WPT Midweek Moment is a weekly editorial rundown of the latest Wisconsin state government news. It is hosted and distributed by Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, described as the state's largest taxpayer advocacy organization. Each season runs for the length of the current legislative session.
Episodes
11-04-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we learn:what the election tells us about voters.what the state budget picture will look like. how we make personal decisions despite our partisan tribe.that the information we have or don't have makes all the difference.Then, we wrap it up with a quote about power, and do it all in less time than it takes for the Brewers to make roster moves and start preparing for next year.…and as al
10-28-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we dig up some scary headlines:we look at how state funding supports a majority of school spending.something cool and Halloween in Wisconsin.a Halloween themed story from the You Can't Make This Stuff Up File.a new report on the Wisconsin budget surplusan update on the fight for local say in data centersThen, we have a quote from POTUS number two, and do it all in less time than it take
10-21-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, it's spicy:license plate readers will be in the Wisconsin Supreme Court.something very cool in Wisconsin.a follow up update on the Wisconsin Rapids data center. we look at the debates behind us and ahead of us.Then, we have a quote from a President that had TWO vice presidents die while he was in office, and do it all in less time than it takes for the entire U.S. to jump on the Brewers
10-14-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we look at how:literally, the coolest reason to win a Nobel PrizeNew York's getting a win/win for schools and taxpayers that we aren't WPT is still playing whack-a-mole with municipal feesdatacenters are making allies in unique waysThen, we bring it home with one of the best founding father quotes in a while, and do it all in less time than a Jake Bauers 12 pitch at bat that ends in a w
10-07-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we have a few headlines from Wisconsin's economy:a difficult decision in Wisconsin Rapids, a business expansion in Sheboygan Falls, a flock camera update from Milwaukee, Then, we bring it home with a quote from a founding father on how to tell if government is doing a good job, and do it all in less time than it takes for pumpkin spice to be on every menu in Wisconsin.…and as always, th
09-30-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, our stories look at how motivations impact outcomes:an outdoors, immersive experience in Wisconsin that's pretty coola data center that's acting like a good neighbor two stories about how your taxpayer dollars are being spent Then, we bring it home with a quote from a founding father that made the most of his side hustles, and do it all in less time than it takes to go from shorts to sw
09-23-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, our stories look at how motivations impact outcomes:an abuse of power from the You Can't Make This Stuff Up Filea Wisconsin guest at the White Housean overdue reprimand for the dairy checkoff programa big opportunity for Wisconsin manufacturingThen, we bring it home with a quote from a founding father that made the most of his side hustles, and do it all in less time than it takes to ge
09-16-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, our stories revolve around education:a major award for Wisconsin analysis last year's record breaking tax increasesrecent results and trends of math aptitiude in the U.S.an example of teaching methodology gone astrayThen, we bring it home with a quote from the longest serving Supreme Court Justice in history, and we do it all in less time than it takes to flag down a busy bartender.…and
09-09-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we look at quite a few stories:a major victory in the courts for taxpayers something cool in Kewaskuma "You Can't Make This Stuff Up File" storyan update on our Flock cameras storyWisconsin Technical Colleges are getting glowing reviews Wisconsin Technical Colleges budget increase requestsThen, we bring it home with a quote from the most famous script writer in history, and we do it all
09-02-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we look at a few of the many technology headlines flying around:satellites aimed at farmersFlock camerastechnology upgrades for law enforcement databasestablets for inmatesdata centersThen, we bring it home with a quote from POTUS #4 and we do it all in less time than it takes to reboot your computer.…and as always, thanks for listening.
