WisPolitics Capitol Chats
News & Politics Podcasts
WisPolitics Capitol Chats provides political insights from political movers and shakers around Wisconsin in about 10 minutes. Quality interviews brought to you each week by the reporting team at WisPolitics.com.
Location:
United States
Description:
WisPolitics Capitol Chats provides political insights from political movers and shakers around Wisconsin in about 10 minutes. Quality interviews brought to you each week by the reporting team at WisPolitics.com.
Language:
English
Website:
http://wispolmidday.libsyn.com/
Episodes
Capitol Chats: Roys says Wisconsin deserves a governor who will stand up to Trump
12/10/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, state Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, talks about why she's running for governor. Roys says the state deserves a leader who will "stand up for what's best for Wisconsinites, not what Trump and his Washington cronies want."
Duración:00:10:03
Capitol Chats: La Follette School's Yackee expects 'wild growth' for new undergraduate public policy major
11/25/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, La Follette School of Public Affairs Director Susan Webb Yackee discusses a newly unveiled undergraduate major in public policy.
Duración:00:12:40
Capitol Chats: Guv candidate Hong has 'newfound sense of hope' following Mamdani victory
11/12/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats podcast, Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, talks about her campaign for governor and what fellow democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral victory could mean for her candidacy in Wisconsin.
Duración:00:13:42
Capitol Chats: U.S. Rep. Wied criticizes Dem approach to shutdown fight as 'political'
10/29/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied weighs in on the ongoing government shutdown. The De Pere Republican also declines to directly say whether he supports extending enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, a law he criticizes as "flawed."
Duración:00:12:44
Capitol Chats: Law Forward's Poland discusses congressional redistricting in Wisconsin
10/15/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Law Forward Director of Litigation Doug Poland talks about lawsuits in the state related to congressional redistricting and how Law Forward's lawsuit differs from redistricting efforts in other states.
Duración:00:12:16
Capitol Chats: GOP guv candidate Tiffany declines to say if he supports six-week abortion ban
9/24/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, guv candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, talks about his newly announced campaign and declines to say if he would support a six-week abortion ban after cosponsoring one in Congress.
Duración:00:22:42
Capitol Chats: Milwaukee County Exec Crowley aims to be "governor for all of us" if elected to East Wing
9/17/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley talks about his campaign for governor and says he would be a governor for all, not just Milwaukee County. Crowley also touts his background as a state legislator.
Duración:00:11:42
Capitol Chats: Rep. Brent Jacobson says Supreme Court flip to liberal control prompted Assembly bid
9/3/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Brent Jacobson, R-Mosinee, shares what motivated him to run for office and his key priorities in the Legislature.
Duración:00:13:37
Capitol Chats: Secretary of State Godlewski says her experience makes her the best candidate for lieutenant governor
8/27/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski touts her ability to be "part of team" in her run for lieutenant governor.
Duración:00:11:47
Capitol Chats: Marquette Law School Poll's Franklin says name ID a challenge for 2026 guv candidates
8/20/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin talks about the political environment in 2026 and challenges for gubernatorial candidates seeking to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.
Duración:00:17:28
Capitol Chats: Lieutenant Gov. Sara Rodriguez would increase school funding as governor
8/8/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez says child care funding was a win in the budget, but she would have liked more funding for schools.
Duración:00:10:29
Capitol Chats: GOP governor candidate Bill Berrien says he'd focus on supporting working Wisconsinites
7/30/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, GOP governor candidate Bill Berrien, who is a Navy SEAL veteran and manufacturing business owner, says he is confident he can raise enough finances and get President Donald Trump's endorsement.
Duración:00:13:39
Capitol Chats: Hesselbein says budget isn't 'perfect,' touts investments in education, child care
7/23/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, talks about her role in state budget negotiations and pros and cons of the document.
Duración:00:09:32
Capitol Chats: Sen. Chris Kapenga 'disappointed' in the result of budget negotiations
7/16/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats, Sen. Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, explained why he voted against the state budget, and his frustration with the negotiation process.
Duración:00:15:37
Capitol Chats: Former GOP Sen. Schultz talks 'normalization of hateful rhetoric and violence' in politics
6/25/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, former Republican state Sen. Dale Schultz talks about political violence and rhetoric and possible solutions following the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.
Duración:00:14:03
Capitol Chats: Freshman Rep. Phelps wants the Legislature to prioritize school funding
6/18/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Christian Phelps, D-Eau Claire, says the 60% special education reimbursement Gov. Tony Evers is proposing should be a minimum, instead of the current 30% rate.
Duración:00:17:16
Capitol Chats: Freshman Rep. Tucker says veteran background has made him a better state rep
6/11/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, freshman Rep. Duke Tucker, R-Grantsburg, talks about his motivations for seeking public office, his priorities in the Assembly, and how his background as a veteran has made him a better elected official.
Duración:00:11:39
Capitol Chats: State Medicaid director says 'big beautiful bill' will cost Wisconsin
6/4/2025
In this week's Capitol Chats, Wisconsin Medicaid Director Bill Hanna says the reconciliation bill will cost the state $8 million in Medicaid-related costs in the first year of implementation.
Duración:00:14:58