Wisconsin State Journal

Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands

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They're the "Click and Clack" of Wisconsin politics. Scott Milfred , editorial page editor for the Wisconsin State Journal, and Phil Hands , the newspaper's political cartoonist, analyze the most important issues and debates from the Badger State with political independence and a sense of humor. Instead of tedious talking points from the left and the right, "Center Stage" broadcasts from the sensible center with audio clips from the Wisconsin Capitol, from State Journal editorial board meetings, and from political events across the state.

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Satya Rhodes-Conway seeks the State Journal's endorsement for Madison mayor 07.03.2019 26:03

Milfred and Hands play clips and comment on Satya Rhodes-Conway's endorsement meeting with the State Journal editorial board this week. Our board members were more impressed than they thought they would be with the wonky, progressive, think-tank manager who hopes to unseat "Mayor For Life" Paul Soglin, who is scheduled to meet with our editorial board next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Mountains and molehills in the state budget 01.03.2019 22:46

Milfred and Hands climb to the peak of Wisconsin's $80 billion state budget and squeak like a mole on the ground after their descent, in this week's political podcast from the sensible center of Wisconsin politics. Gov. Tony Evers unveiled the state's two-year spending plan this week, which competes for public attention against many distracting and much less consequential issues. See omnystudio.co...

Satya vs. Soglin. Who wins the battle for Madison? 21.02.2019 21:11

Milfred and Hands assess the finalists for mayor, and play clips from their primary night victory speeches. Satya Rhodes-Conway survived a crowded field of candidates by drawing the sharpest contrast with Madison's "mayor for life." Incumbent Paul Soglin is still the favorite. But Rhodes-Conway could benefit from outrage over a conservative Supreme Court candidate. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

A big wet kiss to Trump and Wisconsin's top politicians on Valentine's Day 14.02.2019 26:36

Milfred and Hands vow only to say nice things about the nation's and state's leaders on the holiday devoted to love, which wasn't easy. President Trump is entertaining and has great hair. Gov. Evers plays a mean game of Euchre. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald sat in Uecker seats. Let's get this love fest over with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state of Trump 07.02.2019 25:44

Milfred and Hands dissect the State of the Union, including its references to Wisconsin. You also can view more than a dozen of cartoonist Phil Hands' sketches, which he drew during the speech, at go.madison.com/slideshow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's coldest politicians and policies 31.01.2019 22:44

With the mercury at more than 20 below zero in Wisconsin this week, Milfred and Hands recall the coldest state leaders and legislation, from the modern era back to 1842. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And the winner of Madison's mayoral debate is ... 18.01.2019 28:33

Milfred and Hands sift through the liberal buzzwords and big ideas to declare a winner of this week's debate among six candidates for Madison mayor in the Feb. 19 primary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political predictions for 2019 10.01.2019 20:55

Milfred and Hands gaze into their crystal ball to see the future of local, state and national politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.