Ballot Box Ban Challenge, Wildfire Smoke, and PFAS Clean Up

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap the Wisconsin Supreme court case about the ballot box ban, the groundbreaking of a forever chemical treatment facility, and how to prepare for the wildfire smoke coming down from Canada. Plus, we introduce Madison’s very own Lil’ Sebastian. Mentioned on the show: Wisconsin supreme court appears poised to overturn ballot drop box ban [The Guardian] City of Madison Breaks Ground on PFAS Treatment Facility at Municipal Well 15 [City of Madison] PFAS, Explained. [City Cast Madison] PFAS battle between Tony Evers, Wisconsin Senate leads to lawsuit [The Cap Times] Well 15 - PFAS Treatment Project [City of Madison] Much of Wisconsin under alert as Canadian wildfire smoke chokes upper Midwest again [Wisconsin State Journal] The Night Mares new mascot [Twitter/X] Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Instagram!  Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads.