There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.
Latest episodes
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15 min
Capitol Notes: The lead-up to the Wisconsin midterms
A look at developments in the weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election in Wisconsin: mail-in voting, endorsements and debates.
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15 min
Capitol Notes: Is GOP fundraising a match for a blue wave?
Republican Tom Tiffany has more money in the bank than Democrat David Crowley for ad buys in the Wisconsin governor's race. JR Ross explains why and what that means.
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2 min
Capitol Notes: New season of Swing State of the Union is out
On this special edition of Capitol Notes, learn about Season 3 of WUWM's Swing State of the Union podcast. This season is all about power — more specifically, who has it to make de…
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14 min
Capitol Notes: Wisconsin's Attorney General race
Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is running to keep the seat, with a challenge from Fond du Lac District Attorney and Republican, Eric Toney.
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15 min
Back-to-school Capitol Notes: How the WI governor's race can shape school funding, vouchers
How will the gubernatorial election in Wisconsin between Tom Tiffany and David Crowley impact school funding, voucher program and the legacy of education in Wisconsin politics?
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16 min
All you need to know about a Crowley v. Tiffany match up
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Congressman Tom Tiffany won their respective primaries. As we head into the general election, now what?
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17 min
Capitol Notes: Who will Democrats pick in the gubernatorial primary?
Wisconsin's partisan primary is Tuesday August 11. JR Ross shares his insights as candidates try to muscle their way into the lead Democratic gubernatorial spot.
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13 min
Capitol Notes: Musical chairs in the Wisconsin governor's race
It's been a tumultuous past few weeks for Democrats in Wisconsin's governor's race.First, as we discussed on the last Capitol Notes, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley droppe…
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13 min
Capitol Notes: The latest in the race for Wisconsin governor
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor. There's still a crowded Democratic primary, what's next?
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14 min
Capitol Notes: AI and Wisconsin politics
Wisconsin voters are concerned about AI. The state's politicians are jockeying to be the go-to leaders to assuage those fears.
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15 min
Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Senate sours on plan to spend budget surplus
Right here, folks: Everything you need to know about the $2 billion spending plan that would have increased school spending, lowered property taxes and resulted in $300 rebates wen…
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13 min
Capitol Notes: Mail-in voting could be slower in upcoming midterms
There were small numbers of ballots that didn't get counted after the spring election in Wisconsin. Several voters even sued. What's the message for clerks and voters alike?
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15 min
Capitol Notes: Could Democrats take over the Wisconsin Legislature? And more
What the national Marquette Law School Poll shows about a potential blue wave and how it could affect state legislative and governor’s races.
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17 min
Capitol Notes: The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race matters, people. OK?
Conservative-backed appellate judge Maria Lazar is running against Chris Taylor, an appellate judge who has support from liberals.
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13 min
Capitol Notes: Some Wisconsin Republican legislators not seeking reelection
Some legislators, including GOP Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, announced they won't be running again. How does that change the outlook for Democrats ahead of the fall elect…
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16 min
Capitol Notes: How could Iran war influence Wisconsin elections?
Find out why the Iran war may pose a problem for Republicans this midterm year, and the latest on the state Supreme Court race.
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14 min
Capitol Notes: A new leaf in Wisconsin politics
A look at the legacies and impacts of Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and longtime GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos who both aren't seeking reelection.
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15 min
Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Congresspeople, DHS funding and the SAVE Act
This week's Capitol Notes asks politics whiz JR Ross to lay out what's happening in Congress and how Wisconsin's representatives are approaching it.
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17 min
Capitol Notes: DEI on the ballot in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin GOP-led Legislature wants to put a constitutional amendment before voters that would change the state government's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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16 min
Capitol Notes: The year ahead in Wisconsin politics
Midterms. Governor's race. Control of the Legislature. Legislative action on big issues. All that's ahead in 2026. Find out about it on Capitol Notes.