City Cast Madison logo
May 29, 2026

Fire on Fair Oaks, E. Coli Lakes Study, and Tom Farley On Recovery

City Cast Madison

Fire on Fair Oaks, E. Coli Lakes Study, and Tom Farley On Recovery

00:00:00
View all City Cast Madison episodes

TGIF! The City Cast Madison team is here with the biggest news stories of the week. More than 75 firefighters responded to a fire at Madison-Kipp Corporation  on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Public Health Madison & Dane County and Clean Lakes Alliance are launching a pilot study to better understand E. coli in our lakes. 

Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling chat about these stories. Plus Tom Farley, author of the books “Growing Up Farley” and “The Chris Farley Show” and community outreach director for recovery.com, joins the show to talk about Madison Mallard's Recovery Night on June 2. And for our Neighbors only, an update on the Ridglan beagles! 

Mentioned on the show:

Is Madison a Beach Town [🎧 City Cast Madison]

The cost of Madison beach closures [🎧 City Cast Madison]

👋 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

📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison 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 May 29th episode:

  • Oak Bank - Do you have questions for Oak Bank? Submit them HERE.

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
August 7

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Naked Neighbors, Unwelcome Pets, and Other City Life Dilemmas — Presented By City Cast Madison

As much as you love Madison, city living inherently means sharing space and resources with your neighbors, and y’all certainly have compl...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
August 6

How the Climate Is Changing Wisconsin Fish Fry

Our beloved Friday fish fry tradition isn’t disappearing, but thanks to climate change, it is changing. In this month’s cover story for M...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
August 5

Ruiz Memorial May Be Gone, But the Protest Isn't Over

The memorial encampment at the intersection of Willy Street and Baldwin was forcibly removed early Tuesday morning by police and city wor...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
August 4

Madison’s Police Monitor Says MPD Is Obstructing Her Investigation

Nearly two weeks after the fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz, Madison’s Independent Police Monitor says she still doesn't have the evid...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
August 3

Your Guide to August 2026 in Madison

How is it already August? We’re not sure, but the City Cast Madison team, along with special guest contributor Emily Winter, has your gui...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
August 2

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning — Presented By City Cast Madison

Do you know how zoning laws affect Madison’s housing costs? New Haven, CT, has been governed for years by restrictive zoning that made it...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
July 31

UW Law Professor Weighs In on Corey Ruiz Case. Plus, What’s Next for Act 10?

Madison continues to grapple with the aftermath of a fatal police shooting. Today, Ion Meyn, an associate professor of law at UW-Madison...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
July 30

Where To Find Coffee and Community in Madison

While we grapple with heavy news in Madison, we have been thinking about how we engage with each other and gather in community. Luckily f...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
July 29

Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley's Bid for Wisconsin Governor

The Aug. 11 primary is less than two weeks away! Today, we continue our election coverage as host Bianca Martin sits down with Milwaukee...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art
July 28

Corey Ruiz Shooting Updates, and the Human Toll of Protesting

In the days following the fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz, the city  mobilized in protest in various ways. From shutting down ev...

City Cast Madison podcast episode art