Madison’s Wacky Warm Weather, Housing Probs, and New School Boss

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz recap the weird-ass weather, the precarious state of affordable housing in Madison, and the deal for our new Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent. Plus, meet Phil Surkis, our new producer! Mentioned on the show: 🫠 What winter? Is Wisconsin's lost winter a harbinger of winters to come? [Wisconsin State Journal] Temperature swing in Madison sets new record [Badger Herald] 😱 Madison Housing Time may run out for tenants at two Madison apartment buildings [Cap Times] Madison affordable housing projects face possible closure [Cap Times] 2 biggest Madison homeless projects could close within months, leaving city scrambling [Wisconsin State Journal] What is Housing First? [National Alliance to End Homelessness] Heartland Alliance cuts 65 jobs, shuts affordable housing division [Chicago Sun Times] 🚌 Madison Schools See details of Madison schools superintendent Joe Gothard's contract [Wisconsin State Journal] Madison superintendent contract: $299,000, 87 sick days [Cap Times] 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.