Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Molly Stentz join the City Cast team to discuss the future of the UW System, proposed bills on parent involvement in library books, and the adventures of a searching elk in Wisconsin.

Join Ava Wojnowski, a newsletter editor who delves into recent flooding challenges in Madison, as she shares urgent updates on rising lake levels and stormwater management. Bianca Martin, the host and downtown development expert, mourns the loss of Essen Haus while discussing new construction projects aimed at affordable housing. Meanwhile, Hayley Sperling investigates whether the upcoming taco and margarita festival is all it's cracked up to be. Tune in for insights on community dynamics, redevelopment, and local cultural events!

Hayley Sperling, executive producer, and Rob Thomas, editor of Madison Minutes, dive into the huge $75 million donation to UW-Madison for a new engineering building. They discuss the city’s record-breaking capital budget and the challenges accompanying it. Plus, they share the exciting details of Madison's upcoming music festival, Joey's Song, highlighting its charitable impact and the revitalization of the local music scene. Community engagement and support for local artists take center stage in this lively discussion.