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How a Former Badger Changed Cinema

Did you know the iconic 1976 film “Car Wash” has a Madison connection? The film’s director, Michael Schultz, studied at UW-Madison where he quickly changed his aspiration

Madison Halloween Lore, a Decade of Wurk, and Another Brewers Win

For the second year in a row, UW-Madison students who live on campus will be charged $100 to host one guest over Halloween weekend. The university says this will help pay

An Insider’s Guide to Madison’s Writing and Literary Scene. Plus, Books Every Madisonian Needs

The Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration kicks off this Thursday. The yearly tradition brings more than 80 authors to Madison for book readings and author talks aroun

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast Madison

Another Madison school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, and

Police Monitor Drama, More Parents Say No to Laptops, and Little Free DVD Library

This week, a Madison Alder made a motion for the Common Council to consider terminating the city’s contract with Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass. Exec

Madison Restaurant News, Wage Gap for Latina Workers, and Nobel Prize Winner at UW

Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, which marks, on average, when in the year a working Latina woman has earned as much as a white, non-Hispanic man. Araceli Esparza, founder

How the State Is Failing Disabled Wisconsinites

More than 7,000 disabled Wisconsinites are waiting for help navigating the state’s employment development program due to funding cuts. City Cast Madison Host Bianca Marti

Alders’ Group Chat Raises Eyebrows, Young Blood Taps Out at Northstreet, and Go Brewers!

Why were a dozen Madison city council members in a Signal group chat? Madison 365’s Rob Chappell broke the story last week, and on today’s episode, he joins City Cast Mad

Madison’s Newest Alt Publication. Plus, Will Body Cams Prevent Police Violence?

The Yahara Flyer is a new single-sheet monthly publication in Madison from the co-founder of the now-defunct news website Tone Madison. Scott Gordon joins City Cast Madis

‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Madison

When Madison looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood m

Proposed Data Center Plan, Alleged Frat Hazing, and Mayoral Race Update

What will happen when the city’s one-year moratorium on new data centers expires in January? City officials released a draft framework this week that would limit the size

New Cafe Coming to Monroe Street and a Week Without Driving in Madison

A new cafe is set to open this month on Monroe Street. Waltzing Matilda’s is the newest venture from the team behind Bloom Bake Shop and Lallande. On today’s episode, Cit

Your Guide to October 2026 in Madison

Boo! The City Cast Madison team is here with your October guide. Host Bianca Martin, Creative Producer Jade Iseri-Ramos and local comedian Emily Winter break down their t

UW Homecoming 101, Plus Tailgate Like a Badger

The UW Badgers face off against Michigan State in the 2026 homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 3. City Cast Madison Host Bianca Martin and Executive Producer Hayley Sperlin

How Much Do You Need To Make To Live in Madison?

How much money do you make? Is it enough for you to thrive in Madison? Cap Times reporter Ashley Rodriguez asked Madisonians to be transparent about their wages and exper

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Madison

What’s a seemingly small project in Madison that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless ele

Madison Police Updates, Power Line Pushback, and New Library Opens

This week, Madison Police Chief John Patterson gave his quarterly report to the Madison Common Council and announced a new quality assurance department. Madison 365 Execu

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