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365 Amplified
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From Madison365, weekly discussion of the news for and from Wisconsin's communities of color and allies.
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Fathers in Focus
Aug 2900:28:39Tap to summarizeOn the podcast today, Rob, Nicholas and Omar get an update on the immigrant labor troubles in Monroe, and get a preview of the Wisconsin Badger volleyball season. Then, Joe Maldonado from UW Extension joins to preview the second annual Fathers in Focus confererence, coming up October 18. Read Omar's update on the Monroe dairy workers strike here. Read Nicholas's preview of the Badger volleyball season here. Read Rob's preview of the Fathers in Focus conference here. Register for the Fathers in Focus conference here. Today's episode is sponsored by Steinhafels.
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MGFC just fired its only Black head coach
Aug 2201:11:56Tap to summarizeOn this week's podcast, Stephanie, Omar and Rob dig into two big stories from this week's news: Workers in Monroe have walked off the job after W&W Dairy's new owners, Kansas City-based Dairy Farmers of America, is forcing employees to reverify documentation status. About 40 workers, most of whom have worked there more than 10 years, are asking for a severance package for those who can't verify. Read Omar's story here. Monona Grove Football Club, a local youth soccer club, has fired a volunteer coach over allegations of "berating" players on one occasion and getting into it with a ref on another; promoting her own nonprofit foundation through the club; talking positively about the club on podcasts and radio shows; and a few other allegations -- allegations she only learned about five days after she was initially fired. The director of coaching resigned in protest, and parents are up in arms. Read Rob's story here. Then we bounce around this week's roudtable question: what's your most Wisconsin thing? And end up planning what sounds like a pretty decent Friday night. Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions: 📲 BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn 🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!
Transcribe →Art House 360 is open!
Aug 1500:30:03Tap to summarizeArt House 360, a multicultural community arts space in Verona, officially opened with a ribbon cutting this week, and will host a fundraiser tonight. So we are revisiting our conversation with cofounders Monica Cliff and AJ Juarez from last month about where the idea and inspiration came from, and what the space hopes to offer the community.
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A Constitutional crisis and a local recall
Aug 800:49:30Tap to summarizeThis week, Stephanie, Rob and Omar preview: Madison Black Restaurant Week Freedom Inc's Health Day Africa Fest Then, Rob reports on the event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and why organizers say democracy remains under threat. Next up, the effort to recall a member of the DeForest Board of Trustees has successfully prompted a special election. Alicia Williams, who's running to replace incumbent Bill Landgraf, joins to talk about the recall effort, the campaign and what it means for local governments across the state. We finish up with a question prompted by Omar's obsession with winning a very low-stakes online auction: what's your most toxic trait? Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions: 📲 BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn 🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!
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The Gov race is on. Who's in?
Aug 100:53:51Tap to summarizeThis week, Stephanie, Omar, Nicholas and Rob preview Dane Dances and give an update on the Village Board recall in DeForest -- including why it's important beyond the village. Then, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced last week that he will not seek a third term, setting up the first election with no incumbent since 2010. The pundit class has been speculating about who might run, so why not join in? Plus, the roundtable question: what hill will you die on, even if you're wrong? Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions: 📲 BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn 🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!
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Arts & Access
Jul 2500:46:17Tap to summarizeThis week on 365 Amplified, Stephanie, Rob, Omar, and David dive into a packed episode featuring serious local issues, fun community events, and a deep look at a bold new arts initiative in Verona. 🧑⚕️ Janesville Nurses Strike Omar reports on the ongoing strike at Mercy Health East, where nurses are demanding a 7% raise, better health insurance, and basic security protections. Despite making $59 million in profit last year, the health system offered only a 3% raise and refused to budge—even as CEO pay topped $11.5 million. Stephanie reflects on the community impact and priorities revealed by the strike. 🎉 Community Events Preview The team shares previews of upcoming local events: Disability Pride Festival (July 26) Unity Picnic at the Urban League (July 26) Park Street Music Festival (August 2) 🎨 Feature Interview: Art House 360 Rob tours the newly launched Art House 360 in downtown Verona and sits down with co-founders Monica Cliff and AJ Juarez. They share how the former school building has been transformed into a multicultural, multidisciplinary arts space for all ages and backgrounds. Learn about the grand opening August 14 and the “Dancing With the Arts” fundraiser on August 15. 🎤 Roundtable: Most Useless Facts We Know To cap things off, the hosts swap their most random and useless trivia—from Joe Biden’s proximity to Lincoln’s presidency, to flamingo facts, octopus hearts, and the sibling rivalry that created two iconic shoe brands. Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions: 📲 BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn 🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!
