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Believe it or not, the Aug. 13 primary election is right around the corner. We’ve already covered the ins and outs of how to vote in this election and today we’re digging into who and what you’ll be voting for come Election Day. Host Bianca Martin spoke with Cap Times state government reporter Andrew Bahl to get the details on the candidates and referendums on the ballot. Mentioned on the showCap Times election coverageEverything You Need To Vote in the Fall Primary [City Cast Madison]From Strip Club to World Grocery on Madison’s East Side [City Cast Madison]In-person absentee voting information [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.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 29th episode here:Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift StoresMadison365

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!

Who doesn’t love a little outside time? Ideally, paired with a beverage and good friends. Cap Times photographer Ruthie Hauge has been cataloging local outdoor gathering spaces in what started as a pandemic passion project but has grown into the ultimate list of Madison-area patios. Host Bianca Martin caught up with Ruthie to get the scoop on the latest and greatest patios in our city and beyond.Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers.Mentioned on the showOur Dane County patio dining guide features 550 options [Cap Times]The Best Outdoor Patios Across Madison [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 ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 25th episode here:Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST

With decades of experience under her belt, there’s no question that Sylvie Rosenthal is a master of her craft. But in the world of woodworking, which has been dominated by stereotypical big, burly men, Rosenthal — a queer woman — knows what it’s like to be underestimated at every turn.Host Bianca Martin spoke with Rosenthal about the discrimination she’s faced and how she’s leveraged her past trauma to start her Madison workshop Lower Astronomy Studios, which is challenging stereotypes in the industry. Please note this episode mentions sexual assault, so please take care when listening.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 July 24th episode here:Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST

The City Cast Madison crew is back with another edition of Must See Madison, and this time, we’re ballin’ on a budget. Host Bianca Martin rounds up some of Madison’s best free activities with executive producer Hayley Sperling and newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski. Join us as we venture around town highlighting Madison’s must sees. Where should we go next? Send us your suggestions for a future show!Mentioned in today’s showPheasant Branch ConservancyThe Lakeshore PathLake Loop and Monona Bait & Ice CreamChazen Museum of ArtCinemathequeLakeside CinemaWanna 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 July 23rd episode here: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTMadison365Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.

Election season is officially upon us! First up is the fall partisan primary on Aug. 13. To get the details on election day, absentee voting, our (infamous) ballot drop boxes, and everything in between, host Bianca Martin spoke with deputy clerk Jim Verbick of the City of Madison City Clerk’s Office. Mentioned on the showMyVote WisconsinMadison in-person absentee voting locations [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! 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 July 22nd episode here:Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTMadison365Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.

All eyes have been fixed on Milwaukee this week as the Republican National Convention has taken over Wisconsin’s biggest city. Host Bianca Martin caught up with Wisconsin Public Radio political reporter Anya van Wagtendonk to get an inside look at the convention and what folks in Madison should be watching. Meanwhile in Madison, executive producer Hayley Sperling joins Bianca to talk about the city’s continued budget questions, why a group of West siders are suing the city over a housing development, and a sad goodbye at Henry Vilas Zoo.Mentioned on the showReporting from the RNC, Chevron and Wisconsin, Women BBQ brawlers [WPR]Madison mayor urges City Council to consider property tax referendum [Cap Times]Raising Taxes or Cutting Services: Madison’s Budget Dilemma [City Cast Madison]Your City Budget Questions Answered [City Cast Madison]Library FundraiserMaple Bluff eyes property tax referendum to close budget gap [Wisconsin State Journal]Neighbors sue over Old Sauk Road development but lose Plan Commission appeal [WisconsinState Journal]Goodbye, Sparky [Henry Vilas Zoo/Facebook]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 July 19th episode here:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.

When thinking about Madison’s food scene, the first items that come to mind usually involve a whole lot of meat and dairy. But one of the city’s newest restaurants is challenging that perspective. Mad Rabbit Cafe opened earlier this year in the former home of La Kitchenette on Willy Street serving an all-vegan menu.City Cast Madison host Biana Martin caught up with restaurant owner Nate Anger to see what makes his restaurant appealing to vegans, carnivores, and everyone in between.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 July 18th episode here:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.

Kiki Schueler has been hosting intimate concerts in the basement of her far east side home since 2005. This week, Kiki’s House of Righteous Music will host its 400th show! (And yes, there will be cake.)Host Bianca Martin caught up with Kiki herself to get the inside scoop on how Kiki’s House of Righteous Music came to be and how you can get a ticket to the next show.Mentioned in this episodeKiki's House of Righteous Music Facebook group Kiki’s mailing listWanna 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 July 16th episode here:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.

Once called "Madison's Ellis Island," the Greenbush neighborhood used to be home to large populations of Italian, Jewish, and Black residents. But an urban revival plan in the mid-20th century decimated the neighborhood and displaced its communities. Now, the area is witnessing a revival. Spots like Leopold’s, Fabiola’s, and the Greenbush Bar are new staples of Madison’s Greenbush neighborhood, so for this special installment of Must See Madison, host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling talk to the owner of all three, Sam Brown, about the neighborhood’s past, present, and future. 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 July 16th episode here:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.