City Cast Madison

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  • Summary

  • Join us every weekday morning for can’t-miss conversations about what’s happening in Madison, with a dose of local news to keep you up to speed. Host Bianca Martin collects people wherever she goes, like an endless conga line. On City Cast Madison, she peers into our city’s soul with a journalist’s skepticism and an optimist’s heart.
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Episodes
  • U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin Makes Her Case to Wisconsin Voters
    Oct 22 2024
    Tammy Baldwin has represented Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate race since 2013. In her quest for a third term, she is locked in a close (and expensive) race with Republican businessman Eric Hovde. A Madison native, Baldwin talks with Bianca Martin about why she’s running for re-election, the key issues that distinguish her from her opponent, and why representing the state is “the honor of my life.” Mentioned on the show: MyVote Wisconsin Madison In-Person Absentee Voting Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 21st episode here: Libro.fm - use code MADISON to get 3 audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • MMSD Is Asking Voters For More Than Half a Billion Dollars. Here’s Why.
    Oct 21 2024
    The Madison Metropolitan School District has a big ask of voters come November. A $607 million dollar ask to be more precise. But what exactly will all that money be used for and does the district truly need it? Executive producer Hayley Sperling caught up with Cap Times K-12 education reporter Kayla Huynh to get the scoop on two MMSD referendum questions voters will sound off on this November. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Big Politicos Coming To Madison, the City’s Budget Question Lingers, and Goodbye Terrace Chairs
    Oct 18 2024
    We’ve reached the end of the week, which means it’s time for a good old fashioned Friday news roundup! This week, City Cast Madison’s Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Rob Thomas are talking about the election. Former President Barack Obama and current VP nominee Tim Walz will be in town Oct. 22, which also happens to be the first day of in-person absentee voting in Madison. The team also digs further into what’s on the ballot, dives into the city’s budgetary questions, and get ready to say goodbye to the iconic Memorial Union Terrace chairs. Mentioned on the show: In-Person Absentee Voting Hours and Locations [City of Madison] Your Ballot Breakdown: State & Fed Legislative Races, Plus a Constitutional Amendment! [🎧 City Cast Madison] Melissa Agard’s Pitch for Dane County Executive [🎧 City Cast Madison] Dana Pellebon’s Pitch for Dane County Executive [🎧 City Cast Madison] Madison mayor's proposed budget cut shocks police oversight monitor [Cap Times] Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 18th episode here: Wisconsin Science Festival Libro.fm - use code MADISON to get 3 audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins

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