Madison's Day Without Immigrants rally draws thousands

About this episode

The episode covers local news including a rally, crime rates, education issues, and cultural events in Madison.

Here's your local news for Monday, May 4, 2026: We find out why the Madison Police Department credits community partners for the city's declining crime rates, Head to downtown Madison for this year's May Day rally, Learn how Wisconsin teachers are picking up the slack amid funding and retention issues, Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead, Celebrate the legacy of an anti-colonialist reporter, Review an international film and television series, And much more.

Topics covered

• immigration
• crime rates
• community partners
• education funding
• local events
• cultural legacy

Keywords

• Madison
• May Day rally
• crime rates
• Wisconsin teachers
• local news
• anti-colonialist reporter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Madison Police Department, Wisconsin teachers

Books & works: international film and television series

Places: Madison

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