If you’ve been to a Wisconsin bar, you’ve likely seen a pull-tab machine. Pop in a buck and out comes... more

Stoughton natives Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher have collected over 13,000 obscure and delightful VHS tapes and have been taking... more

Today, the tables are turned as City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin is a guest on Rev. Dr. Alex Gee’s... more

It’s Friday, which means the City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week! The kick... more

It’s been a big year for Madison’s food and restaurant scene. To help us round up all of the exciting... more

Since March of this year, multiple women have come forward with allegations against District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze that range... more

Ten years ago, Scott Gordon started a podcast to tell stories about Madison’s arts and culture scenes that no other... more

The air is chilly and holiday lights are twinkling, it’s officially December! The City Cast Madison team is here to... more

Why do so many college campuses across the U.S. have their own police force? And are they really necessary? Those... more

Are Madison’s restaurants, parks, and public spaces accessible to people of all abilities? More so than a lot of cities... more

Winter is here and now is the time to make sure your house is properly prepped for the season. But... more

This week on the Friday news roundup, host Bianca Martin talks with Madison Ald. MGR Govindarajan about his efforts to... more

Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and don’t forget the cranberry sauce! Thanksgiving is nearly here and if even the thought of cooking... more

Not every city has independent police oversight agencies with the power to subpoena, but Madison does. Empowering these agencies, though,... more

Love it or hate it, Madison is in a building boom. As our city continues to grow, we wanted to... more

Wild turkeys were nearly hunted to extinction in Wisconsin in the late 19th century. But now, it’s a great time... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week, and what a week it’s been.... more

It's no secret that Wisconsinites love to drink. But in Madison, our cocktail scene extends far beyond the classic Old... more

It’s often said that “information is power,” but what happens when one of our most vulnerable communities is cut off... more

Winter is coming — do you know where to park? Alternate side parking starts November 15th, meaning you have to... more

Halloween might be over but creepy crawlers are still popping up in the cracks and crevices of Madison homes. So... more

It’s no secret the biggest news of the week is Tuesday’s election results. Donald Trump won Wisconsin and enough electoral... more

Late night food can be hard to find, especially when you’re too hungry to think. So if you’re ever lying... more

We woke up early (5 a.m.!) to tell you what we know — and what we don’t — about Tuesday’s... more

As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz... more

Tomorrow, in addition to voting on candidates Madison voters will also see four referendum questions on their ballot. A proposed... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. With only a few days... more

The leaves are on the ground and November is here! So what does our city have going on this month?... more

Come election day the city has a big ask — a $22 million ask to be exact. Madison is facing... more

‘Tis the season for spooky, scary, campy, and vampy. If you’re looking for a fright with a side of delight,... more

Madison has its fair share of poltergeists, lingering spirits, and maybe even a few lake monsters. You just need to... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and newsletter... more

It’s Thursday, which means we’re talking food and drink. Cozy season is upon us, and for many of us, fall... more

It’s no secret that Americans are becoming less religious. Rev. Mark Elsdon, temporary co-director and outgoing executive director of the... more

Tammy Baldwin has represented Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate race since 2013. In her quest for a third term, she... more

The Madison Metropolitan School District has a big ask of voters come November. A $607 million dollar ask to be... more

We’ve reached the end of the week, which means it’s time for a good old fashioned Friday news roundup! This... more

It’s hard to miss the Cinn City Smash food truck. It’s big, purple, and covered in cartoon art that, if... more

We’re less than 20 days away from the November election and it’s a packed ballot. Last week, we focused on... more

Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about... more

Another Friday means it’s time for another news roundup! This week, executive producer Hayley Sperling and newsletter editor Rob Thomas... more

Trying a Sober October? Or maybe you’re just looking for something new to sip on. Enter RA! a new herbal... more

With the November election less than one month away, we’re zooming in on the local races that are critical to... more

The November election is just one month away. To keep you informed on the races, we’re talking to some of... more

