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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. On City Cast Madison, 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, Madison

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25:07

Meal Prep Hacks for Eating Well This Fall

City Cast Madison ·

2024/09/12

Like many of us, Lauren Rudersdorf is busy. Between her day job at Edible Madison magazine, raising a toddler, and writing several food blogs, she doesn’t have as much time to cook as she used to. But she’s here to show you that you CAN do it. She shares her food prep hacks for cooking and eating well at home - and some delicious seasonal recipes for fall.Find Lauren’s writing: The Leek and the Carrot Locally Grown by Lauren Rudersdorf Edible Madison Lauren’s Favorite Early Fall Recipes: 🥣

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18:47

How To Make the Most Out of Your Library Card

City Cast Madison ·

2024/09/11

The Madison Public Library has a wealth of resources beyond books. Your little orange card can help you grow a garden or get across town. You can digitize those old family photos or make cheap photocopies. Madison’s Public Library Director Tana Elias lets us in on a few things you probably didn’t know your little card can do. 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! Want more Madison news delivered right to

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28:40

How To Do Game Day Like a Badger

City Cast Madison ·

2024/09/10

It’s football season, which means on select Saturdays (and a couple Fridays) during the fall and winter, seas of red-and-white-clad humans flood the streets of Madison to cheer on the Badgers. The parties are bountiful, and each neighborhood does things a little differently. To get the scoop on how and where Madisonians tailgate, executive producer Hayley Sperling and host Bianca Martin chat with local DJ Nick Nice, who’s helped bring the party to Regent Street for the past decade. Mentioned on the

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27:59

How MMoCA Seeks To Rebuild Community Trust Through Art

City Cast Madison ·

2024/09/09

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art wants to give the community a behind-the-scenes look at some of its largest, and rarely exhibited artwork. A new exhibit titled Snapshots invites visitors to see the inner workings of maintaining the museum’s permanent collection every Thursday and Friday in September. The exhibition is an attempt to bring more transparency to the museum’s processes after it faced massive community backlash in 2022 for a series of missteps that occurred during the Wisconsin

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25:14

John Nolen Lane Closures, Get To Know BRT, and the...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/09/06

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Executive producer Hayley Sperling is joined by interim newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski to talk traffic changes that are coming to the isthmus soon (AKA get ready for lane closures and big buses!). Plus, incoming newsletter editor Rob Thomas makes his City Cast Madison debut to dish about drama happening at the UW Athletics department surrounding bricks.Mentioned on the show: Olin/Turville Ct and E Lakeside St Resurfacing Project [City

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27:28

What Went Wrong at Robinia Courtyard?

City Cast Madison ·

2024/09/05

Robinia Courtyard has been a staple of the East Washington corridor since it opened on the 800 block in 2015. It’s gone through many iterations since joining the scene but most recently consisted of Black Locust Café, Madison Tap, and Jardin. The outdoor space was a hub for community events and one of the few spots in Madison that still served a late-night crowd. That is, until the restaurant group closed its doors this year. Cap Times food editor Lindsay Christians dug into what happened that led

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21:51

What To Expect From the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

City Cast Madison ·

2024/09/04

Get your patterns and needles out because the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is right around the corner! This Thursday through Saturday, countless fiber artists will celebrate the art of quilting at the Alliant Energy Center and the Madison community will be well represented. To get the scoop on this event and learn more about Madison’s own quilting scene, host Bianca Martin caught up with Gael Boyd, owner of Blue Bar Quilts in Middleton. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at

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27:33

Your Insider’s Guide to September in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/09/03

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. September is a lively month in Madison. It’s the start of UW-Madison’s fall semester. And for this college town, that means that the campus returns to life and Badger football season is here! So expect more bright sounds from marching bands and Badger tailgates. Plus, you can find more fun outside at the Ironman Wisconsin race and Madison’s

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22:11

Labor Day Life Hacks, Better School Busing, and...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/30

It’s Friday! With the long weekend upon us, the City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and interim newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski will tell you how to do Labor Day weekend right, including staying safe on the water and navigating street closures. Madison schools reopen next week, and district officials are cautiously optimistic that last year’s school bus troubles are over. And how many candidates will be on the fall presidential ballot in Wisconsin? SO

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24:48

What’s New at the 2024 Taste of Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/29

Taste of Madison is right around the corner. The annual two-day festival brings dozens of food vendors to the Capitol Square Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and this year, the festival has 90 (!!) vendors and some exciting new additions. (Like manicures, shade tents, and free water to name a few.) To get the scoop on the event and what to expect, host Bianca Martin spoke with Sara Klemme, the president of Madison Festivals.Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers

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26:48

When Will This Itchy Hell End?

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/28

It’s no secret Madison has had a wet, hot, and itchy summer. Several early deluges of rainfall have created the perfect environment for mosquitoes to multiply and wreak havoc on ankles everywhere. And as the seasons change, so do the bloodsuckers in our environment. Host Bianca Martin spoke with Lyric Bartholomay, director of the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease, to get the details on how to protect yourself (and your pets) from ticks and mosquitos this fall.Wanna talk to us

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27:49

The Best Free, Cheap, and Expensive Dates in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/27

In this week’s edition of Must See Madison, the City Cast Madison team gives you suggestions for your next date adventure. Whether it’s with a partner, friend, or just by yourself, host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling have ideas that span across the city and budgets. From rooftop movies and outdoor art shows to pottery and luxury pedicures, here are some of our favorite date spots in Madison.Mentioned on the show: MMoCA Cinema GLEAM I/O Arcade Bar, Aftershock Classic Arcade,

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20:55

Why Madison Is Investing in Electric Vehicles

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/26

When Mahanth Joishy became Madison’s Fleet Service Superintendent, the city had zero electric vehicles in its fleet. Now it has nearly a 100 and counting. Joishy is helping Madison reach its goal of running city operations on 100% renewable energy and with net zero carbon emissions, all by 2030. City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin finds out how. 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

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26:28

City Council Says ‘Yes’ to Referendum, BRT Is On the...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/23

City Council made its decision and now it's up to voters to decide how Madison solves its operating budget problems. A $22 million property tax referendum will go on the November ballot. What happens next? Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling talk about how the city got here and what the future — potentially — holds. Also, mark your calendars because Bus Rapid Transit is officially launching in September! Tune in to this Friday news roundup and get up to speed on the stories you

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26:55

A Beginner’s Guide To Fermentation

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/22

Is your garden overflowing? As we start the transition from summer to fall you might find yourself wondering what exactly you can do with your garden and farmers’ market hauls. To help answer this seasonal conundrum, host Bianca Martin spoke with certified nutrition coach Crystal Ann Hanson to get tips on canning, fermenting, and freezing so you can enjoy your summer bounty all year long.Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and

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27:44

This Midwestern Gem Will Headline Orton Park Festival

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/21

The popular Minneapolis singer, rapper, and poet Dessa will headline this year’s Orton Park Festival this Sunday, Aug. 25. Host Bianca Martin sits down with the musician ahead of her performance to ask about her roots in the Midwest, her past experiences performing in Madison, and her latest projects. Mentioned in the show Who Am I Without My Voice [New York Times] Dessa’s Minnesota primer [Instagram] Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email

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24:38

Where To Read, Write, and Think in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/20

Madison is a city full of creatives and bustling with ideas. But sometimes it can be hard to find spaces that truly let words flow and bring ideas to life. To get some input on where to find Madison’s best places for reading, writing, and thinking, host Bianca Martin caught up with Diya Dwahal, a Middleton high schooler and the winner of Madison Public Library’s 2023 We Read youth writing contest. Executive producer Hayley Sperling also chimes in with her recommendations and writing

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28:07

What To Expect from the YWCA’s 2024 Racial Justice...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/19

From providing affordable housing for women and families in need to helping folks land jobs in tech, the YWCA Madison truly does it all. The organization is hosting its annual nationally-recognized Racial Justice Summit in September and registration closes Aug. 26. To get the inside scoop on what to expect from this three-day community coalition building gathering, host Bianca Martin spoke with the new YWCA Madison CEO Gery Paredez Vásquez. Mentioned on the show Real Talk About Race In Madison

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28:34

Primary Results, Weekend Festivals, and Plant...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/16

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap the August primary results and Wisconsin’s killer voter turnout numbers. Plus, this weekend is packed full of festivals including the Ju-Ju Annual Block Party, Eken Park Festival, OutReach Magic Pride Festival, and the Madison Black Restaurant Week Taste Jamboree. Also, do you have a thing for plants? The Wisconsin DNR is looking for volunteers to help monitor rare species. So listen up because we’ve

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23:28

Urban Farming’s Growth in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/08/15

Madison may be a growing urban city, but farming is still a way of life for many locals. You don’t have to go far in this town to find a neighbor tending chickens, planting a produce garden, or even building a greenhouse. To get the scoop on what it takes to successfully grow at home, host Bianca Martin caught up with urban farmer and owner of Voss Organics, Mark Voss.Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers. Mentioned

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