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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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26:24

How UW-Madison Plans to Combat Climate Change

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/26

UW-Madison announced some ambitious goals for the planet: power the entire campus with renewable sources of electricity by 2030, send no new waste to the landfill by 2040, and become carbon neutral by 2048. For an institution with 420 buildings and another 9,500 acres of off-campus property, that’s no small feat. So how will they get there? Dylan Brogan talks to two people at UW-Madison who are making it happen: Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies Dean Paul Robbins and Associate Vice

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25:48

Senate Hopefuls, Downtown Development and UW Admissions

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/23

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz recap the latest in our U.S. Senate race: incumbent Tammy Baldwin is being challenged by Eric Hovde… again! And what will become the fate of the 100 block of Mifflin Street downtown? Plus, we examine changes coming to UW admissions, after Governor Evers signs a new bill mandating direct admission for the top 10% of all Wisconsin high school students. Mentioned on the show: 🏇U.S. Senate

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23:22

Inside Madison’s Local Grain Movement

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/22

When Wisconsin first became a state, it was one of the largest wheat producers in the country. Now, closer to two centuries later, southern Wisconsin is seeing a revival of interest in small grains. Not just wheat, but buckwheat, rye, spelt, oats and other grains are increasingly being grown locally for their taste and nutrition rather than large-scale production. From tortillas to bread to spirits, there’s a growing interest in tasty grains from the Madison area. Molly Stentz caught up with Cap

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21:45

How New Apts on E. Wash Are Helping Solve Climate Change

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/21

New apartment buildings in Madison promise many amenities: granite countertops, fitness centers, and rooftop decks. But one new development, Bakers Place, promises something more: a chance to save us from climate change. The building uses a classic material – wood – with a new twist. It’s the first building in Madison to use mass timber, an engineered material to replace steel and concrete, which are environmentally costly to produce. The wood material also promises to slow climate change by

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29:20

UW-Madison’s Big Bet on AI

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/20

As one of the leading research universities in the country, UW-Madison marshals more than a billion dollars in research money annually. And the way Provost Charles Isbell sees it, the university’s scale and its public service mission makes it the perfect place to be at the forefront of the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, where computer systems are emulating human cognition. He’s UW-Madison’s new provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and one of the most powerful people

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26:55

New Maps, Fitchburg Cop Shop Controversy and...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/16

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz recap the latest in our epic quest to get new political maps, the controversy surrounding Fitchburg’s attempt to build a new police station, and the surprising search for a new leader for Madison schools. Mentioned on the show: 🗳️More Wisconsin Republicans than Democrats backed Gov. Tony Evers' legislative election maps. What explains the role reversal? [Milwaukee Journal

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18:02

Meet the Chef Who Brought Middle Eastern Cuisine to...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/15

Sabi Atteyih ran Casbah and Lulu’s restaurants for years, bringing Middle Eastern flavors to Madison at a time when hummus wasn’t available on every grocery store shelf. After a stint at UW, he’s now the chef of Taza Mediterranean Kitchen in Middleton. Bianca Martin catches up with Sabi to learn how Madison’s embraced Palestinian cuisine and why hummus should be made with chickpeas! And when he’s not hosting diners at his restaurant, Sabi also hosts Salamat, a long-running weekly radio show on WORT

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28:07

Real Talk About Race In Madison From Departing YWCA CEO

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/14

For over 160 years, the YWCA has been on a mission to empower girls and women. And, for almost 10 years, Vanessa McDowell-Atlas has been on a mission to change the internal culture of YWCA Madison and to expose racism in our community. Her appointment as the YWCA Madison CEO made history, as she was the first Black woman to hold that role. And now, after nearly 7 years at the helm, this week is her last. Bianca Martin talks to Vanessa about her innovations at the YWCA, including the now annual

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17:57

The Man Behind Madison’s Iconic Signs

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/13

You’ve most likely noticed Dan Yoder’s handy work when driving through Madison. His company, Sign Art Studio, is responsible for the city’s most iconic signs: the huge new Orpheum marquee on State Street, the classic restored Badger Liquor sign a block away, the elegant, retro cool-looking Harvey House sign, and hundreds more. Bianca Martin sits down with Dan Yoder and finds out just how one becomes a “sign guy”, how many light bulbs it took to make the new Orpheum theater sign and why good design

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24:53

What MPD Is Doing About Hate Crimes

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/12

Hate crimes are on the rise in Wisconsin, and Madison is not immune. In the past year alone, Nazis marched in Madison and nearby cities three times. What’s the city’s response to this disturbing trend? Host Bianca Martin sat down with Madison Police Chief Shon Barns to find out about the MPD’s new Hate Crime Task Force, and what people can expect if they report a hate crime to the MPD. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also

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26:31

Disputing Diversity at UW and a Madison Valentine’s...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/09

