The Devil's Advocates Radio Show

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Aug 31

Mike Crute — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is no stranger to roadkill. Could a “whale head” be considered a “hood ornament?” Lucky for Donald Trump that he got RFK’s endorsement.

Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a reworked indictment against former President Donald Trump in the January 6 case.

Larry David wrote an editorial for the Washington Post regarding “Post-Birth Abortions.”

Trump In God's Country

Mike Crute — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

An overview of the crowd attending the Trump Town Hall in La Crosse tonight.

Crute in La Crosse...Third Party Potential...

Mike Crute — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Crute is on the road in La Crosse, waiting to cover the Trump Town Hall tonight.

Wisconsinites will have more third-party candidates to choose from than in the past two presidential elections, a dynamic that could shape the results in one of America’s most closely watched battleground states.

JD Dunce...Walz On Fire...Dom's Education...

Mike Crute — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Ohio Sen. JD Vance is once again facing scrutiny for unsurfaced comments about people who aren’t parents: This time blasting a teachers union president for not having “some of her own” children.

VP Candidate Tim Walz addressed the International Association of Firefighters Convention in Philadelphia today and delivered some of his homespun common sense.

Dom shares his experience of being educated in the Public and Private school system.

Robert Pilot...Vance Blather...H.R. McMaster...Trump Budget

Mike Crute — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Robert Pilot, host of “Native Roots Radio” checks in with Dom and reviews the Democratic National Convention and also critiques the Governor of his home state, Tim Walz as the VP candidate.

Two members of Donald Trump’s campaign staff had a verbal and physical altercation Monday with an official at Arlington National Cemetery. Republican VP Candidate JD Vance continued to make incredulous statements, including defending Trump’s conduct.

General H.R. McMaster recounts in his new book, “At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House,” his most challenging tour as a soldier was his last one: serving as the national security adviser to a notoriously mercurial president.

Trump’s campaign budget proposal would drastically increase the national debt.

Biden Coming To WI...Taxes For Free...Dan Shafer...

Mike Crute — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

President Joe Biden will travel to southwest Wisconsin next Thursday to highlight his administration’s investments in manufacturing and infrastructure…his first visit to the state since dropping out of the presidential race.

Wisconsinites will we able to file their income taxes online…for free!

Where in the world is 1130 WISN’s Jay Weber?

Dan Shafer, the new Political Editor for Civic Media joins Dom to discuss the acquisition of the Recombobulation Area by Civic Media and analyzes the political landscape.

Hood Ornament...Indictment Reworked...Larry David

Mike Crute — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is no stranger to roadkill. Could a “whale head” be considered a “hood ornament?” Lucky for Donald Trump that he got RFK’s endorsement.

Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a reworked indictment against former President Donald Trump in the January 6 case.

Larry David wrote an editorial for the Washington Post regarding “Post-Birth Abortions.”

CNN Sit Down...Superseding Indictment...Whale of a Tale...

Mike Crute — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will sit with CNN with their first joint interview.

Special counsel Jack Smith filed a superseding indictment in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

An environmental advocacy group called for former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be investigated regarding a resurfaced report in which his daughter, Kick Kennedy, said he cut the head off a dead whale.

Harris, Trump & Taxes...Women & The DNC

Mike Crute — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Kamala Harris is endorsing trillions of dollars in new tax revenues to fund her new policy plans and her campaign is attacking Donald Trump for failing to outline how he’d pay for the multitrillion-dollar agenda he’s campaigning on.

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board addressed the disparity between the representation of a state like Wyoming and Washington D.C.

Audio from notable moments of the DNC…delivered by women were highlighted.

Jack Smith...Trump Debate Dump?...Ridicule...

Mike Crute — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court to reinstate the classified documents case against former president Donald Trump.

Donald Trump suggests he might drop out of the Presidential Debate with ABC.

The Democrats have exploited Trump’s Achille’s heel…ridicule.

Callers share their ideas for was to ridicule Donald Trump.

Jay Weber...

Mike Crute — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

1130 WISN radio host Jay Weber disparaged the son of VP Candidate Tim Walz, Gus, after his father’s acceptance speech last week. What has the fallout been…if any?

Callers express their thoughts.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Aug 24

Mike Crute — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

John Fugelsang, from Sirius XM and the Stephanie Miller Sexy Liberal Tour paid a visit to the Devils at the United Center for Day #2 of the Democratic National Convention.

Political Strategist Page Gardner of PSG Consulting joins Dom & Crute to discuss her most recent polling data.

Wisconsin State Senator Dianne Hesselbein stops by the Devil’s broadcast with her take on the Dairy State’s political landscape.

Civic Media’s Earl Ingram spent some time with Jesse Jackson & MLK the Third at the DNC and discusses his experiences with the Devils.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler gives the Devils a quick hit while he was in the neighborhood at the DNC.

John Fugelsang...Jay Weber...Josh Kaul...Rick Smith

Mike Crute — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

John Fugelsang, from Sirius XM and the Stephanie Miller Sexy Liberal Tour paid a visit to the Devils at the United Center for Day #2 of the Democratic National Convention.

Jay Weber of WISN radio in Milwaukee, insulted the son of Tim Walz after his emotional display at the DNC last night. As result, he has apologized and took down his offensive post.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul makes an appearance with the Devils and discusses his relationship and analysis of the former California AG and Presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Rick Smith, radio host and Working Class Hero also joins Dom & Crute at the DNC.

Scot Ross..Jennifer Granholm...Page Gardner...Mark Pocan...John Nichols

Mike Crute — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Dem Strategist Scot Ross joins the Devils at the United Center, the site of the Democratic Convention.

Former Michigan Governor Jenifer Granholm stops by and shares her observations.

Political Strategist Page Gardner of PSG Consulting joins Dom & Crute to discuss her most recent polling data

Second CD Congressman Mark Pocan visits the Devils at the United Center.

John Nichols from the Nation and the Capital Times drops by and discusses the events planned for Monday night at the DNC.

Alphonso David...Jay Weber...Coach Walz...

Mike Crute — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Alphonso David, CEO and President of the Global Black Economic Forum pays a visit to the Devils.

Jay Weber of WISN radio in Milwaukee, insulted the son of Tim Walz after his emotional display at the DNC last night. As result, he has apologized and took down his offensive post.

VP candidate Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination last night and delivered a fiery speech at the DNC.

DNC, Day #4…Scot Ross…Ben Wikler…Bill Clinton…Ken Weber…Rick Smith

Mike Crute — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Trash Tweeting Wisconsin political strategist Scot Ross pays the Devils a visit followed by the Chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Ben Wikler.

Former President Bill Clinton had a few poignant observations at the DNC last night.

Ken Weber, author of the book, Branding Democrats shares his observations on the Democratic Party Strategy.Rick Smith, radio host and Working Class Hero also joins Dom & Crute at the DNC.

Meredith & The Coach...Michelle Obama...Tim Ryan

Mike Crute — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Meredith, a long time friend of Tim Walz and a former Walz staff member joins the Devils to discuss the “Coach.”

Michelle Obama spoke at the DNC last night and came out swinging.

Former Ohio congressman, Tim Ryan, who lost his Senate race to JD Vance, visits with the Devils.

DNC So Far...

Mike Crute — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Dom & Crute summarize the action at the DNC after two days. Callers, who attended the Harris/Walz rally in Milwaukee last night shared their experience.

Josh Kaul...JD Vance...Mandela Barnes

Mike Crute — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul makes an appearance with the Devils and discusses his relationship and analysis of the former California AG and Presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Republican VP candidate JD Vance held an event in Kenosha today. As always, he shared his brilliance.

Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins the Devils to assess the the state of politics

John Fugelsang...Page Gardner...Dianne Hesselbein...Earl Ingram...Ben Wikler

Mike Crute — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

John Fugelsang, from Sirius XM and the Stephanie Miller Sexy Liberal Tour paid a visit to the Devils at the United Center for Day #2 of the Democratic National Convention.

Political Strategist Page Gardner of PSG Consulting joins Dom & Crute to discuss her most recent polling data.

Wisconsin State Senator Dianne Hesselbein stops by the Devil’s broadcast with her take on the Dairy State’s political landscape.

Civic Media’s Earl Ingram spent some time with Jesse Jackson & MLK the Third at the DNC and discusses his experiences with the Devils.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler gives the Devils a quick hit while he was in the neighborhood at the DNC.

Tom Perez...DNC Line Up...Swifties For Trump?Project 2025...John Nichols

Mike Crute — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Tom Perez, former DNC Chairman paid the Devils a visit at the DNC.

A group made it through the security perimeter near the United Center.

The speaker line up for this evening’s DNC event is revealed including an address from President Biden.

George Santos pleaded guilty to two charges today.

Taylor Swift falsely endorsed Trump?

Project 2025 was projected on to Trump Tower last night.

John Nichols from the Nation and the Capital Times drops by and discusses the events planned for tonight at the DNC.

DNC, Day 1…

Mike Crute — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Dem Strategist Scot Ross joins the Devils at the United Center, the site of the Democratic Convention.

Former Michigan Governor Jenifer Granholm stops by and shares her observations.

Crutey missed the Wisconsin Delegation breakfast this morning that featured a surprise appearance from VP candidate Tim Walz.

Second CD Congressman Mark Pocan visits the Devils at the United Center.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Aug 17

Mike Crute — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The Devil’s recap the results from Wisconsin’s primary election and are joined by the Democratic winner in the race for the 3rd Congressional District Rebecca Cooke as well as Dr. Kristen Lyerly, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th CD.

New audio reveals what Donald Trump’s running mate Sen. J.D. Vance said he believes is the lone purpose of women who no longer ovulate.

Dark Brandon Burns DJT...

Mike Crute — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Joe Biden addressed an assembly on drug prices…and stuck it to the Republicans…and Donald Trump. Negotiations with drug companies to lower the prices of drugs fore Medicare is improving the lives of Americans.

Callers share their observations on the Democrats benevolent health care.

Trump raged against the state of California at his press conference this afternoon

Trump Press Conference...Frank Luntz...The American Dream Is Alive...

Mike Crute — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump is holding am press conference from his New Jersey golf club. It was the usual accusations and defamations.

Longtime GOP pollster Frank Luntz said in an interview he is seeing a “broad shift” in the 2024 polls towards Vice President Harris as she rides her “intensity advantage” and as former President Trump increasingly commits “political suicide.”

Crutey believes the American Dream is alive, fueled by the optimism of the Harris/Walz campaign. Callers weigh in.

Hovde Answers...

Mike Crute — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

There’s “no question” the economy will be the number one issue in the U.S. Senate race on Nov. 5, Republican candidate Eric Hovde said during a WisPolitics Q&A event. He also presented an answer/no answer when it came to abortion

Hovde’s campaign is a disaster.

Bill Press...Hapless Hovde

Mike Crute — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Democratic pundit Bill Press checks in with the Devils and shares his wisdom on the political landscape.

U.S. Senatorial candidate Eric Hovde espouses more brilliance.

Rebecca Cooke...Dr. Kristin Lyerly...Vance Pants

Mike Crute — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

New audio reveals what Donald Trump’s running mate Sen. J.D. Vance said he believes is the lone purpose of women who no longer ovulate.

Election Results...Harris Walz MKE...

Mike Crute — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Dom & Crute assess the winners & losers from yesterdays Wisconsin primary election results.

During the DNC in Chicago last week, VP Kamala Harris & Governor Tim Walz will host a rally on Tuesday at the site of the recently concluded RNC, Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

John Nichols...Callers

Mike Crute — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

John Nichols, correspondent for The Nation and the Associate Editor of The Capital Times joins the Devils and discusses the state of the presidential race, elaborating on his most recent opinion piece. John also assesses the races in today’s Wisconsin Primary.

Callers chime in on the state of the Presidential Race.

Vote No, Twice...Elon & DJT...Sue 'Em, Except Fox

Mike Crute — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In today’s Wisconsin Primary, vote “No”…twice!

Elon Musk interviewed Donald Trump on X last night. It was the same old gruel.

Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde has filed a lawsuit against several local television stations for running an ad from a Democratic political action committee. He’s sued all of them except one, the Fox outlet.

Election Day...Vote No...Wrong District...

Mike Crute — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

It’s Primary Election Day in Wisconsin. Who is voting for whom?

Republican lawmakers are asking Wisconsin voters to approve a constitutional amendment on today’s primary ballot that could have major ramifications for a core part of state operations: spending money from the federal government. The Devils encourage you to vote “No.”

Ballots printed for the Town of Summit, in Douglas County, contained the wrong Assembly district, leaving no time to print new ballots for residents voting in today’s primary. The town has about 700 registered voters.

The Epstein Plane...Kudlow Advice...Katrina Shankland...Hacked

Mike Crute — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

When Trumpforce 1 had mechanical issues last weekend, Donald Trump traveled on the plane owned by the late Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump campaign had no idea that Epstein had previously owned the aircraft.

Fox Business Contributor Larry Kudlow has advice for the Trump campaign. Why would DJT listen?

Katrina Shankland, candidate for the third U.S. Congressional Seat in Wisconsin joins the Devils to discuss her campaign ahead of the state primary tomorrow.

Both the Biden and Trump campaigns got hacked by Iran. What did they learn?

Trump Crowd Size...

Mike Crute — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump continues to obsess about crowd size. He is also laying the groundwork to contest the election should he lose in November.

VP Harris & Governor Wala are attracting large crowds…and the Trump playbook doesn’t know how to respond.

Callers have their observations on the situation.

Foxconn Debacle...Walker Image Deceit...Slippery Swenson

Mike Crute — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Trump economy is a myth. The Foxconn debacle in Wisconsin is proof. The Biden economy has significantly out performed the previous administration. The success of Foxconn was wishful thninking…at best.

Republicans are using an image of Scott Walker to deceive voters into voting Yes on the two statewide referendums on the ballot tomorrow.

As chairman of the Barron County Republican Party, Jimmy Swenson ran the party with such a dictatorial hand that the state party launched an investigation into the matter late last year. What their investigators found was a county party in disarray.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Aug 10

Mike Crute — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Kamala Harris has made her selection with her VP running mate. But…who is it? Ironically, Republican VP hopeful JD Vance will also appear in Eau Claire at the same time that Kamala Harris will be in town announcing her running mate.

There was some electricity at the Packers Family night this past Saturday when Trace Ramirez, a youth football player from Waupun caught three consecutive punts and the crowd…and Packers players went wild!

Scott Walker hosted an event on Sunday afternoon in support of Donald Trump. His fashion choice was less than chic.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted to his X account his explanation of how a dead bear ended up in his vehicle.

Hulk Hogan is coming back to southeast Wisconsin to peddle his new line of beer.

Rogan Endorsement...Airing Of The Grievances...

Mike Crute — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Podcaster Joe Rogan threw his weight behind independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr saying that he views both Democrats and Republicans as perverting democratic norms. Former President did not have a glowing reaction.

It’s Friday…that means “airing of the grievances!”

Organic Array...Military Record...

Mike Crute — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The Democratic Party is “In Array.” VP Kamala Harris & Governor Tim Walz have delivered an organic campaign that only appears to be growing.

After JD Vance attacked the military record of Governor Tim Walz, Vance’s record is coming into question.

Former Illinois Congressman, Adam Kinzinger has come to the defense of Tim Walz and did so on a podcast.

Political Influencers...Campaign Merch

Mike Crute — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Harris/Walz campaign is leaning heavily on social media influencers. Is there anyone that has influence over your political perspective?

Crute purchased a camouflage Harris/Walz cap. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is selling their own merch.

Charles Franklin, Day 2...Plate Hate...Walz Military Record...

Mike Crute — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Charles Franklin, Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of the Marquette Law School Poll joins Crute with the latest national results of the Marquette University Law School Poll.

Crute saw an outstanding Wisconsin license plate that read “IH8GOP.” You can see a photo of it on the Devil’s Advocates Facebook page.

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is homing in on what advisers see as a potential liability for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz: his departure from the Army National Guard two decades ago.

Callers respond to the allegations regarding the Walz military service.

Trump Salad...Rebecca Cooke...

Mike Crute — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago this afternoon and the usual word salad spewed forth from the Republican Presidential nominee.

Rebecca Cooke, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District joins Crute to discuss her candidacy.

Size Matters...Presidential Polling...Tuesday Primary...Cream Puff Day

Mike Crute — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago and focused on his ability to attract a crowd…compared to Kamala Harris. He also wants to have three debates.

In national polling, Kamala Harris has pulled ahead of Donald Trump by 4 points.

What did Fox News have to say about the Harris/Walz Rally in Eau Claire yesterday?

There is a primary in Wisconsin next Tuesday. What’s on the ballot…and to whose benefit?

Governor Tony Evers has declared this Saturday Cream Puff Day in the state of Wisconsin and he describes the proper way to eat one.

Speechifying...

Mike Crute — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The speeches from Governor Tim Walz and VP Kamala Harris from today’s rally in Eau Claire are revisited.

Harris/Walz Campaign, Day 2...Trump Compliments Walz?

Mike Crute — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Crutey hit the road and attended the Kamal Harris/Tim Walz rally in Eau Claire this afternoon.

Donald Trump tweeted out a less than complimentary observation regarding Air Force 2 and VP Kamala Harris.

In 2020, Donald Trump expressed support for Governor Tim Walz’s handling of the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, according to a recording of a phone call obtained by ABC News, telling a group of governors that Walz “dominated,” and praising his leadership as an example for other states to follow.

Eau Claire Rally...Charles Franklin...Rally Re-Cap

Mike Crute — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

VP Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, held their second rally of the campaign in Eau Claire.

Charles Franklin, Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of the Marquette Law School Poll joins the Devils with the results of the first Marquette University Law School Poll since President Joe Biden bowed out of the race.

Crute was on the site for today’s rally and gives a recap of what he observed.

Coach, Governor Tim Walz

Mike Crute — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

VP Kamala Harris rolls out her running mate, Governor Tim Walz at a rally In Philadelphia.

Matt McNeal from KTNF Minneapolis, joins the Devils and critiques the choice of the Minnesota Governor becoming the second man on the Democratic ticket.

The bulk of VP Kamala Harris’ and Governor Tim Walz’s speeches are featured.

JD Disses The Coach...

Mike Crute — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JD Vance is dropping less than flattering congratulations upon his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. JD will also hold a rally in Eau Claire tomorrow…the same day that the Harris/Walz ticket makes their campaign stop.

Tim Walz is the man of the hour. Callers assess the choice.

Running Mate, Tim Walz...

Mike Crute — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

VP Kamala Harris has chosen her running mate…Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. “Coach Tim” is the real deal with an impressive record.

Wisconsin’s top Democrats praised Vice President Kamala Harris for choosing Tim Walz as her running mate, citing his Midwest roots and ability to appeal to middle America.

“All roads to the White House lead through the Midwest,” said U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, “and who better to help guide us there than the governor of Minnesota himself.”

Governor Walz is a teetotaler…and drinks Diet Dew like Crutey!

Who's Number Two...Fat Elvis Trump...DVO...

Mike Crute — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The speculation continues…will the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee be? Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania…or…Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota?

MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes stated that Donald Trump is in the “Fat Elvis” stage of his political career.

Security footage released from the Fort Worth police proved that Congressional Representative Derrick Van Orden was not assaulted during the RNC.

Markets Down...Ellis Cooperates...Matt Flynn...Thomas Take Off

Mike Crute — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The world financial markets are crashing. The Republicans are branding it as the Kamala Crash. Also…Google has also been ruled a monopoly.

The attorney general in the state of Arizona has agreed to drop nine felony charges against former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis in exchange for her full cooperation with the investigation into the GOP plan to try to deliver Arizona’s 11 electoral votes in the 2020 election to Donald Trump instead of the rightful winner, Joe Biden.

Matt Flynn, former chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, joins the Devils and predicts that Kamala Harris’ VP running mate will be Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Matt responds to Trump’s response to the successful return of U.S. prisoners from Russia.

Justice Clarence Thomas took a previously undisclosed flight on a private jet owned by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow in 2010…the latest in a series of revelations that come as the high court is under pressure to strengthen its ethics practices.

Who's The VP...Packer Punts...Wanker Chic...RFK & The Bear...Hulk Brew

Mike Crute — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Scott Walker hosted an event on Sunday afternoon in support of Donald Trump. His fashion choice was less than chic.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted to his X account his explanation of how a dead bear ended up in his vehicle.

Hulk Hogan is coming back to southeast Wisconsin to peddle his new line of beer.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Aug 3

Mike Crute — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Bill Press joins Dom & Crute to assess the Harris rally from last night and the strategy employed by Joe Biden to elevate the VP to the top of the ticket.

Bill believes that Joe Biden should be on Mt. Rushmore for his exercise of leadership in making the Harris campaign possible. He also states he has never seen this kind of unity from the Democrats.

Donald Trump’s appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists earlier today was contentious…and cut short.

Dr. Tim Slekar from “Busted Pencils” jumps in the studio and addresses the possibility of Donald Trump eliminating the Department of Education and speculates who might be the Harris VP running mate.

Project Wanker...Normal Vance...Harris Is Official...JD Weird

Mike Crute — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Now that the over 900 page Project 2025 has been published by the Heritage Foundation, is Scott Walker, currently the President of the Young America’s Foundation on board?

JD Vance claims that he is a “pretty normal guy.” If you have to state it, you’re weird

VP Kamala Harris is now the official Presidential Nominee of the Democratic Party. Trump had stated that he would not debate Harris until she was the official candidate. Well?

The Harris campaign’s attacks on JD Vance are having a major impact.

Trump's Egyptian Treasure...James Santelle...

Mike Crute — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

A new report from the Washington Post revealed extensive new details about a since-closed federal investigation into whether Egypt funneled $10 million to Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign for president.

James Santelle, former United States Attorney and host of Civic Media’s “Amicus, A Law Review” joins the Devils and assesses the Washington Post report of Donald Trump receiving $10 Million from Egypt. James also speculates the methods that President Biden needs to be implement his proposed changes to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Andre The Giant...Matt Rothschild...

Mike Crute — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

State Senator Andre Jacques has posted a new campaign video as he aspires to become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. It has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Recently retired, former Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Matt Rothschild (Batman) joins the Devils and assesses the political developments of the past week and comments on the upcoming state primary.

Trans Gender Athletes...Charles Barman...

Mike Crute — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump appeared on a right wing radio talk show earlier today and declared that under his administration that Trans Gender athletes would not be able to compete after a Trans Gender athlete won a boxing match in the Olympics against a woman.

Charles Barman, running against Eric Hovde in the up coming Republican U.S. Senatorial primary on August 13, called the Devils with his personal observations as to why he will defeat Hovde.

Biden's BFD...Interview Subjects...

Mike Crute — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

President Joe Biden arranged the largest international prisoner exchange since the Cold War. The release was coordinated hours before he announced that he was leaving the Presidential race.

Listeners share their perspectives on the results of the negotiations.

Is giving certain politicians a platform rewarding their bad behavior? Is there anyone Dom or Crute would not interview?

Swing State Tour...Clean The Sheets...Deliberate Conduct...Hapless Hovde

Mike Crute — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

VP Kamala Harris will be touring the swing states with her yet to be announced running mate next week, including the city of Eau Claire.

Scott Jennings, CNN political analyst, summed up Trumps performance yesterday at the NABJ conference as needing to “clean the sheets.”

Is it possible that Donald Trump deliberately conducted himself as he did yesterday to grab the headlines back from the Democrats?

Eric Hovde has appeared on many right wing radio talk shows. Bruce Murphy from Urban Milwaukee collected his most memorable, racist moments.

Bill Press...Trump Cut Short...Dr. Tim Slekar

Mike Crute — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Bill Press joins Dom & Crute to assess the Harris rally from last night and the strategy employed by Joe Biden to elevate the VP to the top of the ticket.

Bill believes that Joe Biden should be on Mt. Rushmore for his exercise of leadership in making the Harris campaign possible. He also states he has never seen this kind of unity from the Democrats.

Donald Trump’s appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists earlier today was contentious…and cut short.

Harris Hotlanta Rally...Trump Insults NABJ...

Mike Crute — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

VP Kamala Harris addressed a rally in Atlanta last night and challenged Donald Trump to “say it to my face.”

Trump appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists this afternoon and insulted the crowd, pulling the plug after thirty minutes for an event that was scheduled to last one hour.

Running Mate...The Race Tightens...Baldwin Bucks...No Debate 3rd CD...DVO

Mike Crute — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Kamala Harris and her VP pick will visit swing states next week. One of those stops will be in La Crosse. Who will her running mate be?

Vice President Harris has erased former President Trump’s lead in seven key battleground states roughly a week after becoming the likely Democratic nominee.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin raised $2.5 million for her reelection bid between July 1 and July 24. Baldwin has raised $28 million since launching her campaign for a third term in the Senate, the campaign said.

Plans for the only television broadcast debate in the Democratic primary for the state’s 3rd Congressional District fell through this month after debate organizers said two of the candidates could not agree on slew of proposed dates and times.

When he’s not yelling at teenagers, missing floor votes and generally distinguishing himself as the most absurd member of a Congress, Republican Derrick Van Orden “represents” western Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.

Clarifying Trump's Christian Position...Weigh In

Mike Crute — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Former President Donald Trump triggered outrage when he told supporters at an event in Florida last week if he’s elected, “You won’t have to do it anymore.” He appeared on an Fox News’ Ingraham Angle last night and “clarified” his position.

Callers weigh in on a variety of Trump/Christian related topics.

