This week on 365 Amplified, Rob Chappell, Stephanie Diaz de Leon and Omar Waheed bring you an episode of the week's most important news.
š The crew starts with a look at the NFL Draft in Green Bay, including how the Packers are using the moment to promote diversity through workshops and vendor opportunities. Read our story on Off the Trail, the new Indigenous-owned cafe in Green Bay, here.
š§ Omar gives a flavorful recap of a THC beverage tasting event in Madison, spotlighting several local vendors ā including the stateās first Indigenous-owned cannabis company ā and how Wisconsinās murky legality around THC creates both opportunity and awkwardness. Read the story here.
šµšø Then itās on to the Capitol, where Omar reports on a citizen lobbying effort opposing Wisconsinās anti-boycott law related to Israel. He shares what advocates are pushing for, how little lawmakers know about it, and what might happen next. Read the story here.
š The team discusses the centennial of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Madison, including a recent luncheon and the essential work the organization does in homelessness prevention and healthcare access. Read the story here.
šļø Guest reporter Hallie Claflin from Wisconsin Watch joins Rob for an extended conversation about her months-long investigation into rural homelessness and the troubling trend of police departments transporting unhoused individuals to distant cities like Eau Claire without guaranteed services on the other end. Read the story here.
š¶ Finally, the crew debates Saturday vs. Sunday, sourdough vs. kayaking, and why high-thread-count sheets are the real adult flex.
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