Best WisPolitics Podcasts (2025)

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Capitol Chats: Former GOP Sen. Schultz talks 'normalization of hateful rhetoric and violence' in politics 14:03

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9d ago14:03

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, former Republican state Sen. Dale Schultz talks about political violence and rhetoric and possible solutions following the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.

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'The Insiders' Special Edition: Chuck Chvala and the late Ted Kanavas remember less partisan times 2:55

18h ago2:55

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WisOpinion marks the Fourth of July weekend with this rebroadcast of the final Insiders segment with then-co-host former state Sen. Ted Kanavas, who passed away July 3, 2017.In the episode, the two discuss political civility and the meaning of Independence Day.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Publi…

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' weigh in on the state budget amid last-minute negotiations 6:19

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As Joint Finance begins its final push on the Wisconsin state budget with the fiscal year ending June 30, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss when--and if--it will cross the finish line and whether Republicans can win any Dem votes. The Joint Finance Committee was scheduled to meet June 27 for an executive session that includes more…

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ashwin Karthikeyan, Phoenix-Aid 12:59

8d ago12:59

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ashwin Karthikeyan, Phoenix-Aid by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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'The Insiders' consider potential '26 GOP candidates for Wisconsin governor 6:57

14d ago6:57

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at potential GOP gubernatorial candidates to run in 2026 as Gov. Tony Evers considers whether to seek a third term.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Emily Pritzkow, Wisconsin Building Trades Council 11:49

15d ago11:49

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Emily Pritzkow, Wisconsin Building Trades Council by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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Capitol Chats: Freshman Rep. Phelps wants the Legislature to prioritize school funding 17:16

16d ago17:16

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Christian Phelps, D-Eau Claire, says the 60% special education reimbursement Gov. Tony Evers is proposing should be a minimum, instead of the current 30% rate.

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'The Insiders' weigh in on charges against Milwaukee judge in ICE evasion case 10:34

21d ago10:34

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the FBI's arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is facing felony charges over accusations she helped an undocumented immigrant attempt to evade arrest by federal immigration officials. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadershi…

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Mike Pochowski, Wisconsin Assisted Living Association 10:49

21d ago10:49

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Capitol Chats: Freshman Rep. Tucker says veteran background has made him a better state rep 11:39

23d ago11:39

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, freshman Rep. Duke Tucker, R-Grantsburg, talks about his motivations for seeking public office, his priorities in the Assembly, and how his background as a veteran has made him a better elected official.

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' take up Johnson's reconciliation fight 6:27

28d ago6:27

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson's demand for deeper cuts in the House version of the federal reconciliation bill.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Beverly Anderson, Ebenezer Child Care Centers 12:52

29d ago12:52

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Beverly Anderson, Ebenezer Child Care Centers by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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Capitol Chats: State Medicaid director says 'big beautiful bill' will cost Wisconsin 14:58

30d ago14:58

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In this week's Capitol Chats, Wisconsin Medicaid Director Bill Hanna says the reconciliation bill will cost the state $8 million in Medicaid-related costs in the first year of implementation.

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' discuss budget negotiations between Evers, GOP leaders 7:35

1M ago7:35

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent meetings between Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislators as lawmakers craft Wisconsin's biennial budget amid looming federal cuts.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Nikki Johnston, N-Zyme Biomedical 12:20

1M ago12:20

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Capitol Chats: Josh Schoemann discusses his candidacy for governor 15:39

1M ago15:39

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Washington County Executive and a Republican gubernatorial candidate Josh Schoemann says "disappointed" is a mild way to describe how he feels about Gov. Tony Evers work, and he'd like to make changes if elected governor.

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'The Insiders' debate right of first refusal legislation for Wisconsin transmission line projects 9:40

1M ago9:40

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation deadlocked in committee that would give utilities doing business in Wisconsin the right of first refusal for transmission line projects as utilities and transmission line companies lobby in support.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Publ…

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dylan Vaca, the DeLong Co. 12:28

1M ago12:28

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Capitol Chats: Freshman Rep. Piwowarczyk wants strict immigration enforcement in Wisconsin 11:06

1M ago11:06

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk, R-Hubertus, talks about a bill he co-authored that would require local sheriffs to comply with federal immigration enforcement policies, at the risk of losing state funding.

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' discuss the next steps in Wisconsin budget process 8:35

2M ago8:35

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the budget-making process in Wisconsin as legislators remake Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Michael Luckey, Jefferson County 11:53

2M ago11:53

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Michael Luckey, Jefferson County by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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Capitol Chats: Revenue Secretary Casey says evaluating tariffs' impact on revenue 'very difficult' 12:34

2M ago12:34

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Department of Revenue Secretary David Casey talks about the challenges of measuring tariffs' impact, the agency's budget priorities and more.

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' discuss Musk's role in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election 6:07

2M ago6:07

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, talk about the role Elon Musk played in the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Sachin Shivaram, Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 13:16

2M ago13:16

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Capitol Chats: Eric Fulcomer says college financial aid "threatened" by federal cuts 13:26

2M ago13:26

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In this week's Capitol Chats, Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities President Eric Fulcomer expresses concerns with the impact of federal funding cuts on college grants, and says he hopes the state budget can support more grant money.

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' discuss issues found in audit of Universities of Wisconsin DEI programs 4:37

2M ago4:37

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up a recent audit of Universities of Wisconsin diversity, equity and inclusion programs that found a failure to track spending on the initiatives, among other problems. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.…

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Nicolas Paris, Gilson 12:20

2M ago12:20

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2025 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon audio 1:24:00

2M ago1:24:00

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2025 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon audio by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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Capitol Chats: DNR Secretary Hyun talks budget priorities, Senate confirmation 12:09

2M ago12:09

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Department of Natural Resources Secretary Karen Hyun talks about her top priorities for the state budget and the prospects for her confirmation by the state Senate.

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' debate the Wisconsin Supreme Court upholding governors' veto power 8:46

2M ago8:46

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that upheld the governor's line-item veto authority after Gov. Tony Evers edited the '23-'25 state budget to extend a two-year school funding increase by 400 years.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public…

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dr. Majid Afshar, UW Health 12:45

2M ago12:45

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Capitol Chats: Scott Walker discusses spring election, future of state GOP 17:20

2M ago17:20

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, former Gov. Scott Walker says the Republican Party needs to work on its grassroots organizing following the spring election. He also says he won't be running for governor next year, and isn't endorsing a particular candidate at this point.

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' preview the docket for Wisconsin's Supreme Court 10:08

3M ago10:08

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the docket for the Wisconsin Supreme Court's 2024-25 session, which ends in June.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Buckley Brinkman, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity 13:16

3M ago13:16

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'The Insiders' consider how Wisconsin's Supreme Court results could impact 2026 elections 6:33

3M ago6:33

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the effect of the recent Supreme Court election on Wisconsin elections in 2026.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dr. Christina Henderson, Reliable Residence 10:40

3M ago10:40

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dr. Christina Henderson, Reliable Residence by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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Capitol Chats: LFB Director Lang says evaluating tariffs' impact will be 'critical' to state budget 13:57

3M ago13:57

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, longtime Legislative Fiscal Bureau Director Bob Lang discusses the bureau's role in the budget process and says accurately evaluating the impact of tariffs on revenue estimates will be "critical."

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' analyze Crawford's Wisconsin Supreme Court race win 13:12

3M ago13:12

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the factors that led to Judge Susan Crawford's victory in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ben Camp, Recovery.com 12:26

3M ago12:26

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ben Camp, Recovery.com by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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Capitol Chats: Marquette Law School poll director talks high voter turnout, issues that drove spring election results 17:21

3M ago17:21

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin says Elon Musk's involvement in the state Supreme Court race "doesn't look like it reshaped voting patterns in the state very much at all," but says his intense campaign could take some credit for the high voter turnout.…

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' weigh in on the race for state schools superintendent 10:32

3M ago10:32

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the race to lead the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction between incumbent Jill Underly and education consultant Brittany Kinser.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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Capitol Chats: Rep. Cruz says public education at a "concerning crossroads" in Wisconsin 14:37

3M ago14:37

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Angelina Cruz, D-Racine, says public education is at a "concerning crossroads." The former teacher and union leader is a freshman in the Assembly and serves on the Education Committee.

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WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' preview the April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election 13:46

4M ago13:46

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview the April 1 election for Wisconsin Supreme Court between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Katie Kollhoff Mouat, the Water Council 10:09

4M ago10:09

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Katie Kollhoff Mouat, the Water Council by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Brent Halfwassen, MKE Business Coach 10:32

4M ago10:32

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Brent Halfwassen, MKE Business Coach by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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Capitol Chats: Freshman Rep. Brill is focused on addressing addiction in Wisconsin 13:21

4M ago13:21

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Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, who is the vice-chair of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, says in a new Capitol Chats episode that addressing addiction in the state is important to her because of how many people are impacted each day.

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'The Insiders' consider the impact of Trump's policies on Wisconsin's economy 8:05

4M ago8:05

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the impact of President Donald Trump's policies on the Wisconsin economy.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Craig Dickman, TitletownTech 10:58

4M ago10:58

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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Craig Dickman, TitletownTech by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

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Capitol Chats: U.S. Sen. Baldwin says Dems will "fight back" to prevent Medicaid cuts 13:32

4M ago13:32

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, criticizes cuts to federal funding and tariffs under the Trump administration. Baldwin also says Dems will fight to prevent cuts to Medicaid.

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WisPolitics DC Breakfast with U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

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WisPolitics hosted a March 12, 2025, Q&A with U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in Washington, D.C.By wispolitics