This Week’s Half Hour Happy Hour
This week Nik Nelson and I preview the Wisconsin Conservative Action Conference and review the week that was.
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The Wheelercast: Episode #21
Mining moratorium repeal. The Foxconn contract. Restructuring of Assembly Ways and Means Committee. This week’s episode is jammed packed with news from the State Capitol, including Gwyn Guenther’s interview with Rep. John Macco. https://audioboom.com/posts/6461968-the-wheelercast-11-06-17
My Take on Roy Moore and Sexual Harassment in Politics
WTMJ 620 had me on the air today to get my thoughts on why some are still supporting the Roy Moore campaign and sexual harassment in politics across the spectrum. As I mentioned on air “I’m hopeful that this is the start of a purge in both the private and the public sector. I have no…
Wheelercast 7/10/2017
You may have taken a few days off last week, but the state budget negotiators did not. Gwyn Guenther brings us up to speed on the latest on the transportation budget gridlock, takes a look at an ongoing dispute between Minnesota and Wisconsin and pays tribute to a former State Senator. https://audioboom.com/posts/6091871-the-wheelercast-episode-4-07-10-17?t=0
Wake Up Call in SD10?
What happened Tuesday night in Northwest Wisconsin? What lessons can be learned from the results of the special election in the 10th Senate District? My thoughts…. https://audioboom.com/posts/6603494-wake-up-call-in-sd10
Vukmir on session, ALEC and Walker for Prez
I sat down with Wisconsin State Senator Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa) to discuss legislative developments, her role at ALEC and Governor Scott Walker’s presidential campaign. Later, Fraley is joined by RightWisconsin’s Collin Roth for the weekly Rundown.
Outside the Bubble: WISN Radio’s Dan O’Donnell
I had the pleasure of interviewing Milwaukee radio host Dan O’Donnell for this week’s show. I got his take on a number of subjects including Governor Walker’s re-election bid, optimism in the Trump Era and whether #FakeNews is a real thing. Watch the episode here.
Ribble’s Exit Generates Scramble in the 8th
More than a dozen Republicans (including at least 6 current and former state lawmakers) will contemplate running for the seat. However as supporters line up in different camps, only 4 to 5 will actually follow through, declare, and get on the ballot.
Speaker Vos: Statement on tax-cut proposal
[Madison] Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Republicans announced the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal, which would deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. The proposal is expected to cut the state’s tax burden by nearly $3 billion, with an average filer seeing a savings of $772 a year. “With today’s crippling inflationary…