wispolitics

WisPolitics.com

News EN ↓ 500 episodes

We're Wisconsin's premier political news service, providing in-depth coverage of the state Capitol and elections since 2000.

Author

wispolitics

Category

News

Podcast website

wispolitics.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Mike Bremel, Alliant Energy 10.11.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Mike Bremel, Alliant Energy by wispolitics

Pocan says he wants to see Israel's endgame plan to deal with Hamas, blasts new speaker 08.11.2023

In this week's Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, says he and other House members are asking Israel to describe what the end of its latest conflict with Hamas will look like. He argues the Israeli bombing campaigns that have taken innocent lives "isn't a plan." The Congressional Progressive Caucus chair emeritus also says the White House should also do more to bring a...

WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' consider GOP efforts to remove Wisconsin's top elections official 03.11.2023

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the controversy over GOP efforts to remove Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Sachin Shivaram, Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 02.11.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Sachin Shivaram, Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry by wispolitics

Capitol Chats: Quinn says abortion-related bills would support women, families 01.11.2023

In this week's Capitol Chats podcast, Sen. Romaine Quinn says his package of abortion-related bills would provide support for women and families. The Cameron Republican also pushes back on a lawsuit arguing abortion is legal in Wisconsin, saying abortion is clearly prohibited under state law.

WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' talk Universities of Wisconsin campus closures, layoffs 27.10.2023

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up campus closures, layoffs and cuts at outstate Universities of Wisconsin campuses. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Lisa Johnson of BioForward Wisconsin on Tech Hub designation 26.10.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Lisa Johnson of BioForward Wisconsin on Tech Hub designation by wispolitics

Capitol Chats: Acting Public Defender York say raises helped staffing issues, but problems remain 26.10.2023

In this week's Capitol Chats podcast, acting State Public Defender Katie York is in the office to talk about how she's doing since outgoing SPD Kelli Thompson gave her the reins earlier in the year. She says recent pay raises have helped some with staff vacancy issues, but she has a lot of other projects to work on now too.

WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' discuss movement on the Brewers stadium funding deal 20.10.2023

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, talk about the Assembly version of the Milwaukee Brewer's maintenance package awaiting a Senate vote. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Chytania Brown, Employ Milwaukee 19.10.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Chytania Brown, Employ Milwaukee by wispolitics

WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' discuss Republicans' push to remove Wisconsin's top elections official 13.10.2023

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the fate of Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe as GOP lawmakers seek her ouster. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ramani Ramchandran, CIAN Inc 12.10.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ramani Ramchandran, CIAN Inc by wispolitics

Marquette Lubar Research Fellow John Johnson talks future of legislative redistricting 11.10.2023

This week's Capitol Chats podcast features an interview with redistricting expert John Johnson. The Marquette University Law School Lubar Center research fellow says the state Supreme Court could take a few different paths to tackling how to redraw the state’s legislative boundaries if it rules against the current maps. He said if the court draws new districts, he would expect to see “a map that b...

WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' weigh in on the debate over the state's budget surplus 06.10.2023

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, detail the legislative debate over how to use the state's projected $4 billion budget surplus, from tax cuts to funding child care and schools. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Diamond McKenna, Diamond Assets 04.10.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Diamond McKenna, Diamond Assets by wispolitics

Myers hopeful future maps won't dilute Black, Latino votes 04.10.2023

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. LaKeshia Myers explains why she voted with Republicans on a nonpartisan redistricting bill. The Milwaukee Dem also explains her past concerns with Gov. Tony Evers' People's Maps Commission.

WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' debate Planned Parenthood's decision to resume abortions in Wisconsin 29.09.2023

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin's decision to resume abortion services at its Milwaukee and Madison clinics. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Paul Doucas, SysLogic 28.09.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Paul Doucas, SysLogic by wispolitics

Vos skeptical about releasing impeachment panel report 27.09.2023

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in his first interview for the podcast says he's skeptical about releasing any kind of report or findings from the panel looking into impeachment. The Rochester Republican also says he doesn't want it to come to impeachment, but he still wants to know what sort of conduct might be impeachable.

WisOpinion: The Insiders discuss Vos' push for an Iowa-style redistricting process 22.09.2023

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take on the proposed Iowa-style redistricting proposal amid threats to impeach liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz if she doesn't recuse herself from redistricting cases. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay 21.09.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay by wispolitics

Brooks details proposal to fund Brewers' stadium maintenance and keep the team in Wisconsin 20.09.2023

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Rob Brooks, R-Saukville, talks about the details in a proposal to spend more than $600 million on Milwaukee Brewers stadium maintenance and improvements efforts. The deal would keep the team in Wisconsin through 2050 and proponents argue it would bring a major economic boost to the local area and the rest of the state.

WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' discuss key issues in the post-budget legislative session 15.09.2023

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the impact of Gov. Tony Evers' budget vetoes on the fall legislative session. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Mandy McGowan, UW Health Care Direct 14.09.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Mandy McGowan, UW Health Care Direct by wispolitics

Wikler says Republicans pushing to impeach Protasiewicz could be opening a door they can't close 13.09.2023

On this week's Capitol Chats episode, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler says Republicans pushing to impeach liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz are basically shooting themselves in the foot. If they go through with an impeachment, Wikler says it will likely turn many voters away from the GOP and open the door to more impeachments he says will also be politically motivated.

Listen to the WisPolitics.com podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.