Transcribe →Sunsetting DEI, switching sports & saving schools
Jul 1101:02:47Tap to summarizeThis week on 365 Amplified, Stephanie rejoins the team for a packed episode featuring tough conversations about education, equity, and opportunity. 🎓 Sunsetting Diversity at UW? The team breaks down the University of Wisconsin’s controversial decision to “sunset” the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA). What does that mean for scholarship programs like Posse and PEOPLE? And what’s behind the language choices? ⚖️ Disability Rights Under Scrutiny Rob provides an update on the case of Kitty Trivedi, a visually impaired student who was denied enrollment in a UW precollege program last summer. Now, the university’s Office of Compliance has launched a formal investigation into possible disability discrimination. 🏀 Future D1 Star Nick introduces us to La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak, who nearly made the U16 Team USA basketball squad. She’s already dominating on the local courts — and calling out the competition. 🚣♀️ From Soccer to Rowing Charlotte Barrett, daughter of Dane County Sheriff Calvin Barrett, thought she was done with competitive sports — until Eastern Michigan offered her a Division I rowing scholarship. She’s never rowed a boat, but that’s not stopping her. 💰 MMSD Faces Funding Crisis Rob sits down with Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard to talk about the growing funding gap in Madison’s public schools, the effects of frozen federal dollars, and the looming possibility of another referendum. “We’ve never been made whole,” Gothard says. “We’re having to make decisions based on the amount that goes unfunded.” 💭 Roundtable Question: Would you rather be able to pause, rewind, or fast forward through your life — and why?
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Foraging, football & Fortify Fitness
Jul 400:54:46Tap to summarizeThis week on 365 Amplified, Rob Chappell, Omar Waheed, and Nicholas Garton cover a wide range of stories and conversations, from exploring the outdoors to diving deep into sports and fitness. Rob shares his experience at a foraging workshop with Color in the Outdoors, featuring Alexis Nikole Nelson, better known as @BlackForager, and author Sam Thayer. He recounts the lessons learned about wild plants, including how to make sumac lemonade and the surprising spiciness of wild mustard. Omar previews the upcoming 11th Annual Unity Picnic hosted by the Urban League of Greater Madison, set for July 26 at the Black Business Hub. Nick breaks down the NBA draft and free agency news, including Wisconsin native Kon Knueppel being selected fourth overall and the Milwaukee Bucks' bold roster moves. The crew talks about Forward Madison’s struggle at the bottom of the USL League One standings and the future of promotion and relegation in American soccer. Rob sits down with Marlo Hicks, owner of Fortify Fitness Collective in Waunakee, to talk about the gym’s five-year anniversary, the importance of finding your "why" in fitness, and Marlo’s journey from competitive rowing to building a thriving fitness community. The roundtable question of the week: What's your favorite piece of obsolete technology? Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions: 📲 BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn 🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!
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Wine & cupcakes!
Jun 2700:24:46Tap to summarizeToday, we announce the date and opening of registration for the eighth annual 365 Leadership Summit, the state's premier professional development, networking and community building event. Plus, we wrap up the sixth annual list of Wisconsin's Most Influential Asian American Leaders and share a bit of basketball news. Then, Rob Chappell visits Shakkiah Curtis at the Black Business Hub, where this weekend she celebrates the grand opening of Tailer Nicole, her wine and cupcake bar, and where she hopes to see you this weekend! Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions: 📲 BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn 🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!
Transcribe →Madison Black Restaurant Week is coming
Jun 2000:34:24Tap to summarizeThis week, Rob Chappell brings you news and voices from the community while the rest of the team is scattered. Highlights include: 📰 Top Stories: The Center for Black Excellence and Culture announces it has raised all $31 million for construction—debt free! A Black Lives Matter sign at Crestwood Elementary is vandalized. The Girls State Soccer Tournament kicks off with Madison-area teams in the finals. Forward Madison celebrates Juneteenth with a special jersey designed by local artist Brooklyn Doby. 🍽️ Main Interview: Camille Carter, President and CEO of the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, joins Rob to preview the 10th annual Madison Black Restaurant Week, coming up August 10–17. She shares: The history and evolution of the campaign, which began with just 12 restaurants and now includes over 40 Black-owned food businesses, including caterers, food trucks, dessert makers, and more. New and returning events: the Food Taste Jamboree at Warner Park, heirloom collard greens tasting, and a farm-to-table brunch. A look ahead at community voting and the celebratory dessert mixer on Sept. 18. 👟 In the Field with Omar: Omar reports from New Orleans (via time travel) after attending the No Kings protest in Madison. He shares scenes from the massive 15,000-person rally, speakers like Nick Ramos and John Nichols (with a surprise Bernie Sanders call-in), and some striking signs from protestors. Plus, a reminder to keep the momentum going. 👷 Latino Academy Spotlight: Omar also highlights the Latino Academy of Workforce Development’s newly revived construction training program, made possible by a grant from the Lowe’s Foundation. The first cohort just graduated 15 participants—including one entire family! Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions: 📲 BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn 🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!
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