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap a story about a state bill looking to ban race and ethnicity, among other protected statuses, as a consideration for financial aid. Plus, we have quite a wide range of suggestions for how to spend your Valentine’s Day… many of them coming from you! Thank you, boo! Mentioned on the show: Bill to ban race consideration in college financial aid gets hearing [The Cap Times] After a controversial deal,

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20:09

The Pop-Up Dinner Party that Madison’s Crushing On

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/08

It can be hard to make friends as an adult, and harder yet to be social in public on your own. That’s the idea behind “Don’t Cook for Cowboys,” dinner parties you can bring your friends to, or your kids, or your parents, or just your own self. They’re popping up at restaurants and venues all over the Madison area, generally once a month. They combine dinner and sometimes dancing, and always community, all in beautifully designed settings. Kaitlin Sherman and Nikki Hageman are the creative force

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24:10

Will Wisconsin Ban Nudity?

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/07

Wisconsin state lawmakers are debating two bills to further ban nudity in public spaces. Madison has long been a “Top Free” city, where laws around nudity are not enforced as aggressively as the rest of the state. No one understands the power of this type of protest better than “Topless Evangelist” Lili Luxe who often sits shirtless on the State Capitol steps. Host Bianca Martin sat down with Lili to talk about the new bills, the naked bike ride controversy that spurred this legislation, and her

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28:03

Madison Roller Derby’s 20 Years of Bumps, Bruises,...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/06

Twenty years ago, the Mad Rollin' Dolls, a campy women-only roller derby league was born in Madison. It was one of the first flat-track roller derby leagues in the country and helped pioneer the revival of the sport in the 2000s. Now, the scrappy sports league has become Madison Roller Derby, an inclusive community non-profit organization with four home teams and two traveling teams. This season, they’re playing at the Alliant Energy Center and celebrating their hundredth home game. Host Bianca

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19:30

An Angler’s Guide to Ice Fishing in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/05

The lakes are finally frozen which means it’s time to break out those fishing rods and worms…it’s ice fishing season! And there are some spots around Madison this year that are brimming with biting fish. Host Bianca Martin gets the inside scoop from chief worm wrangler Pat Hasburgh, owner of D&S Bait, Tackle, & Fly Shop. Pat shares what the conditions have been like on the lakes so far this year and which spots in town you’re almost guaranteed to catch a fish. You can find Pat’s weekly fishing

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25:12

Madison’s Downtown Hole, a Poop Ruling and Jimmy the...

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/02

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Molly Stentz and Hayley Sperling recap the news that the former Madison College downtown campus is one step closer to becoming new housing and we talk about the latest ruling over poop from big dairy farms. Plus, it’s Groundhog’s Day! Hopefully Jimmy’s in a better mood this year. Mentioned on the show: Madison Council approves rezoning former MATC downtown campus site for 11-story hotel [Channel 3000] Wisconsin judge affirms regulators

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19:23

Where to Get Paczki in Madison This Mardi Gras

City Cast Madison ·

2024/02/01

Are you in need of a treat this winter? Look no further than Madison’s own pop-up paczki sale. Laurel Burleson of the Ugly Apple Cafe grew up eating these delicious custard and jam-filled Polish pastries for Mardi Gras and now she’s making them for us in Madison. Executive Producer Molly Stentz catches up with Laurel to learn more about the history of the paczki and how to find them in Madison. Order paczki now through Mardi Gras, February 13th. Or find them at Pasture and Plenty on February 17th

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25:24

Your Guide to February in Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2024/01/31

Winter fans rejoice! We get one extra day in February this year. For everyone else who might be looking for a little, ahem, inspiration this time of year, fear not. Host Bianca Martin and Madison Minutes newsletter editor Hayley Sperling have you covered on the coolest things going on in Madison this February. Galentine’s and Valentine’s Events: Thrifty Market at Communication Hearts and Crafts at Wayward Tattoos Galentine Day at Thistle + Elm Palentine’s Bash at Lucille’s Madison Makers Winter

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25:26

Madison’s Best Songs of 2023

City Cast Madison ·

2024/01/30

Our friends at Tone Madison listen to a LOT of music. And every year, they round up the year in local music and give you DOZENS of their favorite picks, the tracks that stuck with them, knocked them over, haunted them, and downright impressed. Bianca Martin talks to Tone Madison Music Editor Steve Spoerl about some of the best that you might have missed. Mentioned on the show: Tone Madison’s Favorite Songs of 2023. And there’s more! And even more Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a

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23:13

Is Madison Becoming THE City for Women’s Sports?

City Cast Madison ·

2024/01/29

Madison will soon not only have pro soccer and volleyball teams for women, we’re getting a fast-pitch collegiate softball team now, too. Samantha Rubin is blazing a path as the general manager of Madison’s men’s baseball team, the Madison Mallards, and she’s been tapped to lead their new women’s softball team. The team needs a name, by the way… and they’re taking ideas through Feb. 1. Bianca Martin caught up with Samantha to learn what’s on deck. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a

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