fun runs and donations, the City Cast Madison team has your back with our recommendations. If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Madison community.

What You Need To Know About Madison's $22 Million Budget Referendum

Oct 30 2024 24 mins

Come election day the city has a big ask — a $22 million ask to be exact. Madison is facing a budget deficit and to plug the holes, the city is turning to voters in hopes of passing a property tax referendum. But not everyone is on board with the idea. So how did we get here and what will the money be used for if the referendum passes? Host Bianca Martin sat down with Isthmus rep

Think This Chappell Roan Inspired Haunted House Won't Scare You? Good Luck, Babe!

Oct 29 2024 26 mins

‘Tis the season for spooky, scary, campy, and vampy. If you’re looking for a fright with a side of delight, gather your ghouls and head to the Dudgeon Monroe neighborhood where a group of residents have dreamed up and built a haunted yard extravaganza. Last year’s event drew more than 500 people and this year’s Chappell Roan-themed haunting is sure scary good. To get the sc

Where Are Madison’s Most Haunted Spots?

Oct 28 2024 23 mins

Madison has its fair share of poltergeists, lingering spirits, and maybe even a few lake monsters. You just need to know where to look. We’re revisiting a conversation Bianca Martin had last year with Lisa Van Buskirk and Mike Huberty from Madison Ghost Walks about the city’s scary side. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@c

Early Voting Begins, Obama’s Mega Rally, and Flamingos’ Playoff Run!

Oct 25 2024 29 mins

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and newsletter editor Rob Thomas recap this Tuesday’s massive start to in-person absentee voting and the Democratic Party’s big “Get Out the Vote” rally, as well as a groundbreaking UW-Madison study on Alzheimer’s and dementia onset. Later in the episode, Rob Chappell, executive editor

Your Guide To Fall Baking in Madison

Oct 24 2024 28 mins

It’s Thursday, which means we’re talking food and drink. Cozy season is upon us, and for many of us, fall means getting into the kitchen and baking some of our favorite recipes. Cap Times food and culture editor Lindsay Christians talks with Bianca Martin about some of her favorite things to make, including apple cake and banana bread, and some tips and tricks for both experien

How Churches Might Help Fix Madison’s Housing Crunch

Oct 23 2024 24 mins

It’s no secret that Americans are becoming less religious. Rev. Mark Elsdon, temporary co-director and outgoing executive director of the Pres House Presbyterian campus ministry, predicts that the Madison area could lose a third of all churches in the area. Many congregations are shrinking and re-evaluating whether they need their large buildings anymore. Madison’s pressed for

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin Makes Her Case to Wisconsin Voters

Oct 22 2024 25 mins

Tammy Baldwin has represented Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate race since 2013. In her quest for a third term, she is locked in a close (and expensive) race with Republican businessman Eric Hovde. A Madison native, Baldwin talks with Bianca Martin about why she’s running for re-election, the key issues that distinguish her from her opponent, and why representing the state is “the h

MMSD Is Asking Voters For More Than Half a Billion Dollars. Here’s Why.

Oct 21 2024 26 mins

The Madison Metropolitan School District has a big ask of voters come November. A $607 million dollar ask to be more precise. But what exactly will all that money be used for and does the district truly need it? Executive producer Hayley Sperling caught up with Cap Times K-12 education reporter Kayla Huynh to get the scoop on two MMSD referendum questions voters will sound off on t