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City Cast Madison

City Cast
Madison
Madison, United States
Wisconsin
Dane County
Madison, Wisconsin
Data Centers
Madison Police Department
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Ridglan Farms
Uw–madison
Madison City Council
Madison Public Market
Local Arts
Opera
Alders
Alliant Energy Center
Protests
Wisconsin Governor's Race
Madison Opera
Food Insecurity

Join the City Cast Madison team 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. She peers into our city’s soul with a journalist’s skepticism and an optimist’s heart. Whether you’re an OG Madisonian or a newcomer, all neighbors a... more

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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 which just celebrated its 100th birthday. Their proposed changes would make the venu... more

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, YWCA’s Learning and Movement Building Director, about making space for hard conv... more

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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, host Bianca Martin interviews Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, who says at... more

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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 experience record-breaking heat in recent years, essentially forcing it to lead... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Iacovone
Host of City Cast Nashville
City Cast Nashville
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Madison
Amy Kind
Professor of Medicine and Director of the UW Center for Health Disparities Research
UW–Madison
Episode: Local Alzheimer's Research, Fate of Wisconsin THC, Badger Freshman Must-Knows
Megan Harris
City Cast Pittsburgh host
City Cast Pittsburgh
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? — Presented By City Cast Madison
Sarah Burke
Early literacy coordinator, runs Dolly Parton Imagination Library Partnership for the Madison Reading Project
Madison Reading Project
Episode: Mayoral Race Heats Up, Dolly Parton's Legacy, and City Leaders' Encampment Response
Christopher Lund
Co-owner and chef
Begonia
Episode: Hot Dog Wars, Papavero Turns 20, and begonia. Arrives on Monroe
Troy Reeves
Oral historian with the UW Archives
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: The Sterling Hall Bombing Rocked Madison
Carol Aspinwall
Founder and Executive Director of Period Product Pantry
Period Product Pantry
Episode: Go With the Flow: Downtown Traffic and Period Products
Tempest Ballenger
DJ Femme Noir
Episode: Ukraine Fest, Queer Dance Floors, and a Trip to the Public Market
Allison Suchon
Publicity Director for Friends of Ukraine Madison
Friends of Ukraine Madison
Episode: Ukraine Fest, Queer Dance Floors, and a Trip to the Public Market

Host

Bianca Martin
Host of City Cast Madison; central to daily show, local culture and events coverage.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • Bianca

    Too loud, too hyper, chill bro

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GronkSoyPadre
    United States2 months ago
  • nah

    Get a new host and I’ll listen

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    madtownie608
    United States7 months ago
  • 2.3.26

    loud...big loud mouth on Bianca Martin. good grief! a bit too much, take it down a couple of notches.

    Why are you so xtra loud and your guests are speaking in normal volume. Listening to bianca’s speaking volume is like listening to an f-35 flying over and youcan’t turn down the volume on one’s device because then you can’t hear the guest speaking in normal volume. bianca you trigger my tinnitus just like the f-35 does. blahh

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    midwestBlue
    United States7 months ago
  • Daily driver

    Love learning new things about Madison and being in the know about current news and events. Bianca is the best host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xtyquails
    United States7 months ago
  • love citycast!!

    fun, informative, and my go to for all things Madison. Also the way Bianca says TUH-day scratches my brain so good. never change!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eknaus
    United States8 months ago

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Some listeners feel the show mixes strong personality with journalism; pacing and delivery vary in appeal.
Listeners appreciate being kept informed about Madison's happenings with a friendly, community-forward tone.
The show is seen as a reliable source for local issues and events, with positive community impact when balanced with reporting.
Audience enjoys access to local voices and actionable takeaways, though feedback on volume and tempo is mixed.

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‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Madison
Q: What can listeners in other cities take away from this conversation to make their own city better?
The key takeaway is not only cleaning the river but building a culture around it—public awareness, media attention, and partnership with local governments are as crucial as the physical cleanup for sustaining change.
Go With the Flow: Downtown Traffic and Period Products
Q: What kinds of safety projects are discussed under Safe Streets Madison, and how might they affect pedestrians and cyclists?
Projects include things like RRFBs, better delineation of bike lanes, new crosswalks, and upgraded lighting to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists while maintaining traffic flow.
Go With the Flow: Downtown Traffic and Period Products
Q: Can you give us a refresher on what the Downtown Area Plan is?
It's a new city framework that will guide downtown development, including streets, zoning, and local business needs, and it replaces older neighborhood-centric plans that were outdated.
Mayoral Race Heats Up, Dolly Parton's Legacy, and City Leaders' Encampment Response
Q: What is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and how does it function locally through the Madison Reading Project?
It's a free monthy book gift program for children up to age five, funded by the Dollywood Foundation and Roots and Wings Foundation, with enrollment managed regionally in Dane and Sauk Counties; books are shipped monthly and programs aim to build home libraries and early literacy.
Local Alzheimer's Research, Fate of Wisconsin THC, Badger Freshman Must-Knows
Q: Is this primarily about informing public health interventions or about finding a cure?
It's about building infrastructure for both public health interventions and advancing basic science toward potential therapeutics, recognizing that environmental factors can be modified to reduce risk while also enabling research into cures over the longer term.

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What is City Cast Madison about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daily Madison-centric show blends local news with civically minded conversations. Episodes often explore city life, policy impacts, and community events, featuring reporters, policymakers, journalists, and local activists who unpack how changes—from zoning to policing to culture—shape everyday life. The tone stays practical, upbeat, and neighborly, with calls for civic participation and actionable takeaways for listeners who want to know what's happening in their city and how they can engage. A standout trait is its reach across City Cast networks, bringing on-the-ground perspectives from various cities to illuminate Madison's evolving story while keeping the focus squarely on local relevance and community voice.

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Recent guests on City Cast Madison include:

1. Rachel Iacovone
2. Amy Kind
3. Megan Harris
4. Sarah Burke
5. Christopher Lund
6. Troy Reeves
7. Carol Aspinwall
8. Tempest Ballenger

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