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There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.

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Maayan Silver
Host and reporter for WUWM, offering insights on Wisconsin's political landscape.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • 12.9.24

    big 👎 for poser ben wikler. he has been around for a long time but actually hasn’t done much for wi dems. ben Wikler will be the last nail in the coffin for dems nationally if he or rahn emmanuel are put in charge of the dems national campaign. When dems have won in wi it was won by voters turning out and bennie boy had nothing to do with us getting judge janet elected. ben lost us a senate seat every time ron johnson ran. Ben has not done much to get dems elected in wi in general & esp in rura... more

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  • 3.1.24

    Janet Protasiewicz broke my heart by recusing herself on the maps vote!!! that was the whole point of voting for her. does anyone think a republican would have done that aka clarence uncle thomas. no they would not have. why, why must dems take high road. now is not the time. this is why we are getting our butts handed to us, too polite and too much trying to over prove we are fair minded. arghhh over this.

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  • august 2023

    when will ron johnson be held to account for his involvement with the fake electors scheme:

    House Select Committee, Andrew Hitt, former Wisconsin Republican State Chair, speaks during an interview with the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The video was displayed at the hearing, June 21, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Newly released documents from closed-door testimony to the House Jan. 6 committee show that Hitt said that U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson spoke wit... more

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Capitol Notes: How to read the Wisconsin election tea leaves
Q: Do you have any advice on how people can get past their partisanship, like after this election and beyond?
JR Ross recommends understanding both sides and listening to different perspectives as a way to navigate partisanship.
Capitol Notes: How to read the Wisconsin election tea leaves
Q: Can you give us sort of like a how to manual of what you're watching for in Wisconsin as election results roll in tomorrow night?
JR Ross suggests watching Dane County and Waukesha County as key indicators for the election results, noting their historical performance and significance for both candidates.
Capitol Notes: Every little thing could determine who wins Wisconsin
Q: What do you see is the end game in this lawsuit? The Wisconsin Supreme Court? Is that where it's going to head?
Kennedy may have a point, but the timing is a significant issue, as past similar lawsuits have been dismissed due to late filings.
Capitol Notes: Every little thing could determine who wins Wisconsin
Q: Can you explain what's the difference between ballot access candidates like Democrats and Republicans, Trump and Harris, and independent candidates like Kennedy?
There are different processes for ballot access candidates and independent candidates, with independents like Kennedy facing stricter and earlier deadlines to file.
Capitol Notes: Here's what happened on Election Day in Wisconsin
Q: What can you tell me about the low propensity voters?
Trump received a larger share of votes across almost all counties, indicating successful targeting and outreach strategies, but the impact of certain groups remains uncertain.

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Focusing on political developments within Wisconsin, episodes cover a diverse range of topics including state budget discussions, healthcare funding, education policy, and the implications of federal regulations. The hosts frequently analyze the complexities of political dynamics involving both state and federal legislators, emphasizing issues such as Medicaid, the impact of tax legislation, and ongoing electoral contests. Unique insights from the hosts add layers to their discussions, providing listeners with nuanced understanding of local governance and upcoming elections, making it a go-to resource for followers of Wisconsin's political landscape.

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