08-26-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we look at headlines about the kids:the kids being up to no goodthe well meaning adults that might be doing them a dis-servicea success story about the school that is avoiding the status quo, succeeding in spite of its circumstancesThen, we bring it home with a quote from POTUS 13 and we do it all in less time than it takes to launch a boat at a public launch.…and as always, thanks for
08-19-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we rapid fire through five or six headlines:a story from the You Can't Make This Stuff Up filethe polls weren't as wrong as I told you they werea university takes a step to coddle students and their grades even morea study on childhood reading that a child could have predictedThen, we bring it home with a quote from the layer that defended the British soldiers charged after the Boston M
08-12-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we are LOADED UP with exposing some of the irony and chaos that resulted in a wild primary. We dissect multiple:wild election resultsmassive piles of campaign moneywildly inaccurate pollsendorsements that make less sense the longer you stare at themAfter all that, we bring it home with one of the most iconic founding father quotes ever, and do it all in less time than it takes for Milwa
08-05-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we look at what Wisconsin's future might look like now that Francesca Hong is the presumptive favorite to win her primary:what fact check did Francesca fail when talking about education spending?when asked to define "fully funded", what was her answer? what is her roadmap to improve the education in Wisconsin?what does she plan to do with schools that show significant results?After all
07-29-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, with the sound of fireworks still ringing in our ears, we look at:what if Target and Kwik Trip had a love child? We're about to find out.how crazy does a random Wednesday morning look like in state government?we review a pile of healthcare headlinesI give you the highlights of the latest Marquette Law School Poll.After all that, we have a quote dedicated to voters, especially the stando
07-08-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, with the sound of fireworks still ringing in our ears, we look at:farmers had to win a lawsuit to act like farmers and fix their own equipment.we have some good news from the streets of Milwaukee (for a change)another candidate for governor cries uncle.a class action lawsuit from the neighbors of Microsoft's new data center.yet another story from the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up File".
07-01-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we hustle through info to try and fit 20 minutes in a 10 minute bag...We piece together the story of data centers and clarify some conflicting reports of job creation.Next, we discover that when data centers get treated like any other government contractor, they don't like it and actually sue for special treatment.After that, we look at the newly announced federal relief package coming t
06-24-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week might be the craziest "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" story yet.We also look at someone under the radar that you don't want to sleep on in the Governor’s race.Then, we wrap it all up with a quote from Federalist Paper #51 that gives timeless wisdom about power and politics, and all in less time than it takes to jump on the Team USA World Cup bandwagon.…and as always, thanks for listening
06-10-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we look at how the governor's race is keeping it weird, how some dairy farmers are sticking up for themselves, and a story from the "you can't make this stuff up file".Then, we wrap it all up with a quote from a founding father with no middle name about what our leaders need to do differently, and all in less time than it takes to go from sunny skies to tornado sirens in Wisconsin…and
06-3-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week, we are still gawking at the slow motion car crash that has been the surplus tax rebate bill. You know Governor Evers is angry when he starts throwing around words like "untenable". Next, we look at what state government is consistently good at (but wish they weren't). Then, a quick update on the UW System stepping into some future drama.Then, we wrap it all up with a quote for all my lo
05-20-26 WPT Midweek Moment
I might just change the name of this to the you just can't make this stuff up podcast. Probably not, but seriously. This week we:start with something cool in Wisconsin. see how politicians are twisting themselves into pretzelssee how Governor Evers is frustrating crime victims throughout the state.Then we wrap it all up with a quote from the shortest U.S. President, and all in less time than it ta
05-14-26 WPT Midweek Moment
In case you don't get to listen, here's a quote to summarize what happened with multiple tax rebates that weren't given to Wisconsin taxpayers:If you are a taxpayer... "No matter what side of the aisle you sit on, your lawmakers and every candidate for governor have failed you."This week we look at the political debacle that was the pro-taxpayer legislation that got killed by politics…we almost ha
05-06-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at only ridiculous stories…a ridiculously disappointing story about the farm bill.a ridiculously cool story about a new type of police dog.a ridiculously lucky story about being in the right place at the right time.and maybe the most ridiculous "you can't make this stuff up file" story of the year.We wrap it all up with a ridiculously great quote from a Nobel prize winner about f
04-29-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…some cool things happening in Wisconsin this weekend.why the federal government is suing Wisconsin for suing sites for sports gambling.yet another court ruling on legislative maps in Wisconsin.why there are multiple people announcing that they are running for a state office that is two years away from an election.an article that plainly says what people want from local governm
04-22-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…how much of your energy bill hikes are going directly to the company's stockholders.some of the interesting and boring press releases flying around WI.a "you can't make this up", better late than never story from the Governor's office.a funny look at how the media take your words and paint you in whatever light they want.the massive consequences the UW Board of Regents should
04-15-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…how Wisconsin roads compare to the rest of the nation.how the Milwaukee Public School Superintendent is starting to make everyone else look bad. how our pension fund is making most of the other states look bad, for now. We wrap it all up with a quote from Samuel Adams on the power of taxation, and all in less time than it takes for the temperature to drop 15 degrees before a t
04-08-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…what is between the lines of the firing of the UW System President.the massive consequences the UW Board of Regents should expect.the absolutely, without a doubt, most surprising veto of the year.We wrap it all up with a quote from Alexander Hamilton on the power of the people, and in less time than it took for my NCAA Men's Basketball Bracket to bust.…and as always, thanks fo
04-01-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…something cool in Wisconsin this week.how much the spring election is a shadow of previous years.an update on the infinite stream of jerrymandering lawsuits.since the Legislature has adjourned for the year, we do a superficial comparison Wisconsin's lawmaking body to other states.We wrap it all up with wisdom from our nation's knowledge repository, and all in less time than it
03-18-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…something cool in Wisconsin this week.we get conflicting information about the health of Wisconsin's economy.we see an example of how not to do good tax reform.dive back into the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" fileWe wrap it all up with some very relevant wisdom from a former presidential advisor and ambassador, and all in less time than it takes to get the snow thrower back o
03-11-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…a new voter information hub from the Wisconsin Elections Commission.a new school referendum tool that tracks past spending and current requests for each school district.the MPS Superintendent makes choices that are opposed by the unions but good for taxpayers to correct their overspending problem.Wisconsin has a good surge of population growth at the end of 2025.We wrap it all
03-04-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…recent quotes on how the Governor views you and your tax money.a tax rebate update.how laughable some of the recent political rhetoric is.Legislative Democrats breaking ranks at the first hints of wielding power.We wrap it all up with some very relevant wisdom from a POTUS that had to hang his laundry in the East Wing, and all in less time than it takes for fifty degree temps
02-26-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…the latest property tax rankings and see where Wisconsin landed.latest Marquette Law School poll and read between the lines.what how lawyers sound when there's a "beef" and they have a press release rap battle.We wrap it all up with some very relevant wisdom Abraham Lincoln about the will of the people, and all in less time than it takes to move on from the Olympics.…and as a
02-18-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…the latest on turning the surplus into tax rebates.how Vos and LeMahieu are trying to cooperate.how the Governor is playing politicshow being the squeaky wheel is helping the "little guy" get some wins this week.We wrap it all up with some strong life wisdom from a legendary POTUS, and do it all in less time than it takes for a figure skater to regain their composure after a f
02-11-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at…more financial incompetence in the Milwaukee Public Schools.the state surplus going to property tax relief is getting close.how the energy utilities are promising one thing but are showing their true priorities by doing another.We wrap it all up with a quote that every lawmaker should read when making decisions that will increase property taxes, and do it all in less time than
02-04-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at old ideas getting new life…finger pointing for property taxes increases.marijuana legalization.where to spend our tax dollars.a lawsuit is creating some division amongst friends.We wrap it all up with a quote from one of the "Father of the Constitution" , and do it all in less time than a Super*owl halftime show. Also in less time than it takes the NFL lawyers to sue me for im
01-28-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we discuss whether…we have actual bi-partisan support for property tax relief?both sides of the aisle received good news in the Governor's race.right to work states prosper more than their counterpartsa lawsuit is creating some division amongst friends.We wrap it all up with a quote from one of the founding fathers on the right to vote and do it in less time than it takes to get frostbit
01-14-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we tackle some stories on…what the Governor’s latest rhetoric on property taxes really means, and what it doesn’t.why the Assembly is moving at breakneck speed right out of the gate.find some "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" level of government spending end up buried in plain sight (that has nothing to do with MN).We wrap it all up with a quote from one of the GOATs, POTUS #1, on the best
01-07-26 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we read between the lines of the headlines, which quickly leads to some reasonable questions…what a jam-packed Capitol schedule at the start of the year really means,how the familiar property-tax blame game is already playing out,why speculation around leadership at the Capitol matters more than the rumors themselves.We wrap it all up with a quote from a founding father with two first na
12-31-25 WPT Midweek Moment
Happy New Year from WPT! This week we read between the lines of the headlines, which quickly leads to some reasonable questions....will the latest moves from AG Josh Kaul (that is getting NO reporting) come back to haunt him in next year's election?I'm not exaggerating - from the You Can't Make This Stuff Up File: is this proposed mandate from the DNR the worst idea of 2025? You will have to decid
12-17-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we read between the lines of the headlines, which quickly leads to some reasonable questions....the Madison Metropolitan School Districts shows us exactly what bureaucracy looks and sounds like,a report that breaks down some of the property tax burden and identifies who is to blame,and a great quote from a founding father that had nothing to do with the industry that made him a household