The Wisconsin Book Festival’s Fall Celebration is a culmination of the work that happens all year round to connect Wisconsin... more

From hurricanes to lotto winners, it’s been a week full of news. Host Bianca Martin catches up with executive producer... more

“It’s fermented, cured, delicious, and often misunderstood and mispronounced.” So says Jesse Brookstein, author of A Perfect Pair: The History of... more

After years of planning, discussions, debate, and construction, Madison’s first bus rapid transit line is officially here. To mark the... more

October is here and we are living for the fall vibes radiating throughout the isthmus. To get into the spirit... more

With winter just around the corner, now is a good time to start building habits to help you manage your... more

It’s another Friday news roundup and this week executive producer Hayley Sperling and Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas are... more

It’s absolutely the season to curl up in a cozy coffee shop with a hot cup of joe. And Madison... more

The World Dairy Expo brings tens of thousands of people and millions of dollars in economic impact to Dane County... more

It’s time for another installment of Must See Madison! City Cast Madison producer and Madison newbie Phil Surkis recently moved... more

Plastic containers? Yes. Plastic bags? No. Navigating our city’s recycling rules can be daunting. Thankfully there are professionals out there... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week and it’s been a big... more

Madison Vegan Fest is right around the corner. On Sept. 28, food vendors, exhibitors, musicians, and speakers will flock to... more

Opera, ballet, and theater — oh my! The fall season for Madison’s performing arts scene is here. To get a... more

City Cast Madison is back with another installment of Must See Madison, where we take on Madison’s must-see attractions and... more

The 13th biannual PhotoMidwest exhibition is opening tomorrow, and the photography festivities have just begun.  Bianca Martin catches up with the... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Executive producer Hayley Sperling and Madison... more

Like many of us, Lauren Rudersdorf is busy. Between her day job at Edible Madison magazine, raising a toddler, and... more

The Madison Public Library has a wealth of resources beyond books.  Your little orange card can help you grow a garden... more

It’s football season, which means on select Saturdays (and a couple Fridays) during the fall and winter, seas of red-and-white-clad... more

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art wants to give the community a behind-the-scenes look at some of its largest, and... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Executive producer Hayley Sperling is joined... more

Robinia Courtyard has been a staple of the East Washington corridor since it opened on the 800 block in 2015.... more

Get your patterns and needles out because the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is right around the corner! This Thursday through... more

If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome... more

It’s Friday! With the long weekend upon us, the City Cast team is here to round up the news of... more

Taste of Madison is right around the corner. The annual two-day festival brings dozens of food vendors to the Capitol... more

It’s no secret Madison has had a wet, hot, and itchy summer. Several early deluges of rainfall have created the... more

In this week’s edition of Must See Madison, the City Cast Madison team gives you suggestions for your next date... more

When Mahanth Joishy became Madison’s Fleet Service Superintendent, the city had zero electric vehicles in its fleet. Now it has... more

City Council made its decision and now it's up to voters to decide how Madison solves its operating budget problems.... more

Is your garden overflowing? As we start the transition from summer to fall you might find yourself wondering what exactly... more

The popular Minneapolis singer, rapper, and poet Dessa will headline this year’s Orton Park Festival this Sunday, Aug. 25. Host... more

Madison is a city full of creatives and bustling with ideas. But sometimes it can be hard to find spaces... more

From providing affordable housing for women and families in need to helping folks land jobs in tech, the YWCA Madison... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap... more

Madison may be a growing urban city, but farming is still a way of life for many locals. You don’t... more

Get up, get down, get together. That’s the motto behind Dane Dances, the annual summertime party that happens every Friday... more

In this week’s installment of Must See Madison, we take a step back and look at the city’s past while... more

The August primary is nearly here! We’ve covered everything from how to vote on Election Day to the state legislative... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week, and it’s another big one. Executive... more

Wondering where you might grab your next bite to eat or drink? Why not try one of Madison’s newest bars,... more

