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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to reform the National Education Association Federal charter

dailytakes2 years ago05 mins

Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the STUDENT (Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today) Act to reform the National Education Association (NEA) Federal charter and rededicate the organization to the pursuit of increased student learning and quality education in schools across America. The bill adds accountability and transparency provisions commonly found in other federal charters to…

My Thoughts on Charlie Sykes’ Semi-Retirement

dailytakes9 years ago9 years ago33 mins

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…

The Wheelercast: Episode #30

Brian Fraley8 years ago01 mins

The sleepy Spring Session is sleepy no more. The Wheeler Report’s Gwyn Guenther talks with Governor Walker about his new health insurance reform package. We also talk about the federal government shutdown, the forthcoming State of the State address and more. https://audioboom.com/posts/6612177-the-wheelercast-01-22-18

Analyzing the US Senate Race

Brian Fraley8 years ago7 years ago01 mins

Lisa Manna interviewed me for our latest EdgeCast about Sen. Tammy Baldwin releasing two new ads today. We break down the ads, including the overall messaging strategy of the incumbent Democrat as we forecast the next few months of the race.

The Wheelercast, Episode #2

Brian Fraley8 years ago8 years ago01 mins

Intra-party discord is a new thing in Madison, right? Actually, no, it’s not. We look into the Wheeler archives for details. We also look ahead to potential Joint Finance Committee action this week and we pay special tribute to two important Capitol players. The Wheeler Report’s Gwyn Guenther and I talk about this and more in…

MU Law Poll Analysis

Brian Fraley7 years ago7 years ago06 mins

It is not time to panic, but don’t kid yourself, all is not well. Parental obligations and client meetings this afternoon preclude me from the usual Marquette University rapid reaction video. But after getting grief from folks (who knew you cared?), I will take a minute to offer a brief perspective on the results….

Ding Dong the Witch Hunt is Dead

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago01 mins

Take a victory lap with us.

The Wheelercast: Episode #24

Brian Fraley8 years ago01 mins

The Wheeler Report’s Gwyn Guenther takes a look at the upcoming bill signings, previews three pending special elections and continues her series on women in the Capitol with a conversation with Sen. Minority Leader Jen Shilling. https://audioboom.com/posts/6517813-the-wheelercast-11-27-17

The Wheelercast: 8/07/2017

Brian Fraley8 years ago8 years ago01 mins

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

The Wheelercast: Episode #29

Brian Fraley8 years ago01 mins

This special Tuesday episode is jam-packed with information from Madison. We have breaking news on efforts to close Lincoln Hills, a preview of the Spring Legislative session and details on the new Sparsity Aid school funding compromise. https://audioboom.com/posts/6600404-the-wheelercast-01-16-18

Profane Marketing

What a Joke: Peg Lautenschlager Named Chair of Ethics Committee

Speaker Ryan’s Agenda is Trumped

Outside the Bubble, Featuring Charlie Sykes

The Wheelercast: Episode #19

Outside the Bubble: WISN Radio’s Dan O’Donnell

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to reform the National Education Association Federal charter

My Thoughts on Charlie Sykes’ Semi-Retirement

The Wheelercast: Episode #30

Analyzing the US Senate Race

The Wheelercast, Episode #2

MU Law Poll Analysis

Ding Dong the Witch Hunt is Dead

The Wheelercast: Episode #24

The Wheelercast: 8/07/2017

The Wheelercast: Episode #29