White Dudes For Harris...Dem VP...Project 2025 Demise...Trump On TV & Radio

Mike Crute — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

A more than three-hour-long online call called ‘White Dudes For Harris” included actors Mark Hamill, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sean Astin and Josh Gad among the men expressing support for Vice President Harris’s presidential bid, alongside ’N Sync star Lance Bass and a host of Democrat politicians. Most notable among the celebrities was a man introduced as the “dude in chief,” actor Jeff Bridges, who played The Dude in “The Big Lebowski,” released in 1998, and joked: “I qualify … I’m White, I’m a dude and I’m for Harris.”

Who should the VP be? Callers weigh in.

Project 2025 announced that it would end policy work after Democratic attacks angered Trump. Some Heritage employees are considering leaving the organization because they do not want to alienate a future Trump administration and hurt their future job prospects.

What was Melania’s reaction to Donald’s assassination attempt?

Trump appeared on a New York radio talk show and referred to VP Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff as a “Crappy Jew.”

Harris Euphoria...Andre Jacque...

Mike Crute — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

It was a surreal week of giddiness and renewed hope for those who loathe Donald Trump. It was also a week that mainstream right-leaning political columnists reflexively sought to cast doubts about Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy, as if 2024 were just another old-school presidential election. Pump the brakes on the Harris euphoria? No!

As Andre Jacque struggles to gain fundraising steam in his northeastern Wisconsin congressional primary race, he appears to be turning to his old state Senate campaign coffers for help.

"You'll Never Have To Vote Again"

Mike Crute — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The Devils take your calls and read your texts on the current political climate. Are we just in the “honeymoon phase” for Kamala Harris? Do undocumented people deserve healthcare? Are regular sandals manlier than flip flops? All these questions and more are answered.

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President Biden on Supreme Court Reform

Mike Crute — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

During today’s second hour, we take remarks from President Joe Biden. He proposes new regulations for the Supreme Court, including enforced ethics policies and term limits. Crute and Dom talk about just how insane the MAGA Supreme Court justices are and why we must embrace these new regulations. They also take your calls.

Flip Flops, Weirdos, and Liars

Mike Crute — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Today, Crute provides two pieces of advice to us: don’t wear flip flops, and don’t be a weirdo. Lately, Democratic messaging has shifted to highlight just how freaking weird MAGA people are. Between Trump’s rants on Hannibal Lecter and J.D. Vance’s bizarre ideas about women and children, we have some real strange folks vying for control of the country. However, they’re not just weird. They’re dangerous, and Dom and Crute lay out the reasons why.

At the bottom of the hour, former Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala joins us to talk about some important referendums on the upcoming primary ballot. He also shares some stories of just how weird MAGA Republicans can be.

Guests: Chuck Chvala

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jul 27

Mike Crute — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

More discussion and highlights from the Kamala Harris rally in West Allis this past Tuesday.

“Mr. Ethics,” political firebrand Scot Ross joins the Devils and assesses the the presidential campaign now that VP Kamala Harris will represent the Democrats.

That Good Old Mountain Dew...Snoop Dogg..Dr. Kristin Lyerly...

Mike Crute — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologized to Diet Mountain Dew at a press conference Thursday after criticizing Republican vice presidential candidate and Ohio Sen. JD Vance for “weird” comments involving the drink. Crutey loves his Dew!

Snoop Dogg was one of the final torch bearers of the Olympic flame and will provide analysis for NBC.

Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN and candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional district discusses women’s reproductive freedom with the Devils as it relates to our politics and her candidacy.

The Name Game...James Santelle...

Mike Crute — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

What is the evolution of the name “JD Vance” as well as the “couple name” he shares with is wife. His Secret Service Code Name has also been revealed.

Civic Media Host of Amicus and former U.S. Attorney James Santelle checks in with the Devils regarding the likelihood of the Republicans ability to stop VP Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee.

James also discusses the delay tactics that Donald Trump could employ following his sentencing date on September 18.

Cap Times Endorsement...8th CD Debate...Harris Weekend Blitz...Queen

Mike Crute — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

An editorial from the Capital Times contends that VP Kamala Harris can win Wisconsin.

A Thursday debate pressed three Republican contenders for former Rep. Mike Gallagher’s 8th Congressional District seat on questions about the economy, picking up where last week’s forum left some attendees unsure of specifics on each candidate’s economic platform.

With just 100 days until the November election, volunteers from the newly minted presidential campaign of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will be fanning out across Wisconsin this weekend.

Revelations are made regarding the Queen song, “Another One Bites The Dust.”

Trump Dump...Joe's Address...

Mike Crute — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Taking the stage at the Bojangles Coliseum, Trump ripped into the vice president, casting her as “Lying Kamala Harris,” mispronouncing her name as he dubbed her “the most incompetent and far-left vice president in American history,” and repeatedly declaring that she would “destroy” the United States, if elected.

Crutey and Dom “debate” as to whether President Joe Biden’s address to the nation last night was necessary. Callers also chime in.

Trump Trashed...Biden Address...JD's Couch...Matt Flynn

Mike Crute — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Vice President Harris’s campaign hit at former President Trump’s interview on Fox News on Thursday, questioning his age and mental stamina.

President Joe Biden addressed the nation last night regarding his decision to drop out of the 2024 campaign.

Did JD Vance have sex with a couch?

Matt Flynn checks in with the Devils and assesses the results of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 campaign.

Kamala Ad...Guns On The Water...Momentum Shift...Childless Cat Ladies

Mike Crute — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

VP Kamala Harris launched her first presidential campaign ad, using her rally in West Allis as the backdrop for the visual spectacular.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed in an order to rescind the rule barring anglers from carrying firearms. The lawsuit challenging the ban as a violation of the constitutional right to bear arms was brought by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty.

Even Donald Trump’s supporters sense he suddenly has a tougher race on his hands. As the former president unloaded on Kamala Harris in the swing state of North Carolina on Wednesday — calling her a “radical, left lunatic” at one point — faithful fans conceded that what had been a sleepy contest had abruptly become something quite different.

Comments that GOP vice presidential pick JD Vance made years ago about people without children have resurfaced online and caught Jennifer Aniston’s attention.

Garbage...DEI Hire...College or Color**...Running Mates...

Mike Crute — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said Tuesday that most recent immigrants who have come across the U.S.-Mexico border are “garbage.”

Nicole Wallace of MSNBC encouraged the right to keep emphasizing that VP Harris is a DEI hire. House Speaker Mike Johnson and others are discouraging fellow Republicans from using this terminology…but some on the right can’t resist.

What did Brian Kilmeade actually say?

Who should the Democratic Running Mate be?

VP Rally, Day 2...Angela Lang...Fox News...

Mike Crute — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed another rally in Indiana this afternoon, declaring that we are not going back,

Angela Lang, Executive Director of BLOC joins the Devils to describe the state of the presidential race now that VP Kamala Harris will be at the top of the ticket as well as the results of the RNC in Milwaukee last week.

Brian Kilmeade of Fox News said the quite part out loud…and then denied it.

DNC Coverage...The New Yorker...Morning Tony...

Mike Crute — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Devils will be providing DNC coverage, not just for Civic Media but also for the markets of Chicago & Minneapolis.

Crutey is quoted in an article from the New Yorker. However, the show’s name was spelled incorrectly.

Governor Tony Evers appeared on Morning Joe today.

Republican Panic...

Mike Crute — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Republicans are scrambling to come up with talking points against Kamala Harris now that President Joe Biden has pulled out of the presidential race and endorsed her—and it’s not going well.

Republican voters are less than enamored with JD Vance. Now that voter awareness of Project 2025 is becoming more prominent, voters do not embrace it.

Callers share their views on the political shifts of the last two days.

VP In WI...Scot Ross...

Mike Crute — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

More discussion and highlights from the Kamala Harris rally in West Allis earlier today.

“Mr. Ethics,” political firebrand Scot Ross joins the Devils and assesses the the presidential campaign now that VP Kamala Harris will represent the Democrats.

Harris In Stallis...

Mike Crute — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris held her first rally of the Presidential Campaign in West Allis this afternoon. Crutey attended the event.

The most recent Reuters poll shows Harris leading Trump by two points.

Mark Pocan...Mandela Barnes...

Mike Crute — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, who called for Joe Biden to step aside this past Friday, joins the Devils to assess the events of the last 24 hours.

Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes calls Dom & Crute and shares his perspective on the changes in the Democratic presidential race.

Callers share their opinions, including CJ.

VP Kamala...Running Mates...

Mike Crute — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the media for the first time since President Biden announced his decision to leave the 2024 race. The endorsements and fundraising that occurred in the first 24 hours was astronomical.

Who are the potential democratic running mates?

Callers have opinions as to how the campaign scenario will play out.

Joe Biden Is "The Man"...Tony/Tammy...The Double G...DVO...

Mike Crute — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Crutey declared that Joe Biden is “The Man” by stepping aside in his quest for the Presidency. Endorsements and fundraising have been rolling in since President Biden gave his support to Vice President Kamala Harris.

Both Governor Tony Evers and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin praised the service of President Joe Biden and his decision to bow out of the 2024 campaign.

Wisconsin’s Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman has stuck his foot in his mouth yet again. Yesterday he told CBS 58 that “It is gonna be more difficult to beat somebody who is not Joe Biden. I think it’s going to be a difficult race.”

“Day Drunk” Derrick Van Orden called on Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th amendment

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jul 20

Mike Crute — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Civic Media’s Maggie Daun joins the Devils and shares her perspective on the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the events occurring at the RNC as well as the prospect of the proposals President Biden will put forth regarding the conduct of the Supreme Court.

A regular listener/caller to the Devil’s Advocates, Chris from Sun Prairie stopped by the broadcast and shared her observations.

Who Might Be Number Two...Airing Of The Grievances

Mike Crute — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

In the event that Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee, who might be her running mate?

Friday means the airing of the grievances.

RNC Re-Cap...Joe Zapecki...

Mike Crute — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Dom & Crute recap Donald Trump’s speech, highlighting the lies and discrepancies in his address.

A cab ride to Chattanooga Tennessee was very pricey for an attendee of the RNC.

Political Strategist Joe Zapecki witnessed the Trump acceptance speech and analyzes what was presented last night as well as the altercation with Derrick Van Orden as well the cat fight between Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy.

RNC Recap...Pocan Calls For Joe To Go...Chris Larson...

Mike Crute — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

A recap of the RNC and the acceptance speech delivered by Donald Trump last night.

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan has called for President Biden to step aside pass the torch to a new generation.

State Senator Chris Larson, representing the district that hosted the RNC summarized the impact of the convention on the Deer District as well as the political implications in the race for President.

Obama Influence...Who's Next...RNC Tonight

Mike Crute — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Former President Barack Obama tells allies that Joe Biden needs to consider his viability.

Kamala Harris is the heir apparent to the presidency. Michigan Governor Gretchen Witmer is also a consideration.

The Devils give the rundown for tonight’s RNC coronation of Donald Trump.

Personal Interactions...Scott McCallum...Rick Smith...The Wanker

Mike Crute — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Dom & Crute recap their personal interactions at the RNC including Glenn Grothman and Dan O’Donnell.

Former Republican Governor Scott McCallum joined the Devils and discusses the changes in the Republican party.

Rick Smith connects with the boys and discusses the Republicans plan to appeal to labor as well as the best candidate to represent labor in the White House.

Former Governor Scott Walker explains why Donald Trump is a pro-labor candidate.

RNC Clash...No Charges...Joe Go...JDV...Deportation...

Mike Crute — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Mat Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy had an altercation on the floor of the RNC yesterday. Derick Van Orden also had a comment about the exchange.

The anti-war protester accused by Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden of assault this week at the Republican National Convention will not face charges after prosecutors said they found “insufficient” evidence to back up the accusations.

More Democrats are expressing the call for Joe Biden to exit the presidential race.

JD Vance accepted the Vice Presidential nomination last night at the RNC.

Texas Governor Greg Abbot called for mass deportation at the RNC last night.

Bill Press...Reid Ribble...Grindr Outage...

Mike Crute — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Democratic Pundit Bill Press joins the Devils and shares his wisdom regarding the RNC.

Reid Ribble, former U.S. Rep for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District checks in with Dom & Crute to analyze what has happened to the Republican Party since he left office.

Grindr is reporting an outage…attributable to the RNC in MKE.

Ear Wear...Navarro...Trump Sycophants...

Mike Crute — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Some delegates attending this week’s Republican National Convention have started up a new fashion trend: an ear bandage, mimicking the one former President Trump is wearing after he was hit by a bullet over the weekend.

Peter Navarro was released from prison on Wednesday — in time to fly to Milwaukee to speak at the Republican National Convention.

The Trump sycophants addressed the RNC last night, including Nikki Haley & Ron DeSantis.

Rep. Adam Schiff (Calif.) became one of the most prominent and high-ranking Democrats to call for President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race.

Classified Documents Appeal...RNC Hovde...DVO Keeps Making Friends...Media Row...

Mike Crute — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Devils join forces with Maggie Daun live from The RNC and address Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appeal of the dismissal of Donald Trump’s classified documents case.

Eric Hovde addressed the RNC is his home state of Wisconsin last night. As usual, the audience response was tepid at best.

Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden accused an anti-war protester of assault during an incident in downtown Milwaukee. Code Pink, the protest group involved in the incident, denied an assault took place and rather said Van Orden “tried to shove past” the activist.

Maggie observed Kari Lake, Roger Stone, Corey Lewandowski, Kellyanne Conway & Greg Abbott on media row.

Maggie Daun...Chris From Sun Prairie...

Mike Crute — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

A regular listener/caller to the Devil’s Advocates, Chris from Sun Prairie stopped by the broadcast and shared her observations.

Iranian Plot...Biden At NAACP/NBC Interview/Supreme Court Proposal

Mike Crute — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Accusations that Iran plotted to have former President Trump killed are “unsubstantiated and malicious,” Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations told Fox News Digital. Authorities received intelligence in recent weeks from a human source regarding an Iranian plot to kill Trump, which prompted an increase in U.S. Secret Service protection, federal law enforcement sources told Fox News.

President Biden addressed the NAACP. A portion of his speech was carried live.

The President also sat down for an interview with NBC’s Lester Holt. It got a bit contentious at times.

The Whitehouse plans to make a major announcement regarding the Supreme Court including term limits and an ethics code.

Tragedy At RNC...Ro Jo...Earl Ingram...Business Is Down

Mike Crute — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

A Columbus, Ohio, police officer shot and killed an individual early Tuesday afternoon near the RNC in downtown Milwaukee.

Sen. Ron Johnson proclaimed at the Republican National Convention that Democrats are a “clear and present danger to the country” — an odd departure from the GOP’s own message, following former President Donald Trump’s near assassination on Saturday, demanding that Democrats stop calling Trump a danger to the country.

Civic Media’s Earl Ingram joins the Devils and gives his perspective on the RNC in MKE.

Businesses near the Fiserv Forum do not appear to be thriving as a result of the convention.

James Santelle...J.D. Beliefs...

Mike Crute — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Host of Civic Media’s “Amicus,” James Santelle, joins the Devils and analyzes Judge Aileen Cannon dismissing the confidential documents case against former President Trump as well as the variables connected to the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance has vowed to implement Project 2025.

Callers weigh in on the events of the past weekend.

J.D. Vance...Charlie Kirk...Matt Flynn...

Mike Crute — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Don Jr. and Eric Trump commented on the nomination of J.D. Vance.

Conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk was live from the RNC. Crutey grabbed a portion of his interview with Kari lake.

Former Wisconsin Democratic Chair Matt Flynn joined the Devils to assess the landscape following the attempted assassination of former President Trump as well as the dismissal of the federal documents case against Donald Trump.

RNC In MKE

Mike Crute — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Where were you when heard about J.D. Vancethe assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump?

Crutey cruised the grounds on opening day of the RNC and interviewed supporters of former President Trump.

J.D. Vance has been announced as the Vice Presidential nominee.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jul 13

Mike Crute — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Scott Walker posted a photo, stating that he’s “so honored” to lead the effort to elect Trump. Did he get a sparkler and a free bowl of soup with that shirt?!?

Dane County Judge Jacob Frost struck down part of Act 10, the Wisconsin law that ended most collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The law unfairly exempted public safety workers from the limits on unions, Frost ruled.

Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now, Scot Ross joins the Devils and assesses Wisconsin’s political landscape and the state of Presidential race.

Edit Admission...The Double G...

Mike Crute — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Civic Media stepped up and admitted that Earl Ingram’s interview of President Biden had been edited at the request of the Biden campaign.

Callers and texters continue to comment on the editting of the Biden interview.

Rep. Glenn Grothman blamed the “angry feminist movement” for emasculating men and called for the nation to “work our way back” to the 1960s if former President Donald Trump wins reelection.

Sage Weil Addresses The Controversy...

Mike Crute — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Sage Weil, CEO of Civic Media joined the Devils to elaborate on the internal machinations surrounding the edits that were made to the Joe Biden interview conducted by Earl Ingram.

The audio that was removed from the interview was aired. How significant was it?

Callers have definite opinions on the interview modification and the state of the Presidential race.

Civic Media...

Mike Crute — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Civic Media released a press release regarding edits that were made to the interview conducted by Earl Ingram with President Biden last week. The Devils dissect the fallout from the revelation.

NATO, Two Different Positions...Presidential Duel...

Mike Crute — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

President Biden addressed NATO on the organization’s 75th anniversary. Donald Trump appeared on Fox News and presented his position on NATO…that rambled for over four minutes.

More suggestions from the text line as to how Biden & Trump could compete and determine our next President.

Clooney Out...Suds City...Pick A President...

Mike Crute — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

U.S. President Joe Biden suffered a stunning blow Wednesday when actor and leading Democratic supporter George Clooney urged him to drop his reelection bid, while party heavyweight Nancy Pelosi declined to back his candidacy.

Milwaukee breweries are drafting new beers to commemorate the Republican National Convention’s upcoming nomination of Donald Trump for president in the city following Trump’s recent claim that Milwaukee is a “horrible city.”

How should America select it’s next President? Callers have their opinions.

Wanker's Flag Shirt...Act 10...Scot Ross...

Mike Crute — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Scott Walker posted a photo, stating that he’s “so honored” to lead the effort to elect Trump. Did he get a sparkler and a free bowl of soup with that shirt?!?

Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now, Scot Ross joins the Devils and assesses Wisconsin’s political landscape and the state of Presidential race.

Biden Ain't Movin'...Sound Off...

Mike Crute — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

House Democrats are coming to the realization that President Biden will not leave the race.

Niki Haley has released her delegates to vote for Donald Trump…but she will not be in Milwaukee.

Callers sound off on a variety of topics.

Investigate Thomas...Josh Hawley...Incels...

Mike Crute — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Democratic senators are calling for the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas violated federal ethics and tax laws.

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley stated.. “Some will say now that I am calling America a Christian Nation. So I am. And some will say that I am advocating Christian Nationalism. And so I do.”

Lonely, sexless straight men have become a larger force in the White nationalist movement. That’s according to Ellee Reeve, author of the book “Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics.”

Regular Joe...MKE Billboards...Project 2025

Mike Crute — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Crute assesses his appearance on a right wing radio talk show (The Regular Joe Show) earlier today.

Political billboards have cropped up across Milwaukee in the past months, and it’s just not President Joe Biden’s or former President Donald Trump’s campaigns behind the signs. The sponsors range from national political action committees to local Milwaukee businesses. So far, the billboards appear to be largely anti-Trump and anti-GOP.

The Heritage Foundation, the D.C.-based think tank that produced Project 2025 — a series of policy plans to overhaul the federal government — is among the sponsors of the convention in Milwaukee next week.

RNC Platform...John Nichols...

Mike Crute — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

A member of the closed-door Republican Party committee meeting unleashed her own fury after the committee voted to pass former President Donald Trump’s policies into the party as a whole.

John Nichols from the Capital Times and The Nation joins the Devils to analyze President Biden’s rally in Madison as well as the absence of Senator Tammy Baldwin at the Biden rally.

Morning Joe x 2...Election Anxiety...

Mike Crute — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

A defiant President Biden called into MSNBC’s Morning Joe today and made sure that everyone knows that he’s not going anywhere.

President Joe Biden faces a dilemma: As bad as his debate performance may have been, his inadequate efforts to respond to the fallout have only deepened anxiety among Democratic officials, operatives and donors.

Biden Rally Recap...Interview Fallout...Absentee Ballots

Mike Crute — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Devils recap President Joe Biden’s rally in Madison last week as well as critiqued ABC’s interview with the Prez the same day.

There has been fallout from one of the radio interviews that President Biden conducted last week. Civic Media’s Earl Ingram was one of the two that was able to talk to the President.

Absentee ballots will be allowed in the upcoming election in the stae of Wisconsin.

Joe & George...Tammy...Rally Analysis

Mike Crute — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Following his rally in Madison today, President Biden will sit down with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos for an interview that will air tonight.

The majority of Wisconsin Democratic politicians attended President Biden’s rally in Madison today…except U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin.

Friday grievances were actually callers sharing their impressions of President Biden’s rally.

President Biden in Madison...Ben Wikler...

Mike Crute — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

President Biden delivered an often fiery speech at a rally in Madison earlier today.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair, Ben Wikler, reviews Joe Biden’s remarks from earlier today.

Earl & Joe...

Mike Crute — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Civic Media’s Earl Ingram had the honor of interviewing President Biden earlier this week. We revisit the interview in full and chat with Earl.

James Santelle...Callers...

Mike Crute — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Former U.S. Attorney and host of Civic Media’s “Amicus,” James Santelle joins the Devils with reaction to the delay in Donald Trump’s sentencing. Also…can Presidential Immunity be corrected with legislation?

More callers discuss the Supreme Court decision on Presidential Immunity and the current political climate.

Sentence Delayed...What Do You Think?

Mike Crute — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in New York has been pushed back from July 11 to Sept. 18 — if it happens at all. New York Justice Juan Merchan responded to an unopposed request from Trump’s attorneys to delay sentencing in light of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the former president enjoyed some immunity for acts he made while in office.

What do you think? Callers chime in on a variety of subjects.

Biden In Madison...Trump Sentencing Delayed...Reactions

Mike Crute — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

President Joe Biden will visit Madison on Friday in one of his first stops on the trail following last week’s debate against former President Donald Trump.

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity.

Callers and texters continue their analysis of President Joe Biden, his accomplishments and chances for re-election.

Interrogation...Matt Flynn...

Mike Crute — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crutey’s daughter is in town from California…and brought along her guy, Tanner. Dom & Crute performed a good natured interrogation and gave daughter Kelsey a chance to express her political positions.

Texters and callers react to Kelsey’s political statements.

Matt Flynn joins the Devils and proposes what Joe Biden could potentially (but not actually) do as result of today’s Supreme Court ruling regarding Presidential Immunity.

King Above The Law...Chuck Chvala...

Mike Crute — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In her dissent, Justice Sonya Sotomayor said the Supreme Court allowed a president to become a “king above the law” in it’s ruling that limited the scope of criminal charges against former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol and efforts to overturn the election.

Former Wisconsin Senator, Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Chvala joins the Devils to break down the U.S. Supreme ruling on Presidential Immunity.

Jim Clyburn...The Ticket

Mike Crute — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn campaigned in Milwaukee in support of President Joe Biden’s reelection as many Democratic voters worry about the president’s age and ability to inspire enthusiasm after a rough debate performance last week.

Joe Biden is up to the job. Critics, including former Clinton Administration advisor, James Carville is among those proposing a change at the top of the ticket.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jun 29

Mike Crute — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Democratic Pundit Bill Press joins the Devils to discuss tomorrow night’s Presidential Debate and the state of national politics.

Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of the Marquette Law School Poll, Charles Franklin checks, in with the results of the latest Marquette Poll.

James Santelle...Debate Fallout...

Mike Crute — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Former United States Attorney and host of Civic Media’s “Amicus” James Santelle joins the Devils and offers his analysis of the decisions that have been delivered by the Supreme Court and future national legal issues.

What will the fallout be from last night’s Presidential Debate?

Joe In NC...Joe Zapecki...

Mike Crute — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

President Biden sought to tamp down the panic among some Democrats over his ability to lead the party heading into November following a calamitous debate performance earlier, delivering a more energized speech in North Carolina in which he acknowledged some of his shortcomings.

Democratic Strategist Joe Zapecki joins the Devils and dissects last night’s debate.

Debate Recap...Baldwin Distance...

Mike Crute — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Even in Wisconsin’s liberal bastion, the capital city of Madison, President Joe Biden’s debate performance with former President Donald Trump left voters at a watch party lamenting their choice in the election. The Devils recapped the Presidential Watch Party at the Barrymore Theater last night.

Crute was contacted by The Guardian this morning for his reaction to the debate.

Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin on sought to distance herself from President Joe Biden following a rocky presidential debate performance that has led some Democrats to question his ability to continue to lead the party.

Cage Match...Replacement...

Mike Crute — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Convicted criminal and political adviser Steve Bannon urged former President Donald Trump to turn tonight’s debate into a “cage match” by refusing to shake hands with his opponent.

In the event that President Biden were to drop out of the race, who would replace him at the top of he ticket?

Dom & Crute continue mudwrestling about tonight’s Presidential Debate.

Debate Pre-Game...Ben Wikler

Mike Crute — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The Devils prepare for the tonight’s Presidential Debate Watch Party at the Barrymore Theater.

Ben Wikler, the Chairman of The Democratic Party of Wisconsin joins the Devils and forecasts tonight’s Presidential Debate.

No Recall Vos, Again...UW Financial Crisis...Empty Promises...

