"A Court of Resistance." Judicial candidate Huma Ahsan

In this week’s episode of 365 Amplified, hosts Stephanie Díaz de León, Omar Waheed, and Rob Chappell dive into a wide range of local and national stories — from media censorship and free speech battles to community leadership and grassroots democracy — before welcoming a special guest.

Featured Interview: Huma Ahsan

Madison attorney Huma Ahsan, candidate for Dane County Circuit Court Judge (Branch 1), joins the show to talk about her journey from immigration law to tribal courts, her work rebuilding a judicial system from scratch on the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa reservation, and why she believes Dane County needs a “court of resistance” in the current political climate. Ahsan shares her background, her approach to justice, and what she hopes to bring to the bench.

Other Topics This Week:

• Wisconsin politics: Two new names join the race for governor, plus a landslide recall election in DeForest.

• YWCA Racial Justice Summit: A preview of this year’s speakers and themes, from abolition to ecological restoration.

• Media and free speech: The FCC threatens ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks — what it means for journalism, censorship, and corporate influence.

• Community leadership: A look ahead to Madison365’s annual list of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Latino Leaders.

• The most important question: Is a taco a sandwich?

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