After years of planning and community input, the future of the $18.6 million, 16,000-square-foot “Imagination Center” at Reindahl Park is... more

The tables are turned in this week’s installment of Must See Madison. Producer and Madison (not-so) newbie Phil Surkis shares... more

Madison Comedy Week is in full swing and we’ve got the inside scoop on the shows you can’t miss. Host... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Ava Wojnowski... more

Have you ever eaten four burgers in three minutes? What about lifted more than 600 pounds? Madison personal trainer Mike... more

If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome... more

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, protestors in Madison gathered day after day at the Wisconsin State... more

Believe it or not, the Aug. 13 primary election is right around the corner. We’ve already covered the ins and... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski recaps recent... more

Who doesn’t love a little outside time? Ideally, paired with a beverage and good friends. Cap Times photographer Ruthie Hauge... more

With decades of experience under her belt, there’s no question that Sylvie Rosenthal is a master of her craft. But... more

The City Cast Madison crew is back with another edition of Must See Madison, and this time, we’re ballin’ on... more

Election season is officially upon us! First up is the fall partisan primary on Aug. 13. To get the details... more

All eyes have been fixed on Milwaukee this week as the Republican National Convention has taken over Wisconsin’s biggest city.... more

When thinking about Madison’s food scene, the first items that come to mind usually involve a whole lot of meat... more

Kiki Schueler has been hosting intimate concerts in the basement of her far east side home since 2005. This week,... more

Once called "Madison's Ellis Island," the Greenbush neighborhood used to be home to large populations of Italian, Jewish, and Black... more

For the first time in state history, Wisconsin has enacted a law that allows law enforcement agencies to charge public... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Ava... more

Luna’s Groceries first opened on the southwest side of Madison in 2019. It quickly became a local staple with its... more

As a professional home maintenance technician with more than a decade of experience, Mercury Stardust can fix just about anything.... more

City Cast Madison’s new producer and new Madison resident Phil Surkis has been out on the town taking in your... more

Madison is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top cities for bicyclists and pedestrians. In fact, Madison was recently... more

Madison can often be found at the top of many “best of” lists, but did you know our city has... more

City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk... more

Tenney Park, Olbrich Gardens, and food carts — oh my! The City Cast Madison team is back with another installment... more

School’s out, summer is in session, and if you have a kiddo, you might be wondering what to do. Host... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week, and what a week it’s... more

If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome... more

Wild weather and extreme heat have been affecting us all here at City Cast Madison, so we wanted to learn... more

We’ve been asking you, our listeners, as well as the readers of Madison Minutes to suggest your favorite, most iconic... more

Summertime in Madison is always such a treat, so City Cast Madison wants to maximize our time outdoors by enjoying... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and producer Phil... more

It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Especially while reclining on a blanket, enjoying a meal in one of Madison’s... more

One of the things that makes Madison such a special city is the pride that people show when talking about... more

This Juneteenth marks the much-anticipated groundbreaking of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture on their new 37,000-square-foot, three story... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and producer Phil... more

After almost 3 decades at the Dane County Farmers Market, Chris & Lori’s Bakehouse is celebrating its last year on... more

Madisonian’s love to bike. We even have a whole week dedicated to it! So when a Madison Minutes reader introduced... more

Madison, like all of us, contains multitudes, so getting to know it is a huge task. Luckily, producer and city... more

This weekend, some of Wisconsin’s best musicians are playing one of our most beautiful venues in the second annual Dirt... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Podcast host Bianca Martin and... more

There’s a cookbook out that showcases the ingredients and flavors of Madison. And we’re gonna stop ya right there, it... more

Madison is getting a new music venue, but unlike other spaces in the city — the priority isn’t the audience... more

Do you have a special place where you like to take out-of-towners? How do you show them how utterly cool,... more

Madison is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best cities for biking, and this week we’re celebrating our cycling community.... more

