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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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22:46

Madison’s Free Rooftop Dance Parties Start Friday

City Cast Madison ·

2023/08/02

Every Friday night in August, it feels like Madison throws a party for itself. The rooftop of the Monona Terrace becomes a dance floor, with live bands ranging from funk and soul to mambo and disco. There are also DJs and dance lessons… and you’ll find babies boogieing next to your neighbors. And it’s all free. You don’t need a ticket. Just show up. We speak with Al Cooper, president of Dane Dances, about this year’s lineup. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at

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21:40

There's a 30-Ton Pipe Organ in Madison and You Should...

City Cast Madison ·

2023/08/01

There’s a giant among us and it lives at the Overture Center for the Arts. It’s a 30-ton pipe organ. It cost more than two million dollars, contains more than 4,000 pipes and is used in performances ranging from Latin Jazz to Bach to collaborations with the UW-Madison Wind Ensemble. The man who knows it best is Greg Zelek, the principal organist for the Madison Symphony Orchestra. He’s the curator of the Overture Concert Organ, and he oversees all of the orchestra’s organ programming. Host Bianca

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20:37

Why Tony Robinson's Grandmother Is Still Fighting

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/31

It’s been more than eight years since Tony Robinson died. The teenager was shot dead by a Madison police officer who responded to a 911 call to Tony’s apartment on Willy Street. The police department cleared the officer of any wrongdoing. The district attorney declined to prosecute. Tony’s mother, Andrea Irwin, settled a civil lawsuit against the city in 2017. Her attorneys called it the biggest settlement in Wisconsin history for a police shooting. But Tony's grandmother, Sharon Irwin-Henry,

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22:48

Where Could Madison Barbie Afford to Live?

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/28

Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz are here to roundup the news of the week… including the state of Madison’s housing crisis and how our newish program to answer mental health crisis calls is working. Maybe that’s why everyone’s been at the movies with Barbie. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email us at madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on (the former) Twitter and Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the

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20:43

Frites > Cheese Curds at This New Bistro

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/27

There’s a new restaurant open on Monroe Street, in the former Brasserie V space. It’s called One and Only, and they’re sporting seafood, seasonal salads, house-made ravioli, and of course, the legendary frites. Co-owner Stephani Dalbesio gives us the scoop. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the Madison Minutes morning

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23:50

Why Madison Has Been So Hot, Smoky and Dry

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/26

While we don’t have hurricanes or a sinking oceanfront, Madison is not immune to our changing climate. It feels like when we’re not flooding, there’s a drought or a heatwave or smoky bad air from Canadian wildfires. Or all of the above. Is this the new normal? We turned to our new state climatologist, Steve Vavrus, for an explanation. Also on the show: Check your air quality Tips for spotting heat stroke and heat exhaustion Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367

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24:08

Madison’s Best Bike Trips 🚲

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/25

Madison is said to have more bikes than cars. And with 200 miles of bike trails in the area, there’s a lot to explore. So we turned to biking aficionado Grant Foster of Madison Bikes for his favorite trips. He’s got tips for everyone from newbies to those ready to make a weekend out of it. Plus, basic bike maintenance. Grant’s recommendations: If you’ve got 30 minutes or less: Downtown Loop along State Street and Capitol (2 miles) Lake Mendota shorefront to Picnic Point (3 miles) Wingra Lake

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20:08

Why Madison Bars Have Pull-tab Machines

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/24

If you’ve been to a Wisconsin bar, you’ve likely seen a pull-tab machine. Pop in a buck and out comes a rectangle cardboard card that may get you a cash prize of up to $250. Tea Krulos got the bizarre backstory of this unofficial — yet legal — lottery. He joins City Cast Madison to explain how Wisconsin Souvenir Milkcaps (as they're officially known) became a thing. For more on Wisconsin Souvenir Milkcaps, read Krulos' article "The Unlikely Story Behind Pull-Tabs in Wisconsin" published by Milwaukee

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19:58

Factory Farm Lawsuit, Rudi the Pig 🐷 & Ticket Sellers...

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/21

Dylan Brogan, Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz are here to roundup the week’s news. Factory farms sue over pollution permits, west side neighbors rally to save a pet pig, and musicians get paid after local journalism intervenes. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on

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22:06

Madison Distilleries Are Having a Moment 🍸

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/20

Move over brewers, Madison distilleries are having a moment. And they’re making more than just brandy for your Old Fashioned. Fifteen years ago, Madison had exactly one distillery, and it was pretty new. Now, there’s at least ten in the area, if you count companies producing spirits for their own cocktails. Our pal Lindsay Christians, food editor at The Cap Times, is here with the latest on local spirits. 🍸 Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers

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17:05

Non-Gross Swimming Spots Around Madison

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/19

Looking for a good place to swim in the Madison area? Worried about blue-green algae in the lakes? Wondering what pools and beaches are open these days? Maybe you want some personal recs on the best spots to take the little ones. Alisa Sleep, one of the founders of the Madison Mom parenting site, joins us to share her faves. Here’s the Madison Mom guide to local pools, splash pads and beaches. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm

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20:41

Why Madison's Pro Soccer Team Caught Fire 🔥

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/18

Madison’s professional men’s soccer team, officially called Madison Forward Football Club, is on a winning streak. They’re currently ranked second in their league, USL League One. What’s behind the flamingoes’ rally? We catch up with captain Mitch Osmond about what’s going right this season. 🦩 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for

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20:31

Why Madison is Using Goats to Clean Up Parks 🐐

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/17

Next time you’re at Olin Turville Park, say hello to new park staffers Donna, Nancy, Emma, Janelle, Midnight and Dorito. Don’t be mad if they don’t talk back, though. They’re goats. These goats are on assignment cleaning up brush and invasive species in many Madison parks. They belong to Greg Haak and Brooke Hushagen of HaakHagen Goat Grazing, who set the herd up inside a portable electric fence and let them graze. Goats are natural browsers, and the idea is that they’ll naturally eat their way

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27:45

Madison’s Housing Fights, Woodman’s Makeover and Top...

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/14

The City Cast team rounds up the week’s news, including the Madison City Council paving the way for more high-end apartments downtown, the ongoing renovations at Woodman’s on Milwaukee Street and Top Chef coming to Madison. Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz share your thoughts on our Tourist Trap week. And we announce some big media news with a special guest, our CEO David Plotz. Did you miss our Tourist Trap Week? Check out our takes on Madison-area tourist attractions: Taliesin 🎧 The House on

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23:44

National Mustard Museum: Gourmet or Gimmick?

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/13

In the heart of downtown Middleton lies the National Mustard Museum. They claim the world’s largest collection, with more than 6,000 bottles on display. The free museum is in the basement and the main floor is a gift shop with all kinds of mustard imaginable. There’s even a tasting bar. Of course, the entire City Cast Team - Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz - had to check it out on our most excellent summer road trip of local tourist attractions. Did we cut the mustard? What did we

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21:51

Is Cave of the Mounds Worth the Hype?

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/12

It’s Day Three of our whirlwind adventure visiting some of Wisconsin’s most famous tourist attractions. Today, we head to Cave of the Mounds near Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. It’s a privately owned cave that’s listed as a National Natural Landmark due to its educational and scientific value. For a fee, you can take a self-guided tour of the quarter-mile long limestone cave and see stalactites, stalagmites and fossils. Did you go on a field trip here as a kid? Have another fun memory? Leave us a

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23:19

It’s So Much More Than a House. On a Rock.

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/11

Your City Cast Madison team - Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz - is on the road this week, taking in the Madison area’s most famous attractions. We’re asking the question… as a local, are these stops worth the hype? It’s Day Two, and we’re headed to The House on the Rock in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Built by architect Alex Jordan to be a weekend retreat, it has since become one of the most hyped local attractions. The house itself still stands, but is surrounded by an entire complex, a

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22:47

Is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Overrated?

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/10

City Cast Madison is on a full-on summer roadtrip this week. We’re visiting some of the biggest tourist attractions that the Madison area has to offer…. and asking the question: As a local, should you go? Is it worth the hype? The entire City Cast team - Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan, and Molly Stentz - is here to give you the low-down. First stop… Taliesin in Spring Green. It was famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wisconsin home. It's now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wanna talk to us about

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20:15

The 400-Year Veto, Extreme Drought and the Bird is Back

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/07

The City Cast team rounds up the week’s news, including the Gov. Evers budget veto that could last four hundred years and the drought hitting Dane County hard. Plus, the bird’s the word… the Cardinal Bar is back. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison

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21:54

From Karachi to Willy Street, a Delicious New Restaurant

City Cast Madison ·

2023/07/06

Willy Street, meet Sultan. Madison’s newest - and perhaps only - Pakistani restaurant is now open. It’s on the corner of Willy and Ingersoll, in the old Roman Candle Pizza spot. Sultan serves tapas-style small plates, with South Asian flavors. Classic curries and biryanis, chais and naan, but with a modern twist. Oh, and they don’t do tipping. They pay their staff a living wage. We talk to owner and chef Sultan Ahmed about his vision for the restaurant. Wanna talk to us about an episode

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