12-10-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at...the surprising lengths Milwaukee goes to tax it’s residents,an idea for your new years resolutions (or) a gift for the person that has everything,a look at a surprising level of financial ignorance from government officials,and a quote from a POTUS that wrote his own epitaph and purposely left his service as President off his tombstone.All this in less time than it takes to
12-04-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at some of the most un-surprising news of the year, how AI is making things more efficient for government, we have the initial numbers from deer hunting to see how it stacked up compared to last year, and more.As if that wasn't good enough, I give you a reason to party this weekend and we wrap it up with a quote from POTUS 39 who seemed to have better foreign policy success after
11-26-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we have another "you can't make this stuff up file" story, a proposal of new permit fees to cover a $16 million DNR budget deficit, and a quick update on "opening weekend".We also look at the long term results of Wisconsin government's efforts to protect energy ratepayers.Spoiler: Wisconsin had the lowest energy rates in the Midwest 25 years ago. We are currently 2nd highest in residenti
11-18-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we start with some fascinating numbers from WE Energy's plan to quickly increase energy production to keep up with the coming demands from data centers.....Next, we look at some of the bills making their way through the Senate and the GOAT Committee, and wrap it all up with a quote from the founding father with two first names, and do it all in less time than it takes for your pile of le
11-12-25 WPT Midweek Moment
Enough is enough already.This week we look at:How taxpayers are taking out frustration at the ballot box.How taxpayers are taking out their frustration in polls.How taxpayers are voicing their frustration to elected officials.We also look at a possible solution to a decades year old problem and wrap it up with another quote from the same founding father as last week. The one that served as Vice Pr
11-05-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at:A couple of made up holidays with overly long names.A couple new bill proposals.A couple recent land rights stories.A little bit about government spending.After all that, we wrap it up with a quote from founding father that served as Vice President, and do it all in less time than it takes for the "take one candy" Trick or Treat bowl on the front porch to get completely raided
10-30-25 WPT Midweek Moment
Let's look at how checked out people are on politics at the national and statewide levels, as well as opening up the the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up File" again and see how Josh Kaul is doubling down on an argument that the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against, After all that, we look at a quote from the mad scientist founding father, all in less time than it takes for the "take one" bow
10-22-25 WPT Midweek Moment
Poor Milwaukee can't get out of it's own way. The city and county have been bad at money for so long, they just stick with what they're good at.This week we recap a deep dive into the county budget and how Milwaukee Public Schools are so bad with money that they are screwing things up for the rest of the state.After that, we wrap it up with a quote from a POTUS about government spending, all in le
10-15-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we we look at what the Legislature was up to on Tuesday, an incredibly interesting study on vehicle fatalities, and a story about when politicians probably know better but just can’t help themselves.After that, we wrap it up with a quote from the founding father that authored Common Sense and all in less time than it took for the the Brewers' playoff momentum to come to a screeching halt
10-08-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at some surprising developments in the Governor's race, we look at how Milwaukee is sticking it to taxpayers again, and check in with one of the most popular men in Wisconsin putting datacenters on blast.Lastly, we wrap it up with a quote from the first wine connoisseur in the United States who just happens to be a founding father and past President, and all in less time than it
10-1-2025 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we:Open the You Can't Make This Stuff Up FileLook at some national polls and see where you stand compared to other registered voters.Look at some numbers of how much property values are jumping locally and nationallyLastly, we wrap up with a quote from POTUS #34, probably the 2nd most famous and important Army General in US history, and all in less time than a commercial break in the MLB
09-24-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we see what lawmakers have been up to all summer and give some quick highlights on:Bill packages that addresses:education.housing shortages and affordability.all sorts of election related topics.merging old and new sustainable industries in the NorthWoods.One of the most entertaining Capitol press conferences I have seen all year.The disappointing reality of what Milwaukee is doing with
09-17-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we wade into the sensitive topics:A week after the Charlie Kirk assassination, has the rhetoric on either side of the aisle changed? What does a politician doing a full 180 look like? We found an example and a blatant act of journalism at the Journal Sentinel.We give updates on the Governor's race and some cold hard truth for one of the candidates in a way we can all understand.Lastly, w
09-03-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at a couple local stories about how state government is spending, spending, spending your tax dollars:How many millions of acres does Wisconsin already own and how much is being proposed to continue these purchases?How many tens of millions of dollars are being spent by the DNR Fish and Wildlife fund every year, and how far in the red is it?All that and we finish with a quote one
08-27-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at a couple local stories with national ties:We learn that there will be a new USS Wisconsin and what kind of strength it will have for the USA.One paperwork request caused half of an entire factory to quit on the spot! We learn what happened in Monroe this month.We open the You Can't Make This Stuff Up File a surprising examples of a judge abusing their power to settle a score f
08-20-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at a collection of crazy stories:The best free publicity a politician could possibly want just happened.A couple of AI related scientific articles that aren't sci-fi.Some crazy jumps in property re-assessments are showing up throughout Wisconsin.All that and we finish with an entertaining quote from an entertainer, all in less time than it takes to make the perfect smores over a
