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Friday, August 18, 2023

A business that started by making earrings for Black women is looking to expand, we profile two Black owned restaurants for Black Reataurant Week, and Black Girl Magic is looking for new members of its Youth Leadership Board.

Thurdsay, August 17, 2023

Wednesday, Auguest 16, 2023

Team Wisconsin brought home 21 gold medals from the North American Indigenous Games, Madison startup is using AI to help hospitals care for premature babies, and Javier Acevedo is stepping up in his role at the latino chamber of commerce.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

A Naval officer and chair of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin is running for Congress, Strides for Africa will raise funds for access to clean water this weekend, and the 19th annual Rhumba for Rainbows is set for early September. Today's episode is brought to you by Log2Lose.

Monday, August 14, 2023

Black Restaurant week is here and we have your comprehensive guide. Plus, Madison’s police chief is staying put for now, and a group of Madison educators has published a unique book of pandemic-era poetry. Today's episode is brought to you by Metcalfe's Market and Log2Lose.

Friday, August 11, 2023

Spinn Milwaukee celebrates a year in business, the Artists Collective kicks off black restaurant week this Sunday and after 30 years away, Madison hip-hop legends Fresh Force take the stage tonight.

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness is hosting its first ever block party, Forward Madison has added an attacking threat for the playoff push, and Duluth trading company is featuring a local outdoor organization.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Madison Metro’s new routes have left some people with disabilities feeling excluded, the Madison Mavericks head into the playoffs this weekend and Madison365’s own basketball team brought home its first championship.

Monday, August 7, 2023

Two more back to school events will support kids and families getting ready for the year, a new Madison restaurant offers up Pakistani cuisine with a twist, and a new summer camp introduced middle school girls to power tools & construction sites.

Friday, August 4, 2023

The state has put undocumented dairy workers in a real bind, UW Oshkosh is taking drastic measures to fill a budget gap, and Black-led dance company The House Inc has a new home on Madison’s west side. 

Thursday, August 3, 2023

More people are filling their insulin prescriptions, thanks to the inflation reduction act; Madison police are getting body cameras, at least for now; and a tech education nonprofit is helping launch new careers.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

100 Black men of Madison get ready to send kids back to school this weekend, the Dane Arts Buy Local Market is a month away, and a new art exhibit is inspired by a disco anthem. Plus, it's the Midsummer Membership Drive! Support local media at Madison365.org/TheFam!

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Dane Dances returns for the 24th year on Friday, TruStage office workers are ready to strike again, and the dragon boats will be racing in Oshkosh this September. Plus, our Midsummer Membership Drive starts today! You can join THE FAM to support independent local community media at Madison365.org/TheFam.

Monday, July 31, 2023

Africa Fest celebrates African heritage August 19, UW Hospital is getting a major expansion, and Milwaukee county approved a sales tax hike to step back from a fiscal cliff. It's Metcalfe's Monday! Today's episode is brought to you by Metcalfe's Market.

Friday, July 28, 2023

Mad Lit gets underway tonight, a former Afghani presidential spokesman will speak in Madison and Black Restaurant Week is coming soon.

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Madison’s North Side has a new event space, a big musical name is coming to Madison and forward Madison got the fastest goal in club history and the game went downhill from there.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Maydm is providing opportunities and community at its new educational space, UNIDOS has a new associate director and the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 Pressure Chamber finalists. 

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The Miss Grand Hmong organization is offering its first ever college scholarships, a new children’s book tells the unlikely story of Oprah Winfrey’s success, and a former Badger and current NFL player is helping kids get ready to manage their money.  

Monday, July 24, 2023

The inaugural Dreamfest Music, Art & Culture festival is coming August 12, Black Girls Do Bike will bring all three Wisconsin chapters together for Black Restaurant Week, and the Green Bay Packers Foundation has challenged the community to donate to the Black Business Hub.

Friday, July 21, 2023

On the podcast today, we introduce you to our new health reporting intern, Jnae Thompson. Plus, Black Girl Magic will join the South Side Slow Roll, Madison's Youth Poet Laureate is working on her second book and UWSP is offering a certificate in Tribal Business Relations.

Thursday, July 20, 2023

A local artist looks to keep indigenous culture alive and relevant, registration is now open for the YWCA Racial Justice Summit, and two nonprofits and a city all announced new executive leaders.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Goodman Community Center has given its workers a big raise, Milwaukee County has moved toward another sales tax increase and the Next Level Park Street Music Festival will highlight local talent. 

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

A new mural in Madison explores the connection between science and the arts, a former Madison Memorial standout  will suit up for Team USA next week and UW-Stevens Point is seeking an Indigenous artist for an upcoming exhibit. 

Monday, July 17, 2023

The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County cut the ribbon on their new workforce center (and our new office), Madison365's basketball team went two and two in its first five on five tournament, and teenage entrepreneurs get a chance to launch their  businesses at the Farmers Market on Broadway in Green Bay. It's Metcalfe's Monday! Today's podcast is brought to you by Metcalfe's Market.

Friday, July 14, 2023

Flyers full of hate and misinformation against county board supervisors are circulating in Rock County, and at least one of those supervisors is taking the occasion to announce she's running for re-election. Plus, Urban Triage is hosting its third annual Kickback next weekend and 10 years in the making, Union Corners is finally finished.

