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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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19:22

Five Things You Didn’t Know Your Library Card Could Do

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/26

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. Tana Elias, the library’s digital services and marketing, lets us in on a few things you probably didn’t know your little card can do. Also mentioned on the show: 🌳 Free State Park Day Passes (in Cambridge, DeForest, Stoughton and Verona libraries) 📣 RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center 50th

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20:50

Madison Welder Picks Up Pieces After Life-Changing Fire

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/25

Artist Erika Koivunen is no stranger to tragedy. Just eighteen months after losing her husband, Aaron Howard, a massive fire torched her entire S. Park Street workshop. Acme Ironworks, the shop that she and her husband shared as metalworkers, burned to the ground after a thunderstorm. The fire caused millions in damages and destroyed several businesses on the block. You’ve probably seen Erika’s work all over Madison: the thirty-foot tall metal tree that greets you on Willy Street, the metal flowers

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25:22

Digging in to UW’s Past, Skeletons and All

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/24

“History is written by the victors.” That’s often attributed to Winston Churchill. But what about the other sides of the story? The stories we don’t learn about in school: how some students and staff were denied housing due to their race and why some UW leaders held dangerous, racist ideas about genetic superiority. And what about the stories of students who fought to make campus more accessible and better for all? The UW Public History Project is here to tell them. Kacie Lucchini Butcher is the

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17:40

Solar Farms, Car Bans and Teacher Pay

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/21

Happy Earth Week, everyone. Dane County is now the first county in the state to have government facilities 100% powered by renewable energy. The airport, the courthouse, the Alliant Energy Center… their energy use is now completely offset by local renewable energy production. The Yahara Solar farm is online. In other news, the State Assembly would like to ban anyone from banning gasoline engines. Not that anyone was doing that. But, you know, California. And Madison teachers are fighting for

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24:45

Madison's Newest Grocery Store Is a Big Deal

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/20

When Pick ‘n Save announced they’d be closing their store on S. Park Street, neighbors were worried. The nearest full-service grocery was miles away. The block seemed headed for another hospital expansion. Few grocers seemed interested in running a store in south Madison. The Pick n’ Save store was too old and not large enough for many grocery chains to take over. The area is considered low-income. The city struggled to find someone with a business plan to make it work. But now, a locally-owned

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21:44

You’re Recycling Wrong. Here's What To Do About It. ♻️

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/19

Madison was the first city in the nation to offer curbside recycling service. But fifty-five years of celebrating recycling’s virtues has driven us to optimism. We wishfully toss things in the cart and hope for the best. Friends, we are here to tell you that is NOT how this works. In fact, your good deeds are messing things up - gumming up machines and putting workers in harm’s way. Can you recycle plastic bags? Nope. Those little tabs from your bread bags? Nope. Bottle caps? Nope. And please, for

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22:11

Will Thursday’s Vote End the Dane County Jail Debate?

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/18

The Dane County Board is poised to vote this Thursday on whether to spend an additional $13 million on renovating the oldest part of Dane County Jail. The latest vote comes after the Board has already earmarked $166 million for the project so far - and after the Board already approved a plan for a smaller, cheaper facility. County Executive Joe Parisi vetoed that plan, and is pushing for a larger version of the plan that Sheriff Kalvin Barrett favors. But Dane County Supervisor Dana Pellebon says

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20:45

What You Need To Know About Abortion Access in Wisconsin

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/17

There’s been a flurry of court action regarding abortion. What exactly is legal in Wisconsin is confusing — and up for debate. While Wisconsin’s 1849 law banning abortions is in effect, some people are mail-ordering mifepristone and misoprostol through online pharmacies to end their pregnancies. But new dueling court decisions raise questions about access to medical abortion. Medical abortions involve taking a two-drug combination rather than surgery. It’s the most common kind of

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21:30

Dueling Abortion Lawsuits, Wolf Fights and a...

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/14

On the roundup this week, we dig into the surprising election results of a coy UW-Madison conservative. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is making moves in lawsuits over abortion access. And what should Wisconsin do about wolves making a comeback in the state? The whole City Cast pack's here scavenging for the news. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz talk about things big and small. Like why Dylan hates soccer. Also on this episode: 🧬 UW-Madison's Science Expeditions Campus Open

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21:06

You Need to Visit Madison’s Newest French Bakery

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/13

There’s a new french bakery in Madison, tucked away in the old New Orleans Take-out spot on Fordem Ave by the railroad tracks. It’s a non-descript spot on Madison’s northside. A small sandwich board stands outside. The old jazz mural is still there. But inside, the flavors explode. Handmade asparagus quiche with buttery, flaky dough. Kouign-amann, the cake that seems to be half butter by weight. Fresh baked croissants. Savory tarts. Spice buns. It’s called Far Breton Bakery. And their grand

