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The Badger PoliticEpisode 145: The 118th Congress2023 began with a new Congress where Republicans in the House of Representatives selected Kevin McCarthy to be Speaker after 15 votes. Elections to fill vacancies on the state Supreme Court and State Senate in Wisconsin are taking shape. Gov. Tony Evers was inaugurated to his second term. Uncle Rick stop by to add his 2 cents to the latest news.2023-01-1919 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 144: Midterms post-mortemThe midterms have come and gone leaving an underwhelming result for Republicans across the country. In Wisconsin, Democrats Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul both won re-election while Sen. Ron Johnson managed to win a third term. State Sen. Alberta Darling (R-WI) has announced her retirement and the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is right around the corner. Uncle Rick pays us a visit to offer his conservative take.2022-12-0623 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 143: The latest tea leavesMarquette is out with a new poll showing the races for Wisconsin governor and US Senate tightening. We delve into the numbers to assess the likely outcomes along with what Democrats need to do to pull out a victory. 2022-10-2019 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 142: Hey seniors, back to workLabor Day has passed and the fall campaign is on. President Biden has introduced his student loan forgiveness plan. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) wants to solve the labor shortage by sending seniors back to payrolls. Tim Michels tries to toe the line between MAGA and independent voters.2022-09-1415 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 141: An earthquake in KansasVoters in Kansas voted overwhelmingly to uphold abortion rights in the traditionally Republican state. Tim Michels looks to secure the nomination for governor as the Trump endorsed candidate. Mandela Barnes has cleared the field and all but secured the Democratic nomination to run against Sen. Ron Johnson in the November election.2022-08-0510 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 140: Roe overturnedRoe vs. Wade has been overturned by the US Supreme Court in the recent Dobbs decision. The approval of the president appears to be decreasingly relevant when looking at the generic ballot leading into the midterms. The primaries are around the corner in Wisconsin. Uncle Rick returns to offer his take on the issues of the day.2022-07-2824 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 139: Gun violence and the politics of the doableAmerica experienced its latest horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas this past week. It has reignited the debate over gun laws in the country though the changes for any major changes are slim. Inflation remains a drag on the Biden administration leading into the fall midterms which are less than six months away.2022-06-0216 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 138: Spring primary reviewWe review the primaries that took place May 17th, most notably in Pennsylvania for US Senate and Governor. Crime and inflation are top tier issues heading into the summer months. This episode was recorded prior to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas which is now the deadliest school shooting since Sandy Hook Elementary a decade ago.2022-05-2517 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 137: The ongoing gerrymanderWe discuss the ongoing dire situation in Ukraine. Then we move on to the latest with Wisconsin's redistricting saga. The governor's race in Wisconsin is ramping up with some candidates in and others out.2022-05-0218 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 136: War in UkraineRecorded a couple weeks back, we discussed the war in Ukraine. The situation continues to unfold, and the complexities are growing along with it. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of new congressional and state legislative maps supported by Gov. Tony Evers (since recording, the US Supreme Court sided with state Republicans and sent the congressional maps back to the state Supreme Court for review).2022-04-0517 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 135: Spring primary editionThe race to be Milwaukee's next mayor is now down to two candidates. Cavalier Johnson and Bob Donovan will go head to head in the April 5th general election. In other election news, there's another candidate in the Republican primary for governor who has fully embraced 2020 election conspiracy theories.2022-02-2117 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 134: All eyes on SCOTUSSupreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced he will retire at the end of the current term. The move allows President Biden the opportunity to nominate a new justice to the court while the Democrats control the US Senate.2022-02-0217 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 133: All eyes on the courtsThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has determined that maps will be drawn that will make minimal changes to the existing gerrymandered maps. At the federal level, the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the Mississippi case that could upend abortion rights in the country. The discovery of the coronavirus omicron variant has added another layer to the ongoing pandemic.2021-12-0814 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 132: Infrastructure and immunizationThe recent election results have provided Democrats with some warning signs leading into the midterms. It did result in the end of Infrastructure week. Aaron Rodgers got caught up in a controversy around his