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One of the things that makes Madison such a special city is the pride that people show when talking about their favorite places to eat, or things to do around town. 
Since our new City Cast producer, Phil Surkis, is a new resident, we’ve been asking our listeners and the readers of Madison Minutes to give him suggestions on where to go, what to eat and things to do. 
Well, Phil has been about town, and now is back to report on his findings, along with host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling.
Buckle up for our third installment of what we’re calling “Must See Madison”!
And, if you have a suggestion for Phil, or the whole City Cast team, please let us know here!
 Mentioned in this episode

The Cardinal Bar

Crucible

Five

Sotto

Tavern Nakaya

Elvehjem Community Garden

Marquette Waterfront Festival

El Sabor De Puebla

Green Owl Cafe

Alchemy Cafe

Warner Park

International Crane Foundation


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Introducing Five Superfoods to Boost Your Mental Health from Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, M.D..
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Unlock the power of food to boost your brain health. In this episode, wellness expert Dr. Mark Hyman dives into the science behind five superfoods that can enhance mental acuity, reverse brain aging, and protect against neurodegenerative diseases. Discover practical tips to incorporate these brain-boosting foods into your daily diet for improved cognitive function and overall well-being. Join the Health Hacks community and follow @healthhackspod on social for exclusive insights, expert advice and the latest in health science.

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This Juneteenth marks the much-anticipated groundbreaking of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture on their new 37,000-square-foot, three story center, scheduled to open in late 2025. The Center plans to offer a cultural and educational space for Wisconsin’s Black communities to tell stories, create, and celebrate their achievements.
Last May, host Bianca Martin spoke with Rev. Dr. Alex Gee, the founder and visionary instrumental to bringing this new cultural center to life. Rev. Gee is also the pastor of Fountain of Life Church, the founder and CEO of Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development, the host of the Black Like Me podcast.
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The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and producer Phil Surkis recap three separate tragic shooting incidents that occurred this past weekend and how Madison was named 2nd safest U.S. city for pedestrians. Plus, Dane County is seeking nominations for its own Underrepresented Communities Historical Markers Program!

Mentioned on the show:
‘A very violent weekend’: Three Madison shootings in three days [The Cap Times]
MPD chief details plans to reduce gun violence in Madison [Channel 3000]
Madison Ranked #2 in Country in Pedestrian Safety [City of Madison]
Dane County seeks nominations for Underrepresented Communities Historical Markers Program [Channel 3000]

MPD is asking anyone who has any information or video related to last weekend’s shootings to contact their department. Information can also be sent to Madison Area Crime Stoppers online or call 608-266-6014.

Submit a location for nomination for Dane County Historic Markers program.

Don’t forget to VOTE FOR US for Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison 2024 awards! City Cast Madison is up for best ‘Local Podcast’ and our newsletter Madison Minutes is up for best ‘Local News Website’. Vote here. 

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After almost 3 decades at the Dane County Farmers Market, Chris & Lori’s Bakehouse is celebrating its last year on the Capitol square. The bakery enjoys a cult-following for its signature scones and cow cookies and has even been named as one of Madison’s most iconic eats by Destination Madison. So why are they leaving? Host Bianca Martin spoke with co-owner Lori Robson about just that. Plus, she got the details about how to score a deal on their leftover scones.
Vote for us for ‘Best of’ Madison! [Madison Magazine]
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Madisonian’s love to bike. We even have a whole week dedicated to it! So when a Madison Minutes reader introduced us to MadTown BMX, we knew we had to go full throttle into learning more about this Madison gem. Host Bianca Martin spoke with the track’s operator Brian Stouffer about hosting the state championship races, how to join a beginner league, and what makes this sport fun for everyone from 2 year olds to 67 year olds. 
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