Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCelebrating 50 Years of L’Etoile
One of Madison’s most iconic restaurants is celebrating a huge milestone this year. L’Etoile is turning 50! The boundary-pushing farm-to-table resta…
3 months ago
What's Missing From Madison's Housing Conversations?
In many ways when it comes to housing, Madison is stuck between a rock and a hard place. While there’s been an influx of new residents, there’s limit…
3 months ago
How Madisonians Are Ditching Microplastics in Their Clothes
When you think about sustainability, where does clothing come into the conversation? In a world where roughly 30% of the microplastics in our oceans …
3 months, 1 week ago
Your Guide To March 2026 in Madison
Beware OR embrace the Ides of March! Dealers choice. On today’s episode, host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperling, and newsletter edito…
3 months, 1 week ago
'Your City Could Be Better': What Madison Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown
A lot of cities, including Madison, are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown. It's an issue that's especially top of mind for Pittsbu…
3 months, 1 week ago
Statehouse Shakeups, School Funding Fight, and Olympics Wins (and Fumbles)
Happy Friday, Madison! It’s time to round up the news of the week. The City Cast Madison team is digging into happenings at the statehouse, including…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Upcoming Downtown Restaurant Has Ho-Chunk Pride and a Star Chef
Summer in Madison is always sweet, but this year we have even more to look forward to as “Top Chef” star and Ho-Chunk chef Elena Terry’s new restaura…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Protect Yourself From Measles and Misinformation
Measles has returned to the United States. Two cases of exposure to the highly infectious virus were reported in Madison earlier this month. Host Bia…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How UW Research Lab Created a Modern Day “Green Book”
The Wisconsin Historical Society is safeguarding the stories of being Black in Madison by including the SoulFolk Collective’s oral history collection…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Do We Need 20 City Council Members?
Madison’s Common Council is composed of 20 part-time alders. But should it be? Recently, the conversation over the size and makeup of our city counci…
3 months, 2 weeks ago