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There is a Madisonian whose name you might not know, but you’ve certainly seen his work. He is the photojournalist behind the photo of President Obama in the White House situation room during the Bin Laden raid. He captured the iconic moment when a five-year-old child reached up and touched Obama’s hair, after asking if it was like his own. White House photographer Pete Souza captured history as it was happening, and then when he was done with his work at the White House, he moved here to Madison, Wisconsin. He currently freelances and occasionally pops off about current events online, when he’s not taking beautiful images of our fair city. We caught up with him last year to learn what it was like to be a witness to history during those years. And of course, how we can become better photographers. Pete Souza’s most recent book is called The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside the Presidency. Also on the show:  Beginner’s Photography Class from the Madison Photography Group Mansion Hill West Historic Architecture Walking Tour from the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation This episode originally aired June 28, 2023.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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay Christians, food editor at the Cap Times, shares her insights on Madison’s culinary scene and essential cookbooks. She highlights the charm of printed cookbooks in a digital age, encouraging home cooking as a New Year's resolution. Lindsay discusses local favorites like the "Dane County Farmers Market Cookbook" and seasonal Midwest cookbooks, emphasizing the joy of baking and vegetarian cooking. Listeners will be inspired to dive into their own cooking adventures with expert recommendations that celebrate the richness of Madison's food culture.

Ketamine clinics have been popping up around Madison for some time now. While ketamine has been used in the medical field as an anesthetic for decades, its use as a treatment for PTSD, depression and chronic pain has been growing in popularity in recent years. So what is a trip to one of Madison’s clinics really like? We’re revisiting Host Bianca Martin’s conversation with Brian Czapko, co-founder of Forward Ketamine, about how ketamine therapy works and what the future of this industry and treatment could look like. This episode originally aired December 4, 2023. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 23th episode here:Jones Dairy FarmMadison Symphony OrchestraWanna 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the last Friday news roundup of 2024. This week, the City Cast Madison team has updates on the school shooting that shook the Madison community. Plus, Ald. Charles Myadze was arrested last week and on Monday was charged with eight felonies related to domestic abuse. And finally, is it safe to step out onto Madison’s frozen lakes? Those hungry for ice time might be in trouble as the future of Madison’s ice rinks are uncertain. Mentioned on the show❤️‍🩹 Abundant Life Christian School Emergency Recovery FundLongtime Madison leader Gloria Reyes accuses Alder Charles Myadze of abuse during “volatile” 3-year relationship [Madison365]City Considers Bailing Out Madison Ice Inc. Do They Need The Money? [WORT]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 December 20th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Alliance Francaise De Milwaukee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the holidays on the horizon, many Madisonians are preparing for a massive family meal. But what if you don’t want to do the cooking? Nicole Haase, freelance reporter with the Capital Times, has the scoop on which restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year for dine-in and take-and-bake options.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 December 19th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Alliance Francaise De Milwaukee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we close the book on 2024 and get ready for the new year, we turned to you to get a taste of what Madisonians hope to see in our fair city in 2025. What are your hopes for the new year? Perhaps a more diverse range of food options? Cleaner lakes? More time spent in the community? We heard from local leaders, business owners, and even the mayor to get their takes. Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling reflect on the year and talk about their own resolutions.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 December 18th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Alliance Francaise De Milwaukee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The city of Madison was shocked Monday by a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, in which a teacher and student were killed in addition to the suspected shooter, and several others were injured. On the City Cast Madison podcast today, Bianca Martin talks to Rob Chappell, executive editor of Madison365, about what we know and what questions remain. Links: City of Madison Incident ReportTeacher, student dead, 6 injured in shooting at Abundant Life Christian School | Live updates [WSJ]How a Community Heals after a School Shooting [CT]Statement on Abundant Life School Shooting and resources [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 December 17th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Alliance Francaise De Milwaukee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holiday season is often the biggest time of the year for new movie releases. But to see big blockbusters, Madisonians have to make a trip out to the suburbs. To get to scoop on where and what to watch, we turned to local film aficionado and our own Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas.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 December 16th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Alliance Francaise De Milwaukee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Friday news roundup, Madison365 reporter Nicholas Garton joins host Bianca Martin to talk about recent drama in the Sun Prairie School District, which ultimately led to the resignation of a principal and multiple school board members. Executive producer Hayley Sperling has the latest in Ald. Charles Myadze’s arrest yesterday afternoon and the Madison City Council’s prior decision to censure him. And Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas shares details on where speed limits around town are set to change. Plus, it’s a weekend full of Santa extravaganza.Mentioned on the show:Former Sun Prairie principal claims “double standard” in how Black employees are treated by SPASD [Madison365]Investigation finds former Sun Prairie East principal & witnesses “not credible” in denial of offensive language [Madison365]Second Sun Prairie School Board member resigns [Madison365] 🎧 Madison Alder Speaks Out After Allegations Against Fellow Council Member Surface [City Cast Madison]🎧 Why So Many Public Officials Have Called For a Madison Alder’s Resignation [City Cast Madison]🎉 Become a member of City Cast Madison today!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 December 13th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Orthodontic Experts Olbrich Botanical Gardens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Tis the season for gifts! If you have a foodie in your life — whether that’s someone who loves to cook or just loves to eat — we’ve got suggestions for what to put under their tree. Cap Times food and culture editor Lindsay Christians joins Bianca Martin with a stacked list of local gift ideas everyone will enjoy.Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers.🎉 Become a member of City Cast Madison today!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 December 12th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Orthodontic Experts Olbrich Botanical Gardens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices