The Badger Politic

Scott Stearns and Paul Sickel
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A pod about politics from a Wisconsin perspective. Narrowcasting from our undisclosed bunker in Milwaukee with your hosts Scott Stearns and Paul Sickel.

  1. 01/19/2023

    Episode 145: The 118th Congress

    2023 began with a new Congress where Republicans in the House of Representatives selected Kevin McCarthy to be Speaker after 15 votes. Elections to fill vacancies on the state Supreme Court and State Senate in Wisconsin are taking shape. Gov. Tony Evers was inaugurated to his second term. Uncle Rick stop by to add his 2 cents to the latest news.

    20 min

  2. 12/06/2022

    Episode 144: Midterms post-mortem

    The midterms have come and gone leaving an underwhelming result for Republicans across the country. In Wisconsin, Democrats Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul both won re-election while Sen. Ron Johnson managed to win a third term. State Sen. Alberta Darling (R-WI) has announced her retirement and the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is right around the corner. Uncle Rick pays us a visit to offer his conservative take.

    24 min

  3. 10/20/2022

    Episode 143: The latest tea leaves

    Marquette is out with a new poll showing the races for Wisconsin governor and US Senate tightening. We delve into the numbers to assess the likely outcomes along with what Democrats need to do to pull out a victory.

    20 min

  4. 09/14/2022

    Episode 142: Hey seniors, back to work

    Labor Day has passed and the fall campaign is on. President Biden has introduced his student loan forgiveness plan. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) wants to solve the labor shortage by sending seniors back to payrolls. Tim Michels tries to toe the line between MAGA and independent voters.

    15 min

  5. 08/05/2022

    Episode 141: An earthquake in Kansas

    Voters in Kansas voted overwhelmingly to uphold abortion rights in the traditionally Republican state. Tim Michels looks to secure the nomination for governor as the Trump endorsed candidate. Mandela Barnes has cleared the field and all but secured the Democratic nomination to run against Sen. Ron Johnson in the November election.

    10 min

  6. 07/28/2022

    Episode 140: Roe overturned

    Roe vs. Wade has been overturned by the US Supreme Court in the recent Dobbs decision. The approval of the president appears to be decreasingly relevant when looking at the generic ballot leading into the midterms. The primaries are around the corner in Wisconsin. Uncle Rick returns to offer his take on the issues of the day.

    24 min

  7. 06/02/2022

    Episode 139: Gun violence and the politics of the doable

    America experienced its latest horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas this past week. It has reignited the debate over gun laws in the country though the changes for any major changes are slim. Inflation remains a drag on the Biden administration leading into the fall midterms which are less than six months away.

    17 min

  8. 05/25/2022

    Episode 138: Spring primary review

    We review the primaries that took place May 17th, most notably in Pennsylvania for US Senate and Governor. Crime and inflation are top tier issues heading into the summer months. This episode was recorded prior to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas which is now the deadliest school shooting since Sandy Hook Elementary a decade ago.

    17 min
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A pod about politics from a Wisconsin perspective. Narrowcasting from our undisclosed bunker in Milwaukee with your hosts Scott Stearns and Paul Sickel.

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  • Creator
    Scott Stearns and Paul Sickel
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2023
  • Episodes
    146
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Scott Stearns and Paul Sickel
  • Show Website
    The Badger Politic