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February 11, 2026

Is Madison Actually a Top City for Singles?

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Is Madison Actually a Top City for Singles?

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Whether you’re single, taken, or it’s complicated, Madison is touted as a great place to date in nation-wide surveys. But what does WalletHub really know about our dating scene? We hit up our favorite first date spots to get Madison’s honest takes on the dating scene. Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling play the tape and share their own dating woes.

This show originally aired Feb. 10, 2025.

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