City Cast Madison

Plastic containers? Yes. Plastic bags? No. Navigating our city’s recycling rules can be daunting. Thankfully there are professionals out there who want to help. To get tips on what can and can’t be recycled, and information on how to live a generally more sustainable life in Madison, host Bianca Martin spoke with Lorenza Zebell, program manager for Sustain Dane.Mentioned on the showRecycle Better, Sustain DaneCity of Madison drop off sitesRipple EffectsWanna 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 September 23rd episode here:Madison Public LibraryMadison365

Kamala Harris, the Vice President, visits Madison for a campaign event, sparking excitement and political discussions. The podcast dives into Badger football fans’ frustrations over long wait times at Camp Randall, exacerbated by new beer sales. Local nonprofits, like Urban Triage and the Goodman Community Center, face financial scrutiny and accountability issues. Meanwhile, the new Lakefront Porch Park opens after 15 years of community effort, showcasing the vibrant spirit of Madison. It's a week of challenges and triumphs in the city!

Madison Vegan Fest is right around the corner. On Sept. 28, food vendors, exhibitors, musicians, and speakers will flock to Lunney Lake Farm Park for a day of animal rights advocacy, funky music, and of course good vegan food. To get the scoop on what to expect from this annual festival, host Bianca Martin caught up with Emma Cameron, the festival’s lead organizer.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.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 September 19th episode here:Madison Public Library

Opera, ballet, and theater — oh my! The fall season for Madison’s performing arts scene is here. To get a look at what’s on the schedule around town, executive producer Hayley Sperling caught up with Cap Times reporter Lindsay Christians, who recently published a roundup of local shows.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 September 18th episode here:Madison Public LibraryJones Dairy Farm

City Cast Madison is back with another installment of Must See Madison, where we take on Madison’s must-see attractions and hidden gems. On today’s episode, we head over to the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood on the west side to spotlight the 46th annual Monroe Street Festival coming up this Saturday, Sept. 21.Executive producer Hayley Sperling sat down with the festival chair Joanne Berg, owner of Mystery to Me bookstore on Monroe St., to get the lowdown on what to expect from this yearly celebration. Check out this Madison Minutes’ Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood guide to learn more about the community.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 September 17th episode here:Madison Public LibraryJones Dairy Farm

The 13th biannual PhotoMidwest exhibition is opening tomorrow, and the photography festivities have just begun. Bianca Martin catches up with the Curator and Director of FlakPhoto Projects, Andy Adams, to learn more about the featured photographers, what you can learn at the workshops, and what he has been doing with PhotoMidwest and the Arts and Lit Laboratory to build the Madison Photography scene. Mentioned on the show:PhotoMidwestFlakPhotoArts and Lit Laboratory 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 September 16th episode here:Madison Public LibraryJones Dairy Farm

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.

Like many of us, Lauren Rudersdorf is busy. Between her day job at Edible Madison magazine, raising a toddler, and writing several food blogs, she doesn’t have as much time to cook as she used to. But she’s here to show you that you CAN do it. She shares her food prep hacks for cooking and eating well at home - and some delicious seasonal recipes for fall.Find Lauren’s writing: The Leek and the CarrotLocally Grown by Lauren RudersdorfEdible Madison Lauren’s Favorite Early Fall Recipes: 🥣 Cabbage Patch Soup 🍅 Tomato Soup🍲 Butternut Squash Soup🥗 Peanut Kale Salad🌾 Grain Bowls🥕 Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers.This episode originally aired September 21, 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! 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 September 12th episode here:Madison Public LibraryJones Dairy Farm

The Madison Public Library has a wealth of resources beyond books. Your little orange card can help you grow a garden or get across town. You can digitize those old family photos or make cheap photocopies. Madison’s Public Library Director Tana Elias lets us in on a few things you probably didn’t know your little card can do. 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 September 11th episode here: Madison Public Library Jones Dairy Farm

It’s football season, which means on select Saturdays (and a couple Fridays) during the fall and winter, seas of red-and-white-clad humans flood the streets of Madison to cheer on the Badgers. The parties are bountiful, and each neighborhood does things a little differently. To get the scoop on how and where Madisonians tailgate, executive producer Hayley Sperling and host Bianca Martin chat with local DJ Nick Nice, who’s helped bring the party to Regent Street for the past decade.Mentioned on the showHow Wisconsin's 'Jump Around' became the best tradition in college football [ESPN]Being Bucky [IMDB]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 September 10th episode here: NerdStreet Madison Public Library Jones Dairy Farm