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Giannis is still a Milwaukee Buck! (with Bart Winkler!)

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Giannis is still a Milwaukee Buck! (with Bart Winkler!)

Dan Shafer

Feb 6, 2026, 12:40 PM CST

Activated: The Recombobulation Area subscriber group chat!

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Activated: The Recombobulation Area subscriber group chat!

Dan Shafer

Feb 5, 2026, 3:43 PM CST

End “Operation Metro Surge.” End the “Operations” everywhere.

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End “Operation Metro Surge.” End the “Operations” everywhere.

Dan Shafer

Jan 30, 2026, 12:13 PM CST

In photos: 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum

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In photos: 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum

Dan Shafer

Jan 23, 2026, 12:55 PM CST

Candidate forum shows Democrats’ strong bench in the race for governor in Wisconsin

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Candidate forum shows Democrats’ strong bench in the race for governor in Wisconsin

Dan Shafer

Jan 23, 2026, 10:31 AM CST

Watch the “Main Street Governor Candidate Forum” here

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Watch the “Main Street Governor Candidate Forum” here

Dan Shafer

Jan 21, 2026, 1:17 PM CST

Wisconsin has a historic surplus. Let’s use it to lower costs now and stop creating bigger bills later.

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Wisconsin has a historic surplus. Let’s use it to lower costs now and stop creating bigger bills later.

Dan Shafer

Jan 20, 2026, 4:49 PM CST

Civic Media will be live-streaming the 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum

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Civic Media will be live-streaming the 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum

Dan Shafer

Jan 16, 2026, 3:18 PM CST

Wisconsin Eye is offline. State Republicans are making matters worse.

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Wisconsin Eye is offline. State Republicans are making matters worse.

Dan Shafer

Jan 15, 2026, 3:53 PM CST

Elections in 2026 offer a generational opportunity for Wisconsin Democrats

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Elections in 2026 offer a generational opportunity for Wisconsin Democrats

Dan Shafer

Jan 7, 2026, 10:47 AM CST

EVENT: 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum

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EVENT: 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum

Dan Shafer

Jan 6, 2026, 10:23 AM CST

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2025 was a menacingly miserable year

Dan Shafer

Dec 23, 2025, 4:41 PM CST

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2025: The Year in Recombobulation

Dan Shafer

Dec 23, 2025, 11:10 AM CST

EVENT TONIGHT: ‘Resources at Risk: AI Data Centers in Wisconsin’

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EVENT TONIGHT: ‘Resources at Risk: AI Data Centers in Wisconsin’

Dan Shafer

Dec 18, 2025, 11:08 AM CST

There have been many challenges to Wisconsin’s congressional maps. This one is different.

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There have been many challenges to Wisconsin’s congressional maps. This one is different.

Dan Shafer

Dec 16, 2025, 2:33 PM CST

Watch and listen to Jane Matenaer’s final show hosting “Matenaer On Air”

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Watch and listen to Jane Matenaer’s final show hosting “Matenaer On Air”

Dan Shafer

Dec 12, 2025, 5:34 PM CST

PODCAST: Making sense of the Democratic primary field after Mandela Barnes’ campaign launch

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PODCAST: Making sense of the Democratic primary field after Mandela Barnes’ campaign launch

Dan Shafer

Dec 9, 2025, 11:17 AM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Early December Edition)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Early December Edition)

Dan Shafer

Dec 5, 2025, 4:47 PM CST

It’s time for our annual Thanksgiving Week Sale!

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It’s time for our annual Thanksgiving Week Sale!

Dan Shafer

Nov 25, 2025, 5:38 PM CST

The highway and the streetcar (and what we’re missing)

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The highway and the streetcar (and what we’re missing)

Dan Shafer

Nov 20, 2025, 3:46 PM CST

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Jane says farewell

Dan Shafer

Nov 12, 2025, 10:06 AM CST

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INTERVIEW: Legendary broadcaster Jane Matenaer reflects on 40-plus years in radio

Dan Shafer

Nov 12, 2025, 9:53 AM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Oct. 31-Nov.7)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Oct. 31-Nov.7)

Dan Shafer

Nov 8, 2025, 3:29 PM CST

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Barnes ‘22 Revisited

Dan Shafer

Oct 31, 2025, 7:14 AM CST

7 takeaways from the October 2025 Marquette poll

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7 takeaways from the October 2025 Marquette poll

Dan Shafer

Oct 30, 2025, 1:06 PM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Oct. 19-25)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Oct. 19-25)

Dan Shafer

Oct 24, 2025, 5:45 PM CST

PHOTOS: Thousands protest peacefully at “No Kings” in Milwaukee

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PHOTOS: Thousands protest peacefully at “No Kings” in Milwaukee

Dan Shafer

Oct 18, 2025, 4:29 PM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Mid-October Edition)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Mid-October Edition)

Dan Shafer

Oct 17, 2025, 4:49 PM CST

GIFT: You’re all getting a free trial to Civic Media Today!

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GIFT: You’re all getting a free trial to Civic Media Today!

Dan Shafer

Oct 10, 2025, 2:24 PM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Sept. 28-Oct.4)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Sept. 28-Oct.4)

Dan Shafer

Oct 3, 2025, 5:45 PM CST

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Ode to FM 102/1

Dan Shafer

Sep 30, 2025, 8:56 AM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Sept. 21-27)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Sept. 21-27)

Dan Shafer

Sep 27, 2025, 2:21 PM CST

Tom Tiffany is the frontrunner to be the Republican nominee for governor in Wisconsin

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Tom Tiffany is the frontrunner to be the Republican nominee for governor in Wisconsin

Dan Shafer

Sep 25, 2025, 12:39 PM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Sept. 14-20)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Sept. 14-20)

Dan Shafer

Sep 20, 2025, 4:22 PM CST

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Introducing “Civic Media Today”

Dan Shafer

Sep 17, 2025, 11:56 AM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Sept. 7-13)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Sept. 7-13)

Dan Shafer

Sep 13, 2025, 2:26 PM CST

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Sept. 7-13)

Dan Shafer

Sep 13, 2025, 2:26 PM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Aug. 31 – Sept. 6)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Aug. 31 – Sept. 6)

Dan Shafer

Sep 5, 2025, 5:27 PM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Aug. 24-30)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Aug. 24-30)

Dan Shafer

Aug 29, 2025, 5:42 PM CST

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley will not seek re-election

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley will not seek re-election

Dan Shafer

Aug 29, 2025, 3:55 PM CST

PODCAST: A gubernatorial race in Wisconsin

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PODCAST: A gubernatorial race in Wisconsin

Dan Shafer

Aug 27, 2025, 3:14 PM CST

ANNIVERSARY SALE: One year with Civic Media!

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ANNIVERSARY SALE: One year with Civic Media!

Dan Shafer

Aug 27, 2025, 10:24 AM CST

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Aug. 17-22)

Dan Shafer

Aug 22, 2025, 6:20 PM CST

Beer vendor Ryan Strnad launches campaign for governor

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Beer vendor Ryan Strnad launches campaign for governor

Dan Shafer

Aug 20, 2025, 4:16 PM CST

A too-early breakdown of the 2026 race for governor in Wisconsin

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A too-early breakdown of the 2026 race for governor in Wisconsin

Dan Shafer

Aug 19, 2025, 5:10 PM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Aug. 10-16)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Aug. 10-16)

Dan Shafer

Aug 15, 2025, 6:19 PM CST

In photos: Flooding in southeastern Wisconsin

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In photos: Flooding in southeastern Wisconsin

Dan Shafer, Stuart J. Wattles, Jennie Brand

Aug 13, 2025, 6:20 PM CST

Send us your questions for our Summer Reader Mailbag!

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Send us your questions for our Summer Reader Mailbag!

Dan Shafer

Jul 31, 2025, 11:48 AM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of July 20-26)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of July 20-26)

Dan Shafer

Jul 26, 2025, 4:39 PM CST

Independent redistricting effort begins anew in Wisconsin

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Independent redistricting effort begins anew in Wisconsin

Dan Shafer

Jul 18, 2025, 10:31 AM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Early July Edition)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Early July Edition)

Dan Shafer

Jul 12, 2025, 10:08 AM CST

Wisconsin passed a budget with Democratic votes. But is it enough?

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Wisconsin passed a budget with Democratic votes. But is it enough?

