City Cast Madison logo
July 25, 2025

Evers Is Out, Humane Society Needs Help, and AI Makes the Front Page

City Cast Madison

Evers Is Out, Humane Society Needs Help, and AI Makes the Front Page

00:00:00
View all City Cast Madison episodes

It’s Friday, so the City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week! Host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperling, and newsletter editor Rob Thomas chat about the Dane County Humane Society hurting for resources, an AI blunder that made it to the front page of the Wisconsin State Journal, and activities around town including Disability Pride Festival and AtwoodFest. Plus, Gov. Tony Evers announced he won’t seek a third term in office. Ready to dive in?

Mentioned on the show:

Madison’s Best Accessible Parks, Restaurants, and Public Spaces [City Cast Madison]
Madison’s new sprayground opens at Rennebohm Park  [City of Madison]

The Gentlemen 60th Anniversary [The Bur Oak]

👋 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. 

🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program!

Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 25th episode:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Latest Episodes

See all
June 29

Canoes Connect Madison’s Indigenous History To the Present

Last week, the Ho-Chunk Nation gifted Dane County Parks a hand-carved dugout canoe. Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Bill Quackenbush...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
June 28

'Your City Could Be Better': How Denver Is Fixing Its Sidewalks — Presented By City Cast Madison

Just how good are the sidewalks in Madison? The state of a city’s sidewalks can be a good indicator of how healthy that city is — and ped...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
June 26

No Phones in School, Lake Monona Stinks, and Food Delivery Bots Roll Away

This week, the Madison School Board approved a district-wide cell phone policy. Under the new rules, phones are banned all day for grades...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
June 25

Pour One Out for Schlitz and a Weekend Events Roundup

Earlier this year, Pabst Brewing Company announced an indefinite hiatus of Schlitz beer. However, Verona-based Wisconsin Brewing Company...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
June 24

Governor’s Race Shakeup, Giannis Trade Shock, and Madison’s Best Thrifts

In the latest on the race for Wisconsin governor, democratic candidate Missy Hughes dropped out of the primary Monday and endorsed Lt. Go...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
June 23

MMSD’s Proposed Property Tax Hike, Concerts on the Square Kickoff, and a T-Ball Legend

The Madison school board is looking to increase property taxes by 8.5% for the upcoming school year. City Cast Madison Host Bianca Martin...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
June 22

WI Governor Race Updates & Assembly District 76 Forum Takeaways

There are still seven candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the Wisconsin Governor’s race. With the August 11 primary less t...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
June 18

The Ultimate Madison Ice Cream Showdown

There are so many great local spots in town to get ice cream. From Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream to Babcock Dairy Store, Madison is rich wit...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
June 17

Police Monitor Blames MPD for Man’s Death, Plus Ridglan Farms To Close

Richard Lee Johnson died on Dec. 31, 2024, after being arrested the previous night. A new ⁠report ⁠by the Office of the Independent Polic...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
June 16

Regent Street Redesign, Tourism Boom, and Juneteenth Events in Madison

After months of public input, Regent Street is getting a major redesign which will include wider sidewalks, fewer driving lanes, added pa...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art