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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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20:33

Madison’s Huge Gamble on Geothermal Technology

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/25

The City of Madison believes that geothermal energy is a technology that will help meet its climate goals. So much so, that they are investing in a huge heating and cooling upgrade to their “Triangle” public housing development. But what is geothermal technology anyway? City Cast’s Dylan Brogan sat down with Jon Evans, the Building Design Project Manager for Triangle project, to get the basics on this innovative, climate friendly technology. Is geothermal expensive to put in? What’s the cost savings

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25:23

West Side Housing Nightmare, Election Referenda, and...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/22

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Bianca Martin and newsletter editor Hayley Sperling recap what’s behind the public outcry at this Tuesday’s city staff meeting on the city’s draft West Area Plan for housing growth. Plus, we round up what’s on Wisconsin’s 2024 spring election ballot and how to vote early.Mentioned on the show: Angry residents shout down city staff at meeting on draft west-side Madison zoning plan [ISTHMUS] Opinion | City hall is taking aim at Madison homeowners’ neighborhoods

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23:58

Why Morris Ramen Closed

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/21

It’s the end of an era for Morris Ramen. After seven years, the downtown Madison restaurant best known for its heaping bowls of handmade noodles and broth has shut its doors. Bianca Martin catches up with co-owner Francesca Hong about why they closed. 🍜 Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers. Also... 🫱🏿‍🫲🏻We're hiring! Are you passionate about local journalism and local business in Madison? Do you have sales

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24:55

New Peer Group Supports Madisonians After Prison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/20

There’s a new peer support group for people who’ve served time in prison or jail and are now rebuilding their lives back in Madison society. It’s called Build Up and it’s run by Aaron Hicks and Frank Davis, through a partnership between The Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development and UW-Madison. Bianca Martin talks to Aaron about why life after prison can be harder than you might think — and how to break the cycle of incarceration. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a

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22:25

How to Fight a Parking Ticket in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/19

Parking tickets. We’ve all been there… rushing back to the meter just a few minutes too late or forgetting to move the car when the street sweepers come. And don’t get us started on Madison’s even-or-odd side snow-day shuffle. One man holds the power to take the sting out of those tickets... and he’s actually more reasonable than you might think. Madison Municipal Court Judge Dan Koval is on a mission to make Madison’s local court more accessible to the public. Bianca Martin talks to Judge Koval

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24:00

Madison’s New Approach to Fighting the Opioid Epidemic

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/18

Madison Fire Department ambulances and community paramedics now carry a new drug to help people recover from opioid withdrawal. The drug is called buprenorphine and it helps relieve symptoms almost immediately, says Dr. Megan Gussick, the medical director for the Madison Fire Department. They’re one of a handful of departments in the state — and possibly the country — to carry this drug. And with opioid overdoses still at record levels, the idea is that people can begin treatment more easily this

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23:47

State Street Condos, Bus Money and Where to See the...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/15

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz recap the proposed huge new housing development for the 100 block of State Street near the Capitol, the federal money we’re hoping to get for our bus system, and places to check out the solar eclipse in April. (Yes, they will involve driving!)Mentioned on the show: 🏗️Developer shares concepts for $40 million remake of 100 block of State Street [Wisconsin State Journal] 🚍Madison's bus

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23:07

Behind the Scenes of Top Chef’s Wisconsin Season

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/14

For the first time in the show’s history, Top Chef will feature an entire season based on Wisconsin food. The reality TV show brings working chefs from around the country to compete in a series of high-stakes competitions, and this season was filmed in Madison and Milwaukee. It launches next week on March 20. For Cap Times Food Editor Lindsay Christians, this is her Super Bowl. Bianca Martin talks to Lindsay about what a show like Top Chef can do for local restaurants, the Madisonians who appear on

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18:03

Wisconsin's Prize Game Fish is in Trouble

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/13

Our early spring weather may be welcome news for those who hate the cold. But for our state’s freshwater walleye fish, it’s a threat. A new study out of UW Madison shows that the earlier ice thaw on our lakes is hurting survival for walleye babies who are not adapting fast enough. Martha Barta, the lead author on the study, joins host Bianca Martin to share the results of her and her team’s research. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email

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23:49

This Sauk City Business Is All The Rage, Literally

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/12

Maybe you’ve heard of escape rooms, but have you heard of… rage rooms? Tucked away in Sauk City, about a half-hour from Madison, is the Disorderly Conduct Rage Room. It’s a space you can rent and smash things to your heart’s content. Break up with someone? Sure, you can get your feelings out with some old dishes. Bad day at work? Take it out on the stapler. Owner Amanda Chestnut saw a need to help more people process anger and other feelings in a safe and legal way. Bianca Martin sat down with her

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22:32

Wisconsin Has New Political Maps. Now What?

