Hoops, hope & heated races

This week on 365 Amplified, the crew is back and broadcasting from the new Madison365 HQ at Starting Block in the Spark Building to recap a week filled with local political shakeups, Open Cup soccer drama, and some serious inspiration on and off the court. Stephanie, Rob, Omar, and Nick dive into: Madison city council election results—Who held on, who was unseated, and some eyebrow-raising campaign suspensions and controversies. The Wisconsin Supreme Court race—Susan Crawford's win, Brad Schimel's loss, and Elon Musk's unwelcome attempted influence. Read the story here. A heated Open Cup soccer match that ended in a defeat and some extracurriculars. Read the recap here. The surprise celebrity status of Wisconsin's own Jeremy Payne, who is now in a viral US Cellular ad campaign. Read the story here. DeAndre Martin's appointment as the new CEO of CEOs of Tomorrow, and what the future holds for the youth entrepreneurship org. Read the story here. Basketball phenom Nyajuacni Riak, a freshman at La Follette already turning heads with college offers from UCLA, Alabama, and Minnesota. Read the Q&A here. The Knueppel family dynasty dominating Wisconsin basketball from grade school to Duke University. Cory Booker's 25-hour Senate filibuster, why performance and politics go hand-in-hand, and why sometimes being dramatic is exactly what's needed. Read the story here. A round of reflection on the worst advice they've ever received. Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions: 📲 BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn 🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!