Outro

This week, Madison is grappling with an array of serious stories in the news. Two staff members at Annie Greencrow Whitehorse Middle School are on leave as a result of sexual assault allegations. UW-Madison employees are facing layoffs. And FoodShare benefits are set to run out Saturday. City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin talks with executive producer Hayley Sperling and newsletter editor Rob Thomas about how these heavy topics are affecting Madisonians. But it’s not all bad, we’ve got some Halloween costume ideas for you too!

Mentioned on the show:

West High battery [City of Madison]
Report Child Abuse [Wisconsin Department of Children and Families]

UW Union Leaders speak on state-mandated teaching requirements [🎧City Cast Madison]

Thanksgiving Basket Drive [Goodman Center]

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Learn more about the sponsors of this October 31st episode:

• Madison Opera
• Capital City Theatre