Supreme Court Shakeups, Amtrak Speeds Up Madison Expansion, and Weird Buildings Up for Discussion
As Wisconsin voters get ready to head to the polls next month to elect the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, current Justice Annette Ziegler announced this week that she will not run for a third term in 2027. Ziegler is the second conservative-leaning justice to retire from the court since liberal-aligned justices took the majority in 2023. City Cast Madison executive producer Hayley Sperling breaks down the story with newsletter editor Rob Thomas and producer Jade Iseri-Ramos. Plus, Amtrak’s anticipated arrival in Madison gets bumped up by a few years, and some weird buildings are creating buzz in town.
And don’t forget to check out our new City Cast podcast "Your City Could Be Better" on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It’s usually hosted by our CEO David Plotz, but this week, Chicago’s Jacoby Cochran is stepping in as guest host, to talk with D.C.’s Mike Schaffer about a new D.C. law that aims to hold federal agents accountable.
Mentioned on the show:
Why Madison picked Wilson Street for Amtrak [City Cast Madison]
How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Madison [City Cast Madison]
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