In advance of the April 4 election, Isthmus staff writer Dylan Brogan is hosting debates between the candidates in the five contested Common Council seats. Each of the contenders identified one issue important to his or her district to focus on during the conversation.

This debate is with city council candidates from Madison’s District One. The incumbent: Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney. The challenger: David Handowski.

Mini-debate: Clash over concrete

In advance of the April 4 election, Isthmus staff writer Dylan Brogan is hosting debates between the candidates in the five contested Common Council seats. Each of the contenders identified one issue important to his or her district to focus on during the conversation.

This debate is with city council candidates from Madison’s District 11. The contenders: Arvina Martin and Bradley Campbell.

Mini-debate: The open seat

It may have taken him years to find an audience but comedian Marc Maron says he's never been funnier. The host of the hit WTF podcast talks to Isthmus staff writer Dylan Brogan before his show in Madison on April 28.

Maron matured

Charlie Sykes is dumbfounded by accusations that his opposition to Trump is driven by expediency. While Paul Ryan and Reince Priebus moved into positions of influence, Sykes is out in the cold. “An opportunist goes with the power, not into exile.”

Charlie Sykes talks about what's changed

The beginner ukulele players of the Madison Area Ukulele Initiative play Chuck Berry's classic Johnny B. Goode.

Ukuleke Johnny B Goode

The beginner class of the Madison Area Ukulele Initiative plays "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

Ukuleke Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Features editor Linda Falkenstein's photo essay focuses on a uniquely Madison architectural feature: The mighty metal Trachte. The prefabricated metal structures, built in Madison, are still a relatively common sight in town, but they are disappearing fast. Falkenstein has long been fascinated by Trachtes — some would say obsessed. She sat down with staff writer Dylan Brogan to talk about why she adores these weathered, barrel-roofed sheds.

Save a shed

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In Isthmus' new podcast series Exposed, reporter Kori Feener looks into PFAS contamination in Madison. In the first episode, "The Threat of PFAS," hear from scientists around the country who are studying these chemicals and their effects.

Exposed: Episode One "The Threat of PFAS"

Great horned owlets Ollie and Piper squawking it up one September night in Vilas Park.

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