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On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Rebecca Kleefisch moving toward a guv run, developments in the Assembly’s review of the 2020 election and the latest on the COVID-19 front.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel speak with Adam Sitkoff, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, Vietnam. Sitkoff, a UW-Madison grad, tells Coxhead and Siegel of about the impact
Today’s Midday podcast covers potential Republican gubernatorial candidates looking to beat Gov. Evers. Rebecca Kleefisch and Rep. John Macco have not officially announced their bids, but they are moving closer. The race to replace outgoing Milwaukee Mayor Barrett is also
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s nomination as U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg, the 2020 election probe being run by former Justice Michael Gableman, the vetting of Afghan refugees, UW System interim President Tommy Thompson pushing back against GOP lawmakers over COVID-19 policy oversight and more.
Today’s Midday podcast covers lawmakers’ debate over a bill that would criminalize participating in an unlawful assembly that includes at least one person who makes a threat or violent act. The bill comes as many around the state recognize the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and The Associated Press’ Scott Bauer discuss the latest developments in the U.S. Senate field, AG Josh Kaul’s effort to push Chair Fredrick Prehn off the DNR Board and redistricting.
Today’s Midday podcast covers changing population and racial trends across the state as census data shows the overall population increased more slowly than other states. Several Democratic voters filed a lawsuit after the data came out, hoping to have a
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 Capitol reporter Emilee Fannon discuss U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s decision to not seek reelection, Gov. Tony Ever’s veto of GOP election bills, GOP election investigations, rising COVID-19 hospitalizations and more.
Today’s Midday podcast covers U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announcing he will not seek reelection after 24 years serving the 3rd Congressional District of Wisconsin. The U.S. Senate also approved the $1.2T infrastructure bill and the $3.5T reconciliation bill framework. The
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 capitol reporter Emilee Fannon discuss renewed mask requirements at the state Capitol, a committee’s move seeking to require legislative oversight of UW System campuses’ COVID-19 policies, the U.S. Senate race and what Wisconsin expects to receive from the federal infrastructure bill.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how today’s current issues will impact Wisconsin’s 2022 elections.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel connect with Menzie Chinn, professor of public affairs and economics with UW-Madison’s Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs. Their discussion highlights the impact of shifting
Today’s Midday podcast covers some of the funds Wisconsin could see from the latest bipartisan infrastructure measure worth $1.2 trillion in total. The Badger state would get over $5 billion to spend on highways and bridges, but details on the
The WisOpinion Insiders, Democrat Chuck Chvala and Republican Scott Jensen, offer their political winners and losers halfway through 2021 as Wisconsin reopens from the pandemic. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and guest host Jessica VanEgeren discuss Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joining the Dem primary for U.S. Senate, the latest in the state Department of Justice’s clergy abuse investigation, Wisconsin’s likely share of a $26 billion settlement with opioid manufacturers and the Milwaukee Bucks clinching the NBA championship title.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their views on how legislative redistricting will play out if Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP-controlled Legislature can’t agree on boundaries.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate Democratic Primary, bringing the total to eight Dems. Barnes says the race is more than just a plan to beat U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson. wispolitics
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and guest host Jessica VanEgeren discuss the latest political fundraising numbers, Gov. Tony Evers’ move to direct $130 million in federal COVID-19 aid into workforce development, legislation to provide loans to reopen two Wisconsin paper mills and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, debate Speaker Robin Vos’ 2020 election investigation.
The Talking Trade Team of Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel welcome a long-time Milwaukee business insider, to add some insights into U.S. -China trade. “Business dealings with China changed during the COVID pandemic, Ulice Payne president of Addison-Clifton, a global
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Rebecca Kleefisch moving toward a guv run, developments in the Assembly’s review of the 2020 election and the latest on the COVID-19 front.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel speak with Adam Sitkoff, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, Vietnam. Sitkoff, a UW-Madison grad, tells Coxhead and Siegel of about the impact of Vice President Harris’ recent visit and warns that COVID-related
Today’s Midday podcast covers potential Republican gubernatorial candidates looking to beat Gov. Evers. Rebecca Kleefisch and Rep. John Macco have not officially announced their bids, but they are moving closer. The race to replace outgoing Milwaukee Mayor Barrett is also heating up as he will likely become the U.S. Ambassador
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s nomination as U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg, the 2020 election probe being run by former Justice Michael Gableman, the vetting of Afghan refugees, UW System interim President Tommy Thompson pushing back against GOP lawmakers over COVID-19 policy oversight and more.
Today’s Midday podcast covers lawmakers’ debate over a bill that would criminalize participating in an unlawful assembly that includes at least one person who makes a threat or violent act. The bill comes as many around the state recognize the anniversary of the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man,
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and The Associated Press’ Scott Bauer discuss the latest developments in the U.S. Senate field, AG Josh Kaul’s effort to push Chair Fredrick Prehn off the DNR Board and redistricting.
Today’s Midday podcast covers changing population and racial trends across the state as census data shows the overall population increased more slowly than other states. Several Democratic voters filed a lawsuit after the data came out, hoping to have a federal court draw new district lines instead of anyone in
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 Capitol reporter Emilee Fannon discuss U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s decision to not seek reelection, Gov. Tony Ever’s veto of GOP election bills, GOP election investigations, rising COVID-19 hospitalizations and more.
Today’s Midday podcast covers U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announcing he will not seek reelection after 24 years serving the 3rd Congressional District of Wisconsin. The U.S. Senate also approved the $1.2T infrastructure bill and the $3.5T reconciliation bill framework. The smaller bill would send over $6B to Wisconsin, including funds
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 capitol reporter Emilee Fannon discuss renewed mask requirements at the state Capitol, a committee’s move seeking to require legislative oversight of UW System campuses’ COVID-19 policies, the U.S. Senate race and what Wisconsin expects to receive from the federal infrastructure bill.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how today’s current issues will impact Wisconsin’s 2022 elections.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel connect with Menzie Chinn, professor of public affairs and economics with UW-Madison’s Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs. Their discussion highlights the impact of shifting U.S.-China relations on international trade, including investment and competition in
Today’s Midday podcast covers some of the funds Wisconsin could see from the latest bipartisan infrastructure measure worth $1.2 trillion in total. The Badger state would get over $5 billion to spend on highways and bridges, but details on the larger reconciliation package expected to follow the “hard” infrastructure bill
The WisOpinion Insiders, Democrat Chuck Chvala and Republican Scott Jensen, offer their political winners and losers halfway through 2021 as Wisconsin reopens from the pandemic. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and guest host Jessica VanEgeren discuss Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joining the Dem primary for U.S. Senate, the latest in the state Department of Justice’s clergy abuse investigation, Wisconsin’s likely share of a $26 billion settlement with opioid manufacturers and the Milwaukee Bucks clinching the NBA championship title.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their views on how legislative redistricting will play out if Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP-controlled Legislature can’t agree on boundaries.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate Democratic Primary, bringing the total to eight Dems. Barnes says the race is more than just a plan to beat U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson. wispolitics · Dem Mandela Barnes announces bid for already crowded 2022
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and guest host Jessica VanEgeren discuss the latest political fundraising numbers, Gov. Tony Evers’ move to direct $130 million in federal COVID-19 aid into workforce development, legislation to provide loans to reopen two Wisconsin paper mills and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, debate Speaker Robin Vos’ 2020 election investigation.
The Talking Trade Team of Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel welcome a long-time Milwaukee business insider, to add some insights into U.S. -China trade. “Business dealings with China changed during the COVID pandemic, Ulice Payne president of Addison-Clifton, a global trading firm, tells Talking Trade’s Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel,