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A Pakistani-Midwest Cookbook and a Phone Booth Memorial on Madison’s East Side

The restaurateur behind Sultan restaurant on Williamson Street has a new cookbook out. City Cast Madison Host Bianca Martin talks with Sultan Ahmed about “Zameen: Pakista

An Insider’s Guide to the First Cap Times Photojournalism Summit

This week, the Cap Times is hosting its first Photojournalism Summit as part of its 10th annual Idea Fest. City Cast Host Bianca Martin is talking with the minds behind i

Where Are the Badger Fans? Who Is Daisy Davenport? And What Referendums Are on the Ballot?

With six weeks left until the November 3rd election, it’s time to get in the know about the constitutional amendments you will be asked to vote on. City Cast Madison Host

Why Turkeys Love Living in Madison

We might be months away from Thanksgiving, but Madison’s turkeys are gobbling all around town. They’re snacking on fallen acorns and unsuspecting bird feeders. Host Bianc

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks — Presented By City Cast Madison

Would Madison be better with fewer vacant, blighted lots? In Philly, the answer is overwhelmingly yes, with significant drops in crime and depression recorded near newly

Social Justice Center v. City, Juror Pay and Madison Restaurant News

Attorneys for the City of Madison are threatening to have the Social Justice Center declared a public nuisance in court. They say police have been called to the Willy Str

Where’s the Meat? Sausage History and Local Barbecues

Have you ever wondered about the history of sausage in Wisconsin? Jesse Brookstein has. In his new book, Best of the Wurst: Weird and Wonderful Stories of Wisconsin Sausa

How AI Is Changing Madison, Plus Updates from Breese Stevens Field

The owners of Forward Football Club and Rally Madison are looking to make some big changes to Breese Stevens Field. Big Top Events also operates the city-owned venue whic

Inside YWCA Madison’s 2026 Racial Justice Summit

This October marks the 25th year of the YWCA Madison Racial Justice Summit. Ahead of the two-day conference, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin talks with Libby Tucci,

WI Attorney General on Meta Payout, PFAS Settlement, and Ruiz Investigation

Wisconsin is set to receive at least $219 million from Meta as part of a multi-state settlement over allegations the social media company harmed kids. On today’s episode,

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Las Vegas Is Handling Record-Breaking Heat — Presented By City Cast Madison

It may not feel like it right now, but extreme heat is coming for Madison, and Las Vegas might have the answers you need. An already sizzling city, Vegas has continued to

AI Art Letter Explained, City Council Rejects Relief Fund, and Badger Applications Double

The controversy over an AI-driven sculpture coming to the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art continues: in an open letter with hundreds of signatures, artist Noah Peterso

Train Your Mind To Be IRONMAN Strong

IRONMAN Wisconsin⁠ is coming to Madison this weekend. Expect closed streets and super fit Madison visitors! For those of us who aren’t triathletes, the feat might seem im

State Climatologist on Wisconsin's Wild Weather & Climate Change

A new United Nations report says global warming has hit the point of no return and is set to consistently exceed the 1.5°C benchmark set with the 2015 Paris Climate Agree

MMoCA Director on AI Art, and New Exhibits at Remodeled Chazen

An upcoming art installation at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art has sparked some controversy due to its use of AI. On today’s podcast episode, MMoCA Director Paul

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Madison

Do you know what kind of surveillance technology is being used in Madison? In Nashville, the city government has blocked numerous measures to install and use it. From lic

AI Art Sparks Backlash, Finance Committee Rejects More Police Monitor Funding, and New MSN Direct Flights

This week, the Madison Finance Committee voted unanimously to deny additional funding for the Office of the Independent Police Monitor. The office sought $28,500 to pay f

Halal Week, How To Spend $3 Billion, and Retiring in Madison

Madison’s first Halal Restaurant Week starts Friday, and eight local restaurants are adapting their menus to be more inclusive of Muslim diners. Executive producer Hayley

Local Alzheimer's Research, Fate of Wisconsin THC, Badger Freshman Must-Knows

Genes are just one factor in your odds for developing Alzheimer’s disease. A study from the Center for Health Disparities Research at UW–Madison explores the environmenta

Your Guide to September 2026 in Madison

September is here! This month will be full of bountiful harvests, neighborhood festivals, and “Is it fall yet?” vibes. Host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperl