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WisPolitics.com

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

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Jul 9, 2026

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WisOpinion.com: 'The Insiders' handicap the state Supreme Court race 13.01.2023

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race following their first major forum and recent endorsements. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Katherine Sanders, Sanders Consulting 12.01.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Katherine Sanders, Sanders Consulting by wispolitics

Pocan predicts a less productive Congress, blasts Johnson over brother's judicial confirmation 11.01.2023

In this week's Capitol Chats episode U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, says it's tough to see Republicans working together to get things done this Congress after a tumultuous speaker vote. He also says it's too early to say if U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden will work with others and blasts U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for shooting down President Joe Biden's nomination of brother William Pocan to the...

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Eric Borgerding, Wisconsin Hospital Association 05.01.2023

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Eric Borgerding, Wisconsin Hospital Association by wispolitics

Van Orden pushes for agriculture committee, says Kind won't return calls 04.01.2023

In this week's Capitol Chats, freshman U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in an interview recorded before the new year says former U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, La Crosse, won't return his phone calls. Van Orden also says he wants in on the House Agriculture Committee.

WisOpinion.com: 'The Insiders' pick their political winners and losers of 2022 30.12.2022

The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share their selections for Wisconsin's political winners and losers of 2022. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

LeMahieu sets budget priorities, streamlines committees and lays down markers for Evers appointees 16.12.2022

This week's Capitol Chats episode features Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu talking about his priorities to reduce taxes, slim down committees and reduce prison staff vacancy rates in the upcoming session. The Oostburg Republican also says he wants to restart the process for confirming gubernatorial appointments for boards such as the Natural Resources Board. LeMahieu last week announced comm...

WisOpinion.com: 'The Insiders' analyze the 8th SD GOP primary field 16.12.2022

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the crowded 8th Senate District GOP primary. Among the candidates is Rep. Janel Brandtjen, who was expelled from the Assembly GOP caucus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Alex Vodenlich, Plumb Pharmaceuticals 15.12.2022

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Alex Vodenlich, Plumb Pharmaceuticals by wispolitics

Kind eyes White House job after Congress, remarks on 26-year career 14.12.2022

This week's Capitol Chats is a conversation with outgoing U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse. Kind says he's in talks with the White House for his next job. He also hopes Derrick Van Orden does well to represent the La Crosse district he has represented since 1997. Capitol Chats will replace the WisPolitics Midday podcast.

WisOpinion.com: 'The Insiders' look at the dynamics at play in the state Supreme Court race 09.12.2022

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the growing field of candidates and the issues and dynamics at play in the race to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Cordero Barkley, TitletownTech 08.12.2022

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Cordero Barkley, TitletownTech by wispolitics

Brandtjen throws hat into 8th Senate District ring after Darling retires 07.12.2022

This week's Midday podcast covers Rep. Janel Brandtjen's recently announced bid to replace Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, representing many of Milwaukee's northern suburbs. There aren't any Dems in the race, but GOP Rep. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, Theinsville Village President Van Mobley and Concordia University senior Robert Albrightson of Brown Deer are also running for the spot.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Lisa Johnson, BioForward Wisconsin 01.12.2022

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Lisa Johnson, BioForward Wisconsin by wispolitics

GOP legislative leaders signal willingness to work with Evers, but only if he compromises 01.12.2022

This week's Midday podcast covers Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu signaling areas they're willing to work with Gov. Tony Evers on this upcoming session. But they say that doesn't mean Evers will get everything he wants. And the Republican-run Legislature could still stop bills from ever getting to his desk.

New Senate Minority Leader Agard talks legislative priorities 18.11.2022

This week's Midday podcast covers what freshly-elected Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard, D-Madison, wants to accomplish in the upcoming legislative session. She's taking the reins as outgoing Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley, D-Mason, is leaving the Senate after her current term.

'The Insiders' consider the dynamic between Evers, GOP leaders as divided government continues 18.11.2022

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether the relationship between Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP-controlled Legislature will change as divided government continues in Wisconsin following the Nov. 8 election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Adam VanSpankeren, Covering Wisconsin 17.11.2022

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Adam VanSpankeren, Covering Wisconsin by wispolitics

WisBiz Podcast - Nick Myers, RedFox AI 11.11.2022

WisBiz Podcast - Nick Myers, RedFox AI by wispolitics

'The Insiders' offer their takeaways from Tuesday's election 10.11.2022

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up recent statewide elections for governor and U.S. Senate, and offer their views on why ticket splitting seems to be a Badger pastime. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisOpinion.com: 'The Insiders' discuss the top political ads of the 2022 campaign season 04.11.2022

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the top partisan TV commercials of the 2022 campaign season. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Wes Schroll, Fetch Rewards 03.11.2022

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Wes Schroll, Fetch Rewards by wispolitics

WisOpinion.com: 'The Insiders' consider whether the GOP can reach a veto-proof legislative majority 28.10.2022

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, gauge the chances the GOP can reach a veto-proof majority in the Legislature in the fall general election Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Larry Kinsman, ORIN Technologies 27.10.2022

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Larry Kinsman, ORIN Technologies by wispolitics

Michels walks back on abortion ban stance, says he wouldn't arrest doctors 21.10.2022

This week's Midday podcast covers GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels' position on Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban. Previously he said the ban mirrors his position, but recently he said he wouldn't be putting doctors in jail. He also debated with Gov. Tony Evers about how to handle rising crime, the state surplus and other issues.

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