This week on the podcast, Cap Times associate editor John Nichols talks with former US senator from Wisconsin Russ Feingold about his current work on biodiversity, his stint as a U.S. envoy to Africa his take on 2020 presidential politics, and

Madison’s gentrifying neighborhoods — the good, the bad and the ugly

Jan 16th, 2020 1h 2m

This week on the podcast, Cap Times Local Government Reporter Abigail Becker sits down with a housing analyst, a real estate developer, a south side resident and the coordinator of a homelessness prevention program to discuss the numbers — and

A conversation with the cast of 'Hamilton'

Dec 6th, 2019 57m 34s

This week on the podcast, Cap Times Theater Critic Lindsay Christians sits down with members of the national touring cast of Hamilton to discuss the musical’s innovative score, the challenges and rewards of playing real historical figures and h

How can a classic theater company tell more diverse stories?

Aug 9th, 2019 53m 43s

On today's episode of Cap Times Talks, Lindsay Christians moderates a panel on what it means to produce diverse and inclusive theater at a classical theater company like American Players Theatre.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism

Listen to the first 2019 Mayoral Debate

Jan 12th, 2019 1h 22m

The six candidates running for mayor in the 2019 Madison spring election field questions about topics from climate change to racial equity.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&campaign=7013i000000

Fixing Juvenile Justice in Wisconsin

Oct 18th, 2018 54m 51s

News editor Jason Joyce leads a panel about youth incarceration, restorative justice, and how juvenile justice is handled as a political issue in Wisconsin.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&cam

Idea Fest: What Wisconsin voters are thinking

Oct 4th, 2018 57m 55s

A conversation with Charles Franklin, Marquette University Law School pollster, about the latest findings on the midterm elections, approval ratings, and issues of the day.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=

Idea Fest: American politics in 2018

Oct 2nd, 2018 1h 43m

David Axelrod, Barbara Lawton, Dan Balz and David Maraniss talk about midterm elections, Supreme Court nomination proceedings, and the role of money in politics in 2018.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=cap

What's going to happen in the Wisconsin primaries?

Aug 10th, 2018 54m 59s

Two seasoned political strategists share their thoughts on the race for governor and the U.S. Senate.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&campaign=7013i000000U67DAASSee omnystudio.com/listener for

Madison festivals: Are there too many or not enough?

Jun 26th, 2018 55m 50s

Some city officials and residents say we're at max capacity when it comes to outdoor festivals that occupy streets and parks. Abby Becker with the Cap Times hosts a talk on whether that's the case, and what to do about it.Support the show: http

Should high schools be in the sports business?

May 12th, 2018 49m 37s

On the latest episode of Cap Times Talks, a panel of coaches, administrators and researchers talk about the changing face of high school athletics.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&campaign=701

How Can Madison's Tech Sector Get More Diverse?

Apr 30th, 2018 48m 37s

Madison’s blooming tech sector is a major source of the city’s and the state of Wisconsin’s economic vitality, but the sector’s workforce doesn’t reflect the population of either one.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberf

School Board Forum

Mar 25th, 2018 1h 19m

Three candidates running for the Madison School Board this spring gather to talk about educational resource officers, special education and school security at a forum on the city's south side.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.or

How can Madison get better public art?

Feb 23rd, 2018 1h 1m

On the latest episode of Cap Times Talks, we ask artists and arts administrators big questions about public art in Madison.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&campaign=7013i000000U67DAASSee omnys

The Politics of Resentment in 2018

Jan 18th, 2018 59m 1s

University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher Kathy Cramer talks about her 2016 book on the political attitudes of rural Wisconsinites, and the ways that politicians have tapped into their frustrations.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjourna

The Cap Times Turns 100

Dec 19th, 2017 1h 2m

On the second-ever episode of our Cap Times Talk podcast, we take a look at our own past, present and future.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&campaign=7013i000000U67DAASSee omnystudio.com/list

How can Madison build more great neighborhoods?

Nov 10th, 2017 53m 40s

The Cap Times Talk panel called "How can Madison build more great neighborhoods?" took place earlier this November at the High Noon Saloon.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&campaign=7013i000000

Teaser

Nov 8th, 2017 1m 4s

Introducing a new podcast bringing you brings you recordings from conversations about issues facing Madison.Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&campaign=7013i000000U67DAASSee omnystudio.com/liste

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