vaccination status, and Uncle Rick visits the show after a long hiatus to give his take.2021-11-1916 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 131: Virginia takes center stageThe infrastructure deal hangs in the balance as progressive and moderate forces continue negotiations. The race for governor in Virginia has taken on added significance as the Biden administration faces ongoing challenges on a final deal.2021-10-2815 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 130: Don't lead with the pricetagGov. Gavin Newsom easily battles back the recall effort in California. The infrastructure legislation is flailing in Congress, and President Biden's poll numbers have taken a hit after the Afghanistan pullout, and the continuing pandemic in the country. Redistricting is ramping up now that the census is completed.2021-09-3023 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 129: It's infrastructure week againInfrastructure passes the Senate at long last on a bipartisan vote. Rep. Ron Kind announces his retirement from the House. Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns in New York. We preview the new Marquette poll that was released today. Gov. Tony Evers vetoed several measures restricting voting in Wisconsin. Summerfest announces COVID-related requirements for attending this year's festival.2021-08-1217 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 128: Bucks in 6The Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA championship this past week, and downtown and the Fiserv Forum became the center of attention. Should the Democrats consider having their next convention there to make up for 2020? The House kicks off its select committee investigating the January 6th attack on the US Capitol building.2021-07-2714 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 127: Fear the DeltaCOVID-19 variants are threatening the success of the country's reopening. Details continue to emerge around the final days of the Trump presidency, and just how fragile democracy in America is.2021-07-2222 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 126: What's the deal with infrastructure?An agreement was struck this past week on an infrastructure bill, but it's off to a rocky start with its ties to companion legislation. The For the People Act is filibustered in the Senate. We recorded this episode after the Bucks loss in game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals (they have since taken a 2-1 lead).2021-06-2922 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 125: Deadbeat legislatureThe Wisconsin State Legislature was called into special session by Gov. Tony Evers to consider expansion of BadgerCare. However, the Republican led Senate and Assembly quickly gaveled in and out without even taking up the matter. Meanwhile, voting suppression efforts continue across the country as legislatures implement restrictions in an effort to help Republicans squeak out victories in the midterm elections. More candidates are announcing their intention to run against Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) in next year's election.2021-06-0416 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 124: Voting under assaultWe're back in person doing the podcast, and thankful for vaccines. Republican politicians around the country are continuing their fight against voting rights and democratic institutions. We discuss the potential impact it has for next year's elections and beyond.2021-05-2020 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 123: State of the stimulusThe Biden administration pushes forward with it's stimulus plan though moderates in the Senate are pushing back on some of its content. CPAC gathers in Florida anointing Trump as their idol. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) continues to tie himself to the far right on pushing election conspiracies, and has yet to announce whether he will run in 2022.2021-03-0521 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 122: A new dayJoe Biden and Kamala Harris were inaugurated this week, but not before there was violence at the Capitol two weeks prior. The Democrats won both Senate seats in Georgia just one day before that, and this week the party formally took over as the majority party in the Senate. A second impeachment trial awaits Trump as a result of the violence, and some Republicans are supportive this time around.2021-01-2227 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 121: Now what?Joe Biden was elected as the next president. However, since the November election, the Trump campaign and the GOP continue to be in denial of the result. We break down the results as they exist in reality. Also, two runoff elections take place next month in Georgia, and will decide control of the Senate.2020-12-1118 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 120: VoteIt's less than a week until Election Day. Who will win the White House, the Senate, and the Wisconsin State Assembly? We throw out some predictions, and look ahead to November 3rd.2020-10-2920 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 119: Democracy in distressSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away. With just over a month away from the election, Republicans twist themselves in knots to justify a Supreme Court justice to replace her. We delve into Trump's recent comments casting doubt on the upcoming election results, and what the impact is before and after it takes place.2020-09-2517 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 118: It's Kamala for veepJoe Biden has named Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) as his running mate. Meanwhile, Trump continues to wreak havoc on the US Postal Service through his new postmaster general.
