Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Republicans bash Elections Commission request for internal inspector, Judge orders new rules for Wisconsin disabled voters’ absentee ballots, Green Bay latest Wisconsin city to agree to end ballot drop box use. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Sep 02, 2022•27 min•Ep. 41
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Republicans mark two-year anniversary of Jacob Blake shooting, Kenosha riots. Gov. Evers pitches $600 million tax cut, price cut plan ahead of November election. Expected reaction to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in Wisconsin. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support...
Aug 26, 2022•26 min•Ep. 40
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: More criticism for Gableman, his investigation. Wisconsin elections chief looking for election security balance ahead of expected record turnout. Latest Marquette Law School Poll gives Evers, Barnes leads. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Aug 19, 2022•22 min•Ep. 39
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Michels beats Kleefisch in Republican race, sets up November showdown with Evers. Michels’ win highlights new Wisconsin political map. Democrats ramp-up 2020 election investigation heat after Tuesday primaries. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Aug 12, 2022•25 min•Ep. 38
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Highlighting the crime happening in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Republicans focus on taxes, crime in final governor’s debate. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Jul 29, 2022•22 min•Ep. 37
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Wisconsin lawmakers appear ready to override WEC once again. Judge rejects Gableman’s request for new judge. Wisconsin lawmakers: Rule of law, not Elections Commission guides absentee ballot rules. Wisconsin wolf hunt in limbo. Gov. Evers, A-G Kaul sue companies over PFAS pollution. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support...
Jul 22, 2022•25 min•Ep. 36
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: WEC administrator: The voter is the one required to mail their ballot. Gov. Evers: Republicans will investigate 2020 election until 'they’re six feet under'. Assembly elections chairwoman worries about different election rules after drop box ruling. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support...
Jul 16, 2022•24 min•Ep. 35
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Kevin Nicholson drops out of Gov.’s race, says 'no path' to victory, Kleefisch questions Michels on gas tax, Michels responds with jab, & State representative has questions about Wisconsin voter roll postcards, Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Jul 08, 2022•29 min•Ep. 34
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce focus on energy worries. Governor, A-G sue to prevent Wisconsin’s abortion law from taking effect. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Jul 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 33
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: WE Energies, Alliant Energy reverse green course, will keep coal plants open. Marquette Law School Poll: Michels leads GOP race, Evers leads in head-to-head match-ups. Wisconsin lawmakers spend less than 60 seconds in abortion special session. Judge weighing options after Gableman admits to tossing some election investigation records. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
Jun 24, 2022•27 min•Ep. 32
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Judge rips Gableman for 'disruptive conduct, misogynistic comments' orders fines & WILL defends Kiel school questions from claims of bullying. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Jun 17, 2022•25 min•Ep. 31
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Gov. Evers brags about school rankings from the Walker era. LGBTQ group urges Wisconsin schools to continue misgendering investigation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Jun 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 30
Join The Center Square's Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as he discusses: Dane County Judge: Zuckerbucks not specifically banned under Wisconsin law. Kiel Schools close misgendering investigation. Kleefisch, Evers launch new ads in Wisconsin governor’s race. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Jun 03, 2022•23 min•Ep. 29
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Report Ben Yount as they discuss: Milwaukee school counselor under state investigation for opposition to transgender ideology. Rep. Brandtjen: Milwaukee’s election boss needs to stop 'getting out the vote'. Democratic groups wants Milwaukee to reject RNC 2024 bid. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support...
May 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 28
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Report Ben Yount as they discuss: WILL defending middle schoolers accused of ‘misgendering’ in Kiel schools. Republican candidates promise tough-on-crime approach after Deer District shootings. Dane County judge questions Zuckerbucks lawsuit. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
May 20, 2022•25 min•Ep. 27
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Report Ben Yount as they discuss: Wisconsin Family Action promises it won't 'back down' after Madison arson. More Wisconsin Republican congressmen want federal investigation into Madison firebombing. Wisconsin’s 2020 election investigation paused. Democratic governor’s group pledges $75 million to reelect seven governors. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support...