Dan Shafer

Jul 3, 2025, 7:28 PM CST

US House passes Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”; Wisconsin Reps give statements

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US House passes Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”; Wisconsin Reps give statements

Dan Shafer, David Hyland, Chali Pittman, Lucas Hunt

Jul 3, 2025, 3:45 PM CST

Evers signs Wisconsin budget shortly after Legislature’s approval

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Evers signs Wisconsin budget shortly after Legislature’s approval

Dan Shafer, Chali Pittman

Jul 3, 2025, 1:31 AM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of June 22-28)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of June 22-28)

Dan Shafer

Jun 27, 2025, 5:14 PM CST

Evers’ third term question, Trump’s economic policies, what Wisconsin voters agree on, and more: 5 Takeaways from the June 2025 Marquette Poll

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Evers’ third term question, Trump’s economic policies, what Wisconsin voters agree on, and more: 5 Takeaways from the June 2025 Marquette Poll

Dan Shafer

Jun 26, 2025, 4:52 PM CST

New Marquette Poll shows partisan divide persists, with some consensus

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New Marquette Poll shows partisan divide persists, with some consensus

Dan Shafer, Civic Media Staff

Jun 26, 2025, 2:01 PM CST

FULL COLUMN UNLOCKED🔓: Pass the Torch: Tony Evers should not run for a third term as governor

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FULL COLUMN UNLOCKED🔓: Pass the Torch: Tony Evers should not run for a third term as governor

Dan Shafer

Jun 23, 2025, 2:54 PM CST

Recombobulating on the radio (Week of June 15-21)

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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of June 15-21)

Dan Shafer

Jun 21, 2025, 1:28 AM CST

10 Takeaways from the WisDems 2025 Convention

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10 Takeaways from the WisDems 2025 Convention

Dan Shafer

Jun 17, 2025, 5:08 PM CST

Devin Remiker elected to be the next Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

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Devin Remiker elected to be the next Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Dan Shafer

Jun 15, 2025, 8:07 PM CST

Q&A: Sen. Raphael Warnock, keynote speaker at the WisDems 2025 convention

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Q&A: Sen. Raphael Warnock, keynote speaker at the WisDems 2025 convention

Dan Shafer

Jun 15, 2025, 3:41 PM CST

Should Tony Evers run for a third term? Let’s have the conversation.

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Should Tony Evers run for a third term? Let’s have the conversation.

Dan Shafer

Jun 14, 2025, 1:27 PM CST

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Civic Media to launch revamped weekday lineup on 11 Wisconsin News/Talk radio stations

Dan Shafer

Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM CST

Marquette Poll Finds Views On Trump Are Divided, Statewide Candidates Lack Name Recognition

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Marquette Poll Finds Views On Trump Are Divided, Statewide Candidates Lack Name Recognition

Dan Shafer

Mar 5, 2025, 4:08 PM CST

Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin voted against the Laken Riley Act, saying it will “cause more chaos”

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Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin voted against the Laken Riley Act, saying it will “cause more chaos”

Dan Shafer

Jan 22, 2025, 11:38 AM CST

Evers to deliver State of the State on Jan. 22, budget speech on Feb. 18

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Evers to deliver State of the State on Jan. 22, budget speech on Feb. 18

Dan Shafer

Jan 21, 2025, 1:03 PM CST

Donald Trump returns to office, celebrates inauguration as 47th president

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Donald Trump returns to office, celebrates inauguration as 47th president

Dan Shafer

Jan 20, 2025, 3:18 PM CST

Schimel running an “extreme partisan campaign,” says Crawford

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Schimel running an “extreme partisan campaign,” says Crawford

Dan Shafer

Jan 13, 2025, 5:50 PM CST

Tammy Baldwin on the Laken Riley Act: “I wouldn’t support it in its current form”

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Tammy Baldwin on the Laken Riley Act: “I wouldn’t support it in its current form”

Dan Shafer

Jan 9, 2025, 4:16 PM CST

A generation after Sandy Hook, we are still failing our children

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A generation after Sandy Hook, we are still failing our children

Dan Shafer

Dec 18, 2024, 5:16 PM CST

Wisconsin Act 10 is unconstitutional: What the ruling means

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Wisconsin Act 10 is unconstitutional: What the ruling means

Dan Shafer

Dec 17, 2024, 2:30 PM CST

Wikler could be ‘goldilocks candidate’ for DNC chair

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Wikler could be ‘goldilocks candidate’ for DNC chair

Dan Shafer

Nov 20, 2024, 1:53 PM CST

Eric Hovde lost the election. It’s time for him to concede.