08-13-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at:A couple DNR updates. One is interesting and one was very random.What's happenin' in Milwaukee and, to their credit, it's not total chaos! Just chaos.Some nationwide surveys that reinforce the assumption that people aren't necessarily logical beings.All that and we finish up with a quote from Thomas Jefferson, all in less time than a Brewers at bat.... and as always, thanks f
08-06-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at:An update on the Washburn County Board Cease and Desist Letter sent to a teenager selling bait at the end of his grandpa's driveway on the weekends.The latest stock update from your publicly traded energy company.A couple of updates on the health of the Wisconsin economy.Something almost got accomplished during the Legislature's summer recess.Lastly, we finish up with a quote
07-30-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at:A new UTV/ATV registration law and how much seatbelts make a difference.A property taxes story that should have been from the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up File"An actual story from the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up File"Two updates on the data center growth in WisconsinLastly, we finish up with trivia and a quote from POTUS 30, all in less time than it takes to re-string yo
07-23-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at:The Marquette Law School Poll (confirming a lot of what we already know).A property taxes story from the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up File"A proposal for transparency and accountability on government legal fees.Lastly, we finish up with trivia and a quote from POTUS 27, all in less time than it takes for your car's air conditioning to finally blow cold air.... and as always,
07-16-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we are looking at how our our government gets it wrong despite its best intentions.We start with the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up File" with Washburn Co. bringing the 🔨hammer of justice🔨 down on a 15 year old selling bait and candy.Next we look at 🧀Wisconsin🧀 is currently all talk and delayed action on attracting industry and investment into the state.Lastly, we look at the details of h
07-02-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we are directly in the middle of trying to get a state budget finished.We look at:how the Senate is hitting snags with the budget.why today is becoming another voting session that will last into the night.where the historic K-12 and the UW System budget increases are going to.how the budget is trying to help the child care industry.After all that we finish with a quote from the very very
06-18-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at:is the state budget in danger of not getting to the finish line?how is the budget process is progressing?what is the latest unanimous decision from the Wisconsin Supreme Court?Then we wrap it all up with arguably the most quotable POTUS in US history, #42.....and as always, thanks for listening.
06-11-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at:which big budget items are getting tackled this week.another You Can't Make This Stuff Up story.by the numbers: an example of how far apart the budget negotiations were.an update on how hard they are hustling to get this budget done.Then we wrap it all up with a quote from a California lawmaker (since they're not getting enough headlines at the moment).....and as always, than
06-5-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at:the state budget process (moving forward without bipartisanship).state conservation programs (an attempt at bipartisanship).a new healthcare price transparency bill.an update on a bill to limit foreign ownership of agricultural land.As if that wasn't enough, we "cook up" some Hallmark holidays, and wrap it all up with a quote about government committees.....and as always, tha
05-28-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at the political spin in the budget process, whether a town has the right to administer an election by paper ballot, and an interesting look at the morale of the nation. As if that wasn't enough, we throw in some analysis how this week in Hallmark holidays is more ridiculous than most and wrap it all up with a common sense quote from POTUS #3.....and as always, thanks for listeni
05-14-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at:the recent trends of the Brewers, the budget, and school districts around Milwaukee.what Giannis think about income taxes.some surprising poll numbers about what citizens of America think about the land of the free and the land of opportunity. All this, and we also have some laughs about a ridiculous news article and wrap it all up with funny quote from POTUS #26.....and as al
05-07-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week we look at the budget and some:items taken outitems left inideas taken out but moving forward in other ways.What is the next high profile industry are lawmakers wanting to attract?What is "cost to continue" and how is it changing the budget surplus?We also re-open the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up File" for a property tax story.All this and we wrap it up with a quote from the inventor of
04-23-25 WPT Midweek Moment
This week's episode touches all branches of Wisconsin Government.Naturally, we have to start with the Wisconsin Supreme Court's latest decision.Then we move to the Legislature and:dissect some of the times that lawmakers voted against party lines,move to a sighting of non-partisan politics,go over some of the mundane things that have to be accomplished,Next we look at the Governor and are able to
04-16-25 WPT Midweek Moment
It's an episode on Wisconsin's Economy.Where does one study rank Wisconsin's past 10 years and out future outlook? How is Wisconsin a national model for recruiting people into the trades and who is going? Plus a bonus! We examine the secret sauce of the Democrat Party's grass-roots fundraising success. We answer all these questions, give a quote from a current Senator and a past POTUS (#32 to be e
04-09-25 WPT Midweek Moment
What bipartisan shenanigans are Glen Grothman and Cory Booker working together on? When is a legislative bill dead and not dead at the same time? Where do Wisconsin's energy rates compare to our midwest neighbors? We answer all these questions, give another POTUS quote, and do it all in less time than it takes to implement a retaliatory tariff. ....and as always, thanks for listening.
