Hosts: Stephanie Díaz De León, Nicholas Garton, Omar Waheed and Rob Chappell

Episode Summary: In this episode of 365 Amplified, the hosts return from their holiday break to discuss community updates, and upcoming events in Madison. Here's what they cover:

• MLK Day Events (6:35): Omar provides a guide to the exciting lineup of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Madison, including choir rehearsals, observance ceremonies, and a keynote from Donzaleigh Abernathy at UW-Madison.
• Luna’s Grocery Expansion (9:07): The team highlights the growth of Luna’s, a community-focused grocery store on Madison’s South Side, and its plans to open a new location with a Caribbean takeout restaurant.
• City Council Races (12:21): The latest updates on local political races, including the surprising campaign decisions of incumbent Charles Mabsy and a feature interview with Carmella Glenn, a candidate for District 18.
• North Side Spotlight (19:22): Common Council candidate Carmella Glenn discusses her work in violence intervention, her passion for civic engagement, and her vision for affordable housing and community-building on Madison's North Side.
• Roundtable Question: The hosts answer: "What would the title of your biography be if written by your nemesis?"

More info:

• Learn more about the Martin Luther King Jr. events on Madison365.
• Read about Luna's Groceries new location
• Learn more about Carmella Glenn