The folks running music venues in Madison have been restless all year—with venues changing hands, live music companies merging, developers breaking ground with guitar shovels, and even small venues going through changes. What does it all mean, and will any of this add up to big long-term changes that will impact Madison audiences and performers? Maybe not, but it’s worth […]
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Anti-Semitic Vandalism Found on Gates of Heaven Synagogue
The stone monument in front of one of the oldest synagogues in the country–Gates of Heaven in James Madison Park–was found vandalized this morning. On it were spray-painted swastikas and the words “Trump rules.” The vandalism comes at the start of Rosh Hashanah, which begins tonight. Although the police cannot confirm whether or not the […]
Mulled Cider
Ingredients: Makes about 16 mugs (8 ounces each) 1 gallon fresh apple cider or unfiltered apple juice 1 medium orange 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger 5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries 5 star anise pods Bourbon or brandy (optional) Orange slices, for serving (optional) Directions: Pour the […]
Cassini’s Grand Finale
Erika K. Carlson and Jacqueline Goldstein talk about the Grand Finale of the Cassini’s mission to Saturn. Source: http://www.astronomy.com/news/2017/09/cassini-meets-its-end
Marty Baron and the Future of Journalism
Marty Baron rose to fame after leading the Boston Globe as it uncovered wide-scale sexual assault within the Catholic Church, as chronicled in the Oscar winning movie Spotlight. This weekend he was in Madison, talking about the future of journalism at the Capital Times’ inaugural idea fest. He discusses the challenges local newspapers face compared […]
How Hurricanes Damage Public Health and Healthcare Services
So far, this year’s Atlantic Hurricane season has produced several storms of Category 3 and higher that have devastated the Gulf Coast and Caribbean. PNM’s Kai Brito speaks to a healthcare provider, Dr. Ruth Berggren, and a public health expert, Neil Grigg, to discuss the health issues these storms leave in their wake.