Thursday, July 13, 2023

UW-Madison Divising of the Arts has a new outreach and engagement coordinator; Madison Common Council approved a program to support BIPOC entrepreneurs and a zoning change for a new student housing development; and the first-ever South Side Slow Roll will get kids and families biking next month.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County’s biggest fundraiser is coming up Saturday, a Milwaukee startup is making an impact with lavender lemonade, and the big gay market exceeded expectations.      

Monday, July 10, 2023

CTM is producing the classic musical The Wiz and hope to develop some young local Black talent, an entrepreneur in Green Bay is tackling diversity through bubble tea, and the Mingos are back in first place in League One.

Friday, July 8, 2023

A Madison church will honor the memory of a beloved community leader this weekend, Freedom Inc is helping families in need cope with the air quality issues, and the small business administration has honored a founder of MKE Black.

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Governor Evers used his veto pen to save UW's DEI funding and a bit of veto flair to secure school funding for literal centuries. Plus, JP Hair Design expands, Navigator Transport launches its pilot and more stories from 365 Media.

Monday, July 3, 2023

The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness is expanding, Latino Academy of Workforce Development students address air quality and climate justice, and Funky Fresh Spring Rolls are bringing healthy options to grocery stores across Wisconsin and Illinois.

Friday, June 30, 2023

Thursday, June 29, 2023

The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce officially opened an office in Appleton yesterday. Plus, we catch up with a Madison alder who was a special guest for the Indian prime minister's address to Congress, and Forward Madison have put together a franchise-best four-game winning streak.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Supreme Court issues a big decision in favor of voter rights, the Mingos sign a local player to his first pro contract, and Urban League Young Professionals celebrate natural hair and the CROWN Act. 

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The new Miss Wisconsin is the first ever from Madison, and the first Chinese American to hold the title. Plus, we have a review of APT's new production of The Royale, a new program will bridge the urban-rural divide in South Central Wisconsin and a new arts center in Green Bay is connecting urban youth and families to their creative sides.

Monday, June 26, 2023

Dr. Crystal Moten chats with reporter Angelica Euseary about her new book, "Continually Working: Black Women, Community Intellectualism, and Economic Justice in Postwar Milwaukee." Plus, a state budget update and a celebration of DEI at Madison College.

Friday, June 23, 2023

The Supreme Court dealt a defeat to the Navajo Nation over water rights, Madison alder MGR Govindaranjan was at yesterday's joint session of Congress, and we have two surveys for you: to let us know what kind of podcasts you'd like from us, go to https://madison365.org/podcastsurvey, and to let us know how the new Madison Metro bus routes are working out for you, go to https://madison365.org/bussurvey. 

Thursday, June 22, 2023

The head of security at Verona schools will keep his job aftter a physical altercation with a student. The school board made that decision after a six-hour hearing, and Rob was there. Plus, an interview with Miss Beloit Angelica Chapman-Sykes as she works to get more girls interested in jobs in video game development. When you get a minute, please visit https://madison365.org/podcastsurvey and let us know what you think! 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Judge Pedro Colón achieves another historic first, former LaFollette hoops star Jonte Flowers gets a big collegiate honor, and an affordable housing development opens in Mt. Horeb. When you get a minute, please visit https://madison365.org/podcastsurvey and let us know what you think! 

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration was marred by violence, but we don't have a lot of details. Plus, Madison Public Library seeks Indigenous storytellers, the Madison Marimba Quartet performs tonight for the first time in three years and we have an update on the legislature's effort to defund DEI at UW. Today's episode is brought to you by Madison College.

Monday, June 19, 2023

On the podcast today: another podcast that'll help you discuss Juneteenth with your kids, a big win for the Mingos, and a school security officer facing child abuse charges. Today's episode is brought to you by Metcalfe's and Madison College.

Friday, June 16, 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the law that prioritizes keeping Indigenous children with Indigenous families. Plus, more Juneteenth activities this weekend and a developer's plan for the former Madison College downtown campus.

Thursday, June 15, 2023

On the podcast today, actor and director Tyrone Phillips talks to our Isaac Trussoni about his new production of "The Royale" at American Players Theater. Plus, a storytelling event tomorrow night will highlight women of color entrepreneurs and Blueprint365 profiles golf-pro-turned-entrepreneur Josue Reyes.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The Speaker of the Assembly is looking to defund DEI at UW. On the podcast today, we break down what that could mean. Plus, an update on the teacher who used racist and homophobic jokes in class, and the Featherstone Flamingos celebrate Black soccer culture this Juneteenth.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

On the podcast today, we remember Juan Jose Lopez and the indellible mark he made on many communities around Madison and Wisconsin. Plus, a Neenah business bring movies to the backyard and we compare the hair quality of the hosts.

Monday, June 12, 2023

Beloit will celebrate Juneteenth this weekend! Plus, a big win for the Mingos, a spotlight on a beauty entrepreneur in Appleton and some thoughts on the impulse to pardon Donald Trump.

Friday, June 9, 2023

Madison's new bus routes start Sunday! Plus, MSCR has a new headquarters on the west side, tomorrow's jazz festival is entirely devoted to legendary saxophonist Wayner Shorter and the US Supreme Court sent Alabama back to the election map drawing board.

Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Juneteenth flag is flying over the City-County Building in Madison, the lineup is set for the Boys and Girls Club White Party and Dr. Alex Gee is a Luminary, as honored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

On the podcast today, we remember Juan Jose Lopez, a community leader who always showed up, and who died yesterday at the age of 64. Plus, Madison Jazz Festival, an east side art project and a new business that provides transportation for people with dementia.