Brutal Wisconsin

CJ Lane, Kent Taylor
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  • COMEDY
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Join hosts C.J. and Kent as they take a look behind the mask of "Midwest-Nice" to reveal the true, brutal, face of Wisconsin. Through exploring everything from the strange to politics, we'll learn with a few laughs!

  1. JAN 23

    The Rise of the Data Center

    This week Kent and C.J. discuss the Governor's race, and the potential impact of Data centers on our state.

    1 hr

  2. JAN 16

    Welcome to 2026

    This week Kent and C.J. talk about the possibility of Democratic control of Wisconsin's government, the push to regulate where ICE can execute administrative warrants, and the rights we can exercise with ICE.

    1h 7m

  3. JAN 9

    The News Makes Kent Irritated

    This week, Kent and C.J. are back at it again! This week, they talk about Hannah Dugan’s resignation, protests against the shooting by ICE, Dane County’s coming population boom, and the prevalence of stranded assets in the State of Wisconsin.

    1 hr

  4. 12/12/2025

    Gubernatorial Candidates Galore

    This week C.J. and Kent stick to the news and discuss the candidates in next year’s governor’s race, DOC employees being placed on administrative leave following Morgan Geyser’s escape, and the financial risk faced by teachers due to their health insurance coverage.

    56 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    The Copper Culture and Eurocentric Mythmaking

    This week Kent and C.J. discuss the Copper Culture and the implications, as well as the news, which includes the escape of the Slenderman stabbing mastermind, the trial of Hannah Dugan, and pending lawsuits about congressional districts.

    1h 33m

  6. 11/07/2025

    Badger State Crossroads: Justice, Choice and The Data-Shadow

    This week Kent and C.J. stick to the news and discuss an update to the Hannah Dugan saga, proposed regulations for the burgeoning data centers, proposed definitions for abortions, and the controversy around religious tax exemptions.

    1h 8m

  7. 10/31/2025

    Let’s Get Spooky

    This week Kent and C.J. discuss efforts to fund Snap in Wisconsin, the return of legal abortion, and the Enbridge pipeline reroute. For the main topic they discuss a few spooky Wisconsin stories.

    1h 8m

  8. 10/24/2025

    Data Centers and the Dissolution of Democracy

    This week Kent and C.J. discuss issues people are raising with the Lighthouse data center in Port Washington, the stalking of Chief Justice Jill Karofsky, the sharp rise in the price of gold, and the impact of the shutdown of the federal government on the FoodShare program.

    1h 12m
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Join hosts C.J. and Kent as they take a look behind the mask of "Midwest-Nice" to reveal the true, brutal, face of Wisconsin. Through exploring everything from the strange to politics, we'll learn with a few laughs!

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  • Creator
    CJ Lane, Kent Taylor
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Brutal Wisconsin