City Cast Madison

Corey Ruiz Shooting Updates, and the Human Toll of Protesting

July 28, 2026·39 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In the days following the fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz, the city  mobilized in protest in various ways. From shutting down events like Concerts on the Square to blocking traffic on Willy Street and East Washington Avenue, the message has been loud and clear: people are angry and want change. But how do these rallying cries turn into real action? Today, host Bianca Martin talks about the latest developments in the story with executive producer Hayley Sperling. And later, the two are joined by local artist and political strategist Matthew Braunginn, who helped  organize protests in 2015 following the death of Tony Robinson, to talk about the human toll of protesting and what has — and hasn’t — changed in the past 10 years.  👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter.  🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 28th episode: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Goodman Community Center Madison Magnet

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