Wisconsin in Focus

Join The Center Square’s Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss the recently released state audit that raises new questions about Wisconsin’s coronavirus supplemental spending. Rep. Brandtjen blasts Speaker Vos after being replaced as Assembly Elections boss. Milwaukee sets dates for 2024 Republican National Convention. Support this podcast: https://podcaster...

Join America’s Talking Network’s General Manager Cole McNeely as he discusses a state audit that raises new questions about Wisconsin’s coronavirus supplemental spending. Supporters: It’s time to move forward on I-94 expansion. New report highlights, questions worth of Wisconsin college degrees. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simple...

Join The Center Square's Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as he discusses Wisconsin Republicans in D.C. ask Gov. Evers to take TikTok off state phones. Survey: More than half of Wisconsin school kids anxious, one-third depressed. Brandtjen running, primary set for open state Senate seat. Unionized Red Cross workers in Wisconsin vote to strike during holiday blood drive. Support this podcast: https://p...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss Vos offers few details about January 6 Committee testimony. Rep. Brandtjen: Military ballot voting dropped over 80% in 2022. Legislative audit finds significant waste in two Wisconsin coronavirus grant programs. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/suppor...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss the one-year anniversary of Waukesha Christmas Parade attack. Wisconsin Republican budget chiefs: Latest surplus numbers don’t give governor 'blank check'. Conservative groups eye big reforms with record surplus. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/suppo...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss Waukesha Christmas Parade killer getting life sentence, no parole. Rep. Brandtjen: Republican leaders “uncomfortable,” so she was bounced from caucus. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss the results of the midterm elections in the state of Wisconsin as the balance of power retains status quo at Wisconsin Capitol. Barnes concedes, Johnson declares victory in Wisconsin U.S. Senate race. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Milwaukee Elections Worker Fired After Sending Military Ballots to Lawmaker to Expose ‘Vulnerabilities'. Final Marquette Law School Poll: Wisconsin’s races for governor, U.S. Senate tied. Rep. Brandtjen: 'Someone sent military ballots to my house'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Waukesha Christmas Parade Suspect Darrell Brooks Jr. Found Guilty. Sen. Stroebel: UW’s response to conservative speaker on Madison campus 'unacceptable'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Government transparency advocates celebrate win in Mequon-Thiensville email suit. Tim Michels suggests DNR split. Tim Michels positions self as pro-business, tough on crime. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: New federal questions about Milwaukee’s get-out -the-vote effort. Marquette Law School Poll: Johnson up six, Evers up one. Wisconsin Elections Commission deadlocks on guidance for poll watchers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simp...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Bravos, brickbats for Tim Michels' flat tax talk. Milwaukee Public Schools requiring FAFSA application before kids can graduate. Local governments applaud Evers’ promise of more money. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Tweets Sparks Criticism. Wisconsin Republican Party Sues Over Milwaukee Get-Out-The-Vote Effort. Rep. Brandtjen questions Elections Commission’s new Elections 101 lessons. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Politics and money dominate Wisconsin’s State of Education speech. New school choice coalition in Wisconsin looks to expand education options. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Lawsuit filed over national voter registration from in Wisconsin. Johnson campaign hits Barnes on school choice. Marquette Law School Poll: Candidates’ unfavorables jump as races tighten. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simplecast,...

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Republicans bash Elections Commission request for internal inspector, Judge orders new rules for Wisconsin disabled voters’ absentee ballots, Green Bay latest Wisconsin city to agree to end ballot drop box use. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Republicans mark two-year anniversary of Jacob Blake shooting, Kenosha riots. Gov. Evers pitches $600 million tax cut, price cut plan ahead of November election. Expected reaction to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in Wisconsin. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: More criticism for Gableman, his investigation. Wisconsin elections chief looking for election security balance ahead of expected record turnout. Latest Marquette Law School Poll gives Evers, Barnes leads. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hos...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Michels beats Kleefisch in Republican race, sets up November showdown with Evers. Michels’ win highlights new Wisconsin political map. Democrats ramp-up 2020 election investigation heat after Tuesday primaries. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/suppor...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Highlighting the crime happening in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Republicans focus on taxes, crime in final governor’s debate. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Wisconsin lawmakers appear ready to override WEC once again. Judge rejects Gableman’s request for new judge. Wisconsin lawmakers: Rule of law, not Elections Commission guides absentee ballot rules. Wisconsin wolf hunt in limbo. Gov. Evers, A-G Kaul sue companies over PFAS pollution. Support this...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: WEC administrator: The voter is the one required to mail their ballot. Gov. Evers: Republicans will investigate 2020 election until 'they’re six feet under'. Assembly elections chairwoman worries about different election rules after drop box ruling. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Kevin Nicholson drops out of Gov.’s race, says 'no path' to victory, Kleefisch questions Michels on gas tax, Michels responds with jab, & State representative has questions about Wisconsin voter roll postcards, Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/suppor...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce focus on energy worries. Governor, A-G sue to prevent Wisconsin’s abortion law from taking effect. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: WE Energies, Alliant Energy reverse green course, will keep coal plants open. Marquette Law School Poll: Michels leads GOP race, Evers leads in head-to-head match-ups. Wisconsin lawmakers spend less than 60 seconds in abortion special session. Judge weighing options after Gableman admits to toss...