Mike Crute — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission voted to reject petitions (for a second time) from a Racine County-based group of Donald Trump supporters to trigger a recall of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos by declaring the petitions to have too few valid signatures because a portion were collected beyond the time period allowed under state law. The commission voted 4-2 .

Blame Wisconsin Republicans for the UW’s financial crisis. Bolstered by Gov. Scott Walker, those Republicans immediately set out to ensure the system’s campuses spent down their surpluses, though many UW officials argued they were necessary to prepare for a rainy day. It is now raining.

The Republican National Convention next month is bringing an estimated 40,000 people to Milwaukee. However, some of the city’s iconic concert venues will likely sit empty.

Bill Press...Charles Franklin

Mike Crute — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Democratic Pundit Bill Press joins the Devils to discuss tomorrow night’s Presidential Debate and the state of national politics.

Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of the Marquette Law School Poll, Charles Franklin checks, in with the results of the latest Marquette Poll.

Joe Walsh...Trash For Cash...

Mike Crute — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Former Republican, Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh joins the Devils to share his analysis of the Presidential Campaign and the debate happening tomorrow night.

The Devils reminisce about the criminality of former Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker and the connection between politicians violating the law and raising campaign cash.

Leaking...Hovde & The Truth...Tammy In The Lead...

Mike Crute — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is responding to a draft document leaked to Wisconsin Watch stating the court will hear an abortions rights case filed by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, in February 2024 asking the court to declare abortion access is a right the state constitution protects.

The Washington Post reported on comments from Eric Hovde made about the Black community during an interview with 101.7 The Truth radio on Juneteenth in Milwaukee. Hovde suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters for abandoned kids” there.

A little more than four months ahead of the Nov. 5 election, Democratic. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin holds a lead over Republican businessman Eric Hovde, according to the latest Marquette University Law School poll.

Ungagged...Debate Tips...

Mike Crute — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

A New York judge partially lifted a gag order imposed on former President Trump’s speech in his hush money criminal case.

The update terms allow Trump to resume speaking about trial witnesses including Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels, whom he has attacked incessantly. The partial lifting of the order comes just days before the first 2024 Presidential Debate Thursday, where Trump is expected to address his conviction in the case.

Hillary Clinton has some recommendations for President Joe Biden in the debate scheduled for this Thursday night.

Torture?...Documents... Pee In A Cup...

Mike Crute — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In a fundraising email, former President Trump’s campaign criticized his treatment at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia, saying he was “tortured” while getting his mug shot at the jail.

Donald Trump privately expressed concerns that turning over potentially classified documents in his possession after a May 2022 subpoena could result in criminal charges while repeatedly engaging in what prosecutors have described as an effort to enlist his lawyers to lie and destroy documents for his benefit.

Former President Donald Trump suggested that President Joe Biden should submit to a drug test before this week’s debate, building on his unfounded claims that his rival in the November presidential election would be “all jacked up” on illicit substances when they meet in Atlanta.

MAGA Election Denial...Recall Vos, Again...Migrant Fight League...

Mike Crute — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The race hasn’t officially been called yet, but House Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good (R-VA) appears all but certain to lose to his Trump-endorsed primary challenger, John McGuire. But he doesn’t seem keen on accepting his loss just yet — and his own colleagues are starting to chuckle at his denial. By the way, he was endorsed by Wis. Rep Derrick Van Orden.

Wisconsin Election Commission staff found the group seeking to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos turned in enough signatures from Vos’ old Assembly district to trigger a recall election, according to a memo from a commission attorney to commissioners.

Former President Donald Trump floated the idea of having a “migrant league of fighters” to UFC President Dana White during a gathering of Christian conservatives.

The Christian Value of Lynching

Mike Crute — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

In today’s third hour, the Devils elaborate further on the consequences of the Dobbs decision and other legal proceedings. Just how long will justice be delayed for Donald?

Over in Arizona, one of Kari Lake’s cronies is making a splash with some bizarre rhetoric. Shelby Busch claimed that she would “lynch” candidates who don’t share her Christian values.

An Unhappy Anniversary Of the Dobbs Decision

Mike Crute — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Earlier today, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the second anniversary of the Dobbs decision. An entire third of women live in a state with an abortion ban, leaving them with fewer freedoms than their grandmothers. From the MAGA perspective, a woman isn’t able to make their own decisions about pregnancy, but anybody and everybody should own assault weapons.

At the bottom of the hour, OB-GYN and candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district Dr. Kristin Lyerly returns to the show. She weighs in on how the Dobbs decision has changed her life immeasurably.

Guests: Kristin Lyerly

The Week of Great Debates

Mike Crute — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Today, we begin a week of great debates. On Thursday, Donald Trump and Joe Biden will debate on CNN, and we’ll have it on Civic Media as well. Over the weekend, Eric Hovde held a poll to save or shave the pornstache, and ultimately, the people decided he should keep it. Coming up in October, Eric Hovde and Senator Tammy Baldwin will debate as part of their senate race.

Dom also rants about not having sympathy for Trump supporters. At what point should politicians accept the consequences of their actions? What if their children are threatened by Trump acolytes?

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jun 22

Mike Crute — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Vivek Ramaswamy introduced Trump in Racine today…referring to Donald Trump as the George Washington of the moment. Former Governors Tommy Thompson & Scott Walker made appearances.

Crute was on scene in advance of the rally and spoke to the MAGA faithful.

James Santelle...Sentence Effect...

Mike Crute — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Former U.S. Attorney and Civic Media host of “Amicus,” James Santelle, joins the Devils to analyze the latest developments regarding the case being presided over by Judge Aileen Cannon as well as the justice being served by Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro and the possibility of “Presidential Immunity.”

If Donald Trump is sentenced on July 11…what will happen to our volatile political landscape?

Top Ten Commandments...Raising Taxes...Oh Carol!

Mike Crute — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landy, who made national headlines this week when he signed legislation requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments is now responding to questions about its dubious constitutionality by questioning whether separation of church and state even exists. As always, the Devils discuss religion…a hot button issue.

Democrats are forging plans to raise tax rates on companies and wealthy individuals next year if they hold the White House and win control of both houses of Congress, as the party’s leaders increasingly see tax policy as a winning issue on the campaign trail.

Carol calls the Devils…and unloads her grievances!

RNC & MKE...Rittenhouse

Mike Crute — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Authorities released the boundaries of the credentials-only area for next month’s Republican National Convention in downtown Milwaukee in addition to demonstration areas that will surround it.

Appearances are not good for the GOP as it prepares to invade Wisconsin’s largest city in less than a month for its 2024 national convention, where Trump will certainly be nominated to carry the party’s banner for the third straight time.

Crutey and Dom discuss home remodeling projects.

The sister of killer Kyle Rittenhouse, who was found not guilty of intentional homicide after crossing state lines and shooting three protesters — two to death — has taken to Gofundme to plead for financial help as she and her mother face eviction from their apartment.

Burgum?...The Draft...

Mike Crute — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The speculation surrounding who former President Donald Trump will pick as his running mate grew Thursday after political observers noticed that a website combining North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s name with Trump’s redirects to the former president’s campaign website.

Senate Democrats have added language to the annual defense authorization bill to require women to register for the draft, prompting a backlash from Republicans and social conservatives and complicating the chances of moving the bill on the Senate floor before Election Day.

The Devils have a heated discussion about selective service/the draft…with themselves and our listeners.

Biden Pulls Ahead...Fox News Sets Up In Milwaukee..Burgum Who?

Mike Crute — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The latest Fox News poll has President Biden pulling ahead of Trump. Of course, the former president is handling the results with “grace.”

Fox News will operate out of Gather at Deer District — in the entertainment zone outside Fiserv Forum. The network also operated from Gather during the first Republican presidential debate in last August.

Crute predicts that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will be selected as Donald Trump’s running mate.

Wikler Dunks On Walker...Roll Out The Red Carpet...Hypothetical Debate

Mike Crute — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker appeared on CNN last night alongside State Democratic Chair Ben Wikler. Big Ben dunked on Walker.

Milwaukee is rolling out the red carpet…by people that are not embraced by the RNC. As a result, these locals are feeling apprehension and anxiety.

The Devils discuss how the Presidential Debate might play out next Thursday…which you can watch at the Barrymore Theater with us.

Wanker Is All In...Fact Check...Santos OnlyFans...Pardon Me...

Mike Crute — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Trump’s insult to Milwaukee could cost him the election. However, former Governor Scott Walker is all in behind the Republican nominee.

CNN fact checked Donald Trump’s comments from his rally yesterday in Racine. The analyst spoke continuously for three minutes.

Disgraced former congressman George Santos has taken his act to a new platform…OnlyFans.

Writing for the conservative Real Clear Politics, attorney Lanny Davis compared Donald Trump to Hunter Biden, who was just convicted of lying to purchase a gun. Davis believes that Trump should be pardoned.

Fiserv or the Klink...Juneteenth Day...John Nichols...Lowering The Bar

Mike Crute — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump admitted that her party has a plan to nominate Donald Trump at its convention even if he’s in jail or faces other types of confinement.

Civic Medias’ Earl Ingram joins the Devils to discuss Juneteenth Day.

John Nichols from the Capital Times and The Nation joins the Devils to analyze Trumps’ ‘Horrible” comment and the Republican Convention coming to Milwaukee next month.

In advance of next week’s Presidential Debate, Donald Trump is lowering the bar.

Devil Commandments...Brad Schimel...Louisiana Education...Prosser Out

Mike Crute — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Devils present their Six Commandments.

Newly obtained records and dash cam video show Brad Schimel, former Republican attorney general for the state of Wisconsin, who is now a Waukesha County judge, was pulled over by a member of the State Patrol for driving 78 mph in a 55-mph zone early on June 4, 2021, while heading north on state Highway 22 in Shawano County.

Louisiana public schools are now required to display the Ten Commandments in all classrooms, after Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed the requirement into law.

The Wisconsin law library will no longer bear the name of former state Supreme Court Justice David Prosser, and will instead be named in honor of Lavinia Goodell, Wisconsin’s first woman lawyer, the liberal majority of the state Supreme Court announced Wednesday.

Rally Review...Executive Action...Get Punked

Mike Crute — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Trump mispronounced several words during his rally in Racine today. He also reinforced his fear of sharks. That and other revelations today were dissected by the Devils and our callers.

It’s been revealed that Donald Trump is planning to stay in Chicago during the Republican National Convention, which is being held in Milwaukee.

President Joe Biden is taking executive action to protect undocumented spouses of American citizens — a move that would shield about 500,000 immigrants from deportation.

Listener Cam, from Appleton, reveals that he has been punking the Devils text line.

43's Racine Rally...

Mike Crute — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Vivek Ramaswamy introduced Trump in Racine today…referring to Donald Trump as the George Washington of the moment. Former Governors Tommy Thompson & Scott Walker made appearances.

Crute was on scene in advance of the rally and spoke to the MAGA faithful.

Trump In Racine

Mike Crute — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Crute went to the Trump Rally in Racine earlier today and talked to the MAGA faithful.

Dom & Crute provided commentary during Trump’s speech.

Lock Up Bannon...Rage Tweets...Solar Energy

Mike Crute — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

When former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon goes to prison, he won’t be serving time at what’s known as a “Club Fed,” the most comfortable type of facility in the federal system, as he had wanted, according to people familiar with the arrangements. He will be serving his sentence at a low security prison in Danbury, Connecticut.

Callers and texters have a variety of perspectives random topics.

Dom scrutinizes some of Trump’s past Father’s Day rage tweets.

The pros and cons of Solar Energy.

Frozen?...Independents...Criminal Intent...Detroit

Mike Crute — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The White House and former President Obama’s team disputed the characterization that President Biden froze up on stage at a Los Angeles fundraiser and had to be led off the stage by the former president.

Former President Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money case could turn some independent voters away from him, a poll released Monday found. The Politico/Ipsos survey found that 21 percent of independents said they are less likely to vote for Trump after the conviction, adding that the guilty verdict in Trump’s hush money case is very important to how they will vote in November.

The Biden campaign launched a $50 Million ad schedule to brand Donald Trump as “Criminal.”

Trump delivered a speech at a Black church in Detroit over the weekend. Reviews were not positive.

Snoop Dogg...Horrible City...Gretchen Witmer...Ro Jo

Mike Crute — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Crute attended the Snoop Dogg concert in Milwaukee over the weekend…and provides his review.

Did Donald Trump call Milwaukee a “horrible city?” In a social media post he says no, after having already acknowledged the comment in an interview with a Milwaukee broadcast journalist and with Fox News.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined her Wisconsin counterpart on Monday to rally the state’s most liberal city over President Joe Biden’s efforts to preserve abortion access — an issue Democrats hope will boost voter enthusiasm within a tepid electorate.

Senator Ron Johnson appeared on Up Front this weekend to discuss election integrity.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jun 15

Mike Crute — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Today Donald Trump called Milwaukee — where in a little over a month he will be declared the Republican nominee for president — a “horrible city.” Trump made the comment to House Republicans in a morning meeting on Capitol Hill to discuss campaign strategies, among other GOP priorities, ahead of the 2024 election. His remarks came five days before he is scheduled to visit Racine for a campaign rally.

Wisconsin Republicans rushed to former President Trump’s defense Thursday after it was reported that the presumptive GOP nominee criticized Milwaukee during a closed-door conference meeting.

Punchbowl News reported that Trump called Milwaukee — the site of the Republican National Convention next month — a “horrible city,” prompting outrage.

No Rally For You...More Trips For CT...Steil Clean Up

Mike Crute — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump will hold a rally in Racine next week. Unfortunately, Crutey was denied media credentials to attend.

Joseph, a caller from DeForest presents a scenario that would result in Trump being re-elected.

More callers discuss the state of our fragile politics.

According to information obtained by Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin, Justice Clarence Thomas traveled on Harlan Crow’s private jet during trips in 2017, 2019 and 2021 between various US states, as well as on a previously known 2019 trip to Indonesia, during which Thomas also stayed on Crow’s mega-yacht.’

GOP Rep. Bryan Steil reacted to Trump’s Milwaukee comments: “He wasn’t talking about the city. He was talking about specific issues in the city.” “I don’t think that’s the context at all. I’m saying we were talking about specific issues, not the city of Milwaukee.”

Horrible City...

Mike Crute — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Republicans rushed to former President Trump’s defense Thursday after it was reported that the presumptive GOP nominee criticized Milwaukee during a closed-door conference meeting.

Punchbowl News reported that Trump called Milwaukee — the site of the Republican National Convention next month — a “horrible city,” prompting outrage.

Ro Jo Rant...Toxic Tom...Murder For Hire

Mike Crute — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

For Sen. Ron Johnson the Jan. 6 melee was a blip in American history and the ones facing the worst of it are mostly innocent elderly folks who were randomly in Washington D.C. Ro Jo appeared on Fox Business fuming over federal authorities prowling for January 6 rioters — claiming “grandmas and grandmas” are enduring SWAT treatment.

During Wednesday’s Washington Journal program on C-SPAN, a woman named Ann called in with reaction to Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany. “Mr. Tiffany, do you realize you are an abomination?” the caller from Maryland said. “Your Judicial Committee is a disgrace. You have ruined America.”

Preparations are being made at both Mar-a-Lago and in Milwaukee, should Donald Trump either choose to make appearances from afar or be unable to attend the Republican National Convention next month.

Aimee Betro, 44, flew over from her native Milwaukee to kill boutique clothing store owner Sikander Ali on the orders of rival Mohammed Aslam, 56, and his son Mohammed Nazir, 30. She fled the scene when her gun jammed, but later returned in a taxi and fired three shots at the property before texting their principal target – Mr Ali’s father Aslat Mahamud: ‘Stop playing hide and seek’ and ‘Where are you hiding?’

DJT Coming To Wisconsin...The Ragin' Cajun...Callers Wisdom

Mike Crute — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Trump’s political success stems from his ability to energize people that have not voted in the past. The former President will hold a rally in Racine next Tuesday.

Democrats have a problem, says James Carville, and it’s not Joe Biden. It’s not even Donald Trump and his MAGA hordes, not really. “Democrats of certain kinds, they really feel good about losing,” said the longtime political strategist on Sunday during a panel as part of The Ankler and Pre Non-Fiction’s latest Documentary Spotlight event. “F*** losing.”

The phones light up and callers have time to air their observations.

Garland Contempt...What Are The Odds...Toxic Tom

Mike Crute — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview in his classified documents case, Republicans’ latest and strongest rebuke of the Justice Department as partisan conflict over the rule of law animates the 2024 presidential campaign. The 216-207 vote fell along party lines, with Republicans coalescing behind the contempt effort despite reservations among some of the party’s more centrist members.

Former President Trump has a 2-3 chance of winning the White House in November, according to The Economist’s election forecast model launched Wednesday. The model predicts Trump has a 66-100 chance of winning, while President Biden has a 33-100 chance of winning.

U.S. Representative Toxic Tom Tiffany got “pantsed” on CNN.

Trump Coming To Racine...Carlson/Jones...Rodgers AWOL...

Mike Crute — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Former President Donald Trump will visit Racine next Tuesday in a campaign stop his presidential campaign describes as a discussion of “how Joe Biden has failed the great people of Wisconsin.” Will Robin Vos attend? Brian Steil? Scott Fitzgerald? Tony Wied? Kyle Rittenhouse?

Fiserv Forum is facing criticism after announcing it will host former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson on a national tour this September, featuring conspiracy theorist Alex Jones as a special guest.

Where is Aaron Rodgers? He is missing New York Jets mandatory mini-camp for undisclosed reasons.

America's Happy Couple...

Mike Crute — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Already facing criticism for politically charged flags seen flying at their homes, Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito and his wife came under fresh scrutiny Monday following an unusual sting operation in which they appear to have been secretly recorded discussing America’s political divide and ethics controversies surrounding the couple.

Hunter Biden Guilty...Rudy's Mug Shot

Mike Crute — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Hunter Biden, the eldest living son of the US president, was found guilty Tuesday on all three felony counts he faced relating to buying a handgun while being a user of crack cocaine. The jury reached its verdict after about three hours of deliberation over two days. Hunter Biden chose not to take the witness stand in his own defense.

The Trump campaign responded to the Biden verdict with mixed messages…encouragement and obviously, condemnation.

Rudy Giuliani was processed in the criminal case over the effort to overturn Trump’s Arizona election loss to Joe Biden. The sheriff’s office provided a mug shot but no other details.

Recall Vos, Again...Troupis Suspended

Mike Crute — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is challenging the petition seeking to force a recall election in his district. Attorneys for Vos submitted a challenge to the petition Friday afternoon, arguing the recall was initiated in the old 63rd Assembly District, which will no longer exist under new legislative maps.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ sole Republican challenger in the August primary is ending his campaign. In a statement shared by WisPolitics, East Troy resident Andrew Cegielski announced his decision was “due to circumstances beyond my control.”

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended former Trump attorney James Troupis from its Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee. Troupis, who also previously served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge, was charged with felony forgery for his role in planning the scheme to have a group of Republicans cast false Electoral College votes for Trump after the 2020 election.

Alito Keeps Digging A Deeper Hole...Religion Rage...

Mike Crute — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Progressive activist Lauren Windsor dropped a clip of her secretly-recorded conversations with Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito in which he shared his opinion that he can’t compromise with the political left.

Dom rages about religion…as per normal!

Abortion Ban Fall Out...Dr. Kristin Lyerly...

Mike Crute — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

For decades, the forced-birth crowd pooh-poohed pro-choice activists’ warnings that partisan right-wing judges were out to gut Roe v. Wade. “Hysterical!” “Fearmongering!” Then the six-person radical majority shredded nearly 50 years of precedent to deprive women of bodily autonomy. The right responded, “Leave it to the states, they’ll be reasonable!” What followed were a series of inhumane, unworkable and dangerous abortion bans that have threatened women’s lives, created a shortage of doctors and sparked legal chaos and endless litigation.

Dr. Kristin Lyerly, candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District joins the Devils to share her observations regarding the State Democratic Convention and the misinformation that is being spread by the opposition.

Susan Crawford...Sneak Party...Brad Schimel...Hovde Wants To Be Your Senator

Mike Crute — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford said that she will run for the state Supreme Court in 2025 in an effort to preserve liberal justices’ 4-3 majority. Crawford will seek to replace Ann Walsh Bradley, the longest-tenured current justice who earlier this year said she will not seek re-election.

There was a “Sneak Party” at a high rise apartment building in downtown Madison this past Saturday night. Twelve people were shot. Policer Chief Shon Barnes provided the public with an update.

Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the state Supreme Court as an anti-abortion warrior and hopes to turn the spring 2025 election into a nationally funded race that will help conservatives re-take control of a majority on the court.

Politico revealed that California bank owner Eric Hovde ditched campaigning in Wisconsin this weekend to sit on the beach at his $7 million mansion in Laguna Beach, California. Hovde was supposed to be campaigning in Oconto County, Wisconsin.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jun 8

Mike Crute — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Senate Republicans blocked consideration of legislation that would create a federal right to birth control. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson argued the bill was unnecessary and overly broad.

As a felon, former President Trump can no longer possess firearms. Authorities in New York and Florida are trying to determine how many guns may be in his stash.

According to an article in the Washington Post, lessons from the lunchroom could help former President Trump understand that sooner or later, outlaw glamour wears off.

Glamorous Glenn.

Mike Crute — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman delivered racist, misogynistic, and xenophobic remarks to a local podcaster, claiming progressives, social justice movements, and government itself for decades have wanted to destroy the family unit, and then blamed the federal government for “bribing” low-income women with welfare to prevent them from marrying.

Lead Shrinkage...Trump Allegiance...Mercedes Benz...Justice Thomas

Mike Crute — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Former President Donald Trump’s guilty verdict may indeed be hurting him in the polls. In a redo of a recent New York Times/Siena College poll, Trump’s three-point edge over President Joe Biden before the jury rendered its verdict shrank to just one point when respondents were quizzed after the decision.

House Republican leaders are whipping votes on a bill aimed at showing allegiance to former President Trump after his historic conviction — but it’s unclear if they can secure the needed support.

A key witness in the corruption trial of Senator Bob Menendez testified that he bribed the New Jersey Democrat and had given his wife, Nadine Menendez, a new Mercedes-Benz convertible, to “get power and influence.”

Justice Clarence Thomas reported a 2019 trip to Bali with billionaire friend Harlan Crow in his annual financial disclosures report released Friday — a previously reported instance of the justice’s cozy relationship with the real-estate mogul.

Ro Jo Rage...Illegal Wied...On The Ballot...

Mike Crute — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

U.S. Republican Senator Ron Johnson’s angry reaction to the indictment of three Donald Trump allies over attempts to interfere with the 2020 presidential election is a sign that he fears he could, once again, be swept up in the criminal case, according to a conservative writer.

State Republican Tony Wied is facing accusations of misrepresenting his nomination papers while collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot in the northeastern Wisconsin House race to replace retired Rep. Mike Gallagher.

Wisconsin Democrats have recruited candidates to run in every state Senate seat on the ballot and all but two of the 99 Assembly races.

D-Day, 80 Years Later...Back The Boo

Mike Crute — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

President Joe Biden addressed the D-Day Ceremony today at the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach, one of five along France’s northern coast where Allied troops invaded in 1944 and turned the tide in World War II.

Biden and dozens of U.S. lawmakers traveled to Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, the largest land, air and sea operation in military history.

Donald Trump had his usual analysis following the announcement of Steve Bannon being sentenced to jail.

Several Pennsylvania Republican House Members booed officers that defended the Capitol on January 6.

Bye Bye Bannon...AZ Townhall

Mike Crute — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon was defiant after being ordered to report to prison by a judge on Thursday. Bannon made remarks following U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols’ decision to have him report to prion on July 1. The Republican strategist was convicted of two counts for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the Jan. 6 Committee.

Turning Point Action, a Phoenix-based organization founded by conservative Charlie Kirk is holding a town hall meeting with Donald Trump this afternoon. Brilliance abounded.

Ro Jo, Super Genius...ACLU...RNC Policing...

Mike Crute — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

When a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty last week on 34 felony counts, Senator Ron Johnson announced, “After this travesty of justice, our judicial system will never be the same. How can this not be considered the most egregious example of election interference?”

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee stating the city’s plans for demonstrations during the Republican National Convention violate the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

The Madison Police Department plans to send about 85 officers to Milwaukee this July to provide assistance during the Republican National Convention.

Freak Flags...

Mike Crute — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has offered multiple accounts of how politically charged flags came to fly outside his homes in Virginia and New Jersey — the type of display that is generally off-limits for judges, who must remain impartial and avoid even the appearance of bias as they handle cases. His explanations for flying his “freak flags” don’t add up.

Legislation & Ro Jo...No Guns Please...Outlaw Glamour...

Mike Crute — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Senate Republicans blocked consideration of legislation that would create a federal right to birth control. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson argued the bill was unnecessary and overly broad.

As a felon, former President Trump can no longer possess firearms. Authorities in New York and Florida are trying to determine how many guns may be in his stash.

According to an article in the Washington Post, lessons from the lunchroom could help former President Trump understand that sooner or later, outlaw glamour wears off.

Lock Him Up...MPS...Matt Flynn...Graduation Crisis

Mike Crute — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The former Waupun Correctional Institution warden was booked into jail. The reason for Randall Hepp’s incarceration were not clear, but Waupun has been under federal investigation since at least March. That probe has resulted in the suspension of nearly a dozen Waupun Correctional Institution employees to date, according to the state Department of Corrections.

Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson wants Milwaukee Public Schools to be restructured due to the current financial crisis. Thompson pioneered the voucher system.

