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Governor’s Race Shakeup, Giannis Trade Shock, and Madison’s Best Thrifts
Jun 24, 2026
37m 49s
MMSD’s Proposed Property Tax Hike, Concerts on the Square Kickoff, and a T-Ball Legend
Jun 23, 2026
34m 21s
WI Governor Race Updates & Assembly District 76 Forum Takeaways
Jun 22, 2026
39m 07s
The Ultimate Madison Ice Cream Showdown
Jun 18, 2026
37m 54s
Police Monitor Blames MPD for Man’s Death, Plus Ridglan Farms To Close
Jun 17, 2026
35m 34s
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| 6/24/26 |  Governor’s Race Shakeup, Giannis Trade Shock, and Madison’s Best Thrifts | In the latest on the race for Wisconsin governor, democratic candidate Missy Hughes dropped out of the primary Monday and endorsed Lt. Gov. Sarah Rodriguez. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat amid a broader team shakeup. City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin and local writer-comedian Emily Winter chat about these big news stories. Plus, Emily takes a deep dive into secondhand fashion with a guide to thrifting in Madison, including the “Secondhand Summer” vintage passport and local clothing swaps. Finally, we celebrate Leopold’s Book Bar Caffè landing third place in USA Today’s national roundup of best independent bookstores.👋 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 24th episode: Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 37m 49s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | MMSD’s Proposed Property Tax Hike, Concerts on the Square Kickoff, and a T-Ball Legend | The Madison school board is looking to increase property taxes by 8.5% for the upcoming school year. City Cast Madison Host Bianca Martin chats with Scott Resnick, a local entrepreneur and former Madison City Council member, about the roughly $700 million MMSD budget, what it will pay for, and how it will impact tax payers. Then, we preview the line up for Concerts on the Square which starts this Wednesday. Finally, a “Good On You” for Midvale Heights t-ball commissioner Michael Pressman who was recently honored after 30 years of organizing the local league.👋 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 23rd episode: Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 34m 21s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | WI Governor Race Updates & Assembly District 76 Forum Takeaways | There are still seven candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the Wisconsin Governor’s race. With the August 11 primary less than two months away, the race is heating up. To get a better understanding of the state of the race, host Bianca Martin chats with Dan Shafer, a longtime Wisconsin journalist and founder of The Recombobulation Area. Then, producer Jade Iseri-Ramos joins the show to report back on a forum for the 76th Wisconsin Assembly District. You can find a full recording from the June 17 forum here. 👋 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 22rd episode: Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 39m 07s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | The Ultimate Madison Ice Cream Showdown | There are so many great local spots in town to get ice cream. From Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream to Babcock Dairy Store, Madison is rich with ice cream and custard. But who does it best? We decided to grab some spoons and have a showdown between several local pints to determine our top pick. This episode originally aired on June 5, 2025. 🍦 Speaking of ranking, don’t forget to vote for us in Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison competition. We’re up for best podcast and news website! 👋 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 18th episode: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Make Music Madison | 37m 54s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Police Monitor Blames MPD for Man’s Death, Plus Ridglan Farms To Close | Richard Lee Johnson died on Dec. 31, 2024, after being arrested the previous night. A new report by the Office of the Independent Police Monitor found the arresting officers caused Johnson’s death through prone restraint, excessive force, and failure to render aid. But Madison Police Chief John Patterson disputes the report. Madison365 executive editor Rob Chappell has been reporting on the story and joins City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin to explain what we know. Plus, executive producer Hayley Sperling has what might be the final update on the Ridglan Farms beagles. Mentioned on the show: Interim independent police monitor on City Cast MadisonInterim independent police monitor on 365 Amplified 👋 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 17th episode: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Make Music Madison | 35m 34s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Regent Street Redesign, Tourism Boom, and Juneteenth Events in Madison | After months of public input, Regent Street is getting a major redesign which will include wider sidewalks, fewer driving lanes, added parking and loading lanes, and more trees. To some folks’ dismay, though, it will not include dedicated bike lanes. City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin talks about the plan with executive producer Hayley Sperling and Liz Boyd. In addition to being Madison Public Library digital services and marketing manager, Boyd is a local photographer and outdoor enthusiast, and she brings us the latest tourism numbers and her ideal itinerary for a Madison tourist. Plus, how is Madison recognizing Juneteenth this week? 