We have the full crew this week, and a robust roundup of news: an organization inviting the community to help create cartoneras to uplift Palestinian stories; a family-focused health event that grew out of one woman's faith community; the excitement around women's soccer in Madison; the chef behind all the events at Madison's Black Business Hub; an all-Spanish anthology of poetry from around the Midwest. Then, Rob chats with Christopher Talton, the new CEO of the Goodman Community Center, about connecting with a new community, what nonprofit leadership means, rebuilding trust, and what's next for the beloved institution. Finally, the roundtable question: what snack defines your generation?

Today, we get caught up on a few news items -- including Madison's softball dominance, health advocates heading across the pond, and a young entrepreneur making a difference through totes -- before digging into the Office of the Independent Monitor's bombshell report on the in-custody death of Richard Lee Johnson in 2024. The report says Madison Police are responsible for his death through use of prone restraint, poor communication and negligence. Rob has seen the videos, and gives his assessment of the report and the Madison Police Department's response. Then, Madison Common Council Vice President Carmella Glenn joins us to discuss that case and zoom out to consider the OIM and why she says it must maintain its independence.

It's been a hard week in Madison. Today, Rob remembers Michael Johnson as a mover, and a vocal supporter of Madison365 and its mission to amplify voices and create a more informed community. Then, we meet the Summer 2026 class of Madison365 reporting interns, and hear about the stories they're working on: girls' flag football in Madison schools, the Madison Pubilc Market's soft launch, a youth entrepreneurship event for the Harmony Apartments community and Juneteenth in Sun Prairie. Plus, a big union vote at a Madison hospital.

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St. Mary's nurses overwhelmingly vote to unionize

Built from the Block brings youth entrepreneur event to Madison's East Side, offering mentorship and community engagement

Madison Public Market welcomes shoppers for first "pop up"

MSCR kicks off inaugural season of high school girls' flag football

"A day of joy and liberation." Sun Prairie Juneteenth celebration set for June 19