City Cast Madison Podcast
1) Unveiling the Secrets Behind Madison’s Forthcoming Speakeasy
It’s not hard to find a bar in Madison. Odds are, you’re probably not far from one now. But one of Madison’s most hotly anticipated new bars won’t have any flashing neon alcohol signs. In fact, it won...Show More
2) Wisconsin Educators Are Improvising Amid Lackluster Arts Funding
Wisconsin ranks next-to-last in the nation when it comes to arts funding, spending about 18 cents per person, according to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. So what gives? And what are our...Show More
3) Governor Evers on Fair Maps, Federal Funding, and the Future of Wisconsin
In November 2026, Wisconsin voters will elect a new governor, as Governor Tony Evers has decided to not seek a third term. Host Bianca Martin sits down with the Governor in his office at the capitol t...Show More
4) Your Guide to November 2025 in Madison
This November we are getting cozy with our top picks for what to do this month. From a new ramen pop-up to the iconic Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park, our team knows how to thrive in the late f...Show More
5) MMSD Abuse Allegations, UW Layoffs, and SNAP Reaches a Tipping Point
This week, Madison is grappling with an array of serious stories in the news. Two staff members at Annie Greencrow Whitehorse Middle School are on leave as a result of sexual assault allegations. UW-M...Show More
6) The Intentional Mystery Behind Madison's Witchiest Bar
Want to lean into your witchy side this spooky season? You’re in luck. In today’s show, host Bianca Martin chats with Ryan Huber, co-owner of the downtown craft cocktail bar Oz by Oz, which offers a "...Show More
7) Boo! Madison’s Iconic Buildings Are Haunted
Have you ever been walking through an old Madison building and felt a chill up your spine? Lisa Van Buskirk and Mike Huberty from Madison Ghost Walks would tell you that you probably experienced a hau...Show More
8) Right Now, Anyone Can Buy Hemp-Derived THC in Madison
Cannabis is illegal in Wisconsin, but you can buy hemp-derived THC drinks, edibles, vapes, and even prerolls at several stores all over Madison. That’s because these products fall through a legal loop...Show More
9) Closing Notes From the Maestro Who Shaped Madison Symphony Orchestra
The Madison Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 100th season with an exciting lineup of concerts to bid farewell to longtime maestro and music director John DeMain. Host Bianca Martin chats with Joh...Show More
10) SNAP Benefits in Peril, Investigation Uncovers Teacher Misconduct, and Fickell Isn’t Going Anywhere (For Now)
If the federal government shutdown doesn’t end by the end of the month, up to 65,000 Dane County residents could go without their SNAP benefits. To understand what’s at stake, host Bianca Martin talks...Show More