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    • Collaborative PodcastsWe have two podcasts with multiple episodes each. Seeds of Leadership: The podcast by Root 2 Rise, called Seeds of Leadership, highlights the mission and impact of the nonprofit aiming to empower the youth through mentorship, guidance and leadership in schools. Each of these episodes features an individual who has been impacted or involved in the program in some way, sharing their stories, and showcasing the power of supporting young leaders in our community.” Special thanks to Joe Thigpen of Root2Rise with SJMC students Mia Salbego and Maggie Cleary who created this series. Posted with permission from Denise Hanson, director of Root2Rise. Housing Last: The podcast, Housing Last, emphasizes systematic factors rather than personal responsibility of the existing narratives about homelessness. The following episodes feature unhoused people and their views on everything from our economic system to how policy decisions can solve housing crises to mental health of unhoused populations. We want to extend our thanks to the founder of Housing Last, Matvei Mozhaev, and for all the work that Madison Commons reporter and Housing Last collaborator Amelia Geis.
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Common Ground with… Regina Vidaver
Common Ground with... Housing Public policy State and Local Politics

Common Ground with… Regina Vidaver

March 12, 2026April 9, 2026

Regina Vidaver wears many hats. She has a doctorate in molecular biology and works for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. She also serves on

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The fight to keep Wisconsin’s government on camera
City Life State and Local Politics

The fight to keep Wisconsin’s government on camera

March 5, 2026April 9, 2026

WisconsinEye, the state’s independent, nonprofit public affairs network, went dark on Dec. 15, 2025, cutting off live coverage of Wisconsin state government and removing its

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How are recent government actions affecting food pantries in Madison?
City Life Community Profiles Food Public policy Solutions State and Local Politics

How are recent government actions affecting food pantries in Madison?

December 10, 2025February 24, 2026

Allison Dungan, the manager at Goodman Community Center’s Fritz Food Pantry, has only been in her role for a few months — but she’s no

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Virtual hearings are going strong in the Dane County family courts
City Life Culture Justice system State and Local Politics

Virtual hearings are going strong in the Dane County family courts

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed nearly every corner of public life, and the Dane County Court family court was no exception. What began as a temporary

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Most stadium beer vendors don’t run for governor. But Ryan Strnad is.
Community Profiles Politics Public policy State and Local Politics

Most stadium beer vendors don’t run for governor. But Ryan Strnad is.

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Most stadium beer vendors don’t run for governor. But Ryan Strnad is. Ryan Strnad lives in Mukwonago. He’s got a dad bod, a scruffy beard

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