City Cast Madison

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 Alder’s Resignation [ 🎧City Cast Madison]MPD asks hunters to keep an eye out for missing person during gun deer season [Channel 3000]Do you love Madison and have great audio skills? Apply to be the next Producer of City Cast Madison!Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this November 22nd episode here: DesignCraft Advertising Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

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 options? We’ve got you covered.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 about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 20th episode here: DesignCraft Advertising Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

In this conversation, Greg Gelembiuk, a data analyst at Madison’s Office of the Independent Monitor, sheds light on the unique powers of Madison's police oversight agencies, including their ability to subpoena. He discusses the crucial need for community involvement and adequate resources in the face of budget constraints. The talk explores innovative reforms, particularly mobile crisis response units, and highlights the importance of maintaining independence from political influence to ensure accountability and effective policing in the community.

Madison is buzzing with a building boom, blending old and new architectural wonders. The team highlights icons like Monona Terrace and the First Unitarian Society, showcasing their unique designs. They delve into the historical elegance of Science Hall and its intriguing past. North Street transforms from a biotech mystery into a lively community hub with local businesses. The discussion also covers innovative structures like the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra's building, along with cherished landmarks that capture the city's essence.

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 madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 18th episode here:DesignCraft AdvertisingWisconsin Chamber Orchestra

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 process. Also mentioned on the show:How Madison neighborhoods voted on the city’s $22M referendum [Cap Times]Holiday Fantasy Lights are up at Olin Park!Top employee at Epic Systems apologizes after arrest on plane [WMTV]Like the show? Come work with us! City Cast Madison is hiring a producer. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 15th episode here:StartingBlockMadison Symphony Orchestra

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 showMake These Holiday Cocktails While You're Snowed In [ 🎧 City Cast Madison]Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 14th episode here:StartingBlock

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 showWisconsin prisons restrict books and mail to keep drugs out, but some staff still bring drugs in [Wisconsin Watch]Wisconsin escalates its long tradition of prison book-banning [Tone Madison]Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 13th episode here:StartingBlock

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 alerts about snow emergencies and where to park. [City of Madison]Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 12th episode here:StartingBlock

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 voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 11th episode here:StartingBlock