What’s Next For Act 10, a WI Dem’s Bid For DNC Chair, and Santas Take Over Monroe Street
It’s Friday, which means the City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week! The kick things off, host Bianca Martin is joined by the Cap Times state government and disinformation reporter Erin McGroarty to talk about the latest development in the case against Act 10. Bianca also gives an update on Wisconsin Democratic Party leader Ben Wikler’s run for DNC chair. And executive producer Hayley Sperling joins the conversation to give an update on news from several of Madison's bookstores and dish on the giant inflatable Santas taking over Monroe Street.
Mentioned on the show:
Paul's Book Store is closing after 70 years [Madison Magazine]
Mystery to Me employees will take over the Monroe Street bookstore [Cap Times]
A Room of One’s Own bookstore debuts an event space [Cap Times]
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