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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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27:12

UWPD’s History: Gay Purges, Policing Students, &...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/27

Why do so many college campuses across the U.S. have their own police force? And are they really necessary? Those are the questions at the core of the new “Reorientation” podcast produced by the Rebecca M. Blank Center for Campus History at UW-Madison. To get the scoop on UWPD’s checkered history and why the center chose to go down this rabbit hole, Host Bianca Martin spoke with the center’s director and podcast co-host Kacie Lucchini Butcher.Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail

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30:30

Madison’s Best Accessible Parks, Restaurants, and...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/26

Are Madison’s restaurants, parks, and public spaces accessible to people of all abilities? More so than a lot of cities — but with plenty of room for improvement. On this week’s Must See Madison, host Bianca Martin sits down with disability advocates Autumn Neugent and Martha Siravo to talk about which Madison businesses are doing accessibility well, what steps the city can take to improve accessibility further, and how we can treat each other with empathy rather than sympathy when offering

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26:09

How To Prep Your Home for Winter in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/25

Winter is here and now is the time to make sure your house is properly prepped for the season. But where should you start? Home maintenance maven and social media superstar Mercury Stardust joins Host Bianca Martin to share their tips for getting your house or apartment ready for the cold months. Looking for more home repair tips? Check out our previous conversation with Mercury. Plus, check out Mercury’s podcast, Handy Ma’am Hotline. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at

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32:41

Council Calls For Censure, MMSD Superintendent Named...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/22

This week on the Friday news roundup, host Bianca Martin talks with Madison Ald. MGR Govindarajan about his efforts to formally censure fellow Ald. Charles Myadze following allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Executive producer Hayley Sperling has the latest on a Minnesota lawsuit that involves Madison Superintendent Joe Gothard. And Newsletter Editor Rob Thomas gives the team an update on some local restaurants. Mentioned on the show: Why So Many Public Officials Have Called For a Madison

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24:28

Where To Get Fed For Thanksgiving in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/21

Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and don’t forget the cranberry sauce! Thanksgiving is nearly here and if even the thought of cooking a big meal is stressing you out, sit back and relax because there are plenty of local spots that will help you out. To get a rundown of who’s serving dinner on the holiday and who’s got take-and-bake offerings, Executive Producer Hayley Sperling spoke with freelance reporter Nicole Haase who recently rounded up these local spots for the Cap Times.Looking for more

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24:33

Why Madison’s Police Oversight Agencies Are the Most...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/20

Not every city has independent police oversight agencies with the power to subpoena, but Madison does. Empowering these agencies, though, takes resources—something the 2025 city budget won’t be able to provide fully. Host Bianca Martin sits down with Greg Gelembiuk, data analyst at Madison’s Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM), to discuss what makes Madison’s police accountability agencies so unique and what these agencies need from their fellow Madisonians. Mentioned on the show: Police

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31:13

What Are Madison's Most Iconic Buildings?

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/19

Love it or hate it, Madison is in a building boom. As our city continues to grow, we wanted to take stock of the places and spaces we hold dear by reflecting on Madison’s most iconic architecture. In this special installment of Must See Madison, the City Cast Madison team rounds up our favorite old and new buildings, and throws in a few wild cards.Want more? Check out our previous building roundup. Plus, take a deep dive into the new WYSO building. [ 🎧City Cast Madison] Wanna talk to us about an

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20:17

Why Does Madison Have So Many Turkeys?

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/18

Wild turkeys were nearly hunted to extinction in Wisconsin in the late 19th century. But now, it’s a great time to be a wild turkey in the Dairy State. Thanks to conservation efforts in the 1970s, wild turkeys are back and have adapted to our urban environment better than ever. UW-Madison wildlife ecology Professor David Drake joins host Bianca Martin to dive into the lives of the turkeys all around us. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email

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34:07

City Budget Breakdown, Supreme Court Talks Abortion,...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/15

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week, and what a week it’s been. Executive producer Hayley Sperling digs into the city’s newly approved budgets, while host Bianca Martin unpacks election fallout, including racist texts sent to Black UW-Madison students and U.S. Senate hopeful Eric Hovde’s refusal to concede. Bianca also digs into an abortion case at the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas gives an update to the Southside Elementary naming

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31:42

Where To Find a Great Cocktail in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/14

It's no secret that Wisconsinites love to drink. But in Madison, our cocktail scene extends far beyond the classic Old Fashioned. On today’s show, executive producer Hayley Sperling and host Bianca Martin are joined by Cap Times food and culture editor Lindsay Christians to take a deep dive into Madison’s favorite cocktail bars. Cheers!Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers. Mentioned on the show Make These Holiday

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25:48

Why Are Prisons Banning Books?