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Eric Hovde lost the election. It’s time for him to concede.

Dan Shafer

Nov 12, 2024, 12:16 PM CST

10 Takeaways from the 2024 Election in Wisconsin

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10 Takeaways from the 2024 Election in Wisconsin

Dan Shafer

Nov 8, 2024, 4:57 PM CST

Democrats make gains, but Republicans keep majority control in Wisconsin State Legislature

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Democrats make gains, but Republicans keep majority control in Wisconsin State Legislature

Dan Shafer

Nov 7, 2024, 4:37 PM CST

Join us for Civic Media’s live election night coverage!

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Join us for Civic Media’s live election night coverage!

Dan Shafer

Nov 5, 2024, 12:57 PM CST

‘Win this thing for America’: Tim Walz rallies supporters in Milwaukee on the eve of Election Day

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‘Win this thing for America’: Tim Walz rallies supporters in Milwaukee on the eve of Election Day

Dan Shafer

Nov 4, 2024, 7:29 PM CST

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Joy and Desperation in the Fox Valley

Dan Shafer

Nov 2, 2024, 5:29 PM CST

Breaking down the final Marquette poll of Wisconsin for the 2024 campaign

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Breaking down the final Marquette poll of Wisconsin for the 2024 campaign

Dan Shafer

Oct 31, 2024, 12:16 PM CST

Final Marquette poll of the 2024 campaign shows dead heat race between Harris and Trump in Wisconsin

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Final Marquette poll of the 2024 campaign shows dead heat race between Harris and Trump in Wisconsin

Dan Shafer

Oct 30, 2024, 2:15 PM CST

EXCLUSIVE: Republican State Sen. Rob Cowles: ‘I plan on voting for Harris’

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EXCLUSIVE: Republican State Sen. Rob Cowles: ‘I plan on voting for Harris’

Dan Shafer

Oct 24, 2024, 11:10 AM CST

EVENT: Cripescast Live in Milwaukee with Charlie Berens and Dan Shafer

Dan Shafer

Oct 21, 2024, 3:02 PM CST

Robin Vos’ time as Assembly Speaker must come to an end

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Robin Vos’ time as Assembly Speaker must come to an end

Dan Shafer

Oct 21, 2024, 11:39 AM CST

Eric Hovde’s anti-trans attacks against Baldwin may not be a winning strategy, but they’re still dangerous

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Eric Hovde’s anti-trans attacks against Baldwin may not be a winning strategy, but they’re still dangerous

Dan Shafer

Oct 21, 2024, 11:27 AM CST

State Legislature Update: Republicans’ odds to win the Assembly majority rise, Democrats on track to pick up seats in the Senate

Dan Shafer

Oct 9, 2024, 10:35 AM CST

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Assembly candidates discuss health care, child care at Main Street Alliance roundtable in Wauwatosa

Dan Shafer

Oct 8, 2024, 12:29 PM CST

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The Audacity of Ope

Dan Shafer

Oct 4, 2024, 12:36 PM CST

Harris, Baldwin lead in new Marquette poll

Dan Shafer

Oct 2, 2024, 3:43 PM CST

WisDems’ ‘VEEP’ Reunion Raises Over $725K, Highlights State Legislative Candidates

Dan Shafer

Sep 29, 2024, 10:40 PM CST

2024 Wisconsin State Legislature Voter Guide: The State Assembly

Dan Shafer

Sep 20, 2024, 11:11 AM CST

2024 Wisconsin State Legislature Voter Guide: The State Senate

Dan Shafer

Sep 17, 2024, 1:09 PM CST

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New Board, New Game

Dan Shafer

Sep 16, 2024, 9:50 AM CST

Harris leads, Walz shines, Senate race tightens: Takeaways from the new Marquette poll

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Harris leads, Walz shines, Senate race tightens: Takeaways from the new Marquette poll

Dan Shafer

Sep 13, 2024, 10:06 AM CST

Marquette pollster Charles Franklin discusses Kamala Harris’ lead in Wisconsin, and more

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Marquette pollster Charles Franklin discusses Kamala Harris’ lead in Wisconsin, and more

Dan Shafer

Sep 13, 2024, 10:04 AM CST