👋 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 16th episode: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Make Music Madison | 33m 27s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Why Madison Needs The Center for Black Excellence and Culture | The new Center for Black Excellence and Culture has officially opened! City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin sits down with founder Rev. Dr. Alex Gee at the center to talk about everything it took to open the doors and what comes next. The 37,000-square-foot space features auditoriums, lounges, a children’s library, senior area, women’s center, art gallery, innovation and business workspaces, and more. Beginning July 1, visitors can take walking tours. To hear more from Rev. Dr. Gee, listen to his podcast Black Like Me. Mentioned on the show Justified anger: Rev. Alex Gee says Madison is failing its African-American community (CapTimes) 👋 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 15th episode: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Make Music Madison | 43m 08s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | 'Your City Could Be Better': Why Every Region Needs A Park Map Tool Like Salt Lake’s — Presented By City Cast Madison | Do you know how many parks Madison has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. | 32m 56s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | City Anticipates Budget Cuts, Madison’s Election Trust Crisis, and Free Meals for Local Kids✨ | budget cutselection trust+4 | Hayley SperlingAngela Russell | Black OxygenThe Undercurrent+2 | — | Madisonbudget cuts+6 | American Players Theatre | 33m 49s | |
| 6/11/26 | Spicy Takes From Madison’s Chef of the Year. Plus, WTF Is Cookie Salad?!?✨ | food culturecooking+3 | Patrick O’HalloranEmily Tucker | Madison MagazineWORT-FM+2 | — | Chef of the Yearcookie salad+4 | American Players Theatrecity20 | 36m 55s | |
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| 6/10/26 | Hot Takes on Madison’s Queer Scene✨ | LGBTQIA+ communityPride Month+3 | Sanders Weinberg | Gender and Sexuality Center at UW-MadisonCity Cast Madison | MadisonDane County+1 | Pride MonthLGBTQIA++5 | Madison Reading Project | 33m 39s | |
| 6/9/26 | Honoring Michael Johnson, Public Art Woes, and Pop-Ups at Madison Public Market✨ | community leadershippublic art+3 | Hayley SperlingLindsay Christians | Cap TimesMadison Public Art Project+1 | — | Michael Johnsonpublic art+3 | Madison Reading Project | 35m 01s | |
| 6/8/26 | Police Monitor Answers Her Critics✨ | police oversightcommunity engagement+4 | Aeiramique Glass | Madison’s Police Civilian Oversight BoardOffice of the Independent Police Monitor | — | police monitorMadison+5 | Madison Reading Project | 35m 39s | |
| 6/7/26 | 'Your City Could Be Better': How Las Vegas Saves More Water Than Any Other City — Presented By City Cast Madison✨ | water conservationrecycling+4 | Jesse Merrick | City CastSouthern Nevada Water Authority+1 | Las VegasMadison+1 | water reuseLas Vegas+5 | — | 30m 30s | |
| 6/5/26 | SCOWIS Takes on Congressional Maps, Gov. Race Updates, and Good News For Passenger RailJun 05, 2026✨ | congressional mapsgubernatorial race+3 | Nick Ramos | Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWisconsin Fair Maps Coalition+2 | — | Wisconsinvoting maps+3 | Clean Lakes Alliance | 28m 13s | |
| 6/4/26 | What To Pack for Your American Players Theatre Picnic✨ | American Players Theatrepicnic tips+3 | Lindsay Christians | American Players TheatreCap Times | — | American Players Theatrepicnic+5 | City Cast Madisoncity20 | 35m 29s | |
| 6/3/26 | Experience One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Influential Buildings✨ | architectureFrank Lloyd Wright+3 | March Schweitzer | Friends of the Meeting HouseAmerican Institute of Architects+1 | Madison | Frank Lloyd WrightFirst Unitarian meeting house+3 | — | 24m 36s | |
| 6/2/26 | UW Ditches Ethnic Studies, Ridglan Beagle Update, and Madison’s Got Talent!✨ | ethnic studiesuniversity curriculum+3 | Hayley SperlingAJ Juarez+1 | UW-MadisonBoard of Regents+4 | — | UW-Madisonethnic studies+5 | Clean Lakes Alliance | 32m 52s | |
| 6/1/26 | Your Guide to June 2026 in Madison | Cue up “June Hymn” by the Decemberists because summer is here, and the City Cast Madison is bringing you our picks of the best things happening this month. From eating donuts on National Donut Day to learning how to row, the team is going to make the most of June. Won’t you join us? 👋 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 1st episode: Clean Lakes Alliance Dane County Humane Society Madison Reading Project | 32m 37s | ||||||
| 5/31/26 | 'Your City Could Be Better': How Chicago's Libraries Meet Community Needs — Presented By City Cast Madison | Where would Madison be without its libraries? Chicago is opening its 82nd public library branch in June, and loaning out books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what these institutions offer residents. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran about how Chicago’s libraries have evolved to meet community needs, from opening a food pantry inside a branch to turning student IDs into automatic library cards — and how they could be even better. Plus, are the Chicago Bears still the Chicago Bears if they move to Indiana? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. | 31m 43s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Fire on Fair Oaks, E. Coli Lakes Study, and Tom Farley On Recovery | TGIF! The City Cast Madison team is here with the biggest news stories of the week. More than 75 firefighters responded to a fire at Madison-Kipp Corporation on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Public Health Madison & Dane County and Clean Lakes Alliance are launching a pilot study to better understand E. coli in our lakes. Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling chat about these stories. Plus Tom Farley, author of the books “Growing Up Farley” and “The Chris Farley Show” and community outreach director for recovery.com, joins the show to talk about Madison Mallard's Recovery Night on June 2. And for our Neighbors only, an update on the Ridglan beagles! Mentioned on the show: Is Madison a Beach Town [🎧 City Cast Madison] The cost of Madison beach closures [🎧 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! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 29th episode: Oak Bank - Do you have questions for Oak Bank? Submit them HERE. | 32m 24s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Why Distill America Puts Madison in High Spirits | This Saturday is the 18th annual Distill America event at Breese Stevens Field. Attendees will sample spirits from more than 90 vendors ranging from major Kentucky brands to tiny Wisconsin producers. Ahead of the event, host Bianca Martin talks with Distill America founder Fred Swanson about the history of the event and what to expect on Saturday. 🥕 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! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. | 29m 16s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Ticks Suck Extra Bad This Season, Plus Banned Watertown Song Will Play at the Barrymore | Thoroughly checking yourself for ticks is a must-do after spending time outdoors in the spring and summer. Tick season has already been bad this year, and the number of Lyme disease cases in Wisconsin has quadrupled over the past 20 years. Host Bianca Martin chats with executive producer Hayley Sperling about the problem with ticks. We also get into the latest around the Watertown High School band’s banned song, and how Madison is supporting the band with a concert at the Barrymore Theatre this Thursday. Plus, Bianca was named the recipient of Urban Triage’s Reclaiming Our Voice Award! Mentioned on the show: Tips to avoid tick and mosquito bites [🎧 City Cast Madison] Wisconsin Tick Bite Tracker [WI Department of Health Services] What is the Wisconsin Academy? [🎧 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! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. | 31m 21s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Is Madison a Beach Town? | We think one of Madison’s best qualities is its ability to transform with the weather, and we argue that in the summer, Madison becomes a beach town. To make the case, host Bianca Martin is joined by executive producer Hayley Sperling and producer Jade Iseri-Ramos. From Madison’s 12 beaches to all the places you can rent a boat, we think Madison has beach town vibes. 🌊 What do you think? Is Madison really a beach town? 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. | 37m 41s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | MMSD Parental Leave, Land Donation to Ho-Chunk Nation, and Police Monitor Contradicts Internal Investigation | This week, the Madison Metro School District school board approved a 12-week paid parental leave policy for all district staff. Meanwhile, the interim independent police monitor found that Madison police officers violated department policy when arresting Madison School Board member Maia Pearson in December. Plus, Dane County will donate 165 acres of land to the Ho-Chunk Nation. Host Bianca Martin and producer Jade Iseri-Ramos break down these stories, and in the Neighbors-only segment we talk about American Players Theatre’s latest national recognition! 👋 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 City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 22nd episode: Telsaan Tea Clean Lakes Alliance Oak Bank - Do you have questions for Oak Bank? Submit them HERE. | 25m 57s | ||||||
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