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/13

It’s often said that “information is power,” but what happens when one of our most vulnerable communities is cut off from a vital sources of information? Earlier this year, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections effectively halted the work of a local nonprofit that has sent books to Wisconsin inmates for nearly 20 years. To find out why and what happens next, host Bianca Martin spoke with Wisconsin Books To Prisoners co-founder and director Camy Matthay.Mentioned on the show Wisconsin prisons

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20:45

How To Avoid Parking Tickets in Madison This Winter

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/12

Winter is coming — do you know where to park? Alternate side parking starts November 15th, meaning you have to park your car on the correct side of the road each day to avoid getting a ticket. If you live in the central city, this applies to you whenever there’s significant snowfall and the city declares a snow emergency. Former producer Dylan Brogan spoke with Madison Streets Superintendent Charlie Romines about what you need to know to help the streets get plowed and avoid a ticket. Get text

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27:19

Why These Beetles are Invading Your Home Right Now

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/11

Halloween might be over but creepy crawlers are still popping up in the cracks and crevices of Madison homes. So what do we do about these bugs and beetles and how’d they get here anyway? Host Bianca Martin spoke with PJ Liesch, director of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab and Wisconsin’s official Bug Guy, to get the details. Like our show? Want to be part of the team that makes it happen? Apply to be the next producer of City Cast Madison! Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a

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36:48

What a GOP Win Means For Madison, Plus Key Election...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/08

It’s no secret the biggest news of the week is Tuesday’s election results. Donald Trump won Wisconsin and enough electoral college votes to earn a second term in the White House. So how are Wisconsinites feeling about our state’s role in the process and what does a GOP win mean for Madison? This week, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling are joined by WTMJ Radio and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Kristin Brey to dive into these questions and more. Wanna

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30:27

The Best Late Night Food in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/07

Late night food can be hard to find, especially when you’re too hungry to think. So if you’re ever lying in bed dreaming of a milkshake at 2 a.m., or sitting on the couch and realized you forgot to eat dinner, we’ve got you. And it’s not just Tornado Room (though that is a highlight)! In this episode, host Bianca Martin is joined by our Executive Producer Hayley Sperling, and Emma Waldinger of Madison Magazine to go over our favorite midnight snacks, from fanciful full meals to food trucks.Whether

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19:42

How Madison Voted

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/06

We woke up early (5 a.m.!) to tell you what we know — and what we don’t — about Tuesday’s election results. We’re talking local offices, referendums, state and federal legislative positions. Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas joins host Bianca Martin, and executive producer Hayley Sperling for this morning’s conversation to unpack how Madison voted.Mentioned on the show: Donald Trump wins Wisconsin [WPR] 🎧 Melissa Agard’s Pitch for Dane County Executive 🎧 U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin Makes

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27:42

The Four Cities That Could Decide the Election

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/05

As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities. Our host, Bianca Martin, joins a panel discussion with the hosts from Las Vegas, Philly, and Pittsburgh. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse

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28:23

MMSD Superintendent Thinks Madison Children and...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/04

Tomorrow, in addition to voting on candidates Madison voters will also see four referendum questions on their ballot. A proposed constitutional amendment for the state, a budgetary referendum from the City of Madison, and two referendum questions from the Madison Metropolitan School District. Host Bianca Martin spoke with district Superintendent Joe Gothard to get a better look at the issues Madison schools are facing and why these referendums are coming at a critical time. You can dig deeper into

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33:02

Harris and Trump Stump Across Wisconsin, Plus a Local...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/11/01

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 local pizza shop accidentally served THC-laden slices.Mentioned on the show: Harris, Trump make push for battleground

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33:27

Your Guide To November 2024 in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/10/31

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. Mentioned on the show: Great Midwest Crane Fest Fall 2024 Midwest Vintage Flea Native Art Market 2024 Madison Roller Derby

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