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365 Amplified: Politics, Prom & Plushies

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This week, the team is back from a much-needed break and ready to break down the big news in Madison and across Wisconsin.

🧑‍⚖️ Local Elections Are Here (April 1!)

  • The gang discusses the impact of local elections, including the upcoming Madison Common Council races and the statewide constitutional amendment on voter ID.
  • Confusion around election dates? We break down what’s real and what’s political misdirection.
  • Rob and Stephanie unpack why these “small” elections actually matter—local government = big consequences.

Interview: Joanne Pritchett

  • We hear from the challenger for District 9 Alder, on her motivation to run, her advocacy style, and environmental concerns in Madison’s west side.

Most Influential Native American List

  • Rob highlights Madison365’s sixth annual list celebrating influential Native American leaders statewide.
  • The team reflects on how the list has grown and the importance of representation across professions—judges, teachers, CDFI leaders, and more.

Encore Prom & Wisconsin’s Aging Population

  • Want to relive prom with purpose? Verona’s Encore Prom is back—this year’s event supports older adult programming amid Wisconsin’s aging demographic surge.
  • Read more here.

Nerd Bugs Makes the INC. 500 List!

  • Madison’s own Dr. Ronak Mehta lands on Inc. Magazine’s Female Founders 500 for her educational plushie startup, Nerd Bugs.
  • Omar shares how the company began as a children’s book idea and turned into a national health education tool—with cute, anatomically-correct organs.
  • Read the story here.

âš˝ Soccer, Shots, and Showdowns

  • Forward Madison advances in the U.S. Open Cup and prepares to host a second-division team for the first time ever.
  • Rob dreams of the ultimate “Jager Henny Derby” and defends his love for Jägermeister.
  • Plus: a surprise sports education moment on “escort parades” for local teams—and what the 365 crew would want to be celebrated for.

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