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/11

Several years and many lawsuits later, Wisconsin has new political maps in place. This November, many voters in the Madison area will see new names on our ballots. We might have new choices for state representative or state senator, because the districts we live in are different. The Madison area saw some of the biggest changes anywhere in the state. And this shake-up could tip the balance of power in Wisconsin. So what does it all mean? Why did Republican lawmakers agree to Governor Evers’ map

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24:11

VP Visits Madison, Teachers Seek Raises, and We...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/08

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Molly Stentz recap the Vice President’s visit to Madison, negotiations between the Madison Metropolitan School District and Madison Teachers Inc, and the unveiling of a new mural remembering Tony Robinson.Mentioned on the show: 👷🏾 Vice President’s Visit Kamala Harris announces executive order on union apprenticeships in Wisconsin [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel] Harris touts apprenticeships and

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25:10

Madison’s Best-Kept Bagel Secret

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/07

We’re calling it: Mermaid Kitchen is Madison’s best-kept secret for bagels. But why has it taken the city so long to get good bagels? Lisa Jacobson, owner of Mermaid Kitchen, joins host Bianca Martin to talk about this bagel resurgence, why bagels are her thing now, and what it actually takes to make a good bagel. You can order bagels via Mermaid Kitchen’s website. Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers. Wanna talk to us

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22:39

A Sneak Peek at the 2024 Wisconsin Film Festival

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/06

The Wisconsin Film Festival is April 4 through 11 at theaters across Madison. Bianca Martin catches up with Ben Reiser, Operations Director of the Wisconsin Film Festival to learn what’s changing in the wake of the AMC closing at Hilldale (RIP Sundance) and what surprises they’ve got in store. Wanna get the sneak peek of what’s at the festival? First Look at the Fest is tonight, March 6 at 7pm at Flix Brewhouse. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, March 9. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave

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17:10

UW Data Got Hacked. Why Didn’t UW Tell the Public?

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/05

UW-Madison data was a part of a massive cyberattack targeting higher education. Thousands of records, some including personal information like social security numbers and addresses, were stolen from a third party by Russian cybercriminals. The kicker? This happened in spring of 2023. But the public was never notified. Why? That’s what student journalist Liam Beran wanted to find out when he stumbled upon the news through an open records request. He joins host Bianca Martin to talk about what

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23:32

Aldo Leopold Week is Now!

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/04

Leopold Elementary School in Madison. Leopold Residence Hall at UW-Madison. The Leopold Nature Center in Monona. Look around Madison and you can see any number of tributes to one of Wisconsin’s most influential residents, Aldo Leopold, author of A Sand County Almanac. Carrying that legacy forward today is The Aldo Leopold Foundation of Baraboo, started by his family in 1982. Their goal? To inspire an ethical relationship between people and nature. This week, they’re hosting a series of free online

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23:35

Madison’s Wacky Warm Weather, Housing Probs, and New...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/03/01

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz recap the weird-ass weather, the precarious state of affordable housing in Madison, and the deal for our new Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent. Plus, meet Phil Surkis, our new producer! Mentioned on the show: 🫠 What winter? Is Wisconsin's lost winter a harbinger of winters to come? [Wisconsin State Journal] Temperature swing in Madison sets new record [Badger Herald] 😱 Madison

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22:58

From Strip Club to World Grocery on Madison’s East Side

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/29

It’s not every day that a strip club becomes a local grocery store. But that’s what happened on Madison’s east side, where the Visions Club once operated. It’s now been completely renovated and turned into Gooh Grocery, which offers a mix of food from around the world. Where else can you get fresh plantains, labneh cultured yogurt, millet, spicy peppers and halal meat all at the same place? Just for starters. Molly Stentz sat down with owners Samba Baldeh and Jerreh Kujabi to learn what’s good. Join

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25:17

Your Guide to Madison in March

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/28

Whether you’re taking full advantage of this unseasonably warm weather, finding everything green in your closet for St. Patrick’s Day, or looking for a few new ways to explore our fair city, Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling have you covered. Here’s what’s happening around Madison this month. Our picks: 🧥Wisconsin Vintage Fest 🧼The Soap Opera’s 52nd anniversary 🧋Sencha Tea’s Taylor Swift Pop-up 🎙️Several Questions with Nate Chappelle podcast taping ☘️St. Patrick’s Day Parade 🌝PINK FLOYD Dark

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21:36

Bingos, Brunches, Meat Raffles, Oh My! Inside...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/27

It seems like you cannot find a single weekend in Madison without a drag brunch or bingo. Even drag meat raffles are starting to catch on! But Madison hasn’t always had this deluge of drag events. So where did this boom come from? And with all the options these days, how do you pick which event to go to? Host Bianca Martin chats with local drag queen legend, Cynthia Mooseknuckle, about how the Madison drag scene has evolved in the last decade and why these events are building support for the queer

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