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Wisconsin sees less absentee voting in partisan primary
By Faye Parks
268,110 absentee ballots have been returned as of Monday, about 27,000 fewer than in the 2022 partisan primary.

South African Musical Journey
Recently, Hejira: world music radio show host Jeff Spitzer-Resnick interviewed Lorraine Klaasen. Following is a lightly edited (for clarity) transcript of the interview. JSR: Thank you for being here. Are […]

Deregulating Head Start Will Harm Wisconsin Families
Douglas Haynes speaks with Jennifer Bailey, executive director of Reach Dane and president of the Wisconsin Head Start Association, about proposed federal cuts to and looming deregulation of this program.

India: Cockroaches, Entrance Exams and Political Disruption
By World View
Sukumar Muralidharan about the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Indian youth and their current situation and the massive number of votes they will have in future elections

R&D Gallery Provides DIY Exhibition Space
You’ve heard of a garage band. How about a garage gallery? D-I-Y art space R&D Gallery opens a new exhibit entitled Hard Country, Fine Grain. We’ll hear from curators Austin Swearengin and Abby Johnson.

Alan Robinson on Corey Ruiz Memorial Aftermath
A Look at the aftermath of the Corey Ruiz Shooting and memorial encampment. Madison 365 commentator and racial equity activist Alan Robinson will join us to share his thoughts.

Follow the Money: Primary Eve
We follow the money once again, as campaign finance analyst Michelle Ellinger-Linley brings us up to speed on the Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates spending on the eve of the primary.

Samtalä Creates Musical Conversations in Stoughton
The Madison area can boast a lot of great chamber music during the summer, but there’s nothing else quite like Stoughton’s “Samtalä Musicians in Dialogue.” Founded in 2019 by violinist […]

The Old Lip Stick & Pig Thing
By Mel & Floyd
This week on Mel & Floyd: Mel returns & SmartyPants unplugs; The emperor’s new hairpiece; And other random topics.

From the Corey Ruiz Autonomous Zone to Accountability
Producer Sara Gabler speaks with scholar and activist Dr. Amadi Ozier about local and global approaches to state violence following the police killing of Corey Ruiz.

Parks, Trails, and Micromobility: Youth Leaders on Youth Engagement
AASPIRE interns Miles Coppage and Camille Bush explore Parks Alive, e-bike policies, and city careers.




