# FTC Investigates Epic, Willy St. Businesses Struggle, and Madison Reddit Solves a Mystery

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Podcast: [City Cast Madison](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-madison-5852148)
Published: 2026-08-18T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are you struggling to make a dinner reservation at a restaurant this week? You’re probably experiencing the influx of people who are in Madison for Epic Systems’ annual conference, known as UGM. On today’s show, host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling talk about UGM and a new antitrust investigation by the Federal Trade Commission into Epic. Meanwhile, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Madison says it lost $100,000 in business while the Williamson St. store was closed following the shooting of Corey Ruiz, the cCity aAttorney says the Office of the Independent Police Monitor can’t access policeMPD records yet in the Ruiz investigation, and Madison redditors solve the mystery of the dug-up stones. Mentioned the show: Impacted businesses on Willy St  Gofundme for employees who work on Willy St 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter.  🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 18th episode: Bike The Barns

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