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Rewind: Your week in review for March 13

Friday, Mar 13, 2026

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss oral arguments before the state Supreme Court in a lawsuit regarding oversight of the DOJ’s handling of settlement funds; a name, image and likeness bill for Universities of Wisconsin athletes; conservative state Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler’s retirement announcement; and 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.

Rewind: Your week in review for March 6

Friday, Mar 6, 2026

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss Gov. Tony Evers calling a special session to ban partisan gerrymandering, a key GOP lawmaker calling a Department of Public Instruction conference at a water park “routine,” the Wisconsin congressional delegation’s response to the war in Iran and more.

Rewind: Your week in review for Feb. 27

Friday, Feb 27, 2026

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Plover, AG Josh Kaul’s testimony before an oversight committee, a lawsuit filed over school funding, the latest Marquette University Law School polling results and 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.

Rewind: Your week in review for Feb. 20

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State address, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ retirement announcement, the close of the Assembly’s legislative session and 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.

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.

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.

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

Talking Trade with John Gatto, Transatlantic Strategy Group

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” John Gatto of Transatlantic Strategy Group says “decades-overdue” German defense spending creates new opportunities for U.S. businesses.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Dec. 12

Friday, Dec 12, 2025

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ actions on a series of bills, new teaching requirements for Universities of Wisconsin faculty, the race for governor, timelines in cases challenging Wisconsin’s congressional district lines and more.

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.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 22 – Dec. 5

Friday, Dec 5, 2025

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the latest in the SNAP benefits debate, a redistricting panel being appointed, the Supreme Court accepting a case from an immigrants rights group challenging ICE detainers in five Wisconsin counties, and more.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 21

Friday, Nov 21, 2025

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss former Wisconsin AG Brad Schimel’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, this week’s Assembly and Senate floor sessions, a ruling upholding wedding barn alcohol permit requirements, utility rate hikes and more.

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.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 14

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the end of the federal government shutdown and a ban on THC-containing hemp products included in the deal, President Trump’s pardon of lawyers involved in Wisconsin’s GOP false electors scheme, school report cards and more.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 7

Friday, Nov 7, 2025

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the federal government shutdown, State Superintendent Jill Underly appearing before a Senate committee to address sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools, the state Supreme Court taking up a case on race-based scholarships, election-related legislation and more.

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

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 31

Friday, Oct 31, 2025

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the looming cutoff of Wisconsin FoodShare benefits amid the federal government shutdown, projected ACA health care premium spikes, the release of $15 million to plan Wisconsin’s prison overhaul and more.