Matt Flynn joins the Devils to analyze the charges filed yesterday by State Attorney General Josh Kaul in the Fake Electors scheme.

The father of a Baraboo High School graduate blocked his daughter from shaking the hand of the Black superintendent as she graduated.

Maggie Daun...Peanut Butter & Jelly Time

Mike Crute — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Civic Media’s Maggie Daun joins the Devils for her breakdown on Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filling charges in the Fake Elector Scheme.

It’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Time…with CJ.

Attorneys General...Joe Zapecki

Mike Crute — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul charged former Trump associates in the fake elector scheme.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland forcefully defended the Justice Department against “repeated attacks” from Republican lawmakers that he said have undermined investigations and put federal employees in harm’s way.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson wants to defund the Department of Justice.

Democratic Strategist Joe Zapecki joins the Devils and assess Attorney General Josh Kaul’s charges filed in the fake elector scheme as well as Republican reaction to the convictions by presumed Republican Presidential Nominee, Donald Trump.

Getting The Kaul...

Mike Crute — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed felony forgery charges against an aide and two attorneys who worked for former President Donald Trump in 2020 for their part in designing and executing a plan to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election by submitting false slates of electors for Trump.

Complacency As A Weapon...RV Crash...Epoch Laundering

Mike Crute — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Complacency is Trump’s secret weapon. The strength of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has been another sign of how easily illiberalism can flourish. If his popularity endures despite his conviction last week on 34 felony counts in his New York hush money trial, that will be another indicator.

A Trump themed RV, crashed into a pole this past Sunday on the way to a rally in Staten Island.

The jury in the trial of Hunter Biden has been seated.

The DOJ Says Epoch Times Newspaper Is an Epic Money-Laundering Operation.

What Is He Talking About...Dr. Fauci...

Mike Crute — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Former President Trump appeared on Fox News, commenting on his conviction…”I think it’d be tough for the public to take. You know, at a certain point, there’s a breaking point.” President Biden responded to Trumps comments, condemning them as potentially violent. Trump then went on to claim that he never encouraged the chant ‘Lock Her Up” regarding Hillary Clinton.

Former Chief Medical Advisor to the President, Anthony Fauci appeared before the House of Representatives today. MTG was not welcoming. Representative Jamie Raskin responded.

Attack The Jury...Earl Ingram

Mike Crute — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000

As soon as the New York jury that heard the evidence in Donald Trump’s criminal trial announced its verdict Thursday afternoon, U.S. representatives, the 7th District’s Tom Tiffany and the 5th’s Scott Fitzgerald, launched an attack on the 12 men and women who spent the last three weeks hearing the evidence.

Civic Media’s Earl Ingram joins the Devils to discuss the Biden Administration’s plan to mobilize Milwaukee’s Black Community as well as his perspective on economics and the reaction to the Trump verdict.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jun 1

Mike Crute — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The verdict is in. Former President Donald Trump is found guilty of all 34 charges.

Civic Media’s Maggie Daun joins the Devils for legal analysis.

Callers react to the verdict.

Airing Of The Grievances

Mike Crute — Fri, 31 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Since it’s Friday, it’s time to air the grievances.

MAGA Reaction...Dueling Addresses...James Santelle

Mike Crute — Fri, 31 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The MAGA reaction to yesterday’s Trump verdict continues to support the 34 time convicted felon.

Both Former President Trump and the current office holder, President Joe Biden addressed the public today.

Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle, Civic Media host of “Amicus” joins the Devils to analyze the Trump convictions and the public reaction.

J.B. Pritzker...Graduation Day...Pride Flag

Mike Crute — Fri, 31 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The keynote address at the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention next weekend in Milwaukee will be delivered by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.

Crutey’s son will graduate from high school tomorrow. He and Dom reminisce about the time spent at their alma matter…Crutey’s son’s academic destination, UW-La Crosse.

A man carrying a long gun and wearing a shirt that said “Feminism is Cancer” voluntarily left the state Capitol grounds on today during a ceremony raising a Pride Flag above the building. The Devils discuss the right wingers condemnation of the LGBT community.

Donald Trump, Guilty on 34 Counts

Mike Crute — Thu, 30 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The audience reacts to Former President Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felonies

The Verdict Is Unanimous...And Swift

Mike Crute — Thu, 30 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The verdict is in. Former President Donald Trump is found guilty of all 34 charges.

Civic Media’s Maggie Daun joins the Devils for legal analysis.

Callers react to the verdict.

Get Yer Gun...The Verdict Is In

Mike Crute — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Guns will be allowed while hard water bottles and tennis balls face banishment at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July. Load up for the Cream City.

The verdict in the Trump Trail has been reached. What will it be?

Media Matters...The Alito Flags...

Mike Crute — Wed, 29 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The media is covering the Biden campaign as if it is going up in flames. Nothing could be farther from the truth. President Biden and VP Kamala Harris appeared together today in Philadelphia to appeal to the Black community for support.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito vows to not recuse himself from January 6 related cases. The issue with flags displayed at his homes are the result of his wife’s independence. In this instance, he supports a woman’s ability to choose.

Deliberation...Boasting...

Mike Crute — Wed, 29 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The jury is deliberating…and defendant Donald Trump has to remain at the courthouse. How is Trump spending his time?

Trump is quoted as boasting about his tryst with Stormy Daniels.

Trump was on social media last night trashing the proceedings in his trial, including Robert DeNiro.

The stock market cracked 40,000 but the right wing bubble has a totally opposite take.

Second Time Around...Recuse?

Mike Crute — Wed, 29 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

A group of right-wing activists enraged by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ failure to appease their calls for a more aggressive response to claims of election fraud and their demand that he fire the chief state election official, has for the second time filed signatures to force a recall election against Vos.

A signature matching the name of a Dane County judge overseeing a lawsuit to overturn the most controversial law in recent state history appears on a 2011 petition to recall a former Wisconsin governor who designed the collective bargaining measure known as Act 10. Should the judge, Jacob Frost, recuse himself?

Conflicting Memorial Day Addresses...Gagless...

Mike Crute — Tue, 28 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Yesterday Donald Trump again defamed E. Jean Carroll in his Memorial Day message. Her attorneys are at the ready to keep ringing up Trump’s legal tab. He also acknowledged “Human Scum” and rambled about all things except honoring America’s veterans.

However, President Joe Biden presented a Memorial Say address that defined patriotism.

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon rejected special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order against Donald Trump in the classified documents case.

The Michigan fake elector scheme claims that participants engaged as the result of “stupidity.”

Trump Closing Arguments...

Mike Crute — Tue, 28 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

After Trump’s defense team finished its summation today, Judge Juan Merchan chastised attorney Todd Blanche for suggesting the jury would be responsible for “sending a man to prison.”

Robert DeNiro showed up outside of the Trump courtroom representing the Biden campaign. The actor had some choice analysis.

Brandtjen Endorsed By Trump... Counsell Return ...Ro Jo...

Mike Crute — Tue, 28 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump is once again wading into Wisconsin politics with an endorsement of State Rep. Janel Brandtjen in her upcoming primary against State Senator Dan Knodl.

Former Brewers Manager Craig Counsell returned to Milwaukee yesterday as the new skipper of the Chicago Cubs. His reception was less than pleasant.

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson finally admitted that the January 6th insurrection was violent…but there are more “thugs’ on the left.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for May 25

Mike Crute — Sat, 25 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Trump Media lost more than $300 Million last quarter. The Devils provide financial analysis.

Lawyers for Scarlet Johansson are demanding that Open AI disclose how it developed an AI personal assistant voice that sounds uncannily similar to her own.

Jon Stewart offered commentary regarding cancel culture on last night’s edition of the Daily Show.

Trump claims that the Biden’s DOJ was authorized to shoot him.

Concert Crisis...

Mike Crute — Thu, 23 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The DOJ is suing to split Ticketmaster and Live Nation. The Devils relive concert experiences from the past as well as the financial repercussions to the audience.

The Butt Hurt GOP...Mike Clemens

Mike Crute — Thu, 23 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Republicans do not want to face citizens that oppose them at the National Convention coming to Milwaukee this July. The RNC demands that the protest zone be moved farther away from the Fiserv Form, the venue of the event.

Mike Clemens, Civic Media sports reporter checks in with the Devils with updates on the Brewers, Packers and Bucks.

Storm Clean Up...Bad Ass Grandma Jill...

Mike Crute — Thu, 23 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The clean up continues following the intense storms that effected Wisconsin this past Tuesday night.

Bad Ass Grandma Jill joins the Devils to discuss the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline.

Trump World...McGovern Rebuked

Mike Crute — Wed, 22 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Trump World convinced itself that Joe Biden was going to take out Donald Trump.

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Massachusetts was rebuked on the House Floor for remarks he made regarding the Trump “sex scandal” case.

Prove It...Darling Nikki

Mike Crute — Wed, 22 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Is what bumped the charge from a misdemeanor to a felony been proven in the Trump Trial? Crutey states there is a parallel with the case of 2004 former Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards.

Despite dropping out of the Presidential Race, Nikki Haley has stated that she will vote for Donald Trump.

Wicked Weather...Naked Bike Ride...Bird Flu...NDA

Mike Crute — Wed, 22 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin and the rest of the Midwest experienced extensive severe weather last night. Crutey recounts the evening’s events and tells of his time as a storm chaser.

The World Naked Bike Ride will return to Milwaukee on June 22. As always, state Republicans have an issue with the activity.

Bird Flu has been detected in a Michigan dairy employee. Health officials always seem to be playing catch up to the latest disease.

Is an NDA an election crime?

Losing Money...ChatGPT...Jon Stewart

Mike Crute — Tue, 21 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Trump Media lost more than $300 Million last quarter. The Devils provide financial analysis.

Lawyers for Scarlet Johansson are demanding that Open AI disclose how it developed an AI personal assistant voice that sounds uncannily similar to her own.

Jon Stewart offered commentary regarding cancel culture on last night’s edition of the Daily Show.

Trump claims that the Biden’s DOJ was authorized to shoot him.

Rested Defense...Matt Flynn...

Mike Crute — Tue, 21 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The defense has rested in the Trump Trial, without testimony from the former president. Closing arguments will start next Tuesday.

Matt Flynn joins the Devils and gives his perspective on the Trump Trial, Rudy Giuliani getting served over the weekend. The Supreme Court is crooked.

Republican Rumble...Hovde's Choice...Ro Jo's Invasion...Mike Gallagher

Mike Crute — Tue, 21 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman claims the recall Robin Vos movement is gaining momentum. Robin Vos is fighting back against the recall petition. State Republicans are in disarray.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde says an abortion ban between 12 and 14 weeks “is probably a reasonable time range” for people to decide whether to terminate their pregnancies — but Wisconsin voters should decide.

Ron Johnson will join Senate Republicans to bring an immigration bill to the floor tomorrow.

Former U.S. Congressman Mike Gallagher is now banned from China as the result of his criticism of the government.

Presidential Debate...Rudy's Been Served...Enemies List...Alito

Mike Crute — Mon, 20 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The first Presidential Debate is scheduled for June 27th. Will it actually happen?

Rudy Giuliani got served a legal summons during his surprise 80th birthday party this past Friday night.

Does Crutey have an enemies list?

Justice Alito throws his wife under the bus.

Cohen Admits Theft...Kid Rock...Conviction?

Mike Crute — Mon, 20 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

There were theatrics in Donald Trump’s trial today. Michel Cohen admitted to stealing from the Trump organization, to the tune of $60,000

Kid Rock threw around the N-word in an interview with Rolling Stone while demonstrating his ignorance of history, all while waving a gun around.

Does it take a conviction to damage Trump’s chances to get re-elected? The Devils and callers do some verbal mud wrestling.

Wisconsin GOP Convention...Trump In Minnesota

Mike Crute — Mon, 20 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

An overview of the Republican State Convention that happened in Appleton this past weekend.

Donald Trump appeared at a fundraiser in Minnesota last Friday…the same day of his son Barron’s high school graduation. Among his many false claims, that he won Minnesota in 2020.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for May 18

Mike Crute — Sat, 18 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Crutey analyzes the weeks testimony from Michael Cohen in the Trump Trial.

Flying The Alito Flag...

Mike Crute — Fri, 17 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gets busted out for hanging the U.S. flag upside down. As expected, he shifted blame to his wife.

Foods that make the Devils ill.

RPW...Scottie Scheffler...House Kerfuffle

Mike Crute — Fri, 17 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The Republican Party of Wisconsin is having their state convention this weekend in Appleton, featuring a speech from Florida Congressman Byron Donalds.

PGA Champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested. He was back of the course shortly thereafter.

While she was in court Lauren Boebert observed that Donald Trump was sleeping…or praying in court.

The House Oversight Committee engaged in a kerfuffle between Jasmine Crockett, MTG and AOC.

Capitol Grass... Ro Jo

Mike Crute — Fri, 17 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Capitol workers removed several marijuana plants from the west entrance to the Wisconsin State Capitol. Who planted them?

Ron Johnson was called out by PolitiFact for his statement regarding all Democrats support abortion until the moment of birth.

Cohen In The Courtroom

Mike Crute — Thu, 16 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

More analysis of this weeks testimony from Michael Cohen.

Cohen Cross Examination

Mike Crute — Thu, 16 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Crutey analyzes the weeks testimony from Michael Cohen in the Trump Trial.

Election By Attrition...Juvenille Behavior

Mike Crute — Thu, 16 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

With the RNC coming to Milwaukee for the national convention, Republicans are trying through win though attrition rather than expand their voting base. Donald Trump has indicated that he will announce his VP Candidate at the convention.

State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu are acting like five year old boys as per an editorial from the Capital Times.

Trump wants to be king…as per John Nichols of the Nation.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for May 11

Mike Crute — Sat, 11 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Crutey recaps his coverage of President Joe Biden’s rally in Sturtevant earlier today.

Steve & Peter Doocy of Fox News commented that Microsoft was going to build on the previous Foxconn site. They used the expression “Foxconned!”

The Devils verbally joust regarding Foxconn, the Fiserv Forum and stadium funding.

Laughter In The Court...Joe Walsh

Mike Crute — Fri, 10 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

There is laughter in the courtroom at the Trump Trial. It stemmed from the change in the relationship between Donald Trump & Michael Cohen.

Former Republican Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh joined the Devils and shared his assessment of the political landscape.

Trump Cheats At Golf...

Mike Crute — Fri, 10 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The Devils review Donald Trump’s public statements today…and he cheats at golf!

Not all Trump disciples are mouth breathers. However, the media they consume reinforces the narrative they want to believe.

Mark Pocan...Running In Fear...Nothing Else Matters

Mike Crute — Fri, 10 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

U.S. Second District Congressional Rep Mark Pocan joins the Devils and discusses the national political climate.

Do Republican politicians run for office in fear from the base of the party?

Paul Fanlund of the Capital Times writes…”if Trump wins re-election, nothing else matters.”

Nechles or Necklace...

Mike Crute — Thu, 09 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The Devils analyze/re-create today’s testimony in the Trump Trial.

Oil Slick...Ben Wikler...

Mike Crute — Thu, 09 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In a meeting with top oil industry executives at Mar-a-Lago last month, Donald Trump declared “you all are wealthy enough, that you should raise $1 billion to return me to the White House.” Contrary to Republican talking points, the United States is producing more oil now than any country previously.

Democratic State Party Chair Ben Wikler joins the Devils to discuss the Presidential and Senatorial Race as well as the effect from the Trump Trial.

Charlie Sykes...Eric Hovde...Climate Change

Mike Crute — Thu, 09 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Former Milwaukee radio talk show host, Charlie Sykes, appeared on MSNBC this morning and shared observations of Trump’s support in Wisconsin as well as the memories associated with the Foxconn debacle.

U.S. Senatorial candidate Eric Hovde has adopted a ‘Cowboy” persona, exemplified by the television commercials he appears in in the state of Arizona.

Donald Trump is the number one climate change denier.

Save Our Johnson...RFK's Parasite

Mike Crute — Wed, 08 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The House voted overwhelmingly to save Speaker Johnson from MTG’s push to oust him.

The Trump Trial has the day off. However, his actions in the courtroom were analyzed by the Devils.

Robert Kennedy Jr. says a parasite ate part of his brain.

President Biden...Foxconned...

Mike Crute — Wed, 08 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Crutey recaps his coverage of President Joe Biden’s rally in Sturtevant earlier today.

Steve & Peter Doocy of Fox News commented that Microsoft was going to build on the previous Foxconn site. They used the expression “Foxconned!”

The Devils verbally joust regarding Foxxconn, the Fiserv Forum and stadium funding.

Foxconn...Biden Rally

Mike Crute — Wed, 08 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Devils relive the Foxconn deal.

Crutey’s travel log to today’s Joe Biden rally…and the rally highlights.

Dom & Crute have a heated exchange regarding the debacle that was Fox Conn.

A Dramatic Reading

Mike Crute — Tue, 07 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Sally Franklin of Random House is reading aloud at Donald Trump’s trail from his book “How To Get Rich.”

The Devils do a dramatic reading of today’s testimony in Donald Trump’s trial.

Campus Camping...The Wanker

Mike Crute — Tue, 07 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The student protest encampment at UW-Madison is now entering week number two. According to University President Jay Rothman, nothing good happens after midnight.

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has thoughts on free speech. Walker, who like many conservatives used to make a big deal about academic free speech, has responded to the tens of thousands of students who are exercising free-speech rights at colleges and universities this spring with the meme, “Arrest Them, Remove Them. Expel Them.”’

Hush Money...Rolling Stones...Musical Politics

Mike Crute — Mon, 06 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

When recording financial transactions, don’t declare that the payment was for ‘Hush Money.”

The Rolling Stones played the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where Mick called out the Governor of Louisiana. “We’re a welcoming crowd, aren’t we?” Jagger asked. “I hope Mr. Landry is enjoying the show. He’s real inclusive you know. He’s trying to take us back to the Stone Age.”

Does the music you like indicate your political position?

Trump Trial Coverage...Tim Scott

Mike Crute — Mon, 06 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Earlier today Judge Marchan threatened to jail Donald Trump for his continuing violation of the gag order. MSNBC and Fox News’ coverage of the trial could not be diametrically opposed.

There was some creative accounting implemented in the Trump organization that was revealed in court today.

Potential Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Senator Tim Scott made an appearance on Meet The Press and evaded many questions.

Crutey Gets Heckled...Gaza...

Mike Crute — Mon, 06 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Crutey was keynote speaker…number 4 at the Wisconsin Grassroots Network Festival last Saturday at Lawrence University. Not all in attendance were friendly. Crutey had a heckler.

Paul Fanlund of The Capital Times analyzes the conflict in the Middle East. Polling indicated that Gaza was the top issue for only 2% of registered voters, and only 7% in the 18- to 29-year-old segment of the polling sample. And that 7% was the highest in any age category.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for May 4

Mike Crute — Sat, 04 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump came to Waukesha this past Wednesday. Trump was basking in adulation. Crutey interviewed the masses.

Crutey Goes Viral...Trump Diapers

Mike Crute — Fri, 03 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crutey has been besmirched online as result of his appearance at the Trump Rally this past Wednesday when he took a selfie of Crutey with My Pillow Huckster Mike Lindell.

Wanna buy some Trump Diapers?

More aired grievances.

A Cesspool Of Vice...Airing Of The Grievances

Mike Crute — Fri, 03 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Hope Hicks took the stand today in the Trump trial and addressed the campaign reaction to the release of the Access Hollywood tape and other fallout.

Listeners air their grievances.

Biden to Wisconsin... GOP Coming Up Short...Conservatives Find Judaism

Mike Crute — Fri, 03 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Joe Biden will return to Wisconsin next week in Racine.

The GOP is coming to Milwaukee for their national convention this summer. Corporate sponsorship is not what they had hoped for.

Conservatives are supportive of Israel but had no problem with what happened at Charlottesville.

Biden Addresses The Middle East...Jeff Scott Olsen

Mike Crute — Thu, 02 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

President Biden addressed the sate of protest on the college campuses across the country. Callers serve up their take on the issue.

Civil Rights Attorney Jeff Scott Olsen joins the Devils and examines the current state of protest on the UW campus.

Morning Joe

Mike Crute — Thu, 02 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough declared campus protestors as “stupid.” Could this hurt Joe Biden at the ballot box? Earl Ingram chimes in with his take on Morning Joe’s statement. More listeners share their positions.

False Electors...Gazan Refugees

Mike Crute — Thu, 02 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Why aren’t the false electors being indicted in Wisconsin when charges have been brought forth in other states?

The Biden administration is planning to accept refugees from Gaza. Senator Ron Johnson and other Republicans are opposed.

More Trump In Waukesha

Mike Crute — Wed, 01 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crutey interviews Trump supporters outside the expo center.

Protestors are marching past the studio window on State Street.

Trump In Waukesha

Mike Crute — Wed, 01 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump came to Waukesha today. Trump was basking in adulation. Crutey interviewed the masses.

Trump In Waukesha...Campus Protests

Mike Crute — Wed, 01 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Analysis of the Trump Rally in Waukesha.

The campus tent encampment at UW Madison.

Tomorrow's Road Show...Booze vs. Weed...Questions For Crute

Mike Crute — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump will be in Waukesha tomorrow and Crutey will be there as our ‘Man On The Street.”

The debate over which is more lethal…alcohol or marijuana.

What should Crutey ask the MAGA faithful tomorrow?

Trump Scoreboard...Pot Is Less Risky...Run For Office...

Mike Crute — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The Devils update the daily Trump courtroom scoreboard.

The DOJ plans to reschedule Marijuana as a lower risk drug.

Wanna run for state office? Call the Devil’s Advocates.

Hovde Love...I Won't Back Down...Veto Master...

Mike Crute — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde continues to prove he loves Wisconsin. Hovde has collected $60,000 from campaign donors with California ties.

Years ago Scott Walker proclaimed…”I Won’t Back Down.” Now it has become Donald Trump’s mantra.

Governor Tony Evers…Master of the Veto.

Parenting, Dom Style...WHCD...Megan Wolfe

Mike Crute — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Allowing your children to swear? Gary from Sussex has parental tips for Dom.

A recap of the White House Correspondents Dinner.,

The safety of Megan Wolfe the administrator of the Wisconson Elections Commission.

Maggie Daun...Christina Bobb...Go To The Phones

Mike Crute — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Maggie Daun joins the Devils and elaborates on her Civic Media post addressing that what happened this past week with SCOTUS. Their conduct was an abomination.

RNC official Christina Bobb fears she will spend decades in prison for her participation in the fake electors scheme.

The phones light up.

Monotor The Polls...Trump Loves Crutey...

Mike Crute — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Republicans are recruiting legions of monitors to observe the polls for the fall election, setting the stage for lawsuits.

Donald Trump sent Crutey a love letter.

Dave Zweifel, Editor Emeritus of the Capital Times dissects the innards of the Republican party.

Hunter Biden threatens to sue Fox News.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Apr 27

Mike Crute — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Eric Hovde is having a bad week. He might have emulated former Governor Tommy Thompson.

The Waukesha County DA won’t pursue charges against Rep. Janel Brandtjen in alleged fundraising scheme

Biden Is Jeering Trump...Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Mike Crute — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

President Biden has been attacking and taunting Donald Trump. He has money for the campaign, he’s not sleeping in court and can travel freely. Earlier today President Biden joined Howard Stern on his radio show for a one hour interview.

Dr. Kristin Lyerly, running for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District joins the Devils to discuss the current political landscape.

Catch & Kill x 2...

Mike Crute — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Crutey has been credentialed for the Trump rally next Wednesday in Waukesha.

David Pecker indicated that if the National Enquirer had not bought (catch & kill) the Stormy Daniels story, another outlet would have.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem killed the family’s “worthless pup.”

Abortion Access...Operation Souls to the Polls...William Walter

Mike Crute — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Can a federal law governing emergency care protect access to abortion at hospitals when a woman’s health is at risk? Idaho’s Defense of Life Act prohibits all abortions, with a few exceptions.

Souls to the Polls call for the removal of Wisconsin GOP Executive Director over text messages as a result of Operation Rat F***.

William Walter, Executive Director of Our Wisconsin Revolution joins the Devils in studio to discuss the Wisconsin Conservation Congress.

James Santelle

Mike Crute — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Former United States Attorney and Civic Media Host of “Amicus” James Santelle, joins the Devils to analyze the latest revelations in the Trump Trial and developments of Wisconsin legal matters, including the recordings that are not being utilized in a Waukesha County case.

Presidential Immunity...Catch & Kill...Fake Electors Indicted

Mike Crute — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments on the issue of Presidential Immunity today.

Catch and Kill was not only applied by the National Enquirer to Donald Trump. Arnold Schwarzenegger also benefitted from the practice.

The National Enquirer was also releasing false stories to discredit Trump challengers.

An Arizona grand jury indicted Trump allies including Rudy Giuliani over 2020 fake elector scheme.

Souls To The Polls, Or Operation Rat F***

Mike Crute — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

New GOP head Carlton Huffman, urged a staffer to inundate a Black group with Trump calls in 2020.

Andrew Iverson, at the time state head of Trump Victory, a joint operation of the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee, said this: “Just be on standby in case there’s any stunts we need to pull.”

Recently a couple members of Kamala Harris’ Security Detail got in a brawl.

Campus Protests

Mike Crute — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Columbia University has cancelled all in person classes for the rest of the semester. House Speaker Mike Johnson made an appearance on campus…and was jeered. Campus protests are occurring all across the country, rooted in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Eric Hovde's Bad Week...No Charges...

Mike Crute — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Eric Hovde is having a bad week. He might have emulated former Governor Tommy Thompson.

The Waukesha County DA won’t pursue charges against Rep. Janel Brandtjen in alleged fundraising scheme

Matt Flynn...Alan Dershowitz...Trump Trial

Mike Crute — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair and Radio Host Matt Flynn joins Crutey to discuss the Trump Trial. Matt is also an author and just published “The Court of Last Resort.”

During an interview on Newsmax, Alan Dershowitz claims the Trump would be killed in prison if he were convicted and stripped of his Secret Service protection.

The Trump Trial includes sleeping…and farting. Today is also the anniversary of Trump encouraging people to inject bleach.

Did Trump Violate His Gag Order...John Zarbano...George Santos

Mike Crute — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Did Trump violate his gag order?

John Zarbano will challenge Glenn Grothman for the Sixth Congressional District Seat. He joins Crutey to discuss his campaign.

George Santos is ending his congressional bid for New York’s First District.

Eric Hovde Is The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Mike Crute — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde keeps making headlines…not to his benefit. “It’s clear California bank owner Eric Hovde does not care about seniors or their families,” said Arik Wolk, a spokesman for the Wisconsin Democratic Party. His unfavorable rating keeps rising.

Waukesha County DA Susan Opper won’t pursue charges against Rep. Janel Brandtjen in an alleged fundraising scheme. Even though there are audio recordings of the alleged crime, charges are not pending.

Ukraine Aid, Bout Time...MTG...The Rapture

Mike Crute — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Ukraine needed financial aid. The House of Representatives finally came though over the weekend. President Biden pitched this proposal back in October. House Speaker Mike Johnson & the Republicans should not be praised for doing their job.

MTG is still calling for the removal of House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Listeners chime in on Trump’s flatulent courtroom presence, the Rapture and the fate of Megan Wolfe.

David Pecker...It Was Cohen's Fault ...That Smell!

Mike Crute — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Day one of the Trump Hush Money Trail and David Pecker from the National Inquirer testified and addressed catch & kill. Pecker has been given amnesty.

Trump addressed the media outside of the courtroom and blamed Michael Cohen for the “book keeping error.” Oh, and Trump fell asleep in court again!

As if that weren’t enough, Trump has been farting in court!

Tony Tells Trump He's Irrational...VP Harris...Ro Jo...Trump Trial Coverage

Mike Crute — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

It’s day number one of the Trump Hush Money trial and the Former President has been threatening former administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Megan Wolfe. Governor Evers has some choice words for the ex pres.

Kamala Harris is in La Crosse today in support of abortion rites and addressing staffing levels in nursing homes.

Ro Jo claims we are spending money we don’t have during his appearance on News Nation this past Saturday.

With the Trump trial starting today, MSNBC is all Trump. Fox News is anything but…

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Apr 20

Mike Crute — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Charles Franklin, Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of The Marquette Law School Poll joins the Devils and examines the data from the latest Marquette University Law School Poll.

The Nevada GOP claimed widespread voter fraud in their state. They found a total of four cases!

Donald Trump has had trouble staying awake in court. Some have dubbed him Don Snoreleone. However, he is opposed to wind farms.

Peter Barca...

Mike Crute — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Peter Barca has announced that he will run to represent the U.S. First Congressional District, an office he held previously. He checks in with Dom & Crute and discusses his candidacy.

It’s a Friday which means it’s time for the airing of the grievances.

Will Speaker of the House Mike Johnson still have his position after tomorrow’s vote?

Outside of The Courthouse...Alan Robinson

Mike Crute — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

A young man outside of the NYC courtroom where jurors are being selected in the Donald Trump trial started himself on fire. What would you die for?

Alan Robinson from Herbal Aspect joins the Devils to reveal all of the events that are happening this weekend. Also, don’t forget to indulge in Devil’s Advocates licensed products.

What Would You Die For?

Mike Crute — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

A Trump jury has been selected. Outside the courthouse, a young man set himself on fire. What would you die for?

Did the Kohl’s Corporation donate $1 Million to BLM. The short answer is no.

Will the Wisconsin Delegation save Mike Johnson his Speakership?

Peter Barca...Trump Witnesses...DVO...F.A.R.T

Mike Crute — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Department of Revenue Secretary, Peter Barca will appear with the Devils tomorrow, having announced that he will run for office in the U.S. first congressional district.

The identity of prosecution witnesses in Donald Trump’s Hush Money Trial will not be revealed to the defense in advance.

Representative Derrick Van Orden defended House Speaker Mike Johnson.

The Floor Action Response Team has been formed by The House Freedom Caucus….with the acronym F.A.R.T.!

The Trump Dozen...DVO...Ram Jam...Hovde

Mike Crute — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Twelve jurors have been chosen for the Trump Hush Money Trial. There were several previous jurors that bowed out for fear of their safety.

GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden entered a 20 minute heated floor conversation as it was ongoing and dared his right-wing colleagues to move on the motion to oust Johnson.

Crutey lost a bet. Donald Trump did attend Eric Trump’s high school graduation.

Tim Ramthun is running for state office again. Once upon a time he tried to get Dom & Crute arrested. It’s “Tim Time!”

Eric Hovde claims the media is misrepresenting his statement regarding nursing home voters.

Who's Running?

Mike Crute — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Chris Taylor has decided not to enter the race for State Supreme Court. However, Peter Barca will enter the race for the First U.S. Congressional District.

Crutey recreates his near Christmas celebration with Tim Ramthun, who announced he running for another seat in the state legislature.

Charles Franklin...Nevada Voter Fraud...

Mike Crute — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Charles Franklin, Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of The Marquette Law School Poll joins the Devils and examines the data from the latest Marquette University Law School Poll.

The Nevada GOP claimed widespread voter fraud in their state. They found a total of four cases!

Donald Trump has had trouble staying awake in court. Some have dubbed him Don Snoreleone. However, he is opposed to wind farms.

MILW & RNC...Impeachment...

Mike Crute — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Historically the Democrats know how to party. The RNC has not booked a lot events/spaces in Milwaukee for the national convention. However, male escorts servicing the 2016 RNC convention in Cleveland found it to be profitable!

The Senate killed the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkus.

Trump wants a cut if you use his name in your fundraising efforts.

My Pillow CEO had a bad experience at a Hardee’s Drive Thru.

Let's Go Polling...PFAS...RNC

Mike Crute — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The latest Marquette University Law School Poll has Trump ahead of Biden 51-49.

Governor Evers proposed to state Republicans to allocate $140 Million to clean up PFAS in Wisconsin. Instead GOP lawmakers were in DC for a fundraiser.

Privacy rights are an election issue in the state of Wisconsin.

The RNC is coming to Milwaukee. Will the convention be a fiscal bust?

Republican Malfeasance

Mike Crute — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Congressional Republicans keep making political accusations but can’t back them up with legitimate facts.

Russian Intelligence was able to bury many bad headlines for Republican politicians in the past. There are a few Republican representatives that are calling out their own fellow party members that are currently repeating Russian talking point.

Trump plans on going to an NYC Bodega. When, if ever, has he been in one?

Trump Jury Selection

Mike Crute — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Assembling the Trump Jury. Could you be impartial?

Bodily Autonomy. Kareem Goes Political. Trumps Casinos.

Mike Crute — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Wisconsin Supreme Court calls for responses to Planned Parenthood petition regarding bodily autonomy.

Former Milwaukee Buck, Kareem Abdul Jabbar has waded into Wisconsin politics, excoriating U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde.

Once upon a time, Donald Trump was a major player in Atlantic City…until he cannibalized himself.

It's The Media, Stupid!

Mike Crute — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Syndicated talk show host Thom Hartmann contends the most efficient way to get Democrats elected is the use of a simple vehicle that the right has mastered for years. It’s the media, stupid! The Devil’s Advocates know this better than anyone.

George Soros recently acquired a controlling interst in Audacy, the second biggest radio company in the U.S. Could he shape the political landscape in the future?

Wisconsin Election Administrator Megan Wolfe now requires more personal security as Trump has accused the state elections commission of fraud.

Stormy Monday

Mike Crute — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Jury selection began today in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan. How did the former President react to today’s proceedings? With many panicked social media posts.

Please buy some Devil Radio Swag…

Alan Robinson from Herbal Aspect joins the Devils to entertain and inform regarding the new marketing partnership with the Devil’s Advocates.

Tax Day...Devil Swag Now Available!

Mike Crute — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Today is a the day many Americans dread…Tax Day. The average American pays a higher tax rate than the rich or corporations.

U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde has learned to love tax credits for solar energy…that he used to hate.

Please buy Devil Radio Swag. Cruety needs to put his son through college!

How rich do you have to be to fun d your own campaign…and lose?

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Apr 13

Mike Crute — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now, joins the Devils to analyze President Biden’s remarks regarding student loan debt from earlier today at Madison College.

Trump’s Wisconsin faithful consider him to be messianic.

Airing Of The Grievances

Mike Crute — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s time to air the grievances. Michael Gableman rang up a bill of two million dollars at tax payer expense. Also, Trump and his “Little Johnson!”

Earlier in the week, Trump compared himself to Nelson Mandela. The Devils compare/contrast these two influential figures.

Crute recalls the time he spent time on a flight with Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller,

Truth Social is tanking…

Election Integrity? VP Harris.

Mike Crute — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Trump and MAGA Mike hold a press conference and address “Election Integrity.” Dom & Crute provide real time analysis. Callers react.

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the abortion legislation from 1864 that is now in effect in the state of Arizona.

Scott Walker, The Great Divider... Dr. John Stanley

Mike Crute — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Crutey is live from his “Lake House.”

It’s time to start gathering signatures if you want to represent your district. The collection can officially begin on Monday.

Scott Walker blames liberals for the division in our country. Apparently he forgot about his “divide and conquer’ strategy that got him elected.

Reverend John Stanley from the Wisconsin Grassroots Network joins Crute.

A Vacancy In The Court...Teachers

Mike Crute — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Ann Walsh Bradley announced she will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. What happens now? Will Chris Taylor, a judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals be the saving grace?

Ron Johnson made a statement about vaccines earlier today…that actually made sense.

Dr. Tim Slekar joins the Devils to discuss the article that was published in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel regarding teachers in the state of Wisconsin.

Charging Trump

Mike Crute — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The Devil’s discuss the death of OJ Simpson.

With his first trial beginning on Monday, could Trump be convicted, on lesser, misdemeanor charges? The trial will be all consuming starting next week.

Supreme Opening...OJ...Robert Pilot...Enbridge

Mike Crute — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley has announced her retirement from the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crute is encouraging Chris Taylor to replace her.

OJ Simpson has passed away at age 76. He never did find the “real killers.”

Robert Pilot from Native Roots Radio joins Crute to discuss the environment.

The Enbridge pipeline from Canada is trespassing on Native American land.,

Appeal Denied...Arizona...Trash The Hampton Inn

Mike Crute — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Trump filed another appeal to delay his trial that begins next Monday. Appeal denied.

Repeal the Arizona abortion ban from 1864…not today.

Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg now has a cell booked at Rikers Island.

Florida Republican Party Executive Director, George Wolf Riley went on bender and trashed a hotel room.

Election Integrity? Eric Hovde. John Nichols.

Mike Crute — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump and MAGA Mike are planning a press conference on Friday to discuss election integrity. Trump also claims he would not sign a nationwide abortion ban. Trump contends that Arizona went too far implementing the 1800’s abortion law.

Eric Hovde’s statement regarding nursing home voting during the pandemic is debunked.

Trump’s legal team subpoenaed the wrong witness!

John Nichols from the Nation joins the Devils to analyze the current political climate.

Vos Recall Fails...Again. The Toxic Twins. Tammy Baldwin Shows Up.

Mike Crute — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Organizers of the recall effort of Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos have come up short…again!

Dave Zweifel, editor emeritus of the Cap Times asserts that neither Tim Tiffany nor Scott Fitzgerald, actually represent their districts.

Tammy Baldwin meets people where they live…and builds relationships with constituents of all stripes.

Trump Trial...Hillary

Mike Crute — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The first Trump Trial starts next Monday. The longer this legal proceeding is treated as “normal,” America and the world are in trouble. If Trump were to win, would he ever leave office?

Hillary Clinton appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She stated the obvious differences between the two Presidential candidates. Why is this a hard choice?

Arizona Abortion Ban

Mike Crute — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

A near total abortion ban is now in effect in Arizona. The law, which can be traced to as early as 1864, also carries a prison sentence of two to five years for abortion providers. There is a 14-day stay on the law.

A woman’s right to choose will be a major factor in all elections nationwide. The GOP has to be fearful of a huge backlash despite their public proclamations.

CNN...RFK 's Impact...Broadcast Truth...Ro Jo

Mike Crute — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Crute is not on his “A” game today after an evening with Dom.

The segment CNN shot last week with Crutey finally made it to air…complete with sound effects!

Libertarians are Republican light…selfish. Dom is/was a Libertarian.

Trump allies are concerned that RFK may hurt Trump’s election chances.

Why are facts in short supply in the world of broadcasting?

Should Rom Johnson be invited back to join the Devil’s Advocates?

Eric Hovde...Mike Sheridan...Trump Trial

Mike Crute — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Eric Hovde states that nursing home residents are too close to death to vote.

Former Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan is considering Democratic run for Congress in Steil district.

One week until “all hell breaks loose.” Trump’s trail begins next Monday. Oh by the way, Trump’s $175million posted bond may not be legal.

Scot Ross...Trump, The Messiah

Mike Crute — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now, joins the Devils to analyze President Biden’s remarks regarding student loan debt from earlier today at Madison College.

Trump’s Wisconsin faithful consider him to be messianic.

President Joe Biden in Madison

Mike Crute — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The President delivered an address regarding student debt relief at Madison College earlier this afternoon. Crute was on hand. The Devils examine President’s Biden’s proposals.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Apr 6

Mike Crute — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Charles Franklin, Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of the Marquette University Law School Poll unpacks the latest polling results.

No labels has ditched their 2024 ticket. RFK Jr. considers January 6th convicts to be “activists stripped of their constitutional liberties.”

Let’s go to the phones.

James Santelle...Biden Coming To Madison...

Mike Crute — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Host of Amicus, former United States Attorney James Santelle discusses all things legal regarding Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden to announce new student loan forgiveness program when he visits Madison on Monday,

The jobs report for the month of March was better than anticipated.

Iran...Biden...MTG...The Crute Boat...Ghost Busses

Mike Crute — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

CNN is reporting that an attack on the U.S. by Iran is inevitable.

Joe Biden will be in Madison on Monday. Details to come.

MTG critiques the pending eclipse, also on Monday.

Crutey plans to paint his boat this weekend.

Lauren Boebert had a few too many cocktails at a GOP event.

Ghost Busses.

Tight Elections...Pat Kretlow...Alan Robinson

Mike Crute — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin GOP Chairman Brian Schimming claims that we’ve had 12 elections in 24 years in the state that have been decided by less than 30,000 votes.

Former owner of the Dino Stop chain, Tony Wyed is considering running for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District.

Pat Kreitlow from Up North News Radio joins Crute for analysis of the state’s political landscape.

Alan Robinson from Herbal Aspect stops by with a major announcement with a “Devilish” twist!

Polling with Charles Franklin

Mike Crute — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Charles Franklin, Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of the Marquette University Law School Poll unpacks the latest polling results.

No labels has ditched their 2024 ticket. RFK Jr. considers January 6th convicts to be “activists stripped of their constitutional liberties.”

Let’s go to the phones.

Dr. Kristin Lyerly is Running.

Mike Crute — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kristin Lyerly, candidate for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District joins the Devils following the announcement of her candidacy.

Trump insists that Biden take a drug test, implying that Joe enjoys cocaine.

MTG insists that MAGA Mike is as bad as Nancy Pelosi He’s turned into Mitch McConnell’s twin and worse. He’s a Democrat!

U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde backs a woman’s right to choose…but did not indicate at what point abortion should be banned.

Saluting Working Men...and Women

Mike Crute — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Crutey salutes you…working men…and women.

How does Joe Biden win Wisconsin? John Nichols from the Nation has a game plan.

Go To The Phones...

Mike Crute — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The phones light up, beginning with discussing funding of Milwaukee Public Schools after a referendum passed in yesterday’s primary. An actual educator has a explanation on how the education system really works.

Primary Results...State Senator Dianne Hesselbein

Mike Crute — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Dom & Crute disect the results of yesterdays Wisconsin Primary.

Wisconsin State Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein joins the Devils for her take on this election season.

Primary Election Results

Mike Crute — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Reviewing the election day scoreboard. Donald Trump had a bad night as 120,000 Republicans did not vote for him.

Civic Media’s morning host Earl Ingram joins Crute to discuss the results of yesterday’s Wisconsin Primary.

MST3K: Donald Trump Edition

Mike Crute — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump is live in Green Bay this afternoon, so Dom and Crute chime in with their comments a la Mystery Science Theater 3000. Eventually, we can’t take his nonsense anymore, so we shut it off and take your texts and calls on Trump’s blatant lies.

Trump National Airport

Mike Crute — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Happy Election Day! Remember to cast your ballot in the Wisconsin primary as both Dom and Crute did.

There is a movement to name an airport after Donald Trump. Dom and Crute take your calls on what places or events would be best to dedicate to The Great Orange One.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair, Ben Wikler

Mike Crute — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Ben Wikler join the Devil’s Advocates and examines the political landscape.

Dom & Crute assess the landscape of tomorrow’s Wisconsin state primary and discuss Republicans in disarray.

Pants On Fire...Enough Already...Polarization

Mike Crute — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Trump appears on air with Dan O’Donnell earlier today and was given a “Pants On Fire” rating by PolitiFact. Plus, if elected, Trump promises deportation.

Some Republicans are fed up being harangued for money multiple times a day.

If you claim to be well informed politically, you probably participate in the nation’s ideological polarization. The media reinforces the message, with minimal pushback.

RFK... Van Orden...Campaign Strategies...The Wanker

Mike Crute — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The Wisconsin Primary is tomorrow. Is there an appetite voting for RFK?

Wisconsin GOP Rep. Derick Van Orden is done with GOP Rep. Bob Good of Virginia as Good has accused many of his Republican colleagues in Washington of casting votes that hurt the country and undermine conservative cause.

In.n the race for U.S. Senate, Tammy Baldwin vs. Eric Hovde, their campaigns have vastly different strategies.

Scott Walker fancied himself as a job creator. He can’t hold a candle to Tony Evers. His assessment of Wisconsin’s employment climate is cherry picked.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Mar 30

Mike Crute — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Dr. Harvey Kaye. CNN wants to talk to Crute: Dr. Harvey Kaye, Professor Emeritus from UW- Green Bay, joins Dom & Crute for more 20224 election analysis.

Crute will be interviewed by CNN next Monday regarding the potential impact RFK could have in the upcoming presidential election. Dom and our callers share fashion tips for Crute’s appearance.

Great Friday

Mike Crute — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Dom & Crute discuss potential entertainment plans and more for the Easter Weekend.

Lara Trump is releasing a new single. Dom & Crute review her previous effort, TOM Petty’s “I Wont’ Back Down.”

Trump is selling Bibles…and pardons.

Mike Gallagher going to work for a defense contractor.

Mike Crute — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Right wing radio hosts were absent today. But Crutey showed up for work!

Mike Gallagher’s decision to leave the House is going to cause chaos in Congress. He’s going to work for Palantir, a defense contractor.

Pete Schwaba from Civic Media’s Night Lite joins Crutey for all things entertaining. With the death of Louis Gossett Jr., Crutey reveals why he has an attachment to “An Officer & A Gentleman.” Pete also makes recommendations for viewing this weekend…and beyond

Easter Dining. Larry David...and CJ.

Mike Crute — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

What’s on the Easter Menu? No ham. Beef…it’s what’s for Easter!

Chris Christie announced he will not run on the No Labels ticket.

Trump gets away with everything.

Larry David shares his love for Donald Trump in an interview with CNN’s Chris Wallace.

CJ makes a return appearance.

Mark Pocan...Save MAGA Mike

Mike Crute — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

U.S. Second District Representative joins Dom & Crute for a breakdown on politics and the election season.

Should the Democrats save MAGA Mike?

Will the effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos succeed on a second attempt?

Crooked voting maps…and the fallout.

Recall Vos...Vote on April 2nd.

Mike Crute — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

State Republicans continue to pursue the recall of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. However, those recall petitions have contained many forged signatures.

U.S. Representative Bryan Steil took to X along with Ohio’s Jim Jordan to urging you on April 2nd to vote YES on Questions 1 and 2.

Republicans hope to get out the vote in 2024…even if those votes are cast in advance. No…really.

Crute says that if Steil & Jordan want you to vote yes…that means you should vote NO!

Was the 2020 election stolen? Trump trashing.

Mike Crute — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Was the 2020 election stolen? This is the question to answer if your are seeking employment with the RNC. If you say no, will you get the job?

Trump violates the gag order implemented by Judge Juan Merchan, attacking the judge and his daughter on X.

Crute is accused by a listener of lying about his criminal record. Dom’s slate is clean.

Finally…there’s even more input regarding Crute’s wardrobe for his CNN appearance on Monday.

Dr. Harvey Kaye. CNN wants to talk to Crute.

Mike Crute — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Dr. Harvey Kaye, Professor Emeritus from UW- Green Bay, joins Dom & Crute for more 20224 election analysis.

Crute will be interviewed by CNN next Monday regarding the potential impact RFK could have in the upcoming presidential election. Dom and our callers share fashion tips for Crute’s appearance.

Justice Rebecca Bradley...Hypocrite. Platform...what platform? Dr. Harvey Kaye

Mike Crute — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Justice Rebecca Bradley rips her opponents partisan activity while defending her own.

The RNC is coming to Milwaukee for their national convention…again…without a platform.

Dr. Harvey Kaye discusses his counselling of Marianne Williamson in her run for the presidency. What impact will a third party candidate have on the presidential election? Trump will lose votes to RFK.

Mifespritone and the Supreme Court. Ronna McDaniel is out at NBC. Should Dom be fired?

Mike Crute — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Arguments regarding the use of Mifepristone are before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding FDA actions.

MSNBC anchors rebuked the hiring of former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel. She is now wearing a pink slip.

Should Dom be fired? Callers weigh in!

DJT will return to Green Bay on Election Day. RFK picks a VP. Alina Habba is delusional.

Mike Crute — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Trump schedules a rally in Green Bay next Tuesday. He still owes the city of Green Bay $9,000 for a previous appearance.

Robert F. Kennedy has made his VP selection…entrepreneur and attorney Nicole Shanahan. She has never run for elected office.

Alina Habba appeared on Fox News last night and declared victory that Trump’s bond was reduced. Huh?

Touring Lakefront Brewery with Tim Kaine…or not. Receiving VIP treatment from the Trump Campaign.

Ron Johnson...Hypocrite. Donald Trump is coming to Green Bay.

Mike Crute — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Ron Johnson is featured on the Wisconsin GOP X Site advocating for absentee ballots. Hypocritical?

Jeff Jansen from Altus Commercial Real Estate discusses the current market.

Former President Trump will be making an appearance on election day, next Tuesday in Green Bay. He is notorious for not reimbursing cities where he has rallied in the past. One of those cities is Titletown.

The “Uninstructed” vote movement is gaining momentum.

Dom & Crute over the years. Ronna McDaniel hired by NBC News.

Mike Crute — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Dom & Crute…years of evolving Civil Discourse.

Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel is hired by NBC, resulting in Chuck Todd demonstrating some backbone.

The truth from right wing media…not so honest. These are the numbers

White Wealthy Privilege

Mike Crute — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Wealthy White Privilege…Trump gets a reprieve. He must deliver $175 Million in ten days…rather than $464 Million today.

Gallagher leaving the House. Third party candidates.

Mike Crute — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

More reaction from U.S Rep. Mike Gallagher’s decision to leave Congress next month. None the less, Gallagher appears to be sticking it to the Republican Party.

The Badgers stunk up the joint and exited in Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament.

Does Wisconsin have an appetite for a third party candidate? Robert Kennedy…Jill Stein…April 2 looms near.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Mar 23

Mike Crute — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of March 23.

Wisconsin Right Wing Radio has no integrity.

Mike Crute — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Right Wing radio challenged Trump in 2016. Now they have embraced the former President. Check your character and integrity at the door.

U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher will leave Congress early. Wanna own some Trump?

Mike Crute — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin’s Eighth District Representative Mike Gallagher announced he will leave Congress next month. He’s just not into his constituents anymore. One more Rep. is jumping off of a sinking ship. Also…MTG moves to force a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.

Wanna get into the market? Be on the lookout for the ticker symbol DJT…you could add some Trump to your portfolio!

Mike Gallagher leaving Congress...early. Changes in the real estate industry.

Mike Crute — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Eighth District Rep. Mike Gallagher will leave Congress in April, exiting before the end of his term. This leaves the Republicans with a one seat majority in the House.

Darcy Haber from Solidarity Realty joins Crute to explain the recent changes to the Real Estate Industry.

2024-03-21 Devil's Advocates Radio Show (Hour 2)

Mike Crute — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Can recalling Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson be a reality? 42 states do not have that power. The Badger State appears to be so empowered. However, collecting the needed signatures for a recall would be a steep hill to climb.

There are going to be some hotly contested U.S. Senate races across the country. What if Ron Johnson could be added to the ballot? That might motivate the MAGAS to vote for Trump and create confusion with Tammy Baldwin’s re-election bid.

Jim Troupis and Ron Johnson...Making Wisconsin Proud

Mike Crute — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Four right wing members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court reappointed Jim Troupis to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Judicial Advisory Committee. An unindicted co-conspirator in the Wisconsin’s election fraud investigation.

Could Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson be recalled? The process for making that happen is as clear as mud.

There is voter fraud...in house. Why would 30 bonding companies pass Trump's obligation?

Mike Crute — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Kimberley Zapata, a former Milwaukee election official was convicted for creating false names to order three military absentee ballots ahead of the 2022 midterm election. She will be sentenced on May 2. Apparently there is voter fraud…from the inside.

Trump continues to push back on posting bond…due March 25. Something doesn’t add up…30 bonding companies passed on providing financial assistance to the former president. Why?

There is more genius commentary from Trump attorney, Alina Habba.

Lev Parnas spills the beans and Roe Joe makes us proud.

Mike Crute — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

House Republicans continues to search for anything to pin on Hunter Biden. Former Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas testified to the House that he and Rudy knowingly spread misinformation from Russia about President Joe Biden. Wisconsin’s own Senator Ron Johnson was implicated in the testimony.

Roe Joe is also on record not supporting aid to Ukraine. He continues to make Wisconsin proud. Not to be outdone, Toxic Tom Tiffany casts a vote against halting Russians from kidnapping children.

Voss, Hellenbrand & Election Disinformation

Mike Crute — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Despite President Trump supporting his challenger in his re-election bid, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos sold his soul by endorsing Donald Trump for the 2024 campaign.

Liza Hellenbrand from the Empowered Caregivers Show joins Crute in studio to discuss her meeting with Governor Evers.

The Bradley Foundation bankrolled Trump’s disinformation campaign. The Milwaukee group was the biggest funder of Trump’s war on social media to purge election lies.

Trump needs money. Should he be able to appeal? Robin Vos has proven he has no spine.

Mike Crute — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Ruth Marcus of the Washington Post alleges that Trump should be able to appeal the judgement against him. Is the size of the judgement excessive? Maggie Daun calls in an explains why Marcus (and Crute) are wrong.

Why are there no multi-billionaires not coming to Donald Trump’s aid?

Robin Vos changes his mind and endorses Donald Trump. Truly a profile in lack of character.

Peter Navarro and Crute have something in common...

Mike Crute — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Peter Navarro is supposed to serve four months in prison. His sentence was reduced to 90 days. Crute relives his hardened criminal past!

According to the Republicans, if our guy doesn’t win, the election is rigged.

The second district, contraception and election integrity.

Mike Crute — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Scott Mayer, Executive Chairman of the Board of QPS Employment Group is not running for the Senate seat in Wisconsin’s second district.

Governor Evers has made it possible for Medicaid recipients to have access to the first over the counter birth control pill starting Tuesday.

Wisconsin absentee votes were almost tossed in the 2020 election. This could have swung the presidential election to Donald Trump. How will election integrity be maintained in 2024 if the votes can’t be counted ahead of time?

Election denial...bail deficiency and Beatlejuice

Mike Crute — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

With the purge at the RNC, Christina Bobb is the new elections counsel for the RNC…and is an election denier. The plot continues.

More breakdown regarding Trump’s “Blood Bath” comment. If he can’t make bond, why is he not being locked up?

However, Peter Navarro will report to prison tomorrow.

And finally, Lauren Boebert finds life following her Beatlejuice performance has been difficult.

Broke ass Trump!

Mike Crute — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Trump can’t make bond. Thirty different companies were approached for financial assistance. There were no takers. Trump’s supporters love him because he’s rich. So why does he need/take their money?

At a rally on Saturday, Trump declared that if he was not elected, there would be a “Blood Bath.” Was he really referring to the auto industry?

Groceries are too expensive

Mike Crute — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Christina Bobb is the new counsel for the RNC. Since she is an election denier, how will the Republicans respond if Biden wins the state of Wisconsin?

Is you trip to the grocery store breaking your budget? Grocery prices and “shrinkflation” could be a determining factor in the presidential election. Unit volumes are down but prices are up…and so are corporate profits.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Mar 16

Mike Crute — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of March 16

Pre-weekend blues

Mike Crute — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Republicans are feeling less confident regarding the impeachment of President Biden.

Peter Navarro is to report to prison next week but he filed an appeal to stay out of the gray bar hotel.

Then, some pundits at the Washington Post are saying that Kamala Harris should resign, mostly because she’s a Black woman. Dom and Crute both agree, that’s stupid. Harris can not only hold her own on the campaign trail, but could be the one to replace Biden one day. We like that idea!

A good year for lawyers!

Mike Crute — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The Manhattan D.A. offers to delay the Trump Hush Money Trial. What will Trump’s options ultimately be? Fani Willis can continue Trump’s prosecution in Georgia but Nathan Wade is outa here!

Porn Hub has been banned in Texas. Get along little doggie!

Hovde & Clemens...night & day!

Mike Crute — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Eric Hovde claims he can’t be bought. If elected he will donate his annual salary to a Wisconsin charity. Does his offer pass the smell test?What about the company he keeps? How might they influence Hovde?

Civic Media Sports Guru Mike Clemens joins Crute in studio and breaks down Badger Pro Day and dissects the moves made by the Packers. Also…we Wisconsinites are blessed with successful teams…not like the fans in Chicago!

Do you love the Devil’s Advocates and want even more? Tune in an hour early from 3:00-4:00 PM on MAD Radio WMDX to hear Crute’s take on local Wisconsin news! Stick around afterward for the Devil’s Advocates every weekday from 4:00-6:00 PM across the Civic Media Radio Network. With Dom & Crute, it’s never personal, only politics!

Guests: Mike Clemens

Ben Hurr

Mike Crute — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Jim Santelle joins the show to talk about Trump’s legal woes. Will a New York judge delay his case? Will a porn star take him down? Plus, is Hurr’s testimony partisan nonsense? Jim helps break it down.

The Devil’s Advocates Radio Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 4-6 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dom & Crute!

Guests: Jim Santelle

Happy Schmappy Pappy

Mike Crute — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Will Trump’s legal team be able to continue delay his pending trials? A New York judge has to decide his March court date.

It’s time for a great debate as Bernie Sanders has proposed a 32 hour work week. Crute is against it…Dom supports it. The callers decide the issue.

Welcome To The Clown Show

Mike Crute — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Derrick Van Orden continues to make Wisconsin proud. Crute dissects The Capital Times Editorial Board’s analysis and commentary regarding Van Ordern’s antics.

Many of Donald Trump’s advisors have been charged but who has been convicted? Peter Navarro is to report to the “Big House” next week…but will he?

Tik Tok Ban

Mike Crute — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Dom & Crute discuss if Tik Tok is a national security risk. Is it all just fun cat videos? Or are the communists stealing our souls!!! Callers weigh in on their thoughts about whether or not banning Tik Tok is a good idea.

Then, it seems Aaron Rodgers has a new buddy – Mr. Eat Your Ass himself Alex Jones. He’s now parroting some of his talking points about Sandy Hook. You know, the ones that got Jones sued into oblivion for. What a great pick for VP!

Peep show debate

Mike Crute — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Joe Zepecki sticks around after being bumped by the President to talk about Joe Biden’s speech in Milwaukee today, and the danger Trump presents if reelected. Then, with both Trump and Biden set as the presidential nominees for this November, there’s just one question left: should the meet up together for a debate?

On one hand, it COULD be a good chance for Biden to really hammer Trump on his fascist tendencies. On the other, Trump will just lie the entire time, and without a constant fact check, it could just be a waste of time. Crute is all for it, Dom is against it. Let’s fight!

Guests: Joe Zepecki

Eric Hovde Hates Beer

Mike Crute — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Dom joins us in Madison once again to relive his Libertarian college days. Eric Hovde also claims to be Libertarian… but he thinks alcohol should be illegal. How does he expect to get elected in Wisconsin? Dom and Crute unpack the Californian nonsense.

After that discussion, the Devils welcome Joe Zepecki to celebrate Biden’s successful State of the Union address.

Live from Milwaukee, we also hear some remarks from President Biden on investing in America.

Guests: Joe Zepecki

The scales are rigged!!!

Mike Crute — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

After Crute had a bit more of that bacon jam he mentioned yesterday, he decided to step on the scale this morning. His prognosis? That scale is rigged.

Anyways, Trump is meeting with European authoritarians again, this time inviting Hungry’s Viktor Orban. Dom has a Q-Anon-style theory that Trump mayyyy just be selling over some of those files he had sitting around his bathroom. I mean, the guy does seem to need the cash. Maybe Orban got to meet Trump Employee #5, who says they unknowingly moved classified documents…

Meanwhile, it seems like some legacy politicos with the Republican party may be in need of a job, as Trump crony’s gut the RNC team. Guess they’re just looking for more of those “cyber ninjas” who can protect our election integrity…

Caucus is thicker than blood

Mike Crute — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Robert Hurr testifies before Congress today, and as it turns out, Biden’s memory is fine. You know it’s bad when both Republicans AND Democrats are mad at you. Dems are mad that he’s a partisan trying to throw the election for Trump, Republicans are mad that he’s a deep stage stooge. Maybe he shouldn’t have left the Justice Department, it doesn’t seem like he has many friends left.

Aaron Rodgers is going back on his comments that he’d never get into politics, as he’s RFK Jrs. top choice for a running mate. Guess we should have paid more attention to those Pat McAfee interviews… Hey, at least they can do Ivermectin together on the campaign trail.

Another Republican is leaving Congress. This time, it’s Ken Buck from Colorado. That means that Republican’s stranglehold over Congress has shrunk even more. Speaker Jefferies when?

Taxing The Rich... And Also Crute

Mike Crute — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Dom is back in Madison for today’s show! He and Crute bring us some updates on our favorite Wisconsinite, Robin Vos. It appears that the recall effort is dead, and we may be stuck with the popcorn king for a while longer.

At the bottom of the hour, Dom and Crute talk with John Nichols of The Nation on President Biden’s new budget.

Guests: John Nichols

Don't Touch Crute's Bacon Jam

Mike Crute — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute had an exciting weekend making bacon jam (and shares a bit of his recipe), and is very passionate that if someone’s going to enjoy his delectable bites, they better SAVOR it.

Biden, though, is advertising a major economic plan for the next decade, calling for expanded social programs and raised taxes on the rich. Eat the rich, Crute says! Yes, it is a mighty big budget, but we’d get free preschool, tax breaks for first time homebuyers, and more. How would we pay for it? Taxing the rich, of course. About time someone called for that…

But Biden can only control, at most, the next four years. And his budget looks to reduce the country’s debt by $2 trillion in a decade. When it’s an election year, Crute has to ask – why not put forward a reasonable, balanced budget that Republicans can’t cut to shreds?

Red-on-Red Crime

Mike Crute — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump was on a bit of a rampage in his speeches over the weekend. You know, the usual slide into fascism. He even managed to disparage E Jean Carroll again! Let’s see what her lawyers have to say about those comments…

Closer to home, it seems the far-rightys who are trying to get rid of Robin Vos have enough signatures to force a recall election. Crute celebrates the move, anything to get rid of that guy! He’s been the number one barrier to Wisconsin Democrats getting anything done for years. But Dom’s a bit more skeptical. I mean, once he’s gone, who’s going to take his place?

AI Poopspotting

Mike Crute — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

How would you like to be stuck sitting next to Marjorie Taylor Greene? Well, Crute brings us a story from the Journal Sentinel on Gwen Moore’s experience in that unenviable position.

Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction. University researchers are using satellites and artificial intelligence to monitor the spreading of cow manure. No, this is not a joke. Environmental advocates are using this technology to hold big farms accountable for their practices. Check out the article on Wisconsin Public Radio.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Mar 9

Mike Crute — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of March 9

Leprechaun Dom

Mike Crute — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dom and Crute continue to listen to a bit of Joe Biden’s State of the Union last night. Yes, Dom fell asleep, but not because of the speech! It’s because of his tequila-laden lifestyle.

One thing that definetly kept Crute awake all night was Senator Britt’s Republican response. We hear a bit of what she had to say, and I’ve got just one word: weird. Breathy. Melodramatic. Weird.

Finally, Dom’s going to heading to Ireland later this month. Let’s hope that he isn’t mistaken for a leprechaun and get’s assaulted over his lucky charms…

State of the State of the Union

Mike Crute — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Joe Biden had a great night last night with his State of the Union last night. The best part? How annoyed Republicans were throughout the speech! We even got a (possibly) drunk Van Orden yelling at the President! At least he’s consistent with yelling at people at the Capitol…

While Biden did great, Republican Katie Britt did… less great with the Republican response. She was weird, breathy, not able to deliver a message. At least Trump loved it! Even if he’s alone in that thought, even among fellow Trumpers.

But the event, as a whole, was full of fun times. George Santos even made an appearance! But while the CJs of the world would say he was there to divide-and-conquer, that isn’t true. Biden both attacked the MAGA extremists while affirming he was there to represent all of America.

Sleepy Joe vs. Jacked-Up Joe

Mike Crute — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Last night, President Joe Biden delivered an excellent State of the Union address. However, our local Wisconsin drunkard Derrick Van Orden didn’t think so, shouting out to interrupt the speech. Was he drunk at the time? Crute thinks so. There’s certainly precedent of Van Orden being an angry drunk.

At the bottom of the hour, our friend Earl Ingram joins in to talk about the State of the Union speech more broadly. Also, what was up with the Republican response? Senator Katie Britt put middle school forensics teams to shame with her bizarrely breathless kitchen table speech.

Guests: Earl Ingram

Dress for Success

Mike Crute — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Civic Media host Jim Santelle joins the Devils, dressing for the job he has, not for the job he wants. There’s more than enough legal news going on in the world, and Jim helps the boys break them down.

RoJo is still denying that he knew anything about the false elector plan in 2020, even though new texts show that he was well informed about the plot. Is he criminally liable for his role? It’s too early to say, says Jim, but wait and see. We’ll have to see what Jack Smith has to say…

And what about Stormy Daniels? Yes, it’s salacious, but it might also be enough to be the one to take down Trump. There’s been several “moments” to take down Trump, including with the Stormy Daniels Case. Can this be the one that actually does it?

Guests: Jim Santelle

Decorum, I say!

Mike Crute — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Tonight is the State of the Union, and while Joe Biden is giving one of the most important speeches of his life, Dom’s skipping it. Those concerts aren’t going to themselves! Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for decorum from his party, and if there’s one thing that Republicans are good at, it’s being respectful. (Right…)

Three-toed Marge is already planning on yelling during the speech, as she is known to do during these events. But the real questions is, how many Republicans will yell out during the speech? If we were to make it a drinking game, how much trouble would be be in?

But speaking of the State of the Union, Crute’s got some advice for President Joe Biden. Not so much advice, so much as a speech for him to give later tonight. He broke out a brand new pack of crayons to write out his proposed speech for the President, and delivers it to YOU.

It Wasn't Me

Mike Crute — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to today’s Thursday State of the Union show! In the coming hours, Crute will share his own alternate presidential speech, but until then, he regales us with the latest tales of Ron Johnson’s ineptitude. More evidence of Johnson’s knowledge of the false elector scheme has surfaced.

How do we start a cult?

Mike Crute — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Kamala Harris was in Madison today, and Crute got to be in the room with her! She was doing some politicking at the Dem Party Headquarters just blocks from the Civic Media headquarters. Did you know that she grew up in Madison? She did! Right next to one of the lakes, not clear which one.

Ron Johnson is in the news again today. Every time he’s in the news lately, it’s never for something good… Remember when RoJo said that his involvement with the false elector scheme was mere seconds? Well, new records show that that isn’t true. RoJo lie? Really??? He even helped Jim Troupis prepare his talk before Congress while Troupis was deep in his scheming… Ron Johnson knew a full MONTH before January 6th what the plan was.

Gambling at Casablanca???

Mike Crute — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Firebrand, pundit, and recently-married man Scot Ross joins the Devils to break down the Super Tuesday results. Haley is out! Phillips is out! 2020 part two is on! Ross has it all covered, and even makes us remember that terrible Scott Walker…

On the Biden front, Ross says that Wisconsin should be a slam dunk for the President. Biden has been winning races in Wisconsin that he’s not even in, with Evers and Protasiewicz, so when he’s actually on the ballot in November, it should be no problem. He just has to actually listen to the people protesting his handling of Israel/Gaza, like the ones who were in Madison today protesting Kamala Harris.

But the big news today – Super Tuesday! Steve Kornacki helped Crute figure out what was happening last night, and he has just one thing to say about his broadcast: where’s the khakis?? But Biden lost American Samoa to some nobody! Jason Palmer is the guy, and hey, at least he got on MSNBC! But the Dean Phillips and Nikki Haley experiments are over, to nobody’s surprise. At least Phillips endorsed Biden on the way out, and Haley didn’t endorse anyone.

Guests: Scot Ross

Happy Kamala Harris Day!

Mike Crute — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris was in Madison today, and Crute was on location to capture the scene for us. Tune in for audio of pro-Palestine protestors, a new proclamation from Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway, an introduction from Ben Wikler, and some words from Harris herself! Due to her personal history here in Madison, March 6th is now officially Kamala Harris day.

At the bottom of the hour, friend of the show Scot Ross returns to talk about the state of Wisconsin politics.

Guests: Scot Ross

Luck of the Orange

Mike Crute — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Do we enjoy having to read a Charlie Sykes piece? No, but he makes a good point this week. Donald Trump is probably the luckiest politician alive. How else would he be able to stick around without getting into trouble for this long?

Dom’s got some major objections though. I mean, the guy was flying clear under the radar until he decided to run for president, and what’s happened since then? Something something 91 federal indictments?

Then – Trickle Down Economics. Does it work? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Crute has an answer: of course it doesn’t. Don’t tell that to Scott Walker though, he and other Republicans are still clinging to dear life to the misbelief that trickle down economics helps the poor, and not just gives huge tax cuts to the rich.

Michelle Obama for President

Mike Crute — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s Super Tuesday, and scores of states are heading to the polls today to vote for their pick for who will represent their party in the November election. Mostly voting for either Biden or Trump. But before we can get to Super Tuesday, Dom and Crute, (and the state of Arizona) have reason to celebrate: Kyrsten Sinema is dropping out!

Meanwhile, Republicans have some breaking news about former First Lady Michelle Obama. She is NOT running for President! Almost as if just being married to the President doesn’t make you qualified enough to actually BE the President.

Throwing A Wrench Into Wisconsin Politics

Mike Crute — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Today, we have a new video of Wisconsin’s fake electors! Their applause and cheers suggest that they knew exactly what they were doing, no matter what Andrew Hitt says about being duped. Crute brings us through his thoughts.

Crute also takes some time to dump on “Dani California” Eric Hovde’s pornstache.

Dr. Seeds and Stems

Mike Crute — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Chesebro and Jim Troupis (who?) are back in the national news spotlight after settling a civil lawsuit from their efforts to overthrow the results of the 2020 presidential election. The next few days are going to be interesting, as the 1,400 pages of documents, emails, texts, and even videos come out about their involvement in trying to overthrow the government. The best part? Chesebro may have perjured himself again. Oops!

Meanwhile in the Trump White House, new reporter from Newsweek shows that Dr. Feelgood was definitely working overtime. Hard to say who was taking what, but there was plenty of speed and Xanax going around during those 4 years. Dom is offended, offended I say! Mostly because that isn’t happening over here. Why wasn’t he offered any?

Beauty and the Beast

Mike Crute — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Chuck Chvala sticks with the Devils through the hour to continue breaking down the new legislative maps. But before we get there, a bit of breaking news: SCOTUS has ruled that Trump will be on the ballot for the 2024 presidential election. Crute says that this is a good call, and of course he has to gloat a little bit, as he did see this coming.

While the SCOTUS ruling was expected, at least by Crute, the new maps bring a new day to Wisconsin says Chvala. Over in Dom’s neck of the woods in Milwaukee, Democrats may finally be able to take some Senate seats away from the Democrats. Those WOW counties that have been Walkerland for years now? They’re starting to become more and more blue. And with the new maps, at least one of those areas might even turn Blue in the next election.

Turning to the national news of the day, while today’s SCOTUS ruling was expected, it is still concerning. When the conservative justices go so far that they lose Barrett, you know they’re going too far. Let’s just hope they have a bit more integrity when they take up the absolute immunity case…

Oh, and did you hear? Nikki Haley finally won a primary! Right in the highly-sought after District of Columbia! Don’t look at the only 2000 people who actually voted in that race though… surly she can keep this momentum into Super Tuesday!

Guests: Chuck Chvala

The Power Of Cheese

Mike Crute — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

For today’s Wisconsin power hour, Crute shares some reporting by Molly Beck of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on the fake elector scheme. Jim Troupis and Ken Chesebro are not done astonishing us. Andrew Hitt may be playing dumb, but Chesebro is too busy perjuring himself to follow that lead.

At the bottom of the hour, Crute is joined by former Wisconsin Democratic Leader Chuck Chvala! He and Crute talk about the development of Donald Trump’s authoritarianism and its Wisconsin connections.

Guests: Chuck Chvala

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Mar 2

Mike Crute — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of March 2.

Talladega Devils

Mike Crute — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dom and Crute continue their conversation about rural white rage, especially here in Wisconsin. While not all white people in rural Wisconsin are racist, there is definitely some rage out there…

Today’s callers even show that that’s the case! No matter if your mad at your neighbors, eating cheese and fried fish, or heading to the Jefferson Speedway, there’s good people wherever you look. Crute just needs to borrow Dom’s car so they can enter the demolition derby there…

I got 99 problems, and the Bad Bradley ain't one

Mike Crute — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for the Friday news dump, AKA when lawmakers drop bad news. As the boys get on the air, the WI Supreme Court says that they aren’t going to take up a case challenging the state’s congressional maps. If the maps can’t be challenged, let’s just hope that Democrats decide to actually run against some of those yahoos. Looking at you Glenn Grothman!

After yesterday’s hour-long argument about Foxy News, maybe Dom is changing his mind today after their latest outrage. A new book is looking to tackle WHITE RURAL RAGE. Fox News is mad about it, because hey, rural whites are their target demographic!

But if it is true that rural white people are more racist, more homophobic, more ignorant in general, why is that the case? Is it religion? Jobs leaving the community? The Trump-effect?

No Tax Cut Tony

Mike Crute — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tony Evers has vetoed major portions of a new Republican tax cut proposal. Is this the right call? Evers has said he wants tax breaks for the middle class, and Crute thinks that this veto goes against the interests of Wisconsin. Maybe Tony Evers has fallen into a trap of divisive partisanship, vetoing everything with an R in front of it.

Are you looking to clown on Derrick Van Orden? There may be a job opportunity for you at Opportunity Wisconsin!

We're gonna need a bigger microphone

Mike Crute — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Foxy News is, guess what, in hot water again, with the White House calling them FALSE on their reporting of the investigation of Hunter Biden. Didn’t they just have to pay $800 million for one of the voting machine lawsuits? Guess the White House saw that and though hey, we’re eligible for a bit of that pie!

But would the President be overstepping his bounds by going after the media? Dom sure thinks so, and says that the next guy in the White House could be Trump, and then the shoe could be on the other foot. Crute vehemently disagrees. Thankfully, they aren’t broadcasting in the same room today, so Producer Nate doesn’t need to get between them.

Trump's run for the border

Mike Crute — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Both Trump and Biden made a run for the border today to give dueling press conferences about the border. Biden’s trying to get something done, but Trump is stopping him (through the Republicans in Congress), and yelling at Biden about it! He doesn’t want something done about the border, because then what he fearmonger on leading up to the election?

Bill Press, of the Bill Press Podcast, joins the Devils, and he’s fuming. Why? The Supreme Court’s decision to take up Donald Trump’s total immunity case. Ginny Thomas is probably the biggest Trump supporter out there, so of course they would take up the case, and delay delay delay!

Then, Bill Press helps the Devils out with Trump’s many, many, other lawsuits. How much is Mar-a-Lago worth? Does he have the cash to pay off his new debts? Will Stormy Daniels be the one to save democracy?

Guests: Bill Press

Kamala Harris is coming to town

Mike Crute — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Madison in just under a week, and Crute’s ready to give her a warm welcome to Wisconsin’s capitol. It just so happens that the Devil’s Advocates recently got some digital billboards around the Madison area, ones that can be updated with a brand new message every single day… Do we use it to welcome Kamala? Or maybe to antagonize someone who’s wronged her recently…

Matt Rothschild, formerly with the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, comes out of retirement to talk with Crute about, what else, fair maps! He says that Crute should have no fear of a Republican sham lawsuit that could take out the new maps, and HE says that the maps WILL be in place this fall. Sorry to all those Republican’s who will either need to move or run against a coworker in November.

Plus, Janel Brantjen’s could be facing felony charges, false electors are still not charged, Chesebro is lying and lying, and so much more. Rothschild is a man with a lot of thoughts for you people!

Guests: Matt Rothschild

Gold-plated trailer

Mike Crute — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump tried to make a deal with the good people of New York (you know, the ones he owes hundreds of millions to), but they say, no thanks! He’s offering them less than a quarter of what he owes, and within hours, a judge denies his request. Time to start liquidating your assets I guess.

Hunter Biden gave testimony before Congress on his father’s impeachment inquiries today, and had some sharp words for Republicans who continue to push their baseless claims. He released parts of his testimony to the public today, and it’s pretty charged. I guess that’s what happens when you base your entire case upon people who have been proven liars, and have all been indicted or are behind bars.

Bye Mitch!

