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On the podcast today: Madison Alder Brian Benford told Madison365 that he isn't running for re-election. Plus, the US Men's National Soccer Team got a big win at the World Cup -- why does that mean millions of dollars for the women's team? 

Verona High School unveil the flags of Wisconsin's 12 Indigenous Nations, Madison schools seek donations for students experiencing homelessness, and COVID hospitalizations improve slightly. Plus, Rob gets a surprising new Twitter follower.

On the podcast today, a new project in McFarland to house homeless folks, a year-end report on a program that provides alternatives to police, and free groceries for new Fam members!

What does it take to live into your freedom as a black woman in Madison, WI? In this premier episode of Black Oxygen, spoken word artist and community leader Opal Tomashevska describes her journey. She says, “every artist is finding their freedom.” She closes this episode with a spoken word piece dedicated to Tony Robinson.

Happy Thanksgiving! This episode of Black Oxygen features a conversation with the founder and CEO of Madison365, Henry Sanders.   In this episode Henry talks about key lessons he learned while leading Madison365 during a pandemic, the changing dynamics of leadership in the Madison community and parenthood - he specifically opens up about being a parent of a child with Down syndrome.  Towards the end of this episode Henry highlights the upcoming Wisconsin Leadership Summit.

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Madison's chapter of Urban League Young Professionals will celebrate its 10th anniversary next month with a gala event. Plus, Dane County food pantries need help meeting unprecedented needs.

It's World Cup time, and this year's tournament is ... complicated, to say the least. Plus, the Boys and Girls Club is looking for help with its annual gift drive.

Fitchburg Alder Julia Arata-Fratta joins the show today to discuss her bid for mayor, her priorities for the city and her leadership style. Plus, it's World Cup time!

On the podcast today: a recap of Indigenous activist Lyla June's talk on the UW campus. Plus, a suspect is identified in the bomb threats on HCBUs and Karen Bass is LA's first woman mayor.

On the podcast today: Madison native earns all-conference honors at Gonzaga, the County Exec vetoes an important piece of the budget and a Latina alder announces a run for Mayor of Fitchburg.