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‘The Insiders’ debate affordability and the midterm elections in Wisconsin

Friday, Mar 27, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the affordability issue and how it will play in the upcoming midterm elections in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ review how Wisconsin governor candidates fared in the Marquette Law School poll

Friday, Mar 20, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at support for candidates in recent polls during these early stages of the race for Wisconsin governor. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Friday, Mar 13, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election in April and how that race has changed in recent years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider whether Evers, GOP leaders can reach a deal on tax relief, school funding

Friday, Mar 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislative leaders will come to an agreement on proposals to use the state’s $2.5 billion budget surplus for property tax relief and school aid. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ check in on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, midterm elections

Friday, Feb 27, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at upcoming Wisconsin elections and the impact of President Donald Trump’s endorsement of candidates. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider whether Wisconsin is next target for ICE surge

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at federal immigration enforcement actions in other states and consider whether Wisconsin is next.  Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how election-year politics may shape plans for Wisconsin’s $2.5B surplus

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how the 2026 legislative elections will shape plans to spend Wisconsin’s $2.5 billion budget surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the political fight over data centers in Wisconsin

Friday, Feb 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the political uproar over data centers and legislation for siting them in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider how Evers will spend his final year in office

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider what Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will do in his final year in office. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how the right of first refusal lost its spark

Friday, Jan 23, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how a transmission line bill dubbed “right of first refusal” lost support in the Wisconsin Legislature.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsin Republicans’ election-year legislative agenda

Friday, Jan 16, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Legislature’s possible agenda for the 2026 election year. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMTAf4X7aSk… Please log in to access subscriber

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ debate what’s behind Wisconsin’s rising property tax bills

Friday, Jan 9, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss property tax increases facing property owners and how Wisconsin legislators could address the issue. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ look ahead to 2026 in Wisconsin politics

Friday, Jan 2, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the big issues they see impacting Wisconsin politics in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ crown their political winners and losers of 2025

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look back on the political winners and losers in Wisconsin in 2025. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the federal ban on hemp products containing THC and its effect on a multi-million dollar industry in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsin Congressional redistricting cases now before judicial panels

Friday, Dec 12, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at court cases seeking the redrawing of Wisconsin’s Congressional district boundaries. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider top issues before the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Friday, Dec 5, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider cases on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s docket and other issues it may take up. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the race for Wisconsin attorney general

Friday, Nov 21, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take an early look at the race for the Wisconsin attorney general. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss a bipartisan vote to audit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent bipartisan Legislative Audit Committee vote to audit the Department of Public Instruction following a series of issues involving the department. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on what Dem victories nationally mean for Wisconsin’s governor’s race

Friday, Nov 7, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the impact of the recent Democratic victories nationally on Wisconsin’s race for governor in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. https://youtu.be/j13aViHmnuk… Please log

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‘The Insiders’ debate affordability and the midterm elections in Wisconsin

Friday, Mar 27, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the affordability issue and how it will play in the upcoming midterm elections in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ review how Wisconsin governor candidates fared in the Marquette Law School poll

Friday, Mar 20, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at support for candidates in recent polls during these early stages of the race for Wisconsin governor. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Friday, Mar 13, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election in April and how that race has changed in recent years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider whether Evers, GOP leaders can reach a deal on tax relief, school funding

Friday, Mar 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislative leaders will come to an agreement on proposals to use the state’s $2.5 billion budget surplus for property tax relief and school aid. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ check in on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, midterm elections

Friday, Feb 27, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at upcoming Wisconsin elections and the impact of President Donald Trump’s endorsement of candidates. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider whether Wisconsin is next target for ICE surge

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at federal immigration enforcement actions in other states and consider whether Wisconsin is next.  Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »
Insiders art

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how election-year politics may shape plans for Wisconsin’s $2.5B surplus

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how the 2026 legislative elections will shape plans to spend Wisconsin’s $2.5 billion budget surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the political fight over data centers in Wisconsin

Friday, Feb 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the political uproar over data centers and legislation for siting them in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider how Evers will spend his final year in office

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider what Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will do in his final year in office. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how the right of first refusal lost its spark

Friday, Jan 23, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how a transmission line bill dubbed “right of first refusal” lost support in the Wisconsin Legislature.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsin Republicans’ election-year legislative agenda

Friday, Jan 16, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Legislature’s possible agenda for the 2026 election year. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMTAf4X7aSk… Please log in to access subscriber

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ debate what’s behind Wisconsin’s rising property tax bills

Friday, Jan 9, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss property tax increases facing property owners and how Wisconsin legislators could address the issue. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ look ahead to 2026 in Wisconsin politics

Friday, Jan 2, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the big issues they see impacting Wisconsin politics in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ crown their political winners and losers of 2025

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look back on the political winners and losers in Wisconsin in 2025. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the federal ban on hemp products containing THC and its effect on a multi-million dollar industry in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsin Congressional redistricting cases now before judicial panels

Friday, Dec 12, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at court cases seeking the redrawing of Wisconsin’s Congressional district boundaries. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider top issues before the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Friday, Dec 5, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider cases on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s docket and other issues it may take up. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the race for Wisconsin attorney general

Friday, Nov 21, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take an early look at the race for the Wisconsin attorney general. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss a bipartisan vote to audit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent bipartisan Legislative Audit Committee vote to audit the Department of Public Instruction following a series of issues involving the department. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on what Dem victories nationally mean for Wisconsin’s governor’s race

Friday, Nov 7, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the impact of the recent Democratic victories nationally on Wisconsin’s race for governor in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. https://youtu.be/j13aViHmnuk… Please log

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