04-02-25 WPT Midweek Moment
How is the Butternut School District running circles around Whitewater, Rhinelander, and Burlington? Who is Old Oak? What is the latest story from the You Can't Make This Stuff Up File?We answer all these questions and look back at how Richard Nixon's presidency started the most healthy trend in our country's history.All in less time than it takes for the Brewers to give up a run in the first inni
03-19-25 WPT Midweek Moment
Who do voters trust less - bureaucrats or CEOs? When and where are the four public listening sessions for the state budget? How much is the employer pension match for state employees? What is the latest total on how many taxpayer dollars Act 10 has saved Wisconsin?We answer all these questions and break down how to make the most of an impromptu stay-cation this weekend. All in less time than it ta
03-12-25 WPT Midweek Moment
We stop and smell the roses this week. We look some Hallmark holidays: Thursday is all about others and Sunday is all about you.We find out what the state-level Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency (GOAT) is going to focus on first and how their first committee meeting went. A bunch of departments and the head of the U.W. came in to give updates on their progress. Here is a hint,
03-05-25 WPT Midweek Moment
Who knew there was so much stuff going on in Wisconsin this week?We run down how incredibly busy it was on Tuesday in the Capitol, with a whole bunch of big issues getting tackled! We realize how busy it's going to be this weekend for high school sports. We also break down how the Marquette Poll numbers. Our level of polarization in Wisconsin is historic. On some issues, we aren't a purple state b
02-26-25 WPT Midweek Moment
If there's an episode you can't afford to miss, it's this one....We rename the "you can't make this stuff up" file as the S.T.U.P.I.D. and share what it stands for, along with a story that lives up to the new name. We play a 💲big money💲🎉game show🎉 and it's pretty epic, even though (spoiler) the taxpayer loses.We use #Republican talking points to defend some of Governor Evers' #budget proposals. 😄
02-19-25 WPT Midweek Moment
Make no mistake, this episode is a BANGER - because in 13 quick minutes I hit the highlights of a 762 page Wisconsin State Budget and pull no punches.Which taxes are getting cut and which taxes are getting increasedWhich programs are getting overhauled or increases.Give perspective and real numbers on how out of control the state budget has grown.But wait, there's more ... We also open up the "You
02-12-25 WPT Midweek Moment
What's this week's "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" story? What are three surprising details in the Marquette Law School Poll? Who is the new MPS Superintendent of Schools? Which squabble between the Governor and Legislature is the Wisconsin Supreme Court going to deal with now?We cover this and wrap it all up with a quote from #16 since today is his birthday, and wrap it all up in less time than it
2-5-25 WPT Midweek Moment
With the NFL Championship on the line this weekend, our theme is competition! What two competing (and almost identical) bills are Republicans proposing? What are the two law enforcement immigration bills? How is the education debate an example of the growing partisan divide in Madison and what does that mean for the budget and our taxes?We cover this and wrap it all up with a quote from a historic
01-29-25 WPT Midweek Moment
What does President Trump's proposed spending freeze executive order mean for Wisconsin? How much does Wisconsin rely on federal funds? What kind of a mess does this create for Governor Evers?We address all this, we define the "Curse of Government", and wrap it all up with a quote from Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, all in less time than it takes to get an Old Fashioned at a Wisconsin Supper C
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