Mike Crute — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Just as Dom and Crute get together for the second hour of the show, the US Supreme Court announce that they’re ready to take up arguments about whether or not Trump has absolute immunity. It will take about eight weeks for the court to even hear oral arguments on the case, which means that, if they do happen to rule before the November election, it won’t be until right up until it’s too late.

Mitch McConnell is on his way out of Senate leadership, and the turtle is on his way out. Crute’s theory? He just doesn’t want to deal with Trump. No, McConnell says, he just wants to spend more time with family! At a big farm upstate, with lots of room to run around and be free.

RoJos been talking on the Foxy News again, and you know it’s bad when even they will question his lies. This time it’s about the Hunter Biden. All they want to know is, what exactly are they upset with him about? Pro tip Ron, if you’re going to run around lying all the time, you should learn not to stutter ever time you do it…

Toss the bums out

Mike Crute — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Crute is back from Michigan, and ready to tackle today’s Wisconsin political world. Specifically, he’s ready to tackle the Senate Republicans for firing even more of Governor Evers’ appointees. All of them are more than qualified (although maybe that’s why Republicans want to fire them), but they’re even going after Crute’s friends now!

You know who else needs to be tossed? Mr. Toxic Tom Tiffany himself. Whether it’s his wonderful handiwork here in the state Legislature, where he blocked the state DNR time and time again, or his current work in Washington DC doing the great work of the Republican party today. How’re they doing these days, by the way?

Finally, Wisconsin might finally be on it’s way to getting fair legislative maps. But what about the congressional maps? There’s a lawsuit looking to take those to task too, but as Bruce Murphey at Urban Milwaukee points out, it needs to happen sooner rather than later. With how tight the margins are in Washington, fair congressional maps in Wisconsin could be the deciding factor in global democracy.

Never Surrender!

Mike Crute — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dom is known to exist in a fantasy land, but at least he’s grounded enough to know that this November will be a matchup between Biden and Trump. Who’s ready for round two? Yes, the airwaves are filled with hopes that someone else will take either the Republican or Democratic spot, but despite Trumps many indictments and Biden’s age issues, the two will be the ones on the ballot this fall.

Oh, did you know there’s a presidential primary election in Michigan today? The Michigan GOP is even having two parties to celebrate! But that’s because nobody can agree who’s actually in charge. They’re even holding to conventions later this week to assign delegates. Wisconsin Republicans are always in disarray, but at least they can agree on who’s in charge of their own party!

Primaries are for protests

Mike Crute — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute and Dom have returned to Wisconsin from their short trip to Michigan to hang out in the WAUK studios, as Michigan voters make their way to the polls for the presidential primary election. Crute got an interesting email from Trump today, encouraging him to vote in that election! Is that election fraud? Maybe if he offers him some sneakers…

But does Trump have this as tied up as he thinks he is? Liberals are certainly more critical of Biden than conservatives are of Trump, and he only won about 60% of the vote in South Carolina last weekend. If that 40% of South Carolina voters don’t turn out for Trump in November, will that be enough to hand the election to Biden?

Meanwhile, on the Dem side, there’s a push to embarrass the President, or maybe just to prove a point, to vote uncommitted instead of Biden in the primary today. The drive is largely coming Arab-Americans in Michigan who disapprove of the President’s handling of Gaza. Crute says that, if you’re going to throw a protest vote, do it now during the primary. It’s the perfect chance! It’s not like he’s actually going to lose Michigan today anyways, they just need to turn out in November.

Nazi's at CPAC? Say it ain't so!

Mike Crute — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump is saying that he shouldn’t have to pay bond is his E. Jean Carroll case. Why? Because he’s rich! Rich people don’t face consequences! The judge doesn’t seem to be buying it, but at the end of the day, this is just another delay tactic, he loves those.

And who could ever believe that Nazi’s might have gone to CPAC! NBC News is reporting that, why the Nazi’s had been thrown out in past years, they were seen openly Hitler-salute-ing at this year’s conservative Super Bowl. While CPAC officials say that there is no way, video footage seems to show otherwise…

Trump was out on the stump over the weekend, and he has breaking news – turns out Black people love Trump! He knows it’s true, because he says so? But it seems that Black Americans don’t seem to appreciate that Trump is comparing his many indictments to the struggles of Black people in America today.

Did Michigan even notice Nikki Haley?

Mike Crute — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute and Dom are live in Michigan to cover tomorrow’s primary election! Haley is taking a hard stab to win over the Michigan voters, but did they even notice? If whitey-righty radio is anything go by, no they did not.

Speaking of Haley, she lost in her home state of South Carolina over the weekend. But that’s okay! Haley isn’t mad! She actually did very good, trust her! But if she can’t even win in her home state, what’s she even still doing in the race? Well, Jennifer Rubin says there’s plenty of reasons for her to stay in. At the very least, it’s making Trump spend more money in the primary election, and making Trump spend more money is never going to be a bad thing.

Finally, Crute hit the streets today to talk to the people about their thoughts on tomorrow’s election. The verdict? People seem to not be thinking too terribly much about what’s happening tomorrow, at least the one’s he spoke with. They’re more concerned the evangelizing to Dom.

The Devils Go To Michigan

Mike Crute — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Starting today, the Devils have an extra hour! From 3-4 pm in Madison, they’ll cover local Wisconsin issues. Today, they broadcast live from Michigan to cover the upcoming primary.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Feb 24

Mike Crute — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of February 24.

Disarray doesn't even cover it

Mike Crute — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The former leader of the NRA Wayne LaPierre is in hot water over his ~lavish~ misspending of organization money. Wonder if he took a trip to California… No, Crute took that trip on his own dime, don’t worry. But LaPierre was found liable in a lawsuit, in a story landing as we go on the air.

Plus, the Russian disinfo agent who fed fake info to Republicans to get Hunter Biden arrested has himself been double arrested. Can you even do that? Yes, you can. But Republicans don’t care, which begs the questions – does the GOP care about America, or Putin?

Oh, and it’s Friday, which means we hear all YOUR grievances!

Was it worth it?

Mike Crute — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute is back in action from his wine mixer in Catalina, and what a day for local news! Both Gableman AND Janel Brandtjen are under fire? It’s a happy Friday on the Devils!

To start, remember Adam Steen? That guy who tried to primary Vos in 2022? Well, his campaign may have violated campaign finance laws, thanks to the handy work of Rep. Brandtjen and Donald Trump’s own fundraising committee. Talk about election rigging! They love to talk about rigging elections, I suppose it only makes sense that they’d dip their toes in the water. I hope it was worth it for that Toss Vos event… Maggie Daun, host of the Maggie Daun show (soon to air on the Civic Media network 2-4CT…) joins the show to break it down.

You know who else is in hot water? Disgraced former state Supreme Court Justice and election-fraud investigator Michael Gableman! Turns out, he did break open record laws. Republican leaders even admit it! I guess that’s what happens when you do all your work at the library…

Oh, and Crute’s back from the leftist coast, and shares his stories about how he was tricked into climbing a mountain.

How long does it take to write "ditto"

Mike Crute — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In his last hour before Crute comes back from vacation to give his own… unique takes on the world, Dom is joined by James Santelle to talk the important legal issues in the world today.

Santelle is a former US attorney, and host on the Civic Media Network.

First – there’s a bevy of Trump legal cases to talk about, because there’s always a bevy of Trump legal cases to talk about. His plans to stall his January 6th case, and it might be working. Chutkan has to move fast to hear the case, otherwise it might get postponed until after the November election.

Meanwhile, in his Alvin Bragg case, a date is set for March 25. Back to Manhattan, we look at Donald Trump’s origin story, as Santelle likes to call it. It’s not just about the porn star hush money (even if it’s more fun to talk about), it’s about trying to subvert the 2016 election by covering up a salacious story.

Plus, is it legal to lie to federal investigators about the President’s son? Asking for a friend.

Guests: Jim Santelle

I worship food

Mike Crute — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s the last day of an only-Dom Devil’s, so he’s taking advantage of it by doing what of his favorite things – ranting about religion! The Wisconsin Legislature is sending a constitutional amendment to voters this fall that would ban the closure of churches and other places of worship during a health emergency. Remember that whole COVID thing? It was fine, actually, just go to church anyways!

Then, Michelle Velasquez with Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin joins the show to talk about why they’re asking the state Supreme Court to rule once and for all that abortion is legal is Wisconsin. Even if the statute that Republicans say applies to abortion is valid (a Dane County judge says that it’s about infanticide, not abortion), she says it would be unconstitutional and should be ignored.

Guests: Michelle Velasquez

America needs Giannis

Mike Crute — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump went onto his favorite Foxy News last night, where even he had to censor himself to keep both himself and the network out of trouble. What did he have to say? Well, something about dishwashers I think.

But what is he really talking about? The regular xenophobic, racist diatribes about immigrants. He even made up a new word: migrant crime. Why is it that Republicans hate migrants so much, unless they go into professional sports?

Otherwise, it was more lies on top of more lies. How long will Foxy News allow him to go on their network to just lie? Did the Dominion lawsuit teach them nothing?

Fire Bob!

Mike Crute — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute’s still out til the end of the week, but Dom has reason to celebrate. More people came out to vote in yesterday’s primary in Milwaukee than they did in Dane County! 11.5% came out in Milwaukee, to Dane County’s 7.9%. Now, Milwaukee had a mayoral primary, and Dane County voters had a few county board seats, but still! Milwaukee on the map!

Officials with the RNC have announced where the security will be stationed later this summer, and it’s right outside Dom’s studio! He’ll be just blocks away, and while it’ll be great for covering the circus that will be the RNC, he’s not stoked about the Nazi’s that’ll be running around his own stomping grounds.

Angela Lang with BLOC joins the Devil’s to talk about WEC Commissioner and false elector Robert Spindell. He claims that nobody has done more for the Black community than him! Lang disagrees, and says that he needs to go. She has one message for Republicans: FIRE BOB!

Guests: Angela Lang

MAGA's always listening...

Mike Crute — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dom continues to hold down the fort while Crute’s out slacking, and brings some good news! The Biden Administration is directing billions of dollars toward clean water across the country. Replacing lead lines! Upgrading wastewater systems! Clean water for all! You kind of need that!

Letitia James over in New York is cracking down on Trump, and the state of New York will get paid what he owes them! He has a bit of real estate in New York I think, maybe they’ll take that over some cash payments… Either way, Trump did the crimes, and he’s going to have to pay the fines.

California Hovde's trip to Madison

Mike Crute — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute’s away, so Dom will continue to play! And he’s out here IGNORING his civic duty! It’s local primary election day here in Wisconsin, and Dom didn’t go out and vote! It’s not his fault, he tried! But it turns out when Republicans make it harder to vote, they are really making it harder to vote. Especially if you just moved. Do as he says and vote!

Meanwhile, California businessman Eric Hovde has officially entered the Senate race here in Wisconsin to try and take down Tammy Baldwin. Good luck with that, Baldwin is a fundraising machine in Wisconsin, and Hovde can’t even say what state he’s running in in his announcement video.

Republicans who are ACTUALLY from Wisconsin are doing what they do best – tax cuts! They’re sending another round of tax cuts up to Governor Evers, because of course they are!

Nothing but bunk

Mike Crute — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It’s a momentous day in Wisconsin, as Governor Tony Evers signs new legislative maps into law. Are they perfect for Democrats? No, but they are fair, and that’s a win for Wisconsin! Callers weigh in on the new maps, are they good? Are they bad? Will Gary stay on topic?

Andrew Hitt took to Anderson Cooper and 60 Minutes this weekend to defend himself for his actions serving as a false elector in the 2020 presidential election! He was tricked! He was just scared! Dom, though, is unconvinced. I wonder if he mentioned that he was “scared” or “tricked” when he testified before the January 6th Commission. If only there was, I don’t know, a written transcript of what he had to say…

Dom-ination

Mike Crute — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute’s out to California for the week, which means that Dom is solo-Deviling on today’s news. And boy is there news: Governor Tony Evers has signed new legislative maps into law! But will that throw a wrench into the special election that will need to happen in Milwaukee? What about the potential Vos recall? Hard to say, but one thing we can say is that Wisconsin’s former gerrymandered-to-all-hell are gone, and Wisconsin is finally on the path to have fair representation.

Vos is calling it a win for Republicans! Ben Wikler is calling it a win for Democrats! Dom is calling it a win for Wisconsin and democracy. Would better maps be even better? Sure, but these will do for today. And Vos was going to be smarmy no matter what, so who cares what he has to say!

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Feb 17

Mike Crute — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of February 17

Californication

Mike Crute — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump decides to give a press conference while the Devil’s Advocates are live on the air. He should wait until after the show next time, because that means Dom and Crute can react to it live, MST3K style! He’s down another $352 million thanks to the New York case, which Judge Engoron ruled on today.

It seems like he’s gonna be pretty strapped for cash here, thanks to the many judgements now ruled against him. That’s an issue for anyone, but especially if you’re running for president! How many Trump Towers will he need to liquidate just to pay all his court fines…

Oh, and Crute’s going to be out next week, going to take some time to visit family in California. Maybe he should pay famous Wisconsinite Eric Hovde a visit… But don’t worry, Dom and Producer Nate will be holding down the fort in Wisconsin while Crute’s away!

Broke ass white boy

Mike Crute — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

We’ve all been broke before, who hasn’t had to make buttered noodles last a weekend? We’ve never been as broke as Trump today though! He’s been ordered to pay $364 million in fines due to his shady business dealings in New York.

Former head of the Republican Party of Wisconsin and false elector Andrew Hitt is making his way to 60 Minutes this weekend to spin lies about why he tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election. He was just scared, you can’t blame him! Let’s just hope that the 60 Minutes interviewer, whoever that may be, holds him to the fire like he deserves.

Nick Ramos, from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and the WI Fair Maps Coalition, joins the Devil’s to talk about the new legislative maps, written by Tony Evers, passed by Republicans in the legislature, and awaiting signature by Evers again. Crute’s argued most of the week that Evers needs to VETO the maps! Ramos disagrees, saying we need to take what we can get now!

Guests: Nick Ramos

Strenuously object

Mike Crute — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump will be going to court for his porn-star-hush-money case at the end of March, and he’s not happy about it, to say the least. He was right about one thing, this case is about election interference. The problem is, the election it worked to interfere was the 2016 election, when all these issues were happening in the first place.

Remember when Republicans yelled about Hunter Biden’s Ukraine deals for what feels like years? Well, as it turns out, the informant who tipped the FBI on the case… LIED. Now they’re under fire from the LA justice department, and are now facing charges for lying to the FBI. Maybe don’t accuse the president of corruption if you have no evidence? Just my advice.

Then, Fani Willis takes the stand in Georgia as Trump’s lawyers accuse her of misconduct for her prior relationship with a prosecutor. She was having none of the Trumpers accusations, and fires back by calling them liars!

Double Deep Throat

Mike Crute — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

After yesterday’s Deep Throat phone call to Crute cluing him into what’s really going on with Republicans passing Tony Evers’ legislative maps, Crute got ANOTHER Deep Throat call TODAY asking him to pull another 180 and support the maps! But he isn’t convinced! Yes, the maps have merit, and Republicans will probably pull some shenanigans, leaving the maps up to the state Supreme Court is still the best move. At least, Dom and Crute think so.

For once, the right is, well, right. George Soros is getting into the media game! He’s getting ready to purchase Odyssey, the second biggest radio network in the nation. Dom and Crute just have one question left – they’ve been accused of taking Soros money for years, can they finally get a piece of that pie? Whatever happens, we know one thing for sure. The CJ’s of the world are going to lose their mind.

Toss Vos Please!

Mike Crute — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The George Santos seat in Congress saw a Democrat win in a special election yesterday, bringing a major flip to Mike Johnson’s alright tight margins. Is this election a sign of what’s to come later this year? Johnson says there’s no way it could be a bellwether!

Plus, Jack Smith is asking SCOTUS to allow Trump’s trial to continue, and to uphold a ruling that he doesn’t have his absolute diplomatic immunity. The public deserves a fair and speedy trial, he says, so even if they do want to give him his immunity, do it now!

And of course, callers agree with the Devils and say that Tony Evers HAS to veto the legislative maps passed by Republicans Tuesday. It’s a trap Tony! Don’t let them send you down in a red shirt!

Deep Throat

Mike Crute — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute got a confidential call today, his very own Deep Throat, that’s getting him to pull a 180 and call on Governor Tony Evers to VETO the new legislative maps passed by Vos and the Republicans yesterday. Of course Vos would have some sneaky, ulterior motives. If Evers signs the maps, Crute and his deep throat say, Wisconsin will not have new maps in 2024.

It’s not that Tony’s maps are bad. It’s that passing these maps gives Republicans (*cough cough WILL*) the chance to challenge them in federal court. Let the Wisconsin Supreme Court have the final say in the maps, and let the maps stay a state issue, and not a federal issue.

Would Tony be called a backsliding snake by Republicans? Yes, but they’re calling him that anyways!

Meanwhile, The CapTimes is taking a hard stab at WEC Commissioner Bob Spindell. I wonder why? Could it be when he bragged about suppressing the Black vote in Milwaukee? Or maybe it was his role as a false elector in 2020?

Latrine Patrol

Mike Crute — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Joe Biden had some harsh words for the former-president today, after Trump’s comments that Russia should go ahead and invade any of our NATO allies. Of course he would say that, he’s a good friend of Russia! That comes on the heels of the US Senate voting in favor of sending aid to Israel, Ukraine, and other US allies.

Jon Stewart with the Daily Show is, well, back with the Daily Show! The Devils look back and remember how the Daily Show has evolved over the years, and how Republicans seem to think that he and Stephen Colbert are on their side?

Then – should we bring back the draft? One caller sure thinks so, if we’re funding wars anyways, we should be sending people to fight in them. Dom and Crute are in agreement for once, saying no, it should not. Who wants to be forced to fight in some political war they don’t believe in?

Did hell freeze over?

Mike Crute — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Republicans in the Wisconsin legislature have passed Governor Evers’ new legislative maps, completely unchanged from how they were when he sent them to the state Supreme Court. Have Republicans finally thrown in the white flag? Has hell frozen over? Evers has even promised to sign the maps into law, though there is one small caveat with today’s maps, is that enough for Evers to try and veto them? Dom thinks he should!

That caveat? The maps won’t be in place until this fall, meaning that any special election or recall election that takes place before then would take place under the current maps. Crute’s okay with that, because it means that Vos can still be thrown out!

Kenneth Cheese-bro is seeming to be getting in deeper and deeper trouble, with new evidence bringing good ol’ Jim Troupis down with him! Cheese-bro was a good lawyer, keeping all of his receipts, showcasing exactly how he tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election both here in Wisconsin and across the country.

Meet Trump's Newest Legal Consultant: Yogi Berra

Mike Crute — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Today is the deadline for Donald Trump’s legal team to request more time for their presidential immunity legal case. Perhaps they’re also suffering from a Super Bowl hangover, because they quoted Yogi Berra in their statement. Dom and Crute take your calls on Trump’s flimsy case.

Over the weekend, Trump said that if countries in NATO don’t “pay their dues,” then he wouldn’t protect them. Instead, he would encourage Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to these countries. Does that sound like the voice of the Commander-In-Chief? We sure hope not.

If something were to happen to Joe Biden, there’s a clear line of succession. Kamala Harris would step up to the role. However, there is far less clarity on the MAGA side of things. Would Nikki Haley be a shoe-in? It seems unlikely. We take your calls on the matter.

Listen to the Devil’s Advocates every weekday from 4:00-6:00 PM across the Civic Media Radio Network. With Dom & Crute, it’s never personal, only politics! Call or text, 844-967-2789.

Super Bowl Hangover Monday

Mike Crute — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute is back from Las Vegas to talk about the Super Bowl! Even the NFL can’t escape political ads. A campaign ad for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. that made use of JFK imagery played, and while RFK apologized, he still has the ad on his Twitter page. Beyond that, Dom and Crute talk about some of their favorite commercials from the game.

Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens is still in Vegas, so he shares what it was like on the scene at Super Bowl LVIII.

Coming up at the end of the month, The Maggie Daun Show returns, now a two-hour program from 2-4 pm. Read about her storied career in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Also, Mike Gallagher has announced he is not going to run for reelection. Who will fill his place?

Listen to the Devil’s Advocates every weekday from 4:00-6:00 PM across the Civic Media Radio Network. With Dom & Crute, it’s never personal, only politics! Call or text, 844-967-2789.

Guests: Mike Clemens

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Feb 10

Mike Crute — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of February 10

Joe Biden's Onion Belt

Mike Crute — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Joe Biden will not be charged for keeping classified documents, a special council finds. Comparing it to what Trump did, the council found major difference between what Trump did and what Biden did. Part of it? They had some harsh words for Biden – mostly that he’s old! His memory is going! He had an onion on his belt! It was the style at the time!

Trump is making his way to the Treasure Island Casino in Vegas tonight for his victory in the Nevada Caucus tonight. How can we say that so soon? Well, he’s the only one who’s going to be there. Crute can see the airport from his hotel room, and while he won’t be able to go to his victory party, he can at least watch his jet land!

Always prepare for the worst

Mike Crute — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

SCOTUS heard oral arguments today about whether or not Trump should appear on the Colorado ballot, and they seem inclined to side with Trump and let him on the ballot. Just as Crute said they would, or at least what Crute says he said. Dom’s not so sure about how exactly that conversation went.

Plus – Trump’s set to win the caucus in Nevada tonight, mostly because he’s the only one there. But his party at Treasure Island will be without Crute, as he’s been denied once again. In Iowa? Sure, maybe the rooms were small. But in Vegas? Well, now it’s starting to feel a bit personal…

Speaking of Trump, he gave his immediate reaction to today’s SCOTUS oral arguments. I know he like’s to sue, maybe he should sue the airport next door that seems to fly it’s planes right over his house in Mar-a-lago…

Trials and numbers

Mike Crute — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump’s lawyers get to argue before the US Supreme Court tomorrow morning about whether or not he should appear on the Colorado ballot. Civic Media Host Jim Santelle joins the Devil’s to give his take on the case. His prognosis? SCOTUS will probably put him back on the ballot, because that’s just who they are.

And should Trump have absolute immunity? No, of course not, says Santelle. Not only that, but the matter should be done, and should not be heard by SCOTUS. Will he try to appeal anyways and draw this thing out? Probably, but then the question is – does SCOTUS have enough integrity to ignore it?

Then, Charles Franklin with the Marquette Law School Poll is back with the results of his newest poll, that released today. Biden and Trump are neck and neck! Hayley, not so much. In fact, she’s polling even worse in Wisconsin than she did last night in Nevada. Plus, people want the weed in Wisconsin, and our suspicions are confirmed: Robin Vos is the most unpopular politician in the state of Wisconsin.

Guests: Charles Franklin, Jim Santelle

The biggest loser

Mike Crute — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

What’s the biggest embarrassment in recent electoral history? It might not be Scott Walker anymore, at least he didn’t lose to “none of the above” like Nikki Hayley. The results of the useless Nevada presidential primary are in, and Hayley didn’t just lose to “none of these candidates,” it got more than double the amount of votes than her. Say what you will about Nikki Hayley, but she still managed to do the impossible by being both the big winner of the Republican primary, and the biggest loser.

Joe Biden, meanwhile, took almost 100,000 votes in yesterday’s primary election, continuing to show his strength. “None of these candidates” did place second, above Marianne Williamson, but even she did better than Dean Phillips, who wasn’t even on the ballot.

Hayley’s big loss, however, doesn’t even mean anything, because she was going to be a loser no matter what. Why? Well, because Trump wasn’t in the race, and all the delegates will be handed out tomorrow during the Republican caucus. She’s out here pulling a Dom, saying that the Republican Party is in disarray!

And speaking of Republican disarray, the House had one hell of a 24 hours. Failing to pass the border bill! Failing to pass aid for Israel and Ukraine! Failing to fraudulently impeach Mayorkas! Don’t blame the leadership though, it can’t possibly be there fault! How can they control who shows up to vote!

Viva Las Crute

Mike Crute — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Crute is live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the Nevada Presidential Primary election. The least important primary election this year! Why? Because Nikki Haley is the only real candidate in the race, and all the delegates will be given out later this week at the Nevada caucus. You know, the one where Trump will be at.

Trump’s opting to skip the election and head to the caucus Thursday night, where his only competition is someone who nobody has even heard of. And the best part for Trump? You need a photo ID!

Speaking Trump, his New York case seems to be falling apart even more, and the case is basically over! Allen Weisselberg may have lied on the stand, and Engoron is not happy. Not only can everything he said in defense of Trump now be tossed out, but it might push Engoron over the edge and make Trump pay as much as possible. False in one thing, false in everything.

As we are on the air, the impeachment vote of Mayorkas FAILS in the House. And who voted no? Wisconsin’s own Mike Gallagher? What?

Horsing around

Mike Crute — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute has made it safely to Las Vegas, but that’s not the top story. A panel of judges has unanimously ruled that Trump does not have absolute immunity in his January 6th case. His diplomatic immunity? It’s been revoked.

His only possible hope? SCOTUS. And he only has a week to file his paperwork to appeal before the case moves forward. Let’s see how many Supreme Court Justices think the president should have absolute power… Plus, the SCOTUS is getting ready to hear oral arguments in the case on whether or not Trump should appear on the ballot at all. What a great campaign he’s running!

Turning to Wisconsin though, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has been, lets say, horsing around. Turns out, Protasiewicz’s campaign people was calling Dan Kelly a… horse lover… in her ads throughout most of the campaign. Even Crute has to blush with this story! Dom, not so much, he’s pretty open to anything.