What should have been a major event in Milwaukee kicks off this week. Unfortunately, the state of things has morphed the Democratic National Convention into a virtual event leaving us to ponder what could have been during better times.2020-08-1820 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 117: And we're backHey listeners, it has been a while. We check in for a brief conversation about where things stand given the events of the past few months. The latest polling holds good news for Democrats. In the meantime, COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the country including a scaled back Democratic National Convention here in Milwaukee.2020-06-2611 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 116: Just another TuesdayMore primaries took place this week in Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Idaho, and Washington. The races took place against the backdrop of the coronavirus epidemic escalating within the United States which will disrupt the campaign, and people's lives in the weeks and months ahead.2020-03-1211 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 115: The Bern vs. JoementumLots of developments since our last pod. The South Carolina, and Super Tuesday primaries took place. Some candidates moved ahead while others bowed out of the race. We'll discuss where things stand, and the primaries taking place in the weeks ahead.2020-03-0619 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 114: Super Tuesday previewSen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) wins the Nevada Caucus. The Democratic field prepares for another debate tonight. The South Carolina primary is on Saturday, and several states prepare to vote March 3rd.2020-02-2614 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 113: Granite state resultsNew Hampshire voted this week in the presidential primary, and unlike Iowa there were actual results to analyze. Also, Wisconsin prepares to vote in the spring non-presidential primary February 18th.2020-02-1411 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 112: Iowa non-resultsWe had planned a recording around the results of the Iowa caucus. The news gods had other ideas.2020-02-0408 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 111: The road to IowaThe impeachment trial is underway in the Senate, and the we're less than two weeks away from the Iowa caucus. We'll assess the state of the current polls nationally, and in Iowa to paint a picture of the state of the race.2020-01-2417 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 110: Happy election yearWe're back from our winter break, and there's much to catch up on. The House passed articles of impeachment. Trump ordered an attack against an Iranian target in Iraq. In Wisconsin, the purging of voters from the rolls continues to work its way through the courts. The Iowa caucus is less than a month away.2020-01-0917 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 109: Uncle Rick comes to ThanksgivingUpdates on the impeachment process in the House as it moves to the Judiciary Committee this week. New Marquette poll numbers are cause for concern for Democrats. Uncle Rick stops by for Thanksgiving.2019-12-0421 min
The Badger PoliticEpisode 108: The Impeachment InquiryThis past week, the impeachment inquiry kicked off in the House of Representatives. Trump's tax returns may yet see the light of day. The latest Democratic primary debate occurs this next week.2019-11-1817 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 107: Election nightBig races last night in several states. Democrats won the governorship in Kentucky, and the state legislature in Virginia. There could be lessons here for Wisconsin voters looking ahead to 2020.2019-11-0812 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 106: The front fourThe new Marquette poll came out last week. We discuss the numbers around impeachment, the Democratic primary, and why so many candidates are still in the race.2019-11-0418 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 105: Spot the dark horseSen. Elizabeth Warren has surged to the front of the pack in the Democratic primary, but South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is showing some signs of strength as primary elections draw near.
Chris Abele has decided not to run again for Milwaukee County Executive. We'll take a look at who's potentially interested in succeeding him.2019-10-2316 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 104: ImpeachmentThe House impeachment inquiry kicked off after our last recording. Uncle Rick stops by to add his take.2019-10-1529 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 103: Pennant races and pollsThe Democrats debated last week, and the latest poll numbers from Marquette were released. Will Wisconsin have much of a say in next year's primaries?2019-09-2016 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 102: Bring on the GOP debateMore dropouts in the Democratic primary, and more candidates on the GOP side.2019-09-0412 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 101: Touch baseA quick update on some developments in the Democratic primary.2019-08-2305 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 100: CienWe spend our 100th episode discussing the ongoing feud between Trump and the four House freshman he's targeting. Former Gov. Scott Walker has a new job. Current Gov. Tony Evers signed the state budget. Uncle Rick stops by to add his take.2019-07-2223 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 99: The Dems debateThe Democrats kicked off two nights of debates with 20 candidates. The Supreme Court issues rulings on gerrymandering and the proposed citizenship question for the next census.2019-07-0321 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 98: The cough heard around the worldTrump fires campaign pollsters after internal polls give him bad news. The Democratic presidential candidates head to Miami for next week's debates.2019-06-2219 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 97: Above the lawWhen it comes to foreign assistance in US elections, Trump says take it. Elizabeth Warren shows momentum in the Democratic primary. The Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses lower court decisions overturning the lame-duck laws signed by Scott Walker on his way out of office.2019-06-1415 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 96: Mueller speaksSpecial Counsel Robert Mueller has a meet and greet with the press to summarize his findings. Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP legislature wrestle over education funding.2019-06-0417 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 95: Biden vs. the fieldThis past week, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a slate of bills aimed at rolling back abortion rights in Wisconsin. The Senate will take them up in June under threat of a veto by Gov. Evers.
