# The Mic Drops For Mad Lit, Plus Guv Race Shakeups, and County Jail Troubles

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Podcast: [City Cast Madison](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-madison-5852148)
Published: 2026-07-10T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2042

## Resource

There’s a lot going on in Madison this summer. But not Mad Lit. The popular concert series that has brought thousands to State Street each summer is dark in 2026 due to funding issues. Hip-hop artist Rob Dz and Urban Community Arts Network Co-President Karen Reece come on the podcast to talk about the future of Mad Lit. Plus, host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling talk about the latest casualty in the governor’s race and some frustrating news about the county jail. Mentioned on the show: Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley Withdraws From Governor’s Race [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]Dane County Won’t Close ‘Borderline Unconstitutional’ Jail As Planned [Cap Times] Lights Out For Mad Lit [Isthmus] 👋 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 about the sponsors of this July 10th episode: Madison Opera’s Opera in the Park Oak Bank

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