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21:30

Wisconsin Wants To Give You Your Money Back

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/12

Tax time is coming. Looking for a little extra cash? What if I told you there was a magic website where you could search for free money? No wait, don’t hang up. We promise this is legit. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue runs a website where you can search for lost money. It’s called the Unclaimed Property list. And it’s actually YOUR money. If you’ve ever forgotten to cash a check, chances are that money is NOT long gone. It was turned over to the state, where they are keeping it safe, waiting

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26:30

Meet Madison’s Biggest Bird Nerd

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/11

The sun is finally shining, the birds are singing… spring is here and the WiscoBirder is on the lookout! The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is around the corner. Beginning April 15th, teams from around the state compete to spot as many bird species as possible within a 24-hour period. Dexter Patterson teaches photography at UW Madison, but he’s perhaps better known as the WiscoBirder and co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin. Get ready to meet one of Madison’s biggest bird nerds. 📸 See

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22:51

This Judge Wants to Hear Why You Were Speeding

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/10

Parking tickets. We’ve all been there… rushing to back to the meter, just a few minutes too late. Having to move your car every two hours. Forgetting which day the street sweepers come. And don’t get us started on snow days. One man holds the power to take the sting out of those tickets. And he’s actually more reasonable than you might think. He’s been on a mission to make local court more accessible to the public. Meet Madison Municipal Court Judge Dan Koval. *And yes, he is related to former

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22:30

Election Roundup: Supremes, Impeachment and Winning...

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/07

Dylan Brogan, Bianca Martin, and Molly Stentz round up the news this week, which means we’re unpacking election day results. What could Judge Janet’s win mean for 2024 and the next presidential race? Why did Wisconsin vote for the liberal-backed judge while also supporting tougher bail measures and work requirements for welfare? Are the purple state eulogies a bit premature? And what will happen in the Madison race that came down to two votes? We don’t know the answers, but that doesn’t stop us

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22:15

Madison’s Spicy Cheese Bread Returns to its Roots

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/06

Stella’s Hot & Spicy Cheese Bread has long been a staple of the Dane County Farmers’ Market. The huge loaves are stuffed with gooey hot cheese, flecked with red pepper and are best eaten by tearing off a huge hunk as you stroll the market contemplating eating more vegetables. Now, Brian Winzenried of the famed Stella’s family is taking the cheese bread to Panama. What began as a pandemic trip has blossomed into a new business venture, opening this spring. Not only can you enjoy a taste of home

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18:05

Judge Janet Will Be Your Next WI Supreme Court Justice

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/05

$45 million dollars and nearly two million votes later, the election result is in: Milwaukee Judge Janet Protasiewicz will be the next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Liberal-backed justices will soon have four seats on the state’s high court and a slim majority. All eyes are now on Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s 1849 abortion ban. Bianca Martin and Dylan Brogan break down the big results from the election day. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a

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21:50

Does This City Ordinance Spark Joy?

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/04

Every year, the Madison City Council adds new city ordinances to the books. More rules, more things made illegal. There are 45 chapters of them, regulating everything from liquor licenses to signs. But every so often, someone comes along with an eye toward clean up. Someone who looks through the pages and pages of city laws… and finds the outdated, ridiculous or potentially discriminatory ones that need to go. Meet Grant Foster, a city alder representing Madison’s near east side. Aka, the Marie

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23:30

Madison’s Solution for Evictions? Lawyers.

City Cast Madison ·

2023/04/03

The City of Madison knows that no one likes evictions. They’re painful, messy and costly. So they’re funding a program to provide free lawyers to tenants facing eviction. They mediate conflicts - or miscommunication - between tenants and landlords, and work out solutions. And it’s been shockingly effective. Carousel Bayrd of Community Justice, Inc is one of these lawyers. 🏠 If you need help, contact the Tenant Resource Center’s Eviction Prevention Clinic Also on the show: 🤣 Who Will Be

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22:30

The $45M Election, Madison Ballot Questions, and the...

City Cast Madison ·

2023/03/31

It’s the Friday news roundup and the whole City Cast Madison team is here to rein in the wayward news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz discuss the big money in our Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the little-known question on your ballot in Madison, why the Madison School District spokesperson is suing to prevent your access to records… and of course, crime-fighting burritos. Read the stories: Big $ (AP) What’s on Your Ballot (My Vote WI) Madison School Lawsuit (NBC

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21:30

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Madison Food Carts

City Cast Madison ·

2023/03/30

Who doesn’t love a good food cart?! From the massive fresh spring rolls on library mall to the crispy arepas on the capitol square, there are dozens of food carts throughout the city ready to provide a nice hot lunch or tasty snack. But Madison’s food cart scene doesn’t just happen. There’s a bunch of work behind the scenes to pave the way. Did you know that Madison has an official group of food cart taste testers?! Meghan Blake-Horst, Madison’s Street Vending Coordinator, explains it all. 🍲

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