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Cap Times Idea Fest: Blair Braverman talks musher culture and how to dress when it's cold

Braverman discussed grace and generosity on the Iditarod trail with political columnist/podcast host Ana Marie Cox. 
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Cap Times Idea Fest: Joaquin and Julio Castro, from 'infinity death match' to presidential politics

Julian Castro explained the jab at Joe Biden that some saw as ageist. 
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Cap Times Idea Fest: Democrats taking another run at legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin

Wisconsin will be an “island of prohibition very soon,” Rep. Melissa Sargent, D-Madison, said. 
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Photos: Cap Times Idea Fest, Day Two, Pt. 1

The second day of the Cap Times Idea Fest, on Saturday, Sept. 14, featured a full schedule of speakers and panel discussions on a variety of topics, including politics, youth justice, food, city issues and more. 
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Cap Times Idea Fest: Ron Johnson stakes out positions on immigration, tariffs

Johnson, the Oshkosh Republican who won re-election to the Senate in 2016 and currently stands as the sole Republican in Wisconsin holding statewide elected office. 
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Cartoons of the Week

Enjoy these recent editorial cartoons! 
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Cap Times Idea Fest: Judy Faulkner reflects on how a culture of fun, creativity, focus has shaped Epic

Judy Faulkner gave a rare public address at Cap Times Idea Fest to mark Epic's 40th anniversary. 
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Cap Times Idea Fest: Panelists say transforming, not reforming, juvenile justice should be the goal

A prevailing theme at a Cap Times Idea Fest panel on juvenile justice in Wisconsin was the distinction between reform and transformation. 
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Cap Times Idea Fest: Journalists assess credibility in an era of 'fake news' and 'alternative facts'

Credibility is a persistent concern for journalists and news consumers alike. 
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Photos: Freeman Brothers BBQ

“After doing competitions for six-plus years, we kind of figured we’d have a better chance of making money if we started catering and vending professionally,” said Aubrey Freeman, who owns Freeman Brothers BBQ with his brother, Peter. Over the last... 
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Let's Eat: Champion brisket and ribs send the Freeman Brothers on the road

The Freeman Brothers BBQ food trailer frequently vends at Hop Haus Brewing Company, a microbrewery in Verona. They are “trying to introduce a level of barbecue ... the Madison area has (never) seen.” 
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Pay-to-stay, other fees, can put Wisconsin jail inmates hundreds or thousands in debt

In some counties, inmates pay an average of $390 a month in pay-to-stay fees; advocates say such fees can criminalize poverty. 
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By the numbers: Jail incarceration fees in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin Watch survey found jails across the state differ greatly in the fees they charge inmates; many do not list the information on their websites. 
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Photos: Cap Times Idea Fest, Day One

The Cap Times Idea Fest kicked off the weekend with Smarter Than You Trivia on Friday night. Friday's keynote was a one-on-one with Tom Perez, head of the Democratic National Committee, and Jessie Opoien, moderator and Cap Times opinion editor,... 
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Cap Times Idea Fest: Washington Post journalists detail challenges of news gathering in Trump era

Catherine Rampell, Carol Leonnig and Alexandra Petri reflected on how their jobs as journalists have changed since Trump came to office. 
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Despite lax laws, Wisconsin at No. 29 for drunk driving fatalities

One insurance group last year ranked the state the fourth most dangerous. 
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After a slightly lighter Broadway year, Overture gears up for 'Hamilton' on-sale Sept. 28

It was a slightly lighter year for Broadway tours in 2018-19, but "Hamilton" has already had a major effect on the downtown arts center. 
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At Idea Fest opening night, DNC chair Tom Perez calls Wisconsin 'ground zero' in 2020 election

Perez touted the party's emphasis on data and organizational work headed into the 2020 presidential election at Memorial Union's Shannon Hall. 
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Madison receives highest bond rating but with negative outlook

"The rating confirms market confidence in the city’s economic condition and the mayor and council’s fiscal management," Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke said. 
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Bingeworthy: Amazon's trippy 'Undone' is a stunning achievement

There are moments of whimsy in “Undone” and moments of great sadness, and at just seven half-hour episodes, it makes every minute count both visually and emotionally. 
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Low-lying downtown Madison areas at increased risk of flash flooding if storms continue

Intersections in the East Johnson and East Mifflin areas remain at increased risk for urban flash flooding. But upcoming forecast looks clear. 
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Photos: F-35 Meeting

Several hundred people came to the Alliant Energy Center on Thursday night to speak out before and against plans to base F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field. 
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Hundreds gather to weigh in on F-35s at Alliant Energy Center meeting

A few hundred Dane County residents flooded the Alliant Energy Center on Thursday night to share feedback on a draft environmental impact statement regarding the basing of 18 F-35 fighter jets at Truax Air Field. 
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State Debate: Get vaccinated, one blogger insists; Lack of discipline produces dumb kids, says another

A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin. 
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'Official Secrets' fails to find drama in true-life Iraq War whistleblower

“Official Secrets” tells the story of Katharine Gun, a British translator who in early 2003 leaked top-secret documents detailing dirty tricks the United States was planning to push the United Nations into authorizing a war with Iraq. 
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