In this episode of Ink & Airwaves, host Olivia and reporters Amelia, Ava, and Zylia break down how Madison365 operates and what conditions enable that work. The team introduces Madison365's mission as a nonprofit newsroom serving communities of color in Madison, Wisconsin, then walks listeners through the practical realities that shape its reporting: the community it serves, its ownership and funding model, the legal tools and constraints of reporting in Wisconsin (including open records and shield law protections), and the newsroom's civic role in covering local institutions and public life. The episode also highlights early infrastructure challenges, the newsroom's evolving understanding of "raising voices," and Madison365's plans to expand its reach beyond Madison. Full sources and a transcript are available in the show notes.
