This week, Wild Bearies founder and Indigenous chef Elena Terry joins us to talk about her time as a guest mentor and judge on Top Chef, and Maia Pearson stops by the studio to talk about her run for State Assembly. Plus, a new study explores gender-based violence in Asian American communities, a County Board race in Rock County goes to court, and we decide who's a camper and who's a glamper. Today's episode is sponsored by Steinhafels .
May 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min
This week, we get an update on the deal that ended the UW encampments , and a scathing Faculty Senate resolution critical of Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin that'll be up for a vote Monday. Plus, a fundraiser is looking to help elderly renters struggling with rent increases. Then, Madison native and "Looking for Alaska" star Denny Love joins us to talk about the acting business, his part in the upcoming season of "The Mayor of Kingstown" starring Jeremy Renner, and how his father helped prepare him ...
May 17, 2024•48 min
This week, Omar and Rodlyn-mae get us up to speed on the latest developments at the protest encampment on the University of Wisconsin campus, and Rob and Stephanie give us some updates on what we've learned about the student who brought a gun and attempted to break into Mt. Horeb Middle School last week. Plus, we've got a date for this year's 365 Leadership Summit, we need your nominations for our next Most Influential Asian American Leaders list, and more news from Madison365 and Blueprint365. ...
May 10, 2024•42 min
Gabriella Hartlaub from The Daily Cardinal has been covering the protests, encampment and police response on the UW campus, along with our own Omar Waheed and Rodlyn-mae Banting. Today we hear firsthand about their experience and what they saw on the ground. Plus, this week’s school shooting in Mount Horeb touched the 365 family directly, and we talk through what we know and what we don’t.
May 03, 2024•48 min
This week, more community leaders are calling for Alder Charles Myadze to resign from the Madison Common Council, Black Student Unions from across Dane County came together last week, Centro Hispano is opening its new building, and Rob went to Appleton to catch the eighth annual Fox Connect student pitch competition. Plus, Rep. Jimmy Anderson joins us to talk about his campaign for State Senate, including his legislative priorities, what legislators do when not legislating, and his proudest acco...
Apr 26, 2024•41 min
The Madison Common Council met Tuesday for the first time since we reported allegations of domestic abuse against one of its members – allegations he has repeatedly denied. This week, we have a recap of that meeting, which included some contentious discussion of a resolution of support for survivors of domestic abuse. We also get updates on the next chapter for beloved Vietnamese restaurant Ha Long Bay, and Mt. Zion Baptist Church’s new building project. Plus, Yee Leng Xiong joins us from Marath...
Apr 19, 2024•48 min
On today’s edition, we round up a few stories from the week: the state files a lawsuit against an employer accused of firing employees when they organized; a Madisonian is a finalist for a Hugo Award; and a County Board supervisor says “sin is the root cause” of homelessness. Then, we visit the headquarters of Urban Triage, where founder and CEO Brandi Grayson gives us an update on the organization’s activities and programs, and previews next month’s Black Brilliance Gala fundraiser. Links: Stat...
Apr 12, 2024•30 min
University of Wisconsin Multicultural Student Center director Claudia Guzman joins the show to help us celebrate the 35th anniversary of the MSC’s beginning within the Wisconsin Union. She also has an announcement – the Wisconsin Union and MSC teamed up to create a special limited edition Mini Terrace Chair – a tiny version of the iconic furniture found in only one place in the world. She and our cohost Stephanie (who helped on the design of the chairs, among other things related to the annivers...
Apr 05, 2024•43 min
It’s Spring Break, so we have an abbreviated episode this week. Fitchburg Common Council candidate Donald Dantzler joins us to talk about his vision for one of the area’s fastest-growing cities. He’s also on the Police & Fire Commission and chairs the Madison College board of trustees, so we also get an update on the search for the college’s next president.