If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome... more

We’ve entered summer food festival season! From brats to strawberries to gluten-free fare — we’ve got it all. Host Bianca... more

Understanding Madison’s city budget can feel like a real head scratcher. How can the city have a surplus this year,... more

Though the Biden Administration ended the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration last May, many Madisonians still don’t feel safe at... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week.  Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling... more

Spring in Madison is a great time to find delicious food right in your backyard. And foraging for delectable local morsels... more

2025 might be a rough year for Madison. The city says it is facing a projected $27 million budget shortfall... more

We’re in the peak period for spring bird migration. And Madison is a prime spot to experience the majesty of... more

Just over two weeks ago, Mt. Horeb experienced an unsettling tragedy. On May 1, an eighth grader with a pellet... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap the... more

It’s officially festival season in Madison! But, out of all the festivals happening this year, only one will transport you... more

Illinois, Michigan, and recently Minnesota have all legalized recreational cannabis. Efforts to do so in Wisconsin have gone nowhere in... more

Abortion has proven to be a leading issue in the 2024 elections. It’s easy to find people fiercely debating the... more

Did you know the Madison Children Museum is often cited as one of the best of its kind in the... more

Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues... more

UW-Madison leaders say ending the pro-Palestian protest encampments is a top priority for them. But their talks with organizers are... more

If you’ve ever been grocery shopping and wondered where the eggs or produce come from, we want to tell you... more

Madison is a proudly gay-friendly city. Yet, we don’t have any lesbian specific bars, despite having an active and vibrant... more

The dating scene can be brutal. However, even a bad date might produce a good story, or in Ann Garvin's... more

Dozens of Madison area leaders are pressuring North Side Ald. Charles Myadze to resign after allegations that he abused women... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap... more

Mint Mark is moving! The cozy, beloved restaurant on Winnebago St. on Madison’s east side is closing May 4. They... more

If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome... more

Tana Elias has worked in almost every single branch of the Madison Public Library system. And after 30 years, she’s... more

It’s no secret that Americans are becoming less religious. Reverend Mark Elsdon, executive director of the Pres House Presbyterian campus... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz recap... more

If you had to make a list of Madison’s essential restaurants, what would be on it? Which restaurants feel most... more

Kosa Spa in the Garver Feed Mill on Madison’s east side, offers meditation, massage, hot stone saunas, an aromatherapy steam... more

You may have heard the phrase, “Not In My Backyard,” or NIMBY. It’s often used – negatively – to describe... more

Madison City Attorney Michael Haas is no stranger to elections. He used to be the administrator for the Wisconsin Elections... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz recap... more

Have you ever been curious about the Jewish tradition of seders, ceremonial dinners held on the first nights of Passover?... more

Poet, essayist, educator and playwright Charles Payne has a lot of feelings about the American public school system. His new... more

We’ve all been watching the new Bus Rapid Transit stations getting built along East Washington Ave and Mineral Point Road... more

Jury duty. America’s founders loved it. Many Americans try to avoid it.  But what’s it really like to serve on a... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz... more

he Dane County Farmers’ Market is back on the Capitol Square this Saturday, April 13. City Cast Madison host Bianca... more

Madison’s building boom continues. Construction cranes dot the skyline. Huge new apartment buildings are in progress on many of Madison’s... more

If you’ve driven down East Washington Avenue in the past year, you’ve probably seen the building under construction: a large... more

Madison’s getting a new live music venue. Kevin Willmott II is soon opening the Gamma Ray Bar in the former... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly... more

Hạ Long Bay, the popular Vietnamese restaurant on Willy Street, is known for lines out the door and a takeout... more

Artist Marlon Hall would like to invite you to a dinner party. But he has one rule: you absolutely cannot... more

Richard Davis was widely regarded as one of the world’s best bass players. He recorded with Sarah Vaughan, Bruce Springsteen,... more

Spring has sprung and Madison is bursting with life! The City Cast Madison team is here to round up a... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz... more

