This Memorial Weekend we open with Robert’s tick report, which finds the nation experiencing a surge in tick bites and news that half of deer ticks tested in Sconie carry Lyme disease. After touching on the spectacular crash and burn of the Evers/Vos budget surplus debacle, we dig in with State Representative Christian Phelps, one of the most knowledgeable lawmakers…
We discuss the failed State Budget surplus deal that left few happy, under cut the next Governor, and left most wondering who asked for it? What does the deal say about Evers’ relationship with fellow Democrats? Is the divide really just a crystallization of what is at stake in this November’s election? New education research underscores the importance of resources…
We discuss the death of long-time Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel political reporter Daniel Bice and reflect his unique combination of skilled writing, muckraking journalism, even-handedness, and the respect he engendered from the politicians and political actors he exposed. Dan’s passing also forces us to take stock on the dying newspaper industry that was once so central to Wisconsin politics. The inevitable debate…
Listen to Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s Governor Candidate Forum, featuring the 7 leading Democratic candidates. Before the debate, Citizen Action’s executive Director, Robert Kraig discusses why the forum is so important for you to listen to and previews highlights from the forum. Listen now.
We reflect on Trump’s flirtation with Armageddon in Iran and the unstable ceasefire announced on Election Day. We review this week’s Spring General Election that resulted in a romp for liberal Chris Taylor, leaving the state Supreme Court with 5-2 center-left majority. Turnout was down but still strong for a state court race. We discuss our top election takeaways. We…
We discuss the final week of the 2026 Spring General Election. In the final stretch run toward election day Tuesday, April 7th, we have a deeper discussion on why Chris Taylor will be a great Supreme Court Justice. We autopsy Trump’s terrible week, including: the war in Iran, the attack on voting by mail, and SCOTUS oral arguments on Trump’s…
We revisit the Iran War escalation and review the current Department of Homeland Security shutdown snarling airports as Trump shoots down every legislative deal to fund TSA, holding for his SAVE TRUMP (voter suppression) Act. With the Democratic Primary for Governor still wide open, some voters are trying to pick the most viable candidate based on personality or profile, as…
We open with a discussion of this week’s Trump Regime low lights, including the dangerous Iran war escalation and Brad Schimel not leaving his U.S. Attorney’s post despite being vetoed by Tammy Baldwin and fired by a federal district court. One silver lining in Wisconsin, after Robin Vos removed his block, Governor Tony Evers is finally able to sign into…
We discuss the growing opposition to the Iran War and new data revealing the war cost $11 billion in the first week. A coalition of antiwar groups launched a national campaign on Wednesday calling for Representative Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Chuck Schumer to step down from their positions as minority leaders. We discuss news from the judiciary this week: conservative …
After a brief discussion of Trump and Netanyahu’s war with Iran, we turn to defeating authoritarianism by fighting for policies that help people with their most pressing priorities, like good paying jobs, well funded public schools, healthcare and childcare. We discuss the introduction of new legislation for a BadgerCare Public Option, which represents the most comprehensive healthcare affordability proposal introduced…
