365 Amplified

In this episode of 365 Amplified, hosts Stephanie Díaz de León, Rob Chappell, Omar Waheed, and Dave Dahmer cover a range of critical issues impacting Wisconsin and beyond.

Topics Covered:

🕊️ Ten Years Since Tony Robinson – The hosts reflect on the police killing of Tony Robinson a decade ago, how it shaped media coverage of racial justice in Madison, and whether anything has changed in policing and public perception. They discuss ongoing legal efforts from Robinson’s family and the troubling community response online.

🗳️ Wisconsin’s Voter ID Constitutional Amendment – Special guest Jake Spence, Wisconsin State Director of VoteRiders, joins the conversation to discuss the constitutional amendment on the April ballot that would entrench voter ID laws in the state. The discussion covers how voter ID laws disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous, and Latino voters, young people, and low-income communities.

🦠 Measles Outbreak & Public Health Risks – A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico raises concerns about Wisconsin’s vaccination rates, which are below the 95% threshold needed to prevent an outbreak. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the state, particularly in communities with historically lower access to healthcare.

🏠 Urban Triage’s Transitional Housing Initiative – A look at Urban Triage’s new program providing transitional housing for young adults aging out of foster care, ensuring stability and support in a crucial phase of their lives.

🏫 Madison College Presidential Search – Updates on the finalists for Madison College’s next president and what their selection could mean for the institution’s future.

💡 Final Question: What Historic Moment Would You Want to Witness? – The team wraps up the episode with a fun and insightful discussion about historical moments they’d love to have experienced—from major political events to the birth of odd food traditions.

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