Mar 29, 2024•16 min
The gang’s all here! It’s just the 365 team this week talking through some important stories from the week. First, it’s Ramadan, and our own Omar Waheed put together a list of Muslim-owned businesses you can support during the holy month. He also educates us a bit about what Ramadan is and how it’s practiced. Then, we hear from David Dahmer about a major gift to Centro Hispano , Centro’s new building and how it’ll serve the Latino community center’s mission. Finally, after we reported on some pr...
Mar 22, 2024•37 min
Earlier this week the Sun Prairie school board voted to approve the purchase of new language arts curriculum that some parents and community members felt is, at best, not culturally competent, especially in its depictions of Native American culture. Today, the team – including Rodlyn-mae Banting and Omar Waheed, both of whom reported on the issue for Madison365 – talks through the issues with the curriculum, the response from the community, and the much bigger issues at stake. Then, we hear from...
Mar 15, 2024•44 min
Fitchburg alder Joe Maldonado announced last week that he’s running for the Assembly to represent Fitchburg, Stoughton, parts of McFarland and rural areas in between. He joins the show today to talk about what his legislative priorities would be if elected – leading with youth services and development. We also talk velour, braids, and Norwegian food. Then, we chat with Derek Nhieu and Emma Lazaroff about POC-IT, a group convened on the online platform Discord to provide a social space for Madiso...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Omar Waheed reports from Baraboo (2:26), where the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association is holding its second annual conference. He talked with a half dozen leaders in the industry about the conference, the possibilities – especially for Indigenous entrepreneurs — and the legislative challenges. Plus, Green Bay school superintendent Dr. Claude Tiller resigned after appearing on a radio show in Atlanta, and a school board member resigned a week later. Stephanie, Rob and Dave talk through what...
Mar 01, 2024•59 min
Hello 365 Amplified subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives! From the unforgiving streets of Humboldt Park, Chicago, to the relentless drive of entrepreneurship, our guest J-Ball has a tale that's nothing short of cinemati...
Feb 29, 2024•31 min
The state legislature will look quite different after the November elections, thanks to new legislative district maps recently approved by the Assembly, Senate and Governor. State Representative Jimmy Anderson joins the show today to talk through how those maps came about and what they mean to you, the elections, and the future of the state. Plus, State Rep. Shelia Stubbs sits down with our editor in chief David Dahmer to talk about her proposed legislation to create a Task Force on Missing and ...
Feb 23, 2024•57 min
Hello 365 Amplified subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives! Today, Stacey Clay lays bare his life's journey from the streets of Milwaukee to become a beacon of transformation. As a certified peer specialist at Athesis The...
Feb 22, 2024•28 min
Hello 365 Amplified subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives! When streets talk, they tell tales of struggle and success, of alleyways that lead to avenues of opportunity. Tune into a powerful narrative as I, Dee Star, am j...
Feb 20, 2024•20 min
The race for Dane County Executive is heating up. Wes Sparkman has worked for the County for more than 25 years, and currently serves as Director of the Tamara Grigsby Office of Equity and Inclusion. He joins us today to talk about his first foray into elective politics, the campaign for County Executive , and how he hopes to translate his civil service career into an elected role. Plus, Muriel’s Plate is a weekly dinner to celebrate Black History Month , catered by Black chefs at Muriel’s Place...
Feb 16, 2024•56 min
Stephanie is on assignment this week but Rob, Dave and Omar hold it down with Dee Star, host and producer of the OuttaDeeBox Podcast, who has some exciting news to share: his award-winning show is the newest addition to the 365 Media podcast network! Today he shares the history of the show and the voices he’s trying to amplify. Then, longtime community leader, activist and theater artist Dana Pellebon announced this week that she’s running for Dane County Executive . She stopped by the studio to...
Feb 09, 2024•45 min
UW-Madison clinical law professor Steve Wright joins the show to bring some expertise to our ongoing discussions of the anti-DEI efforts targeting programs at UW-Madison and other institutions. Then Rob Chappell speaks with Madison School Board president Nichelle Nichols about the search for a new superintendent of schools, the three finalists for the job and how you can get involved. Finally, in honor of Sun Prairie West High School’s recent TedX event, we ask the team: what’s your Ted talk abo...
