City Cast Madison logo
Madison's BestMadison NewsFood & DrinkMadison HistoryMadison, ExplainedMadison Life HacksNeighborhood GuidesUrban Almanac

Listen To Our Podcast

See all episodes

Here's what Madison's talking about today.

City Cast Madison

Council Fires Police Monitor, a Train Is Coming, and Get Ready To Vote

00:00:00

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Hey Madison

Sign up for your free daily toolkit to get the most of the city you love.

Can't subscribe? Turn off your ad blocker and try again.
OR BROWSE PAST ISSUES
Madison, ExplainedOctober 22A red barn that reads "got milk?" and several gray silos.

Why Wisconsin Cheesemakers Worry About New USDA Rules

A surprise shift in federal grants threatens small Wisconsin dairy operations, prompting state cheesemakers and Senator Tammy Baldwin to...

Madison's BestOctober 21Madison artist Doug E.L. Haynes, dressed in black, leans against a black metal railing in front of the Mosse Humanities Building at UW Madison, a light-colored brick building.

UW-Madison’s ‘Inhumanities Building’ Inspires New Book

Discover the history and unique character of UW-Madison’s iconic "Inhumanities Building" in Doug E.L. Haynes’ new illustrated book. Explo...

The Latest

23

Events

See all

Friday, Oct. 23

More from City Cast Madison

Madison, ExplainedOctober 7An observatory at the South Pole. A metal structure sits on a desolate landscape with the cosmos above it.

UW-Madison Professor Receives Nobel Prize in Physics

Discover the backstory behind UW-Madison professor Francis Halzen's Nobel Prize in physics for pioneering the IceCube Neutrino Observator...

Madison's BestOctober 5A poster for "Jeckyll & Hyde" - a ballet dancer in black leaps in front of a foggy, London background.

Where To Get Scared in Madison for Spooky Season

Looking for a scare this October in Madison? From horror movies to haunted forests and eerie ghost tours, here is your ultimate guide to...

Food & DrinkOctober 1A group of multi-colored cocktails sit on a wooden bar.

The Best Fall Drinks To Try in Madison

Looking for the perfect pumpkin spice or autumnal drink? Here is your guide to the best coffee shops and bars serving special fall bevera...

Madison's BestOctober 1City Cast Madison’s Hayley Sperling, Bianca Martin, Rob Thomas, and Jade Iseri-Ramos stand in front of a wooden arch-shaped bookcase that is holding books that will be featured at the Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration.

What To Do in Madison in October 2026

Plan your perfect October 2026 in Madison! Check out the 25th Wisconsin Book Festival, cheer on the Badgers, tour haunted spots, and find...

Neighborhood GuidesSeptember 29The outside of the Imagination Center. A blue tiled buildiing with a sign that read "Library."

Browse the Imagination Center, Madison’s Newest Library

Explore Madison's new Imagination Center at Reindahl Park—the city's first public library in 26 years. Take a virtual tour of this vibran...

Madison, ExplainedSeptember 28Two large electric towers stand next to a white house.

What To Know About The Proposed BECI Transmission Line

The 190-mile BECI high-voltage transmission line aims to secure Wisconsin’s grid, but locals and the Dane County Board are demanding dela...

Food & DrinkSeptember 24People eating at booths in a restaurant with a glassed-in kitchen at the rear.

The Best New Restaurants in Madison

This month’s list of the area’s best new restaurants includes a new outpost for a wildly popular local pizza chain, a new sushi spot near...

Madison's BestSeptember 23Two production staff members on the left hold equipment and a microphone for two actors sitting on a park bench being filmed.

‘Park People’ Will Satirize Madison’s Protest Culture

Madison filmmaker Corey Holl launches a crowdfunding campaign for his new political satire, "The Park People." Explore the proof-of-conce...

Madison, ExplainedSeptember 22Multiple red, white, and blue "I Voted" stickers are scattered on a white table.

Know the Constitutional Amendments On Your Fall Ballot

Wisconsin's Nov. 3 election features key governor and legislative races—plus three Republican-backed constitutional amendments. Learn wha...