Episodes

  • Capitol Notes: Check out 'Swing State of the Union' Season 2

    Capitol Notes: Check out 'Swing State of the Union' Season 2
    Feb 17 2025
    On this special edition of "Capitol Notes," learn about Season 2 of WUWM's "Swing State of the Union" podcast.
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    3 mins
  • Capitol Notes: A Wisconsin take on chaos in the federal government

    Capitol Notes: A Wisconsin take on chaos in the federal government
    Feb 10 2025
    This week, WUWM asks JR Ross how President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to downsize the federal government could affect us in Wisconsin, including through the state budget or DEI efforts.
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    17 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Wisconsin response to Trump's actions on immigration

    Capitol Notes: Wisconsin response to Trump's actions on immigration
    Jan 27 2025
    Republican President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders in his first week in office, including one seeking to end birthright citizenship. Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined other states in suing to have the policy declared unconstitutional.
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    15 mins
  • Capitol Notes: A fountain of ballot questions and a session preview

    Capitol Notes: A fountain of ballot questions and a session preview
    Jan 8 2025
    Republicans want the electorate to weigh in on whether voter ID should be added to the state constitution. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says the public should be able to get their own questions on the ballot. Which issue is likely to become an April ballot question?
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    18 mins
  • Capitol Notes: What's next for the Act 10 battle and Ben Wikler's candidacy for DNC Chair?

    Capitol Notes: What's next for the Act 10 battle and Ben Wikler's candidacy for DNC Chair?
    Dec 9 2024
    This episode of Capitol Notes examines the future of Wisconsin's Act 10 law following a recent court challenge and Ben Wikler's bid for DNC chair.
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    12 mins
  • Capitol Notes: We talk turkey on state taxes and (yes) more elections

    Capitol Notes: We talk turkey on state taxes and (yes) more elections
    Nov 25 2024
    Some are thankful for what could be an interesting fight over reducing state taxes, and upcoming competitive elections in Wisconsin.
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    6 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Here's what happened on Election Day in Wisconsin

    Capitol Notes: Here's what happened on Election Day in Wisconsin
    Nov 11 2024
    “The signs were there:” Post-results analysis from JR Ross of WisPolitics.com on why Tuesday’s election may signal new coalitions in Wisconsin and what it could mean for future elections.
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    15 mins
  • Capitol Notes: How to read the Wisconsin election tea leaves

    Capitol Notes: How to read the Wisconsin election tea leaves
    Nov 4 2024
    We're in the thick of "worry season" — aka a big election — and while WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross can't make predictions, he can tell us about the trends and what to watch for as results come in.
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    13 mins