Podcast Episodes

Things We Wish Someone Told Us About Living in Madison

If you’re new to Madison, welcome! We don’t have a cup of sugar for ya, but we do have some advice for living in Madtown that we’ve gleaned over the …

2 years, 9 months ago

Madison’s Cuban Community Has Stories to Tell

The Mariel Boatlift exodus has been called one of the U.S.’s most complex waves of immigration.

It was named for the Cuban Port of Mariel, where more …

2 years, 9 months ago

There Are More Guns in Madison Than You Think

Blake Alvarenga calls himself a Madison liberal. He also owns many guns and he knows how to use them. That sets him apart from many others who he’s m…

2 years, 9 months ago

Remembering Ada Deer + Farewell Madison DIY Venues, Hello New Area Code

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz remember Ada Deer, a Wisconsin trailblazer …

2 years, 9 months ago

Some of the Best Cheeses in the World Come From Paoli

Landmark Creamery of Paoli makes some of the best cheeses in the world. You don’t have to take our word for it - that’s according to judges at the Am…

2 years, 9 months ago

An Insider’s Guide to Madison Traffic

Driving in Madison takes some know-how. Construction projects abound as the city grows. Plus, it’s that time of year when you see more people turning…

2 years, 9 months ago

The ‘Coolest Little Station in the Nation’ Is In Our Backyard

Local radio is alive and well in Monona. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association named 98.7 FM WVMO — the “Voice of Monona” — the Best Radio Station i…

2 years, 9 months ago

Madison Is Ditching Its Gas Guzzlers

When Mahanth Joishy became Madison’s Fleet Service Superintendent, the city had zero electric vehicles in its fleet. Now it has nearly a 100 and coun…

2 years, 9 months ago

Madison Versus the State, UW Admissions + Food Delivery App Woes

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz recap the ongoing saga of state money for o…

2 years, 9 months ago

Madison’s Best Kept Secret for Eggrolls

A few times a year, there’s a special eggroll sale in Madison. The Hmong Institute takes orders of eggrolls by the dozen, perfect for stocking your f…

2 years, 10 months ago