Primary Results, Weekend Festivals, and Plant Possibilities

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap the August primary results and Wisconsin’s killer voter turnout numbers. Plus, this weekend is packed full of festivals including the Ju-Ju Annual Block Party, Eken Park Festival, OutReach Magic Pride Festival, and the Madison Black Restaurant Week Taste Jamboree. Also, do you have a thing for plants? The Wisconsin DNR is looking for volunteers to help monitor rare species. So listen up because we’ve got the stories that you can’t miss this week in Madison. Mentioned on the show: Who’s Running for Dane County Executive [City Cast Madison] Your Primary Ballot Explained [City Cast Madison] OutReach Magic Pride Festival Eken Park Festival Madison Black Restaurant Week [Madison365] Ju-Ju Annual Block Party [Madison365] DNR seeking volunteers for Rare Plant Monitoring Program [WDNR] 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.  Learn more about the sponsors of this August 16th episode here: Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift Stores