City Cast Madison Podcast
1) Coffee, Kinship, and Accessibility are at the Heart of Monona’s JavaAbilities
Sure, the coffee at JavaAbilities is great (it’s Madison-based Rusty Dog) but it’s the people behind the counter who truly make the space special. Part of the mission of the new coffee shop on Monona ...Show More
2) Madison Philosopher & IRONMAN on Building a Winning Mentality
How do you build the mental fortitude to complete a triathlon? Hundreds will see if they have what it takes this weekend when the annual IRONMAN Wisconsin comes to Madison. Participants will swim, bik...Show More
3) Your Guide to September 2025 in Madison
Crisp air, Badgers games, and fall vibes have reached Madison, which can only mean one thing: September is here! As we transition from summer into fall, host Bianca Martin, producer Jade Iseri-Ramos, ...Show More
4) Minneapolis School Shooting, Police Remove Downtown Encampment, and More Funding for Stray Animals
This week, the City Cast Madison team is talking about Madison’s ties to the Minneapolis school shooting, updates to the Dane County Humane Society’s stray animal contract, and the removal of a downto...Show More
5) Eat Your Way Through Madison’s Last Summer Festivals
Summer days are slipping away, but that doesn’t mean Madisonians can’t make the most out of the remaining warm weekends. Taste of Madison is this weekend, so is Orton Park Festival. And the Willy Stre...Show More
6) The ‘Coolest Little Station in the Nation’ Celebrates 10 Years
The low-power radio station broadcasting out of Monona’s City Hall turns 10 years old this month! WVMO 98.7 FM has been dubbed one of the “coolest radio stations in the nation” and for good reason. Ci...Show More
7) WTF Is Going On in Madison’s Civil Rights Department?
Madison’s Department of Civil Rights is facing a litany of problems. The department’s director is currently under investigation for allegedly violating city and federal employment laws. Meanwhile, ano...Show More
8) What You Don’t Know About the Sterling Hall Bombing
On Aug. 24, 1970, four men bombed UW-Madison’s Sterling Hall in protest of the ongoing Vietnam war. The blast resulted in millions of dollars in damage, multiple injuries, and the death of a physics r...Show More
9) F-35 Sound Plan on Pause, UW Basketball Lawsuit, and Madison’s Chef of the Year
Happy Fri-yay! The City Cast team is rounding up this week’s top stories. Host Bianca Martin talks with executive producer Hayley Sperling and producer Jade Iseri-Ramos about UW women’s basketball pla...Show More
10) The Best Madison Restaurants You’ll Never Go To
Restaurants and bars come and go in Madison all the time, it’s the nature of the industry. But some spots leave a lasting impression on our community long after they’ve closed. Today, the City Cast Ma...Show More