Feb 02, 2024•51 min
It’s a 365 team roundtable this week as Stephanie, Rob, Isaac and Omar react to the latest official complaint over a diversity program from the rightwing and oxymoronically named Legal Insurrection Foundation. We also discuss the departures of three high-profile leaders and the upcoming local and national election landscape in Wisconsin. Links: https://madison365.com/conservative-group-files-civil-rights-complaint-against-uw-alleging-discrimination-against-white-students-in-fellowship-program/ h...
Jan 26, 2024•47 min
Welcome to 365 Amplified! Today, hosts Stephanie Díaz de León and Rob Chappell welcome Jenny Fierro and Rodlyn-mae Banting, who wrote a deep dive on three cases of race fraud in Madison – Jessica Kreug, CV Vitolo-Hadad and Kay LeClaire – their lasting impacts and why this kind of thing is so prevalent in this white liberal city. Next, Rob heads to the Mitby Theater to talk with Nobleman Theater Troupe founder Denzel Taylor, who’s bringing “The Meeting” to Madison College for Black History Month....
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Coming THIS FRIDAY! 365 Amplified, with more news, more analysis, and most importantly, more voices!
Jan 16, 2024•1 min
The fifth and final installment of our Most Influential Black Leaders list drops today. Plus, this podcast is changing, and we’ll tell you how and why.
Dec 22, 2023•7 min
President Biden visited the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Madison College will host a free performance of The Meeting for Black History Month and today we publish part four of this year's most influential Black leaders Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://blueprint365.org/news/president-biden-visits-wisconsin-black-chamber-of-commerce-in-milwaukee/ https://madison365.com/madison-college-to-spotlight-award-winning-play-the-meeting-with-malcolm-x-and-dr-martin-l...
Dec 21, 2023•9 min
What’s the future of Madison’s Northeast side? Alex Booker is the new manager at Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, the city of Madison unveiled its plan for the northeast side and our list of Wisconsin's most influential Black leaders continues. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/alex-booker-steps-into-new-role-as-manager-of-newly-renovated-badger-rock-neighborhood-center/ https://blueprint365.org/featured/more-walkable-more-connected-city-of-madison-unveils-pl...
Dec 20, 2023•11 min
The 365 team covered a handful of events this weekend, the University of Wisconsin will cover tuition for Indigenous students and the list of Wisconsin's most influential Black leaders continues Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/a-lot-of-people-didnt-make-it-this-far-omega-school-grads-share-inspirational-stories-at-ceremony-saturday/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/holiday-bazaar-draws-crowd-to-support-madisons-black-owned-businesses/ https://blueprint36...
Dec 19, 2023•11 min
Off the Block gift boxes are available now, Fresh Prints of Green Bay makes branded fits affordable, and our ninth annual list of the most influential Black leaders starts today. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/off-the-block-gift-boxes-pizza-salsa-and-now-cookies-are-available-now/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/fresh-prints-brings-affordable-fits-to-green-bay-youth/ https://madison365.com/wisconsins-51-most-influential-black-leaders-for-2023-part-1/...
Dec 18, 2023•10 min
The UW Board of Regents changed course and will exchange DEI positions for pay raises and building funds after all. Plus, Madison Deputy Mayor (and podcaster , children’s book author, nonprofit exec, etc) joins the show.
Dec 14, 2023•34 min
The 15th annual Dinner with Soul Santa is coming Friday, Madison College will host a community and culture dinner tonight, and the UW Board of Regents is going to try again to trade DEI for cash and buildings. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/15th-annual-dinner-with-soul-santa/ https://madison365.com/madison-college-division-of-college-culture-and-climate-365nation-to-host-community-conversation-tonight/ https://madison365.com/uw-regents-to-re-vote-on-dei-cu...
Dec 13, 2023•16 min