The field continues to expand with the number of Democrats running for president now at 23 candidates.2019-05-2413 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 94: Horse race updateSince our last recording, Joe Biden formally entered the race for the Democratic nomination. Trump's approval rating has crept up. Wisconsin Republicans look to yank Medicaid expansion from the budget.2019-05-1019 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 93: FoxConn revisitedThe Mueller report was officially released, but its impact is still playing out. Foxconn is reportedly looking to get back to the negotiating table with the state of Wisconsin. More Dems join the ever expanding list of candidates vying for the 2020 race. Uncle Rick returns.2019-04-2416 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 92: Spring cleaningThis week, we review the results from the spring election earlier this month. The state Supreme Court agrees to take up the lame-duck laws passed following the election of Gov. Evers. A new Marquette poll was released, and shows Wisconsinites are still feeling the Bern.2019-04-1823 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 91: Spring elections are upon usThe Supreme Court election in Wisconsin is Tuesday, April 2nd. Also, the Mueller investigation wrapped up, and all we got was a four page statement from the Attorney General. Trump claims victory and immediately pivots back to blowing up the Affordable Care Act. The Bucks are a few weeks from their playoff run, and baseball is back as the Brewers start the season.2019-04-0120 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 90: Brewtown 2020The announcement came down that Milwaukee will host the 2020 Democratic national convention. Trump goes on a tweet rage. Scott Walker gets a new job. The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is less than two weeks away.2019-03-2021 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 89: Will Biden run?No news yet on where the 2020 Democratic convention will land. More Dems jump into the race for president. Does the number of candidates create an opening for Joe Biden? Gov. Tony Evers released his first budget. We're just under a month away from the Wisconsin race for Supreme Court.2019-03-0717 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 88: Will Milwaukee land the 2020 Dem convention?Historic election in the race for the next mayor of Chicago. Milwaukee is a finalist to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Gov. Tony Evers teases his budget. Trump's border emergency declaration faces a test in Congress.2019-02-2820 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 87: State of the discordWe watched the State of the Union so you didn't have to. There were some notable moments that we'll discuss. Then we're joined by Paul's Uncle Rick who adds his 2 cents.2019-02-0818 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 86: New Marquette poll and the shutdown endsWe have the first poll numbers since Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in. The federal government shutdown ends for at least three weeks.2019-02-0113 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 85: Covington, shutdown update, and the 2020 primarySocial media blew up this week with news about the confrontation in DC near the Lincoln Memorial. The shutdown rolls on. More Democrats jump into the race for president in 2020. Gov. Tony Evers declares he's withdrawing support for the lawsuit against the ACA, but did he?2019-01-2621 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 84: Shutdown impasseThe latest on the government shutdown is discussed, and we assess if the dynamic has changed at all from a week ago. Marquette University is releasing a new poll in the days ahead, and we throw some predictions out.2019-01-2217 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 83: The shutdown endgameThe inaugurations took place last week in Wisconsin for the new governor, attorney general and other statewide offices. The federal government shutdown rolls into its third week, and we project where this may be headed.2019-01-1525 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 82: Kicking off 2019It's a new year and with that comes a new Congress and a new governor in Wisconsin. In the meantime, the federal government shutdown remains at an impasse. We're joined again this week by Paul's Uncle Rick who offers his "insight."2019-01-0820 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 81: 2018 in reviewIt's our last episode of the year so we take some time to reflect on the various events that helped shape the year. We'll summarize the lame-duck session which ended with Gov. Scott Walker signing all the bills without any vetoes. Also, Uncle Rick stops by to offer his take on the recent elections as 2018 draws to a close.2018-12-2131 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 80: The lame-duck concludesThe Wisconsin state legislature passed sweeping bills removing powers from the governor and attorney general, and restricting early voting among other things, and they head to Scott Walker's desk for signature. This episode was recorded in the day leading up to Walker signing the legislation. On this episode we assess the impact, and next steps following these developments.2018-12-1521 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 79: The lame duck caught insomniaWe recorded this week as the lame-duck session was underway in the State Senate and Assembly. While the Republicans dropped the idea of moving the 2020 Presidential primaries to throw an assist to a Supreme Court judge up for re-election, the other items remained on the table. The Republicans are intent on removing several powers for the Governor-elect Tony Evers and incoming Attorney General Josh Kaul. The question shifts to what's next?2018-12-0718 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 78: Watch out for the lame duckWe return from the Thanksgiving break with the Democrats having picked up 40 seats in the House of Representatives in the election. Back in Wisconsin, Scott Walker may have lost his race to stay governor, but he and the legislature are planning on making full use of the lame-duck period leading up to Tony Evers inauguration. Moving a Supreme Court race to improve chances of a judge retaining his seat, stripping the