Cap Times Talks
Cap Times Talks
Playlist by Cap Times TalksConversations about Madison issues, from city politics to culture to the economy, moderated by Cap Times reporters.Follow the podcast:
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One-on-one with Russ Feingold
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 much more.
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Madison’s gentrifying neighborhoods — the good, the bad and the ugly
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 the experiences — that show how our neighborhoods are c…
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A conversation with the cast of 'Hamilton'
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 how this revolutionary work is changing the face of musi…
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How can a classic theater company tell more diverse stories?
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.
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Listen to the first 2019 Mayoral Debate
The six candidates running for mayor in the 2019 Madison spring election field questions about topics from climate change to racial equity.
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Fixing Juvenile Justice in Wisconsin
News editor Jason Joyce leads a panel about youth incarceration, restorative justice, and how juvenile justice is handled as a political issue in Wisconsin.
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Idea Fest: What Wisconsin voters are thinking
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.
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Idea Fest: American politics in 2018
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.
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What's going to happen in the Wisconsin primaries?
Two seasoned political strategists share their thoughts on the race for governor and the U.S. Senate.
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Madison festivals: Are there too many or not enough?
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.
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