CJ Lan, Evan Oakeson, Kent Taylor

Brutal Wisconsin

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Join hosts Evan and C.J. (formerly also Chris) as they take a look behind the mask of "Midwest-Nice" to reveal the true, brutal, face of Wisconsin. Through exploring everything from the strange to politics, we'll learn with a few laughs!

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CJ Lan, Evan Oakeson, Kent Taylor

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News

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Hannah Dugan and Civil Disobedience 16.05.2025

This week Kent and C.J. discuss the evils of the Trump administration, alongside a pair of palate cleansing paranormal tales.

Harry Houdini Part IV: Houdini and Spiritualism 25.04.2025

This week C.J. and Kent discuss the practice of police in rural Wisconsin of dropping unhoused people off in cities with no support and Aaron Jones' return to the City of Green Bay for the NFL draft. For the main topic they discuss an article Harry Houdini wrote about his debunking of Spiritualist séances.

Harry Houdini Part Three 18.04.2025
Harry Houdini Part Two 28.03.2025
Harry Houdini Part One 21.03.2025

This week C.J. and Kent talk about the lack of transparency in police misconduct as well as Robin Vos considering holding off deciding on the budget until after a court case about an Evers veto. For the main Topic they discuss a brief overview of the life of Harry Houdini.

GOAT and Mothman 14.03.2025

This week C.J. and Kent discuss GOAT, the Wisconsin version of DOGE, the Supreme Court election, and some tales of Mothman.

Surrealism in Wisconsin: Art as Subversion 28.02.2025

This week Kent and C.J. discuss an anti-trans bill and the lies of a $5k check from DOGE. They also discuss Surrealism and the ways in which art can be a form of resistance.

Surrealists of Wisconsin Part Two: Lorine Niedecker 21.02.2025
Surrealism in Wisconsin Part One 14.02.2025

This week C.J. and Kent discuss bipartisan support for atomic energy as well as the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election. For the main Topic, they discuss Surrealism and its impact on Wisconsin.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox's Perspective on New Thought 07.02.2025
A Surreal Update 16.01.2025

This week C.J. talks about the next few episodes for Brutal Wisconsin, as well as new episodes for Historaholics, and nonfiction on Substack at Syntax & Sorcery.

The Poems of Ella Wheeler Wilcox 11.01.2025

This week, C.J. reads a few of Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poems and shares his thoughts. Next week, the boys will be back with a regular episode!

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Part II: Perspectives on New Thought 20.12.2024

This week Kent and C.J. discuss the other Ron Johnson, the kayaker who faked his own death, and the first confirmed case of H5N1 Bird Flu in Wisconsin. For the main topic, they discuss Ella Wheeler Wilcox and the belief system she propagated, New Thought.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Part One 06.12.2024

This week, C.J. and Kent return to discuss the overturning of Act 10 and the results of this year's deer season. The main topic they discuss is the Wisconsin-born poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

Election Results and Two Stories About Mothman 08.11.2024

This week C.J. and Kent discuss the election results and then cleanse their palates with two tales of the Mothman.

Halloween and the Horror of the Coming Election 01.11.2024

This week Kent and C.J. discuss the upcoming election through the lens of the most recent Marquette University poll and the differences between Trump and Kamala's crowd sizes in Wisconsin. For the main topic they get a bit outside Wisconsin and discuss the witchcraft allegations leveled against Mary Staples in Connecticut.

What Makes a Reliable Source? 25.10.2024
The Badger State: Electoral Battleground 03.10.2024

This week C.J. and Kent talk about the recent election-related news affecting our state, including an update about the Wausau ballot drop box removal, a recent visit from Trump to Waunakee, an upcoming visit from Harris, and the most recent Marquette poll.

The Assault on Our Democracy 27.09.2024

This week C.J. and Kent discuss some election related news including the removal of a Wausau ballot drop box by the mayor, the referendum about noncitizen voting, and the duplicate absentee ballots accidentally sent out.

The Worst Midwife 20.09.2024

This week C.J. and Kent discuss RFK Jr.'s appeal to be removed from the ballot, our state's poor infrastructure, and a terrible midwife.

Sidney Gottlieb: UW graduate & Poisoner in Chief 13.09.2024

This week, C.J. and Kent discuss the most recent Marquette poll and the rise of race-baiting in Wisconsin. Then, for the main topic, they discuss UW Madison graduate Sidney Gottlieb and his role in the CIA's research into mind control: MK ULTRA.

Let's Get Spooky: Wisconsin Ghost Stories Part Ten or Something 06.09.2024

This week, Kent and C.J. get spooky and talk about some ghost stories from Wisconsin. For the news, they discuss Biden's plans to fund green energy in rural Wisconsin, as well as what caused the recent drop in gas prices, RFK Jr.'s lawsuit to have himself removed from the ballot to aid Trump, as well as the push by our state's indigenous people for the legalization of medical cannabis.

The Consolidation of Capital and the Labor Movement in Wisconsin 30.08.2024

 This week, Kent and C.J. discuss the rise in police violence in Wisconsin as well as J.D. Vance, noted weirdo, visiting De Pere. The main topic they discuss is the rise of capitalism in Wisconsin as well as the rise of the labor movement.

Jazzed as Hell 23.08.2024

This week C.J. and Kent talk about Governor Evers' speech at the DNC as well as Kamala Harris and Tim Walz making an appearance in Milwaukee. For the main topic, they discuss some more hidden headlines from Wisconsin's weird history.

A Hopeful Moment in Wisconsin Politics 16.08.2024

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