governor's office of rulemaking powers, and not least of all the possibility of removing the governor from having any say in redistricting. The last one opens the Republicans...2018-11-3023 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 77: Post-election showWe summarize the week following the November 6th election. It saw Democrats sweeping the statewide races here in Wisconsin, most notably Tony Evers winning the race for governor. Now the Republican legislature is considering scaling back his powers in a lame duck session while Scott Walker is still governor. The Democrats also won control of the House of Representatives setting up some future showdowns. We're joined this week by friend of the show Tony Spencer giving us his take from the Green Bay perspective.2018-11-1621 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 76: Last minute pushWe're back for a quick recording before the 2018 midterm elections with a few last minute endorsements, and encouragement to get you and others you know to the polls this Election Day on Tuesday, November 6th.2018-11-0605 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 75: Election previewThis week, we take a little time to reflect on the violence that occurred this past week in Pittsburgh and also the explosives mailed to several Democrats in the country. Then we dive into where we think things stand a week before Election Day on November 6th, and give a few predictions.2018-11-0221 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 74: The culture of fearSeveral current and former Democratic leaders were targeted this week with explosive devices. We'll discuss what we know thus far. Less than two weeks remain and the race for Wisconsin governor looks tight as ever. Early voting is underway in Wisconsin and around the country.2018-10-2620 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 73: Deficits and pre-existing conditionsSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expresses deep concern about budget deficits ironically following the huge tax cut passed last year. Scott Walker and Tony Evers duked it out in the first governor's debate Friday. This episode was recorded prior to the results of the National League Championship Series, and the Brewers put up quite a fight but fell just one game short of the World Series. Pitchers and catchers report in 113 days.2018-10-2324 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 72: Red tide vs. Blue waveThere's a new Marquette poll to break down. Is the election swinging back toward Walker? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is under fire after its chair-elect stars in an anti-Randy Bryce ad. We'll also discuss the state of the midterm elections in the post-Kavanaugh nomination period.
We're under a month away from the November 6th elections. Go Brewers!2018-10-1229 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 71: Full speed aheadThe governor's race in Wisconsin is full on. In DC, the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavenaugh hangs in the balance. We take stock of both of these scenarios in this week's episode.2018-09-2723 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 70: Kavanaugh and Walker in the danger zoneSupreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh may not be a shoe in after all after a serious allegation of sexual assault was made known this week.
The new Marquette law school poll is out, and it shows Tony Evers pulling ahead in the race to be Wisconsin's next governor.2018-09-2028 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 69: Back from Labor DayWe reflect on Labor Day and the history around the labor movement. We'll also take stock on the state of the races as we head full speed into election season now that summer is winding down.2018-09-0720 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 68: McCain's legacyWe discuss the legacy of the late Senator John McCain, and whether the lessons he leaves this world with still hold true. There's also another poll that shows Gov. Scott Walker in danger. We'll assess the state of that race as we roll through the Labor Day weekend.2018-09-0426 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 67: Bonus Polling episodeMarquette Law School released a poll in recent days on the governor's race. We examine how those numbers stack up compared to the poll's previous numbers for the race for governor.2018-08-2817 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 66: New PPP pollThe latest Public Policy Polling (PPP) poll is out and it has the Democratic nominee for governor Tony Evers up by 5 points over Gov. Scott Walker. We'll evaluate our the poll and talk through what the first week of the general election has looked like.2018-08-2334 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 65: Primary election night specialThe primaries have arrived here in Wisconsin. Tonight, we've assembled a panel of guests to discuss the big races down the ballot. Paul's Uncle Rick even makes an appearance to add his two cents.2018-08-1627 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 64: One week awaySpecial elections tonight in Ohio and Missouri could be a good indicator of things to come. We're one week away from big primaries here in Wisconsin. We'll do a gut check on the governor's race and others as we lead up to the big day on August 14th.2018-08-1032 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 63: The heat is onControversial tweets from Brewers pitcher Josh Hader cloud the All Star game week for the Brewers. Gov. Scott Walker goes after Mahlon Mitchell over a non-joke. The new MU Law poll is out, and we'll discuss any changes we see from the last one.2018-07-2722 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 62: WisDems debate super colossal spectaularThis week, we review how the Wisconsin Dems did in the governor's debate last week. Then we shift focus to Helsinki, Finland where Trump seemed to confirm peoples' worst fears about his cozy relationship with Vlad Putin. For additional insight, we're joined by a special guest who adds his perspective on all things Trump.2018-07-2020 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 61: SCOTUS nominee revealedBrett Kavanaugh is Trump's pick to replace Anthony Kennedy on the US Supreme Court. What's the way forward for Democrats still fuming over the loss of the last pick, and what's the impact on the fall election? We'll assess that and also the potential impact it could have on the governor's race here in Wisconsin.2018-07-1333 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 60: Independence DayIt's Independence Day. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement so we assess the fallout from that, and what the road ahead looks like as a result. We do a status check on the November elections. A number of protests took place surrounding immigration policy this past weekend. We ask the question what should the future of ICE look like?2018-07-0435 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 59: Trump's comin' to townThe fearless leader is coming to Milwaukee to raise money for the Scott Walker and the GOP as well as posing for pictures at the Foxconn groundbreaking. A bad week at the Supreme Court. Notably, we recorded this before the big news today that Anthony Kennedy will be retiring. Also, two candidates drop out in the race to replace Walker for governor. We also cover a number of primaries around the country that took place on Tuesday night.2018-06-2928 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 58: New Marquette poll is outLots to review this week from Trump's detestable policy on separating families at the border, a Supreme Court sort-of decision on gerrymandering, and Milwaukee being a finalist to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
From there, we take a dive into the brand new Marquette poll to see if there are any surprises to uncover as it relates to the upcoming elections in August and November.2018-06-2236 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 57: Wisconsin extra special election dayTrump meets with North Korea leader Kim Jong-un. Wisconsin finally holds elections to visit two vacant seats in the state legislature much to the chagrin of Gov. Scott Walker. We're two months away from the Wisconsin governor's race so we'll check in on who's trending and who's not.2018-06-1430 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 56: Primary night and Wisconsin Democrats party in OshkoshEight states held primary elections on Tuesday night. We'll cover the California races and others on this week's show. Also, this past weekend, Wisconsin Democrats held their annual convention and the candidates for governor took center stage. We'll go over the winners and losers and look ahead to the primary on August 14th.2018-06-0833 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 55: Last call for candidates for governorWe have the final list of candidates to run against Gov. Scott Walker in November. In this episode, we'll run through the list and do a status check of the other races that will be on the ballot. For this week's White House insanity check, we'll check in on where we are on the North Korea talks.2018-06-0136 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 54: Judging the horse raceThis week, we take time to run down how the fall elections are shaping up from the House and Senate down to the statehouses, and offer our predictions based on how things are looking. We also take some time to discuss the state of gerrymandering, and how an upcoming Supreme Court decision could impact future elections.2018-05-2531 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 50: Hey, it's episode 50!We celebrate our 50th episode by diving a little deeper into our predictions about the finalists on the Democratic side for governor. We also take a look at the latest Republican to jump into the race to replace Paul Ryan. We talk a little sports too.2018-04-2627 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 49: Happy trails Paul RyanThe Speaker of the House will not seek reelection. Word has it he's already got a list of household chores he's super excited about. As promised, we go over who we consider to be the front runners in the race for Wisconsin governor.2018-04-1720 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 48: The Blue Wave comethThe Wisconsin Supreme Court race looked like it could be close, but the end result was anything but. We discuss the Rebecca Dallet victory, and what it could mean for the election in fall for governor. Paul reflects on his visit south and the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assasination of Martin Luther King, Jr.2018-04-0918 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 32: Election Day podTuesday was Election Day in Virginia, New Jersey and other areas. The results were surprising in that Democrats were reminded what victory feels like. Scott and Paul break down the exit polls to see who turned out, and look forward to see if any lessons learned here can be applied to the 2018 races.2017-11-0926 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 31: IndictmentsIt was a busy news day on Monday with the announcement that three former Trump advisers were charged in the probe being led by special counsel Robert Mueller. We'll discuss that in addition to some local issues including Scott Walker maybe not reaping the benefits he had hoped from the FoxConn announcement. Also, Milwaukee and Waukesha reached a deal on the latter gaining access to Lake Michigan water. Is this the beginning of a budding new friendship?2017-11-0332 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 16We discuss last weekend's shooting at Milwaukee's lakefront by a sheriff's deputy. The latest on the American Health Care Act is covered as a handful of senators hammer out a bill in secret. Wisconsin also got visits from Veep Mike Pence and his boss Donald Trump who came to raise money for Governor Scott Walker.2017-06-1529 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 10The Badger Politic hits episode 10! We celebrate by providing our weekly update on the Zombie health care bill that is being nursed back to health in the House. Sheriff David Clarke wants to crack down on sanctuary cities while refusing to properly attend to his duties running the county jail. Also, the Day Without Latinos march in Milwaukee. Paul was present and provides an account of the day's activities.2017-05-0444 minThe Badger PoliticEpisode 1It's our inaugural voyage into the new show. Join us as we look look back at the events of the last few months, Scott Walker, and review the results of the race for DNC chair.2017-02-2241 min