Stories from Tone Madison for 08/09/2022

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Our latest stories covering culture and politics in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dane County’s jail project barrels down a familiar road, but there are always more off-ramps

Dan Fitch | Aug 08, 2022

A photo of a Progressive Lane street sign under a cloudy sky and a tree, covered with shadows from an encroaching set of abstract red jail bars, overlapping at strange angles.

The County Board counts costs, Sheriff Barrett moves incarcerated people, and the Black Caucus recommends an alternative—as budget season heats up.

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An outsider comes full circle on Jeff Burkhart’s “Just A Kid”

Andy Moore | Aug 08, 2022

A photo shows Jeff Burkhart seated in front of a microphone. He is wearing a blue shirt and looking directly into the camera.

The Madison singer-songwriter released his latest solo album this spring.

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Null Device pairs up with Able Baker, and a Poly Styrene doc screens

Scott Gordon and Grant Phipps | Aug 07, 2022

Three members of the band Null Device pose on a staircase for a publicity photo.

Plus more events we recommend checking out in Madison, August 8 through 14 edition.

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Listen to the sky

Phoebe Schlough | Aug 05, 2022

An illustration shows a small handheld radio device with its antenna extended toward the night sky. The sky is framed in a line of trees, and criss-crossed with abstract blue and yellow patterns that suggest sound waves.

Exploring the strange wonders of very low frequency radio.

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A post-Dobbs survey on family planning, from Tone Madison and Madison Minutes

Scott Gordon, Christina Lieffring and Oona Mackesey-Green | Aug 04, 2022

A white envelope spews a black speech bubble filled with smaller speech bubbles in blue, yellow and pink. The image has a splotchy pink background.

We want to hear from you.

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Michael Darling meditates on longing with “Spark”

Steven Spoerl | Aug 04, 2022

Two screenshots from the "Spark" video are shown stacked. The top image shows Michael Darling positioned to the slight left. He's pensively staring off to the side, wearing a black coat. A pale blue sky and trees can be seen in the background to Darling's right. The bottom image finds Darling in the middle of the screen, walking on snowy ground, a dot amongst the many tall trees.

The MQBS collective co-founder unveils a potent new track and video.

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Capitol Punishments: Let’s shoot some fish

Christina Lieffring | Aug 03, 2022

Illustration: Ghosts and ghouls are shown swarming about the Wisconsin Capitol. Illustration by Maggie Denman.

It's been an abundant week of absurdity, even for Wisconsin politics.

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“A League Of Their Own” pitches an enduring dramedy of resilience

Alisyn Amant | Aug 03, 2022

The Rockford Peaches celebrate a nail-biting win on the field. They wear their gloves and other equipment with their pink, short-skirt uniforms and baseball caps. Mae (Madonna) jumps into the arms of her best friend Dorris (Rosie O'Donnell) while Dottie (Geena Davis) laughs and cheers with the rest of the team.

Penny Marshall's feminist baseball chronicle screens at the Memorial Union Terrace on August 7.

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