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On the podcast today: Journalist Todd Feathers joins us to talk through his investigation into Wisconsin's Dropout Early Warning System, which DPI continues to use to identify "high risk" students, despite DPI's own analysis found racial inequities in the algorithm. Todd's story is avaialble at this link. Plus, a recap of the first-ever Wealth Literacy Conference, where Stephanie moderated a panel over the weekend. 

The Wisconsin Muslim Project kicks off tomorrow, LOUD is opening its new gallery next week and UW announced the winners of the Arts Business Competition.

We visited the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center along with a few dozen students from Madison East. A couple of those students, and a couple leaders from the Boys and Girls Club, join the show today to share that experience. Plus, an event this weekend will dig into disparities in schools and Dane Buy Local is hosting a "Shop Local Tour" focused on Black-owned businesses.

Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce President Jessica Cavazos has been appointed to the US Department of Commerce. Plus, a profile of Exact Sciences Chief Commercial Officer and the return of free summer baseball to Madison.

Veronica Barnes of Mindset2Money joins the show today to tell us about the first-ever Wealth Literacy Conference, coming up this Saturday, and the resources the organizers hope to make available into the future. Plus, a contract extension for Marisa Moseley and big shakeups in cable news.

Goodman Community Center CEO Letesha Nelson to tell us more about the "Be the Good" storytelling event coming up later this week. You can get your tickets here. Plus, a local portrait photographer gets a big honor.

The Dane County Jail project moves forward, as a compromise proposal passes the board overwhelmingly. Plus, a big recognition for a Madison school and an anniversary celebration at Sherman Avenue Church this weekend.

The Dane County Board Black Caucus has reached an agreement with the Sheriff to support increased funding for a new jail, reduce the overall jail population and improve the lives of those in the jail. On the podcast today, the details of that proposal, which goes to a vote tonight. Plus, the lineup for the Goodman Center's "Be the Good" storytelling event, a profile of the new assistant director of Troy Farm, and a chat about wealth creation ahead of the Personal Wealth Conference.

The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce's accelerator program is underway, Fitchburg officially has its new mayor, and the UW Odyssey Program celebrates 20 years.

A white man who shot a Black teenager in Kansas City faces felony charges -- but hasn't yet been arrested. Plus, the 13th annual Arts Business Competition is set for next week, and the state is no longer supporting the COVID exposure tracking app.