City Cast Madison

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  • Join us every weekday morning for can’t-miss conversations about what’s happening in Madison, with a dose of local news to keep you up to speed. Host Bianca Martin collects people wherever she goes, like an endless conga line. On City Cast Madison, she peers into our city’s soul with a journalist’s skepticism and an optimist’s heart.
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Episodes
  • How Wisconsin Republicans Are Following the Trump Playbook

    How Wisconsin Republicans Are Following the Trump Playbook
    Feb 24 2025
    The state’s legislative session is in full swing, and so far, some of the ideas being brought to the floor by Republicans mirror the agenda President Donald Trump has been pushing in Washington, D.C. To get the scoop on what’s been proposed and how likely any of these initiatives are to be passed into law, host Bianca Martin speaks with Wisconsin Watch statehouse reporter Jack Kelly and statehouse reporting intern Hallie Claflin. Mentioned on the show Trump policies come to Wisconsin in first weeks of new session [Wisconsin Watch] 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 February 24th episode here: Dane County Humane Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Primary Results, Evers’ Budget, and Troubles for Black Seniors

    Primary Results, Evers’ Budget, and Troubles for Black Seniors
    Feb 21 2025
    It’s time for another Friday news roundup! This week, host Bianca Martin is joined by executive producer Hayley Sperling and producer Jade Iseri-Ramos. The team digs into results from this week’s primary election, key takeaways from Gov. Tony Evers’ budget address, progress at the Center for Black Excellence and Culture, and complaints from some of Madison’s Black senior citizens. Mentioned on the show: Madison city council incumbents survive in low turnout primary [Isthmus] Gov. Tony Evers' budget calls for tax cuts, protection against 'needless chaos' of Trump policies [Wisconsin State Journal] Center For Black Excellence Will Break Ground on Juneteenth [🎧 City Cast Madison] Black seniors in Madison say they feel slighted by city-funded agency [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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 21st episode here: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Madison Symphony Orchestra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • What To Eat in Madison When You’re Sick

    What To Eat in Madison When You’re Sick
    Feb 20 2025
    Wisconsin is currently weathering one of the worst flu seasons in the past decade. In Dane County, hospitals are full of children and adults dealing with respiratory illnesses. So how do we keep ourselves healthy and help our bodies recover from sickness? We spoke with Cap Times food and culture editor Lindsay Christians to get her suggestions on what to cook and what ingredients to keep on hand when illness is making its rounds. Mentioned on the show  Caroline Chambers’ lemon, spinach, chicken tortellini soup Melissa Clark’s omelette  Julia Tertian’s roaster broccoli with carrot miso dressing How To Make Yogi Tea Telsaan Tea Rishi Tea Joshua McFadden’s kale salad  Anna Thomas’ greens soup 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 February 20th episode here: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Madison Symphony Orchestra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins

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