May 13, 2022•27 min•Ep. 26
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Report Ben Yount as they discuss: No state enforcement if abortion becomes illegal in Wisconsin. Wisconsin leaders, candidates react to Roe reversal report. Tim Michels admits to ‘part time’ Wisconsin residency. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
May 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 25
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Report Ben Yount as they discuss: Marquette Law School Poll: Voters have more trust in 2022 election. The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows 76% of Republicans and 96% of Democrats said they trusted the results of the April election. Just 67% of independent voters said the same thing. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support...
Apr 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 24
Wisconsin state superintendent defends lessons on race, books on LGBTQ issues. Wisconsin senators preach patience at medical marijuana hearing. Tommy Thompson announces he is not running for governor. Hovde not running for governor, may run for Senate in 2024. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Apr 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 23
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear ballot drop box, absentee ballot arguments. Republicans heap criticism on Gov. Evers’ vetoes. Democrats not happy with 4/20 medical marijuana hearing. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Apr 15, 2022•23 min•Ep. 22
Wisconsin bird flu outbreak spreads to backyard chickens. First ever Republican county executive elected in Kenosha County. U. Wisconsin-Madison researchers studying what dogs like watching on television. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Apr 08, 2022•22 min•Ep. 21
Some Wisconsin election managers ignoring Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on absentee ballots. Kevin Nicholson: Lawmakers should view service like National Guard. Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senator wants federal low-bail review. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Apr 01, 2022•23 min•Ep. 20
Milwaukee looks to continue ballot drop boxes, Madison won’t. Assembly Speaker meets with decertification supports, says 2020 election will stand. Wisconsin’s 2020 election gets high marks from MIT Index. Republican candidates rip Evers over $50 million ‘safe community’ investment. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Mar 18, 2022•26 min•Ep. 19
Gableman investigation extended, Trump weighs in. Education reform bills sail through Wisconsin Senate, face headwinds on governor’s desk. Wisconsin’s minimum mark-up law not helping with gas prices. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Mar 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 18
Join The Center Square's Bruce Walker and Ben Yount as they discuss: Lawmakers, lawyer promise more investigations after Gableman report. 'Election bribery scheme' among Zuckerberg 5 included in Wisconsin investigation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Mar 04, 2022•25 min•Ep. 17
Wisconsin Parents Bill of Rights faces challenges, likely veto. UW-Madison Chancellor: Anti-CRT legislation hinders university’s ability to get 'best and brightest'. Fiscal report: Wisconsin’s tax burden down $22 billion since 2011. Wisconsin employers worried about rising costs. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Feb 25, 2022•26 min•Ep. 16
Republican lawmakers bicker over election reforms, WEC talks election ‘conspiracies’. Wisconsin State of the State: Gov. Evers touts massive spending, tax cuts, budget surplus. New tax report comes as Wisconsin looks at dropping its income tax. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Feb 18, 2022•29 min•Ep. 15
Assembly panel to hear Parents Bill of Rights proposal. New report looks to rollback some Wisconsin’s volumes of regulations. Republicans look to stop prosecutors from dismissing illegal gun possession charges. State budget makers approve $194 million for childcare in Wisconsin. Wisconsin in Focus is a production of America's Talking Network. You can listen to all of our podcasts at www.AmericasTalking.com! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support...
Feb 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 14
Wisconsin education leaders against new financial literacy requirement for high schools. Wisconsin Republicans look at constitutional ban on Zuckerbucks. Wisconsin union membership hits all-time low in 2021. Parents flood Wisconsin private school choice enrollment, crash state website. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Feb 04, 2022•27 min•Ep. 13
Appeals court rules ballot drop boxes allowed in February primary. Wisconsin’s finances continue to improve, new report estimates $3.8 billion surplus. Future of school choice in Wisconsin: Parents’ choice. Kevin Nicholson officially enters Republican race for Wisconsin governor. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Jan 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 12
