Did Madison Police cause a man's death? Independent Monitor says yes.

Food trucks, conspiracy theories and Rally reflections

This week, after a roundup of the week's news, we talk through the controversial appointment of Sean Eichorst has the University of Wisconsin's next athletic director, which happened without interviewing a single Black candidate -- including the guy doing the job now. Then, in a special 608 Soccer Show crossover, we welcome Rally Madison technical director Liz Lawrence and assistant coach Tenzin Rampa to look back on the team's inaugural season and ahead to the future of women's soccer. Finally, we wrap up with the weekly roundtable question: what's the one conspiracy theory you want to believe? We consider World Cup fixes, haunted mountain ranges, Stevie Wonder's visual acuity, subterranean biomes, the realness of birds and more. Bookmark Madison365.org [https://Madison365.org] and follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky, Instagram and LinkedIn to keep up on all your local news. And catch up on 608 Soccer at Madison365.org/608soccer [https://Madison365.org/608soccer].

"An Acceptable Level of Bureaucracy." Meet Goodman Community Center's New Boss

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?

Did Madison Police cause a man's death? Independent Monitor says yes.

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.

Remembering Michael Johnson. Plus: Meet the interns!

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. Follow Madison365 on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Blue Sky, subscribe to our newsletter and bookmark Madison365.org to keep up with the latest. Links: St. Mary's nurses overwhelmingly vote to unionize [https://madison365.com/st-marys-nurses-overwhelmingly-vote-to-unionize/] Built from the Block brings youth entrepreneur event to Madison's East Side, offering mentorship and community engagement [https://madison365.com/built-from-the-block-brings-youth-entrepreneur-event-to-madisons-east-side-offering-mentorship-and-community-engagement/] Madison Public Market welcomes shoppers for first "pop up" [https://madison365.com/madison-public-market-welcomes-shoppers-for-first-pop-up/] MSCR kicks off inaugural season of high school girls' flag football [https://madison365.com/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 [https://madison365.com/a-day-of-joy-and-liberation-sun-prairie-juneteenth-celebration-set-for-june-19/]

Two Wheels, One Big Vote, and a 10.7-Second Freshman

It's a special, abbreviated episode of 365 Amplified as Rob and Omar welcome the first of Madison365's four summer interns to the mic. Abi Maxey makes her podcast debut and breaks down her first Madison365 story: Bikes 4 Kids Wisconsin's new "Meals on Two Wheels," an e-bike grocery delivery service partnering with the River Food Pantry to get groceries to neighbors who need them. Omar reports on Urban Triage's young adult transitional home — now one year old — and what it means for kids aging out of the foster care system, plus an update on the St. Mary's nurses' union vote set for June 11. Then Rob shares the jaw-dropping story of Waunakee freshman Ross Kidau, who may have just run the fastest 100 meters by a Wisconsin freshman ever. Plus: a call for nominations for Wisconsin's Most Influential Asian American Leaders. New episodes every Friday. Nominate someone for the Most Influential Asian American Leaders here. [https://madison365.com/most-influential-nominations] Read Abi's story on Meals on 2 Wheels here. [https://madison365.com/pedaling-with-a-purpose-meals-on-2-wheels-celebrates-launch-of-e-bike-grocery-delivery-service/]