Wisconsin and the War, Restaurant Openings, Concerts on the Square Lineup
With international news dominated by war, how does the U.S. involvement in Iran impact us here in Wisconsin? The City Cast Madison team digs into this question as well as some lighter news about what’s going on here at home. Several new restaurants have opened in the Madison area recently, and it’s time to get excited for summer because the Concerts on the Square lineup is out!
Mentioned on the show
Has the war in Iran directly affected you or loved ones? [Cap Times]
Does This Go Together? And Other Questions Asked by Madison’s Fusion Trend Setters [City Cast Madison]
New barbecue restaurant to open on State Street [Madison Magazine]
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