Brian Fraley, Scott Walker and Martha Laning: Trump as Nominee…Now What?
Brian Fraley, Scott Walker and Martha Laning: Trump as Nominee…Now What? Wisconsin Public Radio Reports
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My Thoughts on Charlie Sykes’ Semi-Retirement
I first met Charlie Sykes more than 25 years ago when I was a Senior at the UW. He was speaking at a conference of collegiate journalists in Evanston, Illinois and as the author of ProfScam was emerging as one of the most insightful critics of higher education at the time. He was so entertaining…
Rep. Donovan: Taxpayers and retirees need relief now
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the press conference announcing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. This legislation seeks to return citizen’s money during a time when Wisconsinites need every dollar. If passed, the middle class would see a nearly $3 billion tax cut. “Wisconsin’s middle class is in a bind,” said Rep….
Outside the Bubble: WISN’s Jay Weber
Milwaukee talk radio veteran Jay Weber sits down with me in this latest episode of OTB. He discusses the changing landscape of talk radio in the market and how the medium in general has evolved in the age of Trump. He also offers a glimpse into his daily show prep routine and what he thinks…
Sales Tax Holiday = CYA
So now Republicans are now proposing a one week sales tax holiday?
What a dumb idea.
The Wheelercast Episode #14
Budget. Done. Foxconn. Done. What’s next for the Wisconsin Legislature? We’re technically into the time for the fall session, so when will they be back? Gywn Guenther of the Wheeler Report looks at these questions and more on today’s Wheelercast.
Happy Anniversary
Five years ago today, Governor Scott Walker began what I refer to as the Conservative Surge in Wisconsin. He introduced a budget repair bill that became known as Act10. It contained some of the provisions I laid out months before.
Breaking Down the Latest MU Law Poll
The new Marquette University Law School poll out today had some interesting results. I broke it all down during a Facebook Live including the findings on Foxconn, President Trump, Governor Walker, Senator Baldwin and more.
The Wheelercast: 8/07/2017
Not. So. Fast. On this week’s episode of The Wheelercast, we look at some scheduling conflicts that could delay votes on both the State Budget and the Foxconn package. Plus we review last week’s marathon Assembly committee hearing on the massive economic development deal. https://audioboom.com/posts/6180308-the-wheelercast-episode-8-08-07-17
A Grab Bag of Topics Discussed on WTMJ 620
Milwaukee radio host Steve Scaffidi had me on his show this morning. We spent the time talking about the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, Wisconsin legislative accomplishments and strikeouts, Minimum Markup, transportation, arming teachers and of course, Donald Trump. You can listen to the segment here.