PODCAST

Are sports art?

By Matthew Brady , Matt Titus , Yadiel Chavez and Jackson Baker | Mar. 2

In light of Alysa Liu's Olympic success for Team USA, hosts Jackson Baker and Matthew Brady are joined by Daily Cardinal Sports Editor Yadiel Chavez to answer a question : are sports art?

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ARTS

Concert ticket prices are out of hand. Artists should do something about it

By Gabriella Hartlaub | Feb. 26

With sky high prices for recent performers like Noah Kahan and Harry Styles, fans are being priced out of experiences.

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ARTS

WSUM named best station in the nation

By Alexa Cattouse | Feb. 25

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s student-run radio station received a total of five awards, including best college station in the country, at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System conference. 

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PODCAST

Not my Ringo: How bad is the Beatles biopic casting?

By Matthew Brady , Matt Titus and Jackson Baker | Feb. 23

Hosts Jackson Baker and Matthew Brady debate controversial casting choices the upcoming Beatles biopic  and some little known Beatles history in Wisconsin.

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ARTS

‘The ‘Burbs’ is a faithful reboot with its own soul

By Andrew Holton | Feb. 19

When I was younger, my dad owned “Big,” “Money Pit” and “Forrest Gump” on DVD. These movies served as my introduction to Tom Hanks. Naturally, I was intrigued when I saw Peacock planned to reboot “The ‘Burbs,” another Hanks classic, into a TV series.

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ARTS

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ where age is just a number

By Britta Sevcik | Feb. 19

The curtain rises, and the stage is set. Students skate across the stage, sharing their high school struggles and disdain for their small-town lives. 

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ARTS

Why Madison? Students react to Harry Styles’ local listening party

By Olivia Ruetten | Feb. 16

Madison is among just 40 cities in the world, and two in the U.S., chosen to host advance listening parties for Styles’ new album “Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally”

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ARTS

MSO’s ‘Harry Potter’ transports audiences to wizarding world

By Cameron Schneider | Feb. 12

Madison Symphony Orchestra’s live score of “The Deathly Hallows: Pt. 2” is nothing short of magic. 

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ARTS

Marvel benches usual action in favor of acting in ‘Wonder Man’

By Andrew Holton | Feb. 12

In the year of Doom, the Disney+ exclusive introduces a new supe while a fan-favorite makes a return.

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ARTS

‘Ironbound’ follows one woman’s journey for love and the American Dream

By Eloise Slipper | Feb. 5

Forward Theater’s latest production places a spotlight — or rather, a streetlight — on the experience of American immigrants, with Martyna Majok’s dark comedy “Ironbound” set to run from Jan. 29 to Feb. 15 at Overture Center. 

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PODCAST

Daily Cardinal Arts Radar: Welcome Ryan!

By Matt Titus , Lydia Picotte and Ryan Kim | Feb. 2

This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editor Lydia Picotte introduces the desk's new editor Ryan Kim and the pair discuss his favorite media.

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ARTS

68th Annual Grammy Awards: Nominations and Predictions

By Kaelana Faessler | Jan. 30

Who will take home music’s biggest awards?

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ARTS

How Madison’s ‘Hamilton’ stacks up against other tour stops

By Alaina Walsh | Jan. 29

After seeing “Hamilton” in six cities — New York, London, Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City and now Madison — the stop at Overture Center stood out as a polished but hesitant performance, with miscasting and underwhelming major scenes softening the show’s usual impact.

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ARTS

Wisconsin native Cheryl Pawelski earns Grammy nomination for Best Historical Album

By Lydia Picotte | Jan. 29

The Milwaukee-born producer earned her eighth Grammy nomination, recognizing her work in audio restoration.

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PODCAST

Daily Cardinal Arts Radar: Mount Eerie for Wisconsin Winter

By Matt Titus and Lydia Picotte | Jan. 26

This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editor Lydia Picotte give an events summary for the upcoming week. Next, she interviews Daily Cardinal Sports Editor Jacob Szczap about the story behind his current favorite album, Dawn by Mount Eerie.

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ARTS

UW Cinematheque rolls out 2026 film lineup

By Ted Hyngstrom | Jan. 23

The Cinematheque, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s dedicated screening facility for international cinema history and fine films, returns this week for its 2026 slate — filling a niche since the 1990s by promoting movies audiences in Madison might otherwise miss.

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PODCAST

Daily Cardinal Arts Radar: Ho Ho Ho: An Interview with Santa Claus

By Lydia Picotte and Oliver Gerharz | Dec. 22

This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editors Oliver Gerharz and Lydia Picotte went all the way to the North Pole for an over-the-phone interview with Santa Claus. Tune in to hear about the experiences of a Santa Claus local to Madison, from how he found himself Santa Claus to his favorite interactions with children and parents.