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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the blue wave that flipped Wisconsin’s Legislature

Friday, Nov 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the political blue wave that swept Wisconsin Democrats into control of the state Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ review the latest Marquette poll, state of key Wisconsin races ahead of Tuesday’s vote

Friday, Oct 30, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, chart the final stretch of the 2026 Wisconsin midterm election, including the final polls and campaign spending in top races. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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

Friday, Oct 23, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the race for Wisconsin attorney general, a rematch for incumbent AG Josh Kaul and Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ take up the battle for control of the Wisconsin Legislature

Friday, Oct 16, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the battle for legislative majorities in the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly. 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 governor

Friday, Oct 9, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the 2026 Wisconsin race for governor with Nov. 3 Election Day less than four weeks away. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ look at major cases on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s docket

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the major cases on the docket for the Wisconsin Supreme Court 2026-27 session. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ handicap Wisconsin’s top congressional races

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine the races for Wisconsin’s 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts as Democrats seek to unseat Republican incumbents. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine the battle for control of the Wisconsin Legislature

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the upcoming races to control the Wisconsin Legislature and the issues that favor each party. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsin’s race for governor

Friday, Sep 11, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the Wisconsin race for governor between Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss perennial delays in Milwaukee absentee ballot results

Friday, Sep 4, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss an election worker’s error that led to delayed Milwaukee results for the August primary and broader issues resulting in late absentee ballot results from Milwaukee’s central count facility in prior elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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‘The Insiders’ examine the post-primary battle for control of Wisconsin’s Legislature

Friday, Aug 28, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how the recent legislative primary will affect the November election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the Van Orden-Cooke rematch in Wisconsin’s 3rd CD

Friday, Aug 21, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the rematch in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District between Dem Rebecca Cooke and Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary results

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, its late-stage twists and turns, and the general election dynamics for November. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ take a last look at Wisconsin’s Dem primary for governor ahead of Tuesday’s vote

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a final look at the candidates vying to win the primary for Wisconsin governor on August 11. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ debate who will pay the political price for rising energy costs

Friday, Jul 31, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss which party has a better message on energy costs facing voters in the 2026 midterm election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the parade of Trump surrogates visiting Wisconsin

Friday, Jul 24, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the use of Trump surrogates campaigning on behalf of GOP candidates in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Follow “The Insiders” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the debate among GOP candidates for state’s 7th CD

Friday, Jul 17, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent debate among GOP candidates for Wisconsin’s 7th CD.
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine the Dem primary for Wisconsin governor with Crowley, Hughes out

Friday, Jul 10, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine the Dem field for governor with David Crowley and Missy Hughes dropping their bids to back Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze top Wisconsin primaries

Thursday, Jul 2, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the chances for candidates vying to win top Wisconsin primary elections in August. 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 3rd CD race could tip control of Congress

Friday, Jun 26, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how candidates in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District might tip partisan control of Congress in the midterm elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the blue wave that flipped Wisconsin’s Legislature

Friday, Nov 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the political blue wave that swept Wisconsin Democrats into control of the state Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ review the latest Marquette poll, state of key Wisconsin races ahead of Tuesday’s vote

Friday, Oct 30, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, chart the final stretch of the 2026 Wisconsin midterm election, including the final polls and campaign spending in top races. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

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

Friday, Oct 23, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the race for Wisconsin attorney general, a rematch for incumbent AG Josh Kaul and Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ take up the battle for control of the Wisconsin Legislature

Friday, Oct 16, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the battle for legislative majorities in the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly. 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 governor

Friday, Oct 9, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the 2026 Wisconsin race for governor with Nov. 3 Election Day less than four weeks away. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ look at major cases on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s docket

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the major cases on the docket for the Wisconsin Supreme Court 2026-27 session. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ handicap Wisconsin’s top congressional races

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine the races for Wisconsin’s 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts as Democrats seek to unseat Republican incumbents. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine the battle for control of the Wisconsin Legislature

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the upcoming races to control the Wisconsin Legislature and the issues that favor each party. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsin’s race for governor

Friday, Sep 11, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the Wisconsin race for governor between Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss perennial delays in Milwaukee absentee ballot results

Friday, Sep 4, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss an election worker’s error that led to delayed Milwaukee results for the August primary and broader issues resulting in late absentee ballot results from Milwaukee’s central count facility in prior elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

‘The Insiders’ examine the post-primary battle for control of Wisconsin’s Legislature

Friday, Aug 28, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how the recent legislative primary will affect the November election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the Van Orden-Cooke rematch in Wisconsin’s 3rd CD

Friday, Aug 21, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the rematch in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District between Dem Rebecca Cooke and Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary results

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, its late-stage twists and turns, and the general election dynamics for November. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ take a last look at Wisconsin’s Dem primary for governor ahead of Tuesday’s vote

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a final look at the candidates vying to win the primary for Wisconsin governor on August 11. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ debate who will pay the political price for rising energy costs

Friday, Jul 31, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss which party has a better message on energy costs facing voters in the 2026 midterm election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the parade of Trump surrogates visiting Wisconsin

Friday, Jul 24, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the use of Trump surrogates campaigning on behalf of GOP candidates in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Follow “The Insiders” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the debate among GOP candidates for state’s 7th CD

Friday, Jul 17, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent debate among GOP candidates for Wisconsin’s 7th CD.
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine the Dem primary for Wisconsin governor with Crowley, Hughes out

Friday, Jul 10, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine the Dem field for governor with David Crowley and Missy Hughes dropping their bids to back Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze top Wisconsin primaries

Thursday, Jul 2, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the chances for candidates vying to win top Wisconsin primary elections in August. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Read More »

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how the 3rd CD race could tip control of Congress

Friday, Jun 26, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how candidates in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District might tip partisan control of Congress in the midterm elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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