About this episode

The episode discusses the approval of a new layout for Regent Street amidst public pushback and explores various social issues in Wisconsin.

Here's your local news for Thursday, June 11, 2026: We find out why Madison alders approved a new layout for Regent Street despite public pushback, Hear the latest data that points to deep racial disparities in the well-being of Wisconsin children, Detail the legal case that ended Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage, Get a historian's take on right-wing politics in Latin America, Discuss hustle culture and community with a local artist, And much more.

People in this episode

Guests: local artist, historian

Topics covered

• local news
• politics
• community
• racial disparities
• hustle culture
• right-wing politics

Keywords

• Madison
• Regent Street
• Wisconsin
• racial disparities
• same-sex marriage
• hustle culture
• right-wing politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Regent Street

Places: Madison, Wisconsin

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