Jacob Guyette is no stranger to Madison’s restaurant scene, having worked as a chef at Graze, L’Etoile and other fine... more

April 15, the deadline to file your income taxes, is fast approaching. Each year, more than 1,500 volunteers trained by... more

Next Tuesday, April 2, is election day. Spring elections mean local races – school board, county board, judges and other... more

The City of Madison believes that geothermal energy is a technology that will help meet its climate goals. So much... more

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Bianca Martin and newsletter editor Hayley Sperling recap what’s behind the public outcry at... more

It’s the end of an era for Morris Ramen. After seven years, the downtown Madison restaurant best known for its... more

There’s a new peer support group for people who’ve served time in prison or jail and are now rebuilding their... more

Parking tickets. We’ve all been there… rushing back to the meter just a few minutes too late or forgetting to... more

Madison Fire Department ambulances and community paramedics now carry a new drug to help people recover from opioid withdrawal.  The drug... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly... more

For the first time in the show’s history, Top Chef will feature an entire season based on Wisconsin food. The... more

Our early spring weather may be welcome news for those who hate the cold. But for our state’s freshwater walleye... more

Maybe you’ve heard of escape rooms, but have you heard of… rage rooms?  Tucked away in Sauk City, about a half-hour... more

Several years and many lawsuits later, Wisconsin has new political maps in place. This November, many voters in the Madison... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Molly Stentz... more

We’re calling it: Mermaid Kitchen is Madison’s best-kept secret for bagels. But why has it taken the city so long... more

The Wisconsin Film Festival is April 4 through 11 at theaters across Madison.  Bianca Martin catches up with Ben Reiser, Operations... more

UW-Madison data was a part of a massive cyberattack targeting higher education. Thousands of records, some including personal information like... more

Leopold Elementary School in Madison. Leopold Residence Hall at UW-Madison. The Leopold Nature Center in Monona. Look around Madison and... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz recap the... more

It’s not every day that a strip club becomes a local grocery store. But that’s what happened on Madison’s east... more

Whether you’re taking full advantage of this unseasonably warm weather, finding everything green in your closet for St. Patrick’s Day,... more

It seems like you cannot find a single weekend in Madison without a drag brunch or bingo. Even drag meat... more

UW-Madison announced some ambitious goals for the planet: power the entire campus with renewable sources of electricity by 2030, send... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly... more

When Wisconsin first became a state, it was one of the largest wheat producers in the country. Now, closer to... more

New apartment buildings in Madison promise many amenities: granite countertops, fitness centers, and rooftop decks. But one new development, Bakers... more

As one of the leading research universities in the country, UW-Madison marshals more than a billion dollars in research money... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz... more

Sabi Atteyih ran Casbah and Lulu’s restaurants for years, bringing Middle Eastern flavors to Madison at a time when hummus... more

For over 160 years, the YWCA has been on a mission to empower girls and women. And, for almost 10 years,... more

You’ve most likely noticed Dan Yoder’s handy work when driving through Madison. His company, Sign Art Studio, is responsible for... more

Hate crimes are on the rise in Wisconsin, and Madison is not immune. In the past year alone, Nazis marched... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap a... more

It can be hard to make friends as an adult, and harder yet to be social in public on your... more

Wisconsin state lawmakers are debating two bills to further ban nudity in public spaces. Madison has long been a “Top... more

Twenty years ago, the Mad Rollin' Dolls, a campy women-only roller derby league was born in Madison. It was one of... more

The lakes are finally frozen which means it’s time to break out those fishing rods and worms…it’s ice fishing season!... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Molly Stentz and Hayley Sperling recap the... more

Are you in need of a treat this winter? Look no further than Madison’s own pop-up paczki sale. Laurel Burleson... more

Winter fans rejoice! We get one extra day in February this year. For everyone else who might be looking for... more

Our friends at Tone Madison listen to a LOT of music. And every year, they round up the year in... more