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It’s no secret that Americans are becoming less religious. Rev. Mark Elsdon, temporary co-director and outgoing executive director of the Pres House Presbyterian campus ministry, predicts that the Madison area could lose a third of all churches in the area. Many congregations are shrinking and re-evaluating whether they need their large buildings anymore. Madison’s pressed for housing, and more churches are considering selling or moving to make way. Rev. Elsdon says this could mean a real loss of “third spaces” in Madison — free gathering places you can go outside of home and work. We’re revisiting our conversation from earlier this year with him to talk about what this coming wave means for our city.Rev. Elsdon’s book is Gone for Good? Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transition.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.

Tammy Baldwin has represented Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate race since 2013. In her quest for a third term, she is locked in a close (and expensive) race with Republican businessman Eric Hovde. A Madison native, Baldwin talks with Bianca Martin about why she’s running for re-election, the key issues that distinguish her from her opponent, and why representing the state is “the honor of my life.”Mentioned on the show:MyVote WisconsinMadison In-Person Absentee Voting 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. 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today!Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 21st episode here: Libro.fm - use code MADISON to get 3 audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership 

The Madison Metropolitan School District has a big ask of voters come November. A $607 million dollar ask to be more precise. But what exactly will all that money be used for and does the district truly need it? Executive producer Hayley Sperling caught up with Cap Times K-12 education reporter Kayla Huynh to get the scoop on two MMSD referendum questions voters will sound off on this November.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. 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today!Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. 

We’ve reached the end of the week, which means it’s time for a good old fashioned Friday news roundup! This week, City Cast Madison’s Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Rob Thomas are talking about the election. Former President Barack Obama and current VP nominee Tim Walz will be in town Oct. 22, which also happens to be the first day of in-person absentee voting in Madison. The team also digs further into what’s on the ballot, dives into the city’s budgetary questions, and get ready to say goodbye to the iconic Memorial Union Terrace chairs. Mentioned on the show:In-Person Absentee Voting Hours and Locations [City of Madison]Your Ballot Breakdown: State & Fed Legislative Races, Plus a Constitutional Amendment! [🎧 City Cast Madison]Melissa Agard’s Pitch for Dane County Executive [🎧 City Cast Madison]Dana Pellebon’s Pitch for Dane County Executive [🎧 City Cast Madison]Madison mayor's proposed budget cut shocks police oversight monitor [Cap Times]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. 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today!Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 18th episode here:Wisconsin Science FestivalLibro.fm - use code MADISON to get 3 audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership

It’s hard to miss the Cinn City Smash food truck. It’s big, purple, and covered in cartoon art that, if you look closely, shows some of Madison’s most iconic places. The truck has been in business for about a year, popping up at bars and festivals around town serving the unlikely combination of smash burgers and churros. And the people of Madison have been eating it up, literally. To get the scoop on what’s made Cinn City such a smashing success, host Bianca Martin caught up with the truck’s owners and long-time besties Rutger Schiesser and Maximus “Noodle” Perdomo.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. 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today!Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed today's interview with Madison Public School Foundation’s President, Melinda Heinritz, learn more here.Learn more about the sponsors of this October 17th episode here:Wisconsin Science FestivalLibro.fm - use code MADISON to get 3 audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership

We’re less than 20 days away from the November election and it’s a packed ballot. Last week, we focused on the candidates running for Dane County Executive. This week, we invited Cap Times state government reporter Andrew Bahl on the podcast to zoom in on some of the state legislative races Madisonians will vote on as well as the proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot.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. 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today!Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 16th episode here:Wisconsin Science FestivalLibro.fm - use code MADISON to get 3 audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership

Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Madison's own Bianca Martin along with hosts from our daily local shows in Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Nashville, Philly, and Portland.City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up here.Looking to advertise on City Cast? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about the sponsors of this October 15th episode here:Wisconsin Science FestivalLibro.fm - use code MADISON to get 3 audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today!

Another Friday means it’s time for another news roundup! This week, executive producer Hayley Sperling and newsletter editor Rob Thomas talk about the first concert coming to Camp Randall in nearly 30 years. Plus, the library just got a major boost from the federal government, and there are some changes afoot in Madison’s restaurant scene. Buckle up because this roundup is a trip.Mentioned on the show:Coldplay coming to Camp Randall, Tickets on sale Oct. 11 [UW Athletics]Gov. Evers: Announces $115 million in grants to 35 local and tribal communities for new construction and renovations of public libraries and community centers [WisPolitics]Why We Need to Talk about the Imagination Center [City Cast Madison]Madison burger and shakes spot, DLUX, closing this month [WMTV]Chicago restaurateur opening Japanese restaurant, bar on State Street [IB Madison]New bar Public Parking has a space for you on East Johnson [Cap Times]🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member 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 October 11th episode here:Wisconsin Science FestivalBabbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTMadison Symphony Orchestra

Trying a Sober October? Or maybe you’re just looking for something new to sip on. Enter RA! a new herbal wellness and beverage company from Richard Bowman and Alla Tyspin, who you may know as a co-founder of NessAlla Kombucha. To get the scoop on this new venture, host Bianca Martin caught up with Richard and Alla and talked all things wellness, sobriety, and beyond. RA! will be at the grand opening of Arbor House on Atwood Avenue Oct. 10 from 4-8 p.m.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 ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this October 10th episode here:Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST

With the November election less than one month away, we’re zooming in on the local races that are critical to Madison. This week, we’re taking a look at the candidates running for Dane County executive. Today, executive producer Hayley Sperling speaks with State Sen. Melissa Agard to get her take on the issues Dane County is facing and why she thinks she’s the best candidate for the job. Be sure to also check out Hayley’s conversation with the other candidate in the running, Executive Director of RCC Sexual Violence Dana Pellebon.You can find more information on the general election from My Vote Wisconsin. 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.Learn more about the sponsors of this October 9th episode here:Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST