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The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. With only a few days left until the Nov. 5 election, Wisconsin has been a hotbed for political candidates and their delegates. Bianca Martin and Rob Thomas break down the various events happening around town and take a look at some of the local ballot initiatives. Meanwhile, Hayley Sperling has the scoop on how a local pizza shop accidentally served THC-laden slices. Mentioned on the show: Harris, Trump make push for battleground votes with dueling Wisconsin rallies [WPR] Donald Trump's Wisconsin Crowd Size Compared to Kamala Harris' [Newsweek] Naked Donald Trump statue turns heads on Madison’s north side [Cap Times] Pizza contaminated with THC, Wisconsin business apologizes [FOX6 News Milwaukee] THC-Contaminated Food from Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton, WI [PHMDC] 🎧 MMSD Is Asking Voters For More Than Half a Billion Dollars. Here’s Why. 🎧 What You Need To Know About Madison's $22 Million Budget Referendum 🎧 Dana Pellebon’s Pitch for Dane County Executive 🎧 Melissa Agard’s Pitch for Dane County Executive 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 1st episode here: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The leaves are on the ground and November is here! So what does our city have going on this month? From markets and celebrations, to fun runs and donations, the City Cast Madison team has your back with our recommendations. If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Madison community. Mentioned on the show: Great Midwest Crane Fest Fall 2024 Midwest Vintage Flea Native Art Market 2024 Madison Roller Derby 20 year anniversary Madison Roller Derby 20th [City Cast Madison] Dexter’s 17th anniversary party Goodman Community Center Thanksgiving Basket Drive WayForward Resources Madison Turkey Trot Birdie Derby Murder Girl It’s a Wonderful Life musical & Juliet Napoleon Dynamite live 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 31st episode here: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come election day the city has a big ask — a $22 million ask to be exact. Madison is facing a budget deficit and to plug the holes, the city is turning to voters in hopes of passing a property tax referendum. But not everyone is on board with the idea. So how did we get here and what will the money be used for if the referendum passes? Host Bianca Martin sat down with Isthmus reporter Liam Beran to find out. You can listen to City Cast Madison’s past conversations with Madison Common Council President Yannette Figueroa Cole and Madison’s Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke about the budget for more insight on the city’s budget woes. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 30th episode here: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST 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

‘Tis the season for spooky, scary, campy, and vampy. If you’re looking for a fright with a side of delight, gather your ghouls and head to the Dudgeon Monroe neighborhood where a group of residents have dreamed up and built a haunted yard extravaganza. Last year’s event drew more than 500 people and this year’s Chappell Roan-themed haunting is sure scary good. To get the scoop on this year’s frights, host Bianca Martin caught up with organizers Jinger Schroeder and Emily Balsley. Looking for more scary fun? Check out the Spooky Spaces of Madison Instagram account. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 29th episode here: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST 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

Madison has its fair share of poltergeists, lingering spirits, and maybe even a few lake monsters. You just need to know where to look. We’re revisiting a conversation Bianca Martin had last year with Lisa Van Buskirk and Mike Huberty from Madison Ghost Walks about the city’s scary side. 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this October 28th episode here: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST 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

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and newsletter editor Rob Thomas recap this Tuesday’s massive start to in-person absentee voting and the Democratic Party’s big “Get Out the Vote” rally, as well as a groundbreaking UW-Madison study on Alzheimer’s and dementia onset. Later in the episode, Rob Chappell, executive editor at Madison 365 and co-host of Forward Madison FC podcast Talkin' Flock, joins us team to talk about the soccer team’s historic playoff run. Mentioned on the show: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin Makes Her Case to Wisconsin Voters [City Cast Madison] In-Person Absentee Voting Hours and Locations [City of Madison] Wisconsin Sees High Turnout in First Day of Absentee Voting [ 🔒 WSJ] Obama, Walz Rally Early Wisconsin Voters in Madison [WPR] Obama, Walz Hold Madison Rally on First Day of Early Voting in Wisconsin [Badger Herald] Common Election Misconceptions [City of Madison] UW-Madison Leads Nationwide Study Into Causes of Alzheimer’s, Dementia in Different Communities [Channel 3000] Talkin’ Flock Podcast Talkin’ Flock Substack Newsletter Street Closures-UW Homecoming Parade [City of Madison] 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. 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

It’s Thursday, which means we’re talking food and drink. Cozy season is upon us, and for many of us, fall means getting into the kitchen and baking some of our favorite recipes. Cap Times food and culture editor Lindsay Christians talks with Bianca Martin about some of her favorite things to make, including apple cake and banana bread, and some tips and tricks for both experienced and newbie bakers. Plus, if you don’t want to bake yourself, we offer recommendations for top spots to buy seasonal baked goods. Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers. 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret that Americans are becoming less religious. Rev. Mark Elsdon, temporary co-director and outgoing executive director of the Pres House Presbyterian campus ministry, predicts that the Madison area could lose a third of all churches in the area. Many congregations are shrinking and re-evaluating whether they need their large buildings anymore. Madison’s pressed for housing, and more churches are considering selling or moving to make way. Rev. Elsdon says this could mean a real loss of “third spaces” in Madison — free gathering places you can go outside of home and work. We’re revisiting our conversation from earlier this year with him to talk about what this coming wave means for our city. Rev. Elsdon’s book is Gone for Good? Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transition. 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. 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

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

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

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

It’s hard to miss the Cinn City Smash food truck. It’s big, purple, and covered in cartoon art that, if you look closely, shows some of Madison’s most iconic places. The truck has been in business for about a year, popping up at bars and festivals around town serving the unlikely combination of smash burgers and churros. And the people of Madison have been eating it up, literally. To get the scoop on what’s made Cinn City such a smashing success, host Bianca Martin caught up with the truck’s owners and long-time besties Rutger Schiesser and Maximus “Noodle” Perdomo. Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers. 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. If you enjoyed today's interview with Madison Public School Foundation’s President, Melinda Heinritz, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 17th 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

We’re less than 20 days away from the November election and it’s a packed ballot. Last week, we focused on the candidates running for Dane County Executive. This week, we invited Cap Times state government reporter Andrew Bahl on the podcast to zoom in on some of the state legislative races Madisonians will vote on as well as the proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. 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 16th 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

Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Madison's own Bianca Martin along with hosts from our daily local shows in Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Nashville, Philly, and Portland. City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up here. Looking to advertise on City Cast? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about the sponsors of this October 15th 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 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Friday means it’s time for another news roundup! This week, executive producer Hayley Sperling and newsletter editor Rob Thomas talk about the first concert coming to Camp Randall in nearly 30 years. Plus, the library just got a major boost from the federal government, and there are some changes afoot in Madison’s restaurant scene. Buckle up because this roundup is a trip. Mentioned on the show: Coldplay coming to Camp Randall, Tickets on sale Oct. 11 [UW Athletics] Gov. Evers: Announces $115 million in grants to 35 local and tribal communities for new construction and renovations of public libraries and community centers [WisPolitics] Why We Need to Talk about the Imagination Center [City Cast Madison] Madison burger and shakes spot, DLUX, closing this month [WMTV] Chicago restaurateur opening Japanese restaurant, bar on State Street [IB Madison] New bar Public Parking has a space for you on East Johnson [Cap Times] 🎉 Become a City Cast Madison Member today! 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 11th episode here: Wisconsin Science Festival Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Madison Symphony Orchestra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying a Sober October? Or maybe you’re just looking for something new to sip on. Enter RA! a new herbal wellness and beverage company from Richard Bowman and Alla Tyspin, who you may know as a co-founder of NessAlla Kombucha. To get the scoop on this new venture, host Bianca Martin caught up with Richard and Alla and talked all things wellness, sobriety, and beyond. RA! will be at the grand opening of Arbor House on Atwood Avenue Oct. 10 from 4-8 p.m. Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers. 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 10th episode here: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the November election less than one month away, we’re zooming in on the local races that are critical to Madison. This week, we’re taking a look at the candidates running for Dane County executive. Today, executive producer Hayley Sperling speaks with State Sen. Melissa Agard to get her take on the issues Dane County is facing and why she thinks she’s the best candidate for the job. Be sure to also check out Hayley’s conversation with the other candidate in the running, Executive Director of RCC Sexual Violence Dana Pellebon. You can find more information on the general election from My Vote Wisconsin. 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 9th episode here: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The November election is just one month away. To keep you informed on the races, we’re talking to some of the candidates on the ballot. Today, executive producer Hayley Sperling speaks with Dane County executive candidate Dana Pellebon to get her take on the job, the issues, and her hopes for the future. You can find more information on the general election from My Vote Wisconsin. 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 8th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wisconsin Book Festival’s Fall Celebration is a culmination of the work that happens all year round to connect Wisconsin readers to authors and writers from across the country. This year’s festival will take place Oct. 17-20 and features dozens of literary giants from across genres. To get the scoop on this year’s celebration, we caught up with the festival’s director, Jane Rotunda. 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 7th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From hurricanes to lotto winners, it’s been a week full of news. Host Bianca Martin catches up with executive producer Hayley Sperling and Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas to recap some top stories. This week, the team looks at the Madisonians stepping up to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts, the city’s spat with a Wisconsin congressman over a ballot error, and two UW-Madison graduate students are facing disciplinary actions for their alleged roles in the pro-Palestinian encampment that popped up on campus in the spring. Plus, is this one Kwik Trip especially lucky? 🍀 Mentioned on the show: Three Wisconsinites deployed to aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts down south [WMTV] Dane County Humane Society helps with Hurricane Helene Response [WMTV] Help people affected by Hurricane Helene [Red Cross] Madison Clerk’s Office Correcting Duplicate Ballots [City of Madison] In-Person Absentee Voting Hours and Locations [City of Madison] Election Deadlines [My Vote Wisconsin] Months after pro-Palestinian encampment protests, UW-Madison students face discipline [WPR] $50K-winning Powerball ticket sold at Madison Kwik Trip [Channel 3000] 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 4th episode here: Jones Dairy Farm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices