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The Dane County Farmers’ Market kicks off its 2025 season this Saturday! Are you ready? To get the scoop on what’s new at the market as well as some tried and true tricks for shopping like a pro, we caught up with market manager Jamie Bugel. Hot tip: You might be able to score some cheap eggs.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 April 10th episode: Jones Dairy Farm Goodman Community Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wisconsin is an island of prohibition in a sea of legalized cannabis. But that hasn’t stopped entrepreneurs from selling weed-adjacent products in the state legally. This gray zone in which Wisconsin operates has left many calling for proper legalization and regulation of cannabis. Gov. Tony Evers outlined two paths for legalization in his 2025 budget proposal, though they’re not likely to make it past the Republican-controlled State Assembly. So where do we go from here?Phillip Scott, the owner of Crone Apothecary and head of Wisconsin Hemp Farmers and Manufacturers Association, has some ideas. 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 April 9th episode: Jones Dairy Farm Goodman Community Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal budget cuts just keep coming, and this time the axe is swinging at our nation’s libraries and museums. In March, the Trump administration moved to gut the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Locally, IMLS has given grants and other funding to the Madison Public Library, Madison Children’s Museum, Wisconsin Historical Society, Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Chazen Museum of Art, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and MMoCA. To get a sense of how this funding cut will be felt — if it goes through — we caught up with Madison Public Library Director Tana Elias. 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 April 8th episode: Jones Dairy Farm Goodman Community Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Budget cuts at the federal level just keep coming. Recently, hundreds of millions of dollars were slashed from a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that supports schools purchasing food from local farmers. The move will directly affect Wisconsin schools and farms. To get the scoop on these ripple effects, host Bianca Martin sat down with Allison Pfaff Harris, the Farm To School Director for REAP Food Group.Want to join the conversation? Register for REAP’s zoom call April 8. 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 April 7th episode: Jones Dairy Farm Goodman Community Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The election is over but we’re not done talking about it. In this Friday news roundup, the City Cast Madison team is once again rounding up the results of the spring election and its implications. We’re also celebrating Madison’s celebration of transgender visibility, and talking about Madison Public Market delays (yes, again). Plus, Madison is getting a bathhouse?! Let’s take the plunge.Mentioned on the show:Once common, now unusual: Conservative candidate publicly quashes shouts that the other side cheated [WSJ]Here’s what Susan Crawford’s state Supreme Court win means for Wisconsin [Wisconsin Watch]She dropped out of a Madison City Council race. Voters elected her anyway. [Cap Times]Provisional 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! 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 April 4th episode: UW-Madison Science Expeditions FOCUS Property Management: (920)-413-1471 (Available 24/7) EatStreet - Save 15% on your next order with code CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know Madison has a secret when it comes to finding the best bagels? Mermaid Bagels has built up a loyal fanbase through the isthmus despite not having a physical storefront. Lisa Jacobson, owner of Mermaid Kitchen, joins host Bianca Martin to talk about how bagels became her thing and what it actually takes to make a good bagel.You can order bagels via Mermaid Kitchen’s website.This episode originally aired March 7, 2024.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 April 3rd episode: UW-Madison Science Expeditions FOCUS Property Management: (920)-413-1471 (Available 24/7) EatStreet - Save 15% on your next order with code CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spring election is officially over. The results are in and the whole City Cast Madison team is here to round them up for you. Host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperling, and newsletter editor Rob Thomas dig into the key takeaways from the April election. 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 April 1st episode: UW-Madison Science Expeditions FOCUS Property Management: (920)-413-1471 (Available 24/7) EatStreet - Save 15% on your next order with code CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy April, Madison! We’re not fooling you when we say there’s plenty going on this month in our city. We’re kicking off the month with an election, but that’s not all we’re excited about in April. The City Cast Madison team has handpicked some of the best things to do, see, and eat in Madison this month. From Earth Day celebrations to local theater recommendations, we’ve got you covered.Mentioned on the showWhy Susan Crawford Wants To Be Wisconsin’s Next Supreme Court Justice [🎧City Cast Madison]Record Store Day 2025Madison Print & Resist Zinefest 2025STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking HeadsWhy Madison Loves the Wisconsin Film Festival [🎧City Cast Madison]The Best Strip Mall Restaurants in Madison [🎧City Cast Madison]Korill HutCafe Domestique to open third location in former The Heights Kitchen space [Madison Magazine]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 April 1st episode: UW-Madison Science Expeditions FOCUS Property Management: (920)-413-1471 (Available 24/7) EatStreet - Save 15% on your next order with code CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday, April 1, Wisconsinites will vote in the most expensive state Supreme Court race in U.S. history. The election between Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel has drawn mega donors from across the country who have flooded the campaigns with cash. Will this record level spending make a difference? And how will it affect future elections? We sat down with Wisconsin Democracy Campaign’s Executive Director Nick Ramos to get some insight. *This interview was recorded on March 19th, 2025. Spending totals have increased in the last few days.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 March 31st episode: UW-Madison Science Expeditions FOCUS Property Management: (920)-413-1471 (Available 24/7) EatStreet - Save 15% on your next order with code CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring election season is almost over. We’re just days away from voting on a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, a constitutional amendment, every Madison City Council seat, and more. But there’s more to the news than just the election. On this week’s Friday news roundup, Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas tells us who’s hot and who’s not in Badger athletics. Host Bianca Martin digs into the city’s State Street pedestrian mall experiment (will it continue?!). And of course, executive producer Hayley Sperling gives one more election news roundup and reminds you to vote.Mentioned on the show:Pingeton selected to lead Badger women's basketball program [UW Athletics]Everything You Need To Know About the Statewide 2025 Spring Election Races [🎧 City Cast Madison]Why Susan Crawford Wants To Be Wisconsin’s Next Supreme Court Justice [🎧 City Cast Madison]Meet The Candidates in Madison’s Only Contested School Board Race [🎧 City Cast Madison]Who's Running for Madison City Council [🎧 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 and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 28th episode: UW-Madison Science Expeditions Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices