CouleeConservatives Weekly Recap

Chris Muller argues that voter complacency could carry serious consequences for taxes, gun rights, free speech, health care, and Wisconsin’s future. He outlines a petition calling for six conservative priorities, including voter citizenship requirements, judicial confirmations, health care choice protections, and nationwide concealed-carry reciprocity. He also discusses Senate leadership, Wisconsi...

The final hours before Election Day are a gut-check for Wisconsin voters, and this weekly recap pulls no punches. Chris Muller argues the race is a clear choice between liberty and tyranny, then breaks down the stories, debates, and political flashpoints that could shape the outcome - from hunters and gun owners to election integrity, attorney general, Congress, and the governor's race. With u...

In this special edition of On the Issues, recorded with the World Series Game 5 pre-game playing in the background, hosts Chris and Mike open with their excitement about the Milwaukee Brewers' run. Mike shares a firsthand story from his first term in the state legislature. He was pressured to vote against the Brewers stadium deal because of the will of his constituents, and he hit the red butt...

The biggest issues in Wisconsin right now are not abstract - they are the kind that hit your property taxes, your kid's school, your church, and your right to live free. Cedric Schnitzler lays out why this election feels like a turning point, and why the real fight is about whether Madison keeps overreaching or finally starts trusting local communities again. From the state’s massive budget su...

Wisconsin is at a turning point, and Chris Muller argues that the next election is a fight over the state’s future. In this unfiltered weekly recap, he examines early-voting turnout, mail-in ballot concerns, a Milwaukee County public-funds scandal, and the cultural battles he says are shaping politics and corporate America. Along the way, Chris spotlights a local Freedom Honor Flight fundraiser, c...

I'm fired up about this one. Brian Schimming, Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, is joining us on the show, and it's hard to think of a better guest with the election this close. Brian has the ear of President Donald Trump. When Wisconsin's priorities need to reach the top, he's one of the people carrying them there. He's also the head grassroots worker over all of...

Chris Muller opens this weekly recap with a bold defense of the Second Amendment, using the Bend, Oregon school shooting to argue that gun-free zones can leave people vulnerable. He discusses the attack, the armed civilian who stopped the shooter, and how the incident shapes the debate over school safety, self-defense, and the right to carry. He also connects the argument to religious liberty, wel...

Frustrated with government? Your ballot is where change begins. In this episode of Speakeasy Conversations , Chris Muller sits down with Jay Schroeder for a candid discussion about election integrity, government accountability, and why he’s running for Wisconsin Secretary of State. Schroeder shares the experiences that shaped his approach to public service—from fighting a property assessment to gi...

Winning elections takes more than strong candidates—it takes a team willing to show up. In this week’s CouleeConservatives.com Weekly Recap , Chris Muller delivers a passionate call to get involved, stay engaged, and help shape Wisconsin’s future. How do you defend your principles when political conversations become exhausting? How do you weigh a candidate’s imperfections against the policies that...

What drives a retired infantryman and grandfather of six to step forward for another tour of service—this time in Madison? Over a smoky brandy Old Fashioned, Chris Muller sits down with Wisconsin’s 94th Assembly District candidate Keith Purnell for a candid conversation about service, responsibility, and the future we leave our grandchildren. From his childhood in Alabama to a 22-year Army career,...

Who were your childhood heroes—and are you becoming someone worth looking up to? From Pappy Boyington and John Wayne to Han Solo and the family members who shaped their lives, Chris and Dana “Ace” explore how our heroes influence the people we become. What begins with stories of courage, adventure, and a little rebelliousness becomes an honest conversation about integrity, patience, faith, and the...

What happens when citizens stop watching from the sidelines and start shaping Wisconsin’s future? In this week’s CouleeConservatives.com recap, Chris Muller brings passion, personal stories, and a conservative perspective to the issues affecting your family, your freedoms, and your community. From a neighborhood meet-and-greet with Keith Purnell to a chili cook-off supporting youth shooting sports...

Campaign ads tell one story. What happens when you look behind the image? Chris and Mike return for a spirited episode of On the Issues , opening with frustration over the Packers, renewed hope for the Badgers, and excitement about the Brewers’ postseason prospects—before turning to Wisconsin’s heated election battles. They challenge Rebecca Cooke’s campaign messaging, discuss reporting on politic...

The Maple Leaf Parade brought thousands of neighbors into the streets, and Chris Muller was there with the candidates and volunteers who made it a memorable day. In this week’s CouleeConservatives.com recap, he shares the energy of Oktoberfest, a personal anniversary, and the moments that reminded him why local involvement matters. Then the conversation turns to Wisconsin’s elections. Chris examin...

What does public service look like when you strip away the talking points and get to the person behind the politics? In this episode of Speakeasy Conversations, Wisconsin State Senator Julian Bradley sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about his unlikely political journey, the state’s energy future, public safety, technology, and why he believes disagreement doesn’t have to turn Americans in...

A frightening crash landing gives this week’s CouleeConservatives.com Weekly Recap an unusually personal opening. Chris reflects on Congressman Tom Tiffany’s close call and the reminder to cherish the people we love. Then he turns to decisions shaping the Coulee Region: a proposed transmission line through the Driftless Area, who should pay for the power infrastructure data centers need, and La Cr...

Chris and Mike are back—and nothing is off limits. They begin with a blunt assessment of the Green Bay Packers before turning to Tom Tiffany’s frightening emergency plane landing and the troubling political reactions that followed. From there, they examine David Crowley’s record, missed votes by Representative Steve Doyle, allegations of campaigning on taxpayer time, and the growing battle between...

This week brought powerful reminders of how fragile life is—and why the fight for faith, truth, and liberty cannot wait. Chris reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembers Charlie Kirk’s enduring influence, and shares the remarkable story of Tom Tiffany’s emergency landing on Lake Wausau. Then, hear inspiring highlights from the Republican Midterm Convention featuring Derrick Van Orden, Ted...

What would it take to bring common sense, accountability, and genuine public service back to Madison? Wisconsin Assembly candidate Cedric Schnitzler joins Chris Muller for a wide-ranging conversation about the kitchen-table issues affecting families across western Wisconsin. From soaring property taxes and healthcare costs to education, parental responsibility, data centers, artificial intelligenc...

How do you know whether a candidate truly shares your values—or is simply delivering a polished campaign message? This week, Chris presents a practical, evidence-based method for comparing candidates on the issues that matter most to you, from law and order and property taxes to education, energy, privacy, and national security. The episode also examines political advertising, campaign financing,...

How do we balance work, family, faith, responsibilities—and still make time to enjoy life? In this episode of Life Is Life for Everyone, Chris and Dana share hard-earned lessons about managing time through every season of life. From marriage and raising children to demanding careers, creative ambitions, and community involvement, they explore why being busy isn’t the same as being productive. Guid...

America’s future won’t be secured by spectators. In this fast-moving Weekly Recap, Chris examines President Trump’s historic oil agreement with Venezuela, the administration’s efforts to expose government fraud, and the growing battle over AI, data centers, and the infrastructure powering our economy. Closer to home, he contrasts Tom Tiffany’s promise of permanent tax relief with David Crowley’s r...

The burden of history is on our shoulders. Wisconsin stands at a pivotal moment: How do we power a 21st-century economy without sacrificing farmland, local control, property rights, or the beauty of the Driftless Region? This week, Chris Muller examines a controversial transmission-line proposal, the promise of small modular nuclear reactors, and common-sense safeguards for data centers and taxpay...

What drives a prosecutor to keep fighting after coming within one percent of statewide victory—and surviving open-heart surgery? In this powerful Speakeasy Conversation, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney shares the life-changing experience that renewed his calling to serve and explains why he is running for Wisconsin attorney general. Toney discusses fentanyl, violent crime, delayed...

This week’s CouleeConservatives.com Weekly Recap is packed with big questions about Wisconsin’s future—and a challenge to every citizen who believes liberty is worth defending. Chris draws on 30 years in information technology to explore what he sees as one of the most consequential developments of the 21st century: next-generation nuclear power . With electricity demand climbing alongside AI, dat...