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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.

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.

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. 

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! 

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! 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.