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City Cast Madison

Join the City Cast Madison team 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. She peers into our city’s soul with a journalist’s skepticism and an optimist’s heart. Whether you’re an OG Madisonian or a newcomer, all neighbors are welcome here. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter, at madison.citycast.fm.

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28:50

Ten Months After Fire, The Victory Cafe Is Back

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/24

The Victory cafe has been a staple of the east side SASY neighborhood for years. But 10 months ago, a fire broke out and put the shop’s future in jeopardy. After months of reconstruction, building updates, and community support, The Victory is back and busier than ever. In celebration of the shop’s re-opening, we caught up with owner Patrick Downey to learn more about cult-followed cafe.🧀 Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and

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32:02

What Happens When Overdoses Spike in Dane County

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/23

Recently, Public Health Madison & Dane County issued an overdose spike alert after five confirmed overdose response calls were made within a single 24-hour period. Currently the cause of the spike is unknown. So what’s going on? To learn more, we talk to public health supervisor Julia Olsen.You can find resources mentioned on the show here. Plus, Where to get free Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and syringes. 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email

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37:13

Is American Players Theatre Worth the Drive (and the...

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/22

The American Players Theatre in Spring Green has kicked off its season and we’ve got the full theater lineup for you! For Must See Madison, host Bianca Martin talks with Cap Times food and culture editor Lindsay Christians to dig into this season’s plays: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Fallen Angels,” “Picnic,” “Death of Chuck Brown,” “Anna in the Tropics,” “Tribes,” and “The Winter’s Tale.” They also talk about accessibility at the theater, tips for attending, what to do if it rains, local food and

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40:53

How Wisconsin’s New Budget Will Impact You

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/21

Earlier this month, Gov. Tony Evers signed a new biannual budget that in part brings relief to tax filers, conditional raises to UW employees, and increased funding to special education. Host Bianca Martin speaks with Cap Times state government and disinformation reporter Erin McGroarty to understand how the new budget will impact Madison residents. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more

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37:22

Restaurant Week is Coming! So is Coldplay! Plus,...

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/18

It’s Friday, and the City Cast team Madison is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin chats with newsletter editor Rob Thomas and executive producer Hayley Sperling about changes at Goodman Pool, construction delays for the Madison Public Market, and tasty deals for Restaurant Week. Plus, Coldplay is coming to town this weekend, bringing street closures and $600 resale tickets.Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm

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27:57

It's Easy To Compost in Madison, We Promise

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/17

We talk a lot about farm to table on the podcast, but today we’re flipping the script and talking about table to farm. From household scraps to restaurant kitchen waste, Elliott Gilfillan knows a thing or two about turning discarded food into garden gold. Gilfillan, founder of Brainplate Grows, chats with host Bianca Martin about the positive impact composting can have on our planet and community. More local composting programs: Dane County Waste and Renewables Green Box Curbside

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27:09

How a UW Team Found America’s Oldest Dinosaur

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/16

Did you know the UW Geology Museum is home to fossils from the oldest known dinosaur in the northern hemisphere? The two bone fragments belong to a creature called Ahvaytum bahndooiveche that lived 230 million years ago and were discovered in Wyoming in 2013 by a UW-Madison team led by Dr. Dave Lovelace. Host Bianca Martin chats with Lovelace about Ahvaytum, other Northern Hemisphere dinosaurs, and the collaboration with the Northern Arapaho Tipo and Eastern Shoshone Tipo Tribal Historic

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30:46

Why Are There So Many Mosquitos in Madison This Summer?

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/15

Every ⁠⁠conversation⁠⁠ Madisonians have this summer seems to eventually turn to mosquitos. Are they really that bad this year? TL:DR – they are! To find out why, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin talked to ⁠⁠Lyric Bartholomay⁠⁠, co-director of the ⁠⁠Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease⁠⁠. They dig into this season’s swarms, long-term trends with mosquitos, the threat of disease, and safety precautions you can take.⁠⁠Find the Repellent that is Right for you⁠⁠ [EPA] Wanna talk

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34:23

Do You Live in A House With A Racial Covenant?

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/14

If you rent or own a house in the Madison area, your home may have a discriminatory racial covenant in its deed. Dane County officials have identified around 4,000 properties with deeds that have outdated language prohibiting people from certain races and ethnic backgrounds from buying or freely occupying the property. To better understand this issue, host Bianca Martin talks to producer Jade Iseri-Ramos about her recent experience amending her own home’s deed and denouncing its racial covenant

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28:31

UW Hikes Tuition (Again), State Board Rips City...

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/11

Hey, ho, let’s go! It’s Friday, which means the City Cast Madison team is rounding up the news of the week. First of all, producer Jade Iseri-Ramos digs into a scathing report from the Wisconsin Elections Commission about the Madison City Clerk’s office. Then, newsletter editor Rob Thomas crunches the numbers on the UW-Madison’s budget and new tuition increase. Finally, host Bianca Martin celebrates an artist and an architect who in their own ways make Madison a beautiful place. Mentioned on the

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24:07

Your Definitive Guide To Wisconsin Supper Clubs

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/10

What do you think of when you think of a supper club? Brandy Old Fashioned? Friday fish fry? French onion soup? A dining room full of Wisconsinites? Yeah, us too. Our friends over at Madison Magazine have the definitive list on what distinguishes a true supper club from an ordinary restaurant.Earlier this year, host Bianca Martin spoke with Madison Magazine Editor-in-Chief Andrea Behling about the local spots who fit the bill. This episode originally aired on March 13th, 2025. Join us every

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37:38

How Madison Are You?

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/09

There are 285,000 people who live in Madison. Some of us have lived here our whole lives or have spent decades here, but lots of us are new to town. We want to know at what point does someone become a Madisonian. Host Bianca Martin chats with executive producer Hayley Sperling and lifelong Madison resident Ali Muldrow about what they think are critical Madisonian criteria. Did we miss any Madisonian traits? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on

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33:42

Madison’s Lead Role in Rock History

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/08

How much do you know about Madison’s alt-rock history? Did you know bands like Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins recorded some of their early, influential tracks at a small indie studio on the Isthmus? This Wednesday, Atwood Music Hall will screen the award-winning documentary “The Smart Studios Story: The Midwest Link to the History of American Rock And Roll” that tells the tale. Host Bianca Martin spoke to the film’s director, local musician Wendy Schneider about how Smart Studios impacted the music

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22:06

Abortion Access Continues For Wisconsinites

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/07

The Wisconsin Supreme Court dropped a historic decision right before Independence Day. The court in a 4-3 split struck down the 1849 abortion ban. They also dismissed Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s lawsuit challenging the ban’s constitutionality. Host Bianca Martin chats with a local legal expert and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin strategic consultant Nicole Safar to better understand the court's ruling and potential impacts.Listen to this interview with Planned Parenthood Wisconsin CEO Tanya

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47:45

Is Madison the Best Summer City in the US?

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/03

Bianca Martin and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Salt Lake City) compete head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown to answer the question that’s been burning up our company-wide Slack for weeks: which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? From naked bike rides to ‘the country’s best farmers market,’ pickle festivals to Elvis impersonators driving pink convertibles, our hosts are

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33:09

Reimagining State Street, July 4th Festivities, and...

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/02

Surprise! The City Cast Madison team is here to give you a MIDWEEK round up of the news. Host Bianca Martin chats with producer Jade Iseri-Ramos and Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas about a Wisconsin Supreme Court decision regarding UW nurses, potential changes coming to State Street, and Independence Day Celebrations. Plus, we try our hand at naming flamingos. Mentioned on the show:Wisconsin Supreme Court Expect to Rule Wednesday on 1849 Abortion Ban [WPR]Where to See Fireworks in

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38:53

Your Guide to July 2025 in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2025/07/01

Believe it or not, it’s already July! Madison is bringing the heat this month with plenty of local festivities to enjoy. From Fourth of July fireworks to a magical pop-up bar, we’ve got lots of recommendations to make the most out of your month. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 🏠 Get

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29:57

Meet the Drag Dynasties Who Rule Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2025/06/30

Pride Month may be coming to an end, but we’re sending it out with a bang and a twirl, and plenty of glitter. That’s right, girls, we’re talking about drag! Madison has become a hotbed for popular drag performers, and their acts are about so much more than feather boas and bingo. It’s a community, and in some cases, a chosen family. To learn more about drag culture and the family dynasties that rule in Madison, we caught up with local drag icons Bianca Lynn Breeze and her drag daughter Victoria

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44:41

Summer Floodin’, Education Budgets, and Supreme Court...

City Cast Madison ·

2025/06/27

It’s that time of the week again — time for the Friday news roundup! This week the City Cast Madison crew is here to give you the (soggy) details on this week’s flooding, explain some highs and lows happening around education funding, and give you the scoop on the latest decisions from the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Plus, don’t get stuck in Morgan Wallen traffic this weekend. Mentioned on the show: Get Your Home in Tip Top Shape This Spring [ 🎧City Cast Madison] Are You Prepared for Severe

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23:46

Meet the Team Behind Madison's Smash Hit Food Truck

City Cast Madison ·

2025/06/26

Now that it's food truck season in Madison, keep an eye out for that big, purple truck that took the city by storm last year! This purveyor of smash burgers and churros, Cinn City Smash, is just starting its third year making the rounds at local bars and festivals. So, we're bringing back a conversation host Bianca Martin had with the truck's owners — and long-time friends — Rutger Schiesser and Maximus “Noodle” Perdomo, about how they got started, their secret to success, and why you should give

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