Never a good day when you quote the New York Post

Mike Crute — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Biden beat Crute to Vegas, but that doesn’t mean they both can’t still have fun in sin city! He gave a big speech to voters over the weekend, and we hear a little of what he had to say. We still have one question though: how much did he put on the Chief’s winning the Super Bowl?

Trump wants the world to know – he and Elvis are basically twins. Why does he think this? We don’t know, not even his own people think they look similar. Maybe he’s more of a Ted Nugent lookalike? Or maybe Larry David, from Curb Your Enthusiasm

Ann Coulter, once a Trump fan, is now seeming to wish him death? At least she said as much on Twitter over the weekend. Turns out, she’s a DeSantis gal. What kind of taste is that?

And oh yeah, Crute’s going to Vegas! He’ll be there the rest of the week to cover the Nevada presidential primary, and only the presidential primary. Okay, maybe the Nevada caucus too, because you know, that’s what really matters. That’s the one with Trump, and the delegates. It’s not his fault he has to go to the casino!

Losing the MyPillow vote

Mike Crute — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Scott Walker is in the news again, unfortunately, so of course the Devil’s have to talk about it. This time, it’s for the legislative maps. He’s been on the news for those maps before! But this time, it’s about how his gerrymandered maps in Wisconsin might finally get thrown out.

Reince Priebus is also in the news the week, unfortunately, calling the conservative’s Taylor Swift controversy stupid. Which is something that we could have told you a week ago, but hey, let Reince have his time in the news, he doesn’t get a lot that these days.

Robin Vos has lost a key demo in his voting block – those who like comfortable pillows at affordable costs. Mike Lindell, the MyPillow guy, was in Wisconsin over the weekend to trash talk Vos and encourage people to impeach him. Republicans are doing fine, why do you ask?

Finally, Crute spent some time on the street today (not walking the street, however), asking people their thoughts on Trump, Taylor Swift, and what ANTIFA actually means.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Feb 3

Mike Crute — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of February 3

Show me the billable hours

Mike Crute — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump has been getting wins, with both his D.C. Jan 6 case being postponed and Fani Willis under scrutiny for employing a lover. Will either of those actually help Trump? Crute thinks it will, Dom thinks it won’t, they go blow-to-blow right at the top of the show. The callers and the texters overwhelmingly agree with Dom, much to Crute’s dismay.

The Fani Willis scandal doesn’t change the facts of the case, but it does change the level of respect the Georgia DA’s office has from the general public, Crute says. This case is the only hope to actually putting him in jail before the election, he says, and anything that can be done to delay that conviction will only hurt this country.

Finally, Crute has found a way to agree to the bad Bradley on the state Supreme Court, as the court comes to a unanimous decision to allow Dean Phillips on the Wisconsin presidential primary ballot.

Joe Vegas

Mike Crute — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Will the Pentagon tell us when they will strike inside Iran? Will the CIA tell us the truth about whether or not Taylor Swift is a psyop? No, they won’t, but they have told us that Joe Biden is going to Vegas this weekend. Of course, he’ll be leaving right before Crute get’s there next Tuesday to cover the presidential primary election in Nevada.

Alan Robinson with Herbal Aspects in Madison joins the Devil’s to change his mind about Joe Biden’s move to pardon people federally charged with medical marijuana. Were people locked up, and then able to get out? No. But, it does open people up to getting scholarships, and other things blocked by having a felony on their record.

Jonathan Sutter, founder of Traveling Wiki, which provides travel resources for people with autism. He talks about why he decided to start a free resource for helping people fly, and the importance having access to air travel in everyone’s lives.

Finally, Crute decides that he needs to punish Dom, Producer Nate, and well, everyone else, and wants to listen to Ben Shapiro’s new rap song. Yes, it is that bad. But it’s a number one hit!

Guests: Alan Robinson, Jonathan Sutter

Slow claps for the RNC

Mike Crute — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The national Republican party is in dire straits, as they have their worst fundraising year in decades. Remember, not only due to have to try and reelect Trump, but EVERY Republican in the country. Sorry Tiffany and Van Orden, go look for quarters outside the grocery store. I know! Maybe if they trash Taylor Swift some more, they’ll get more people on their side.

There’s a grab-bag of stupid political news today. Ben Shapiro has a number one song, and the Devil’s would not recommend checking it out. And RFK Jr gets in trouble after posting some spicy comments on an Only Fan’s TikTok account. A Kennedy not being faithful to their wife? That’s unpossible!

Then, Jennifer Rubin at the Washington Post says that repeated blunders by the House GOP are taking it’s toll. Who woulda thought that months of performative politics might have a downside! More and more people are starting to see through their façade, which could spell trouble when they’re up for election this fall…

But the worst part of today? Crute trying to beatbox. At least Rico can rap, better than Ben Shapiro at least.

7 Years with the Devil

Mike Crute — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The WEC is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court not to let Dean Phillips onto the presidential ballot, saying he sat on his hands for too long. Plus, Dom and Crute celebrate the 7 year anniversary of launching their very own radio station.

A mission from God

Mike Crute — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

House Republicans continue to push to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas over… something? The border? They continue to try and blame him for what’s happening there, but it feels like it’s more a way to attack Biden. I mean, they have a bipartisan bill that looks to fix the border, and they haven’t even read it.

Republicans are on a mission from God, as they form a convoy to protect the southern border. The bad news? It immediately went wrong, because of course it did. Not enough people showed up, tires were slashed, people were even kicked out. Wanted to form a Godly convoy, guess they ended up with the Devil’s convoy instead…

Scott Walker is deciding to weigh in on the whole Taylor Swift conversation, because who doesn’t want to hear from him about pop culture! Of course he’s scared of her, she wants to get people out to vote, something that will only hurt Republicans. Maybe he wishes she was a bit more like Ted Nugent.

Sifter or Sniffer?

Mike Crute — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Republicans are trying to hamstring Governor Tony Evers and limit his ability to veto bills. I guess they don’t like his work to fund schools for hundreds of years like he did last year… Either way, Republicans want Evers to slice into the woods forever and quit the game.

Crute is in a tequila mood as he gets ready for his trip to Las Vegas next week to cover the Nevada presidential primary. Dom, on the other hand, is also in a tequila mood. He doesn’t need to go to the Circus Circus to get in that kind of mood, so instead they look back at the time when they went to Nevada in 2016 to ask John Podesta about medical marijuana.

Paul Fanlund over at the Cap Times has some beef with the Wall Street Journal, after they called Evers a “radical” on the issue of abortion. Earnest, sure, but a radical? I’d say he’s a little too grandfatherly to really be a radical, especially because his views on abortion are not radical, but in line with the people of Wisconsin! It’s Republicans here in Wisconsin who are comparing pregnant women to animals.

Finally, Wisconsin’s best (Derrick Van Orden) is under fire after accusing Elizabeth Warren of having something like $75 million. The problem? She doesn’t have that much, and her height is not “U.S. Senator.” Maybe he was sharing some of Dom’s tequila when he tweeted that.

Plan B

Mike Crute — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Republicans need a plan B, says Jennifer Rubin at the Washington Post. You know, just in case Trumps legal cases continue to go the way they are going. Over half of Republicans say they wouldn’t vote for someone charged with a felony. Now, if only someone could tell Republican voters that Trump already has been charged with a felony. Quite of a few of them, I hear!

Would you trust Elon Musk to put a microchip in your brain? Dom has no problem with it, hey they’ve been putting microchips in the vaccines for years, haven’t they? (They haven’t, but that’s what ultra-conservatives have to say).

Plus, Crute has something to celebrate today – Biden’s numbers are going up! Okay, they are only slightly up, but the trends are heading in the right direction! Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson have only 4% of support from Democrats, so maybe this is a little happy news for the Biden camp?

John Nichols at the Cap Times thinks so, saying that his visit to Wisconsin last week was one of the smartest moves he’s made in the campaign so far. Northwest Wisconsin was once tightly held by Democrats for decades. That changed in 2016, but Biden’s announcement that he’s helping to replace the Blatnik Bridge in Superior last week, he’s working to earn those voters back.

Salty Tony

Mike Crute — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Dom’s in the Madison studio, and he and Crute have a gripe with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Why is he calling Dean Phillips’ attempt to get on the ballot “ridiculous?” I suppose he get’s a pass today, he did veto the gerrymandered maps passed by the Republican legislature.

With the presidential primary in Nevada next week, Republicans are meeting ahead of the election to air their grievances. That’s supposed to be on Fridays! But frustrated Republicans, including some from right here in Wisconsin, are upset about how the party is struggling to raise money. Maybe they should try and stop being losers?

Democrats, meanwhile, are crushing the GOP fundraising. That’s not us saying that, it’s Bruce Murphey over at Urban Milwaukee! Republicans even changed the laws back in 2015, and by those own laws Democrats are burying Republicans in raising funds. As we on the Devil’s Advocates call it, that’s the Ben Wikler effect.

But does that make Democrats just as bad as Republicans? Is it really just corruption all the way down? Callers weigh in on the issue.

Real Americans

Mike Crute — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Crute follows the laws, Dom usually follows them, but Republicans in Texas are deciding that they don’t have to. That’s after they decided to disregard a Supreme Court ruling to take down barbed wire on the border, and instead said that they have a RIGHT to protect themselves. Protect themselves from who? Migrant families trying to swim the Rio Grande into America?

Snoop Dogg, meanwhile, has been smoking something a little different than usual, saying that he has nothing but “love and respect” for Donald Trump. After spending years trashing the former President, what gives? Trump would never drink gin and juice, he’s more of a Diet Coke guy…

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The biggest political blunders

Mike Crute — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It might be a Monday, but Crute and Dom have a grievance already: why are Democrats working to Dean Phillips off the primary ballot in Wisconsin? We all know what the results are going to be, but why can’t people have a choice other than the incumbent President? And where is that directive coming from? Either way, Phillips is going to the Wisconsin Supreme Court to ask them to put him on the ballot.

And remember when Hillary came to Wisconsin, poured a terrible beer, then ignored the state for the rest of the year? Dom and Crute remember, and so does Rolling Stone Magazine, who listed Hilary failing to campaign in Wisconsin as their number 5 biggest political blunder in the past 50 years.

What are some of the other top political blunders on the past 50 years? Will it be whoever decides to run against Tammy Baldwin this fall? Okay maybe not of all politics, but it will be a pathetic decision regardless.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jan 27

Mike Crute — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week on January 27

Fishing for colorful analogies

Mike Crute — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It’s a grievance filled Friday, as we take your calls to air all sorts of sorts of issues over the air. Some are mad that we have to talk about the border when we could be talking about the great state of the economy. Some have concerns about the state of executions in America after what happened last night in Alabama. Still some just want to bitch about Wisconsin Republicans. Hell, we do that every day!

But the main conversation topic of the day is the judgement against Trump today in the E. Jean Carroll trial. The callers are against Trump today, saying it’s too low. Crute has a complaint though, as he fishes for colorful analogies.

Then – AI porn. Taylor Swift is quickly working to crack down on images created with AI that show her in.. compromising positions. But is it really her, and if it isn’t is it immoral? Crute and Dom are on slightly opposite sides, but both agree that they don’t want to see any AI porn of either of them. Neither doesn’t anyone else on the planet.

Mar-a-Lago Fire Sale

Mike Crute — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Breaking news as we get on the air, as Trump is ordered to pay $83 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll. Is it as much as Crute thought he would have to pay? No. Is it enough to finally get him to shut up and stop spreading lies about her? Also no. But it’ll still hurt.

While Trump is having a bad day, so is his attorney Habba. The judge threatened to send HER to jail today for refusing to shut up during the trial. Like client like attorney I guess?

And taking your calls, and everyone has to ask: would another Republican other than Trump beat Biden? Would they have any different policy decisions than Trump? Crute thinks that it’s strictly an issue with Trump. The callers don’t quite agree.

That! Is not! Permitted!

Mike Crute — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Morning Cannoli’s (or however it’s grammatically correct) host Jim Santelle joins the Devil’s in the happier happy hour to talk all things Trump trial.

Trump testified in the E Jean Carroll case today. Why? He lasted all of three minutes before the judge cut him off and told him to buzz off, so why was he there? Can’t be a campaign speech, because there was no audio or video recording of his testimony!

While he claims he’s never even met E Jean Carroll, prior testimony seems to disagree. In fact, the jury got to hear audio from last year where he confused her with his own ex-wife. Whoops!

Is it fair to call Trump psychotic? Or to attribute his failings on some mental condition. Crute says no, because that’s not fair to people who do suffer from a mental condition, and gives Trump an out. Dom, though, points out that White House staff asked for a psychological evaluation all the way back in 2017.

Guests: Jim Santelle

Lowering the discourse

Mike Crute — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Joe Biden is back in Wisconsin today, hanging out with Governor Tony Evers and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to talk bridges. The Blatnik Bridge, to be precise, connecting Superior to Duluth. It’s not an infrastructure week, it’s an infrastructure year.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin Republicans passed a doom bill to ban abortions after 14 weeks today. It’s going to get a veto from Evers, he’s said as much. Why the exercise in futility? Stupid politics, of course. It’s really the only thing they’re good for.

Peter Navarro is going to jail for defying a congressional subpoena on the investigation into January 6th. I wonder if Steve Bannon is looking for a roommate… Anyways, he’s complaining that he shouldn’t have to go to jail, because he never should have needed to testify to begin with! The protesters outside the courthouse certainly think that he should.

Finally, Dom has reason to celebrate today: Crute has finally stopped to his level and is lowering the state of the political discourse!

Keyboard warriors

Mike Crute — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Why is it that Donald Trump is okay with quick election results when he wins? That’s what happened when he won New Hampshire last night. Didn’t feel like staging an insurrection then? Don’t feel like harassing election workers when you win?

Paul Fanlund with the CapTimes has a new piece out, saying that he’s tired of being told to Trumpsters all the time. The media, he says, doesn’t want to accept the truth that Trumpsters actually like it when he uses violent and fascistic rhetoric. If our callers are anything to go by, he may be onto something…

Derrick Van Orden is looking like he’s in trouble in his race coming up in November. Democrats look like they may actually be caring about his seat this time around! And while they’re putting on a hell of a campaign, he’s giving away Molson Coors beers at 10AM and giving speeches about milk.

AND Maggie Daun is hosting her show from Madison today, so of course we had to have her on the show! She talks about Nikki Haley’s campaign, and when she’s going to be dropping out. Plus, is Biden guaranteed a win if he’s up against Trump in November? Crute says yes, but Maggie says not so fast…

Another day, another fired coach

Mike Crute — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute and Dom have a confession to make… they didn’t watch Governor Evers’ State of the State address last night. Crute didn’t even watch the Badger game yesterday! Didn’t he spend all of yesterday bitching about Evers counterprogramming the Badger game?

One day after the Bucks fire their head coach, the Packers drop a bombshell today and Fire Joe Barry! Two days, two firings. But Crute has to say, when talking with Civic Media Sports Reporter Mike Clemens yesterday, Crute called who the new coach would be! Clemens comes back onto the Devil’s today to talk about the firing of Joe Barry.

And oh yeah, the New Hampshire primaries were yesterday! Trump won, of course, but did Haley come within spitting distance? Kind of. Trump was up by 11 points over Haley, which is enough to keep Trump safe, but not enough for her to immediately drop out. Hey, at least Biden’s write-in campaign got more votes yesterday than Trump did in Iowa!

Guests: Mike Clemens

I hope you enjoy Joe sandwiches

Mike Crute — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

With voters in New Hampshire hitting the polls for today’s GOP primary, Dom has a question – how much would Haley have to lose by in order to drop out? Single digits? 20 points? 40 points? Will anyone in the race actually decline to endorse Trump at the RNC in Milwaukee?

Plus, is it a mistake for Joe Biden to skip appearing on the ballot in New Hampshire today? Dom says no, Biden is going to be the nominee, so why bother campaigning there until the general election. Crute though, says that the media’s story tomorrow is going to say “Biden only gets 50,000 write in votes, Republicans get 300,000.” Is it fair? No, but that won’t stop the media from saying it anyways. And with Biden’s approval rating where it is, that could be enough to hurt him later down the line.

And sticking with Biden and his approval ratings, is it a mistake that no real Democrat is working to primary him? Sure, they probably wouldn’t win, but could it make him a better candidate in the general? If you don’t like Joe Biden, and his approval numbers say that a lot of people don’t, is a stronger dislike of Trump enough to get you out to vote for him in November?

It always comes back to tax cuts

Mike Crute — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s the day Nikki Haley has been waiting for – the New Hampshire primary? Will she win? Will she a least come within spitting distance of Trump? What will it take for her to drop out? Crute hopes she stays in a little while longer, he’s got travel plans to follow some primaries later this spring, and there’s no way he isn’t going to Vegas for the Nevada primary…

Civic Media Sports Reporter Mike Clemens joins the show to talk about the firing of Bucks coach Adrian Griffin just before we go on the air. After just 43 games as head coach, he couldn’t even last as long as Nikki Haley! Clemens gives his thoughts on who should be the Bucks newest head coach.

Governor Tony Evers is set to give his State of the State address tonight at 7, and Crute has a problem with that. Mostly because the Badgers play Minnesota tonight! Sure, it’s college basketball, but football is done for Crute (though not Dom), so what other sport is he supposed to watch! A Wisconsin Governor counterprogramming the Badgers? Dom thinks it’s no problem. Crute? Less so.

Finally, Republicans and Democrats? Being civil? Over new maps? In Wisconsin? Vos vows that it can’t be so, but that may not be the case. Turns out, Republicans approached the Dems to try and get new maps in place ahead of the state Supreme Court’s decision working to draw new maps. Let’s see if this one will work…

Guests: Mike Clemens

When was your last cognitive test?

Mike Crute — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kristin Lyerly joins the Devil’s on the 51st anniversary of the Roe v Wade Supreme Court ruling, that was overturned in 2022 by the Dobbs decision. Dr. Lyerly talks about the current state of reproductive health care in Wisconsin, and why she’s been working in Minnesota.

Plus, people say that Biden is too old, but Trump is not that much younger than him! And say what you will about Biden, but at least he isn’t blaming Nikki Haley for the lack of security on January 6th! Spoiler alert: Trump is the one blaming Haley, and seeming to confuse her with Nancy Pelosi.

And when was the last time you took a cognitive test? Trump seems to take them all the time, he can identify an elephant at the drop of a hat! And if you ask Trump, he could even take a cognitive test better than Nikki Haley! Wonder when the last time Haley had a head injury was…

Guests: Kristin Lyerly

VEEP comes to The 'Shaw

Mike Crute — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The VEEP came to Wisconsin today, so you know Crute had to be in the room where it happens to watch her talk! Kamala Harris is kicking off her cross-country tour touting reproductive rights on the 51st anniversary of the Roe v Wade ruling. Crute had a front row seat for the who’s-who of Wisconsin Democrats.

We hear directly from the Vice President, and get the first-hand account of the event from Crute. The protests! The crowd! The delays! All the juicy details about Harris’ event today, less than a year from the presidential election.

Best of Devil's Advocates for Jan 20

Mike Crute — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – week of January 20th.

Communist weed

Mike Crute — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dom is hot with grievances on a Friday, saying that corporations are driving inflation across the country. And they are! So remember, when you’re paying extra for diapers, Procter & Gamble are to blame. Crute, meanwhile, has some good news! About Joe Biden even! He’s cancelling even more student loans. But oh, they’re for people in selfish professions, like teachers and fire fighters…

Then, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that enthusiasm to vote amongst Black voters in Milwaukee is low. Earl Ingram Jr., host of the Earl Ingram Show, joins the Devils to talk about Black voters in Milwaukee. With VP Kamala Harris coming to Waukesha on Monday, Earl Ingram talks about the importance of Harris coming to Wisconsin ahead of November’s election.

Finally, Crute listened to only hair metal ballads all the way up to his cabin today, and DEMANDS that today is hair metal ballads and only hair metal ballads today.

Guests: Earl Ingram

Giving the dog a bone

Mike Crute — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute is getting ready for the weekend early, broadcasting live from his cabin alongside his dog, who just wants to bury his bone! But that’s not his real grievance this Friday, it’s that Scott Walker is still being talked about! At least he’s being discussed as running one of the worst presidential campaigns of all time…

Alan Robinson, cofounder of Herbal Aspects, helps us figure out what’s going on with the medical marijuana bills being discussed by Wisconsin Republicans. Would we be getting our weed from the DMV? Is this just a political stunt? The answer to both of those questions seems to be: yes.

And this Monday is the anniversary of the Roe v Wade ruling in 1973. Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Wisconsin to kick off a nationwide reproductive rights tour. What are Republicans in Wisconsin doing? Holding a hearing to restrict abortion access, because of course they are!

Guests: Alan Robinson

Searching for Good News

Mike Crute — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Crute has an early grievance – how come there isn’t any good news about Joe Biden? After Googling “Good News for Joe Biden,” the last thing to show up? November. Why isn’t anybody talking about the good things that Biden has done?

Then, why do so many conservatives think Michelle Obama is going to be the Democratic nominee for president in November? Just because she was married to a president? No shade to Michelle Obama, but if something were to happen to Joe Biden, wouldn’t the VP be the next in line? Is this just Q-Anon nonsense?

Why do they have to get so butthurt?

Mike Crute — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin’s top GOP conspiracy theorist Janel Brandtjen get’s rebuffed by her own party, getting called a grifter by Rep. Tyler August. Now Vos may not like what Brandtjen is slinging, but who does he have to blame but himself! He’s the one elevated her! But Crute has a bad thought, what would those kids between Brandtjen and August look like…?

He’s asking because love is in the air on today’s Devil’s Advocates! Chad Speight with Chad’s Design Build joins the show to spread the love, and encourage people to focus not on name calling, and more on loving your neighbor. Plus, Chad’s Design Build is the sponsor for the Fall in Love with Democracy Tour, and Crute outlines the next stop on the tour: Viva Las Vegas!

Being nice only goes so far sometimes though, and callers have to ask: why is it okay for conservatives to insult liberals, but they get so upset when liberals try and sling it back? They’re the ones who stormed the capitol and hate vaccines!

Oh, and all of Wisconsin’s GOP congressmen voted to shut down the government but voted against a continuing resolution to fund the government. Do those six people really represent 75% of Wisconsin? If only there was some effort to change that…

Guests: Chad Speight

Don Jr for sale: never loved

Mike Crute — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump is back in the courtroom once again, this time for defaming E. Jean Carroll. Trump even pulled a Dom, and got chastised by the judge for being disruptive during court. Dom’s been told to quiet down plenty of times!

Then, callers weigh in on whether or not it’s okay to be mean to Republicans. CJ sure doesn’t think we should be! But of course he’d say that, he’s CJ.

And it seems like everyone around Trump is disliked, even his lawyers! But wait, is it mean to call someone a hack lawyer?

Everyone gets a map

Mike Crute — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The liberal Elias Law Group has filed a new lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court looking to overturn the state’s congressional maps. Republicans hold six of the state’s eight congressional seats, meaning that Dom has to do some math on the radio to figure out if that’s a lot or not.

Republicans say that they hold so many seats because they have great policies. But Grothman? Van Orden? Are they really the best Wisconsin can offer?

Speaking of maps, the proposed legislative maps were released last week. While most of the maps reduce Republican’s gerrymandered control by significant margins, what did Republicans submit? Keeping the status quo, or course!

Then, politics have become a game of us vs them, should we be talking the same trash to Republicans as they do to us? Is it fair to call them MAGA-ets? Or Deplorables? It’s time for a Devil’s debate.

All bets are off when Republicans get together

Mike Crute — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Bill Press, host of the Bill Press Pod, joins the Devils fresh off of jury duty. And no, it was Trump’s E. Jean Carroll trial today. Press helps the Devils find out whether or sitting President can be charged, or if they have a get-out-of-the-courtroom free card.

Plus, Press gives his thoughts on yesterday’s caucuses. He says that yesterday only shows that Republicans will continue to bend the knee to the supreme Republican overlord. And do the other primaries even matter at this point?

But you know who yesterday was good for? Joe Biden, surprisingly. At least, that’s according to pundits, who say that Trump going up against Biden in November can only mean good things for Democrats, as undecided voters and independents ask themselves: do they really want another four years of Trump?

Guests: Bill Press

The full MAGA

Mike Crute — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute and Dom are back in Madison after their trip to Dubuque, Iowa for the Iowa Caucuses, where the final results were just about what everyone expected. Trump blows everyone else out of the water, and even though DeSantis came in second, does it really matter? Who cares, how was the meatloaf?

The boys recount their tales of attending one of the caucuses yesterday, and Crute is calling it RIGGED!!! Okay not really, but the results were called before the team captains had completed their speeches in Dubuque. Was it rigged, or is that just what happens when Trump is the belle of the ball and takes so many votes so fast? Don’t worry, even Trump’s people think it’s rigged!

That doesn’t matter to people like Vivek Ramaswamy or Asa Hutchinson though, because they’re already out of the race. At least one of them has already backed Trump, I’ll let you guess which one.

At the end of the day, there is really just one question remaining. If Trump is found guilty, either in a civil case or of one of the many felonies he’s charged with, would that matter to Republicans, and would he still be the nominee? I mean, he’s back in court again today, and polling shows that GOP voters just don’t care, and that him being found guilty will only make them more likely to vote for him.

It's all over but the crying

Mike Crute — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Iowa Caucus is just hours away, and Dom and Crute are at the Shot Tower Inn in Dubuque to talk with voters and get a feel of how voters are feeling today. They spend some time looking back at the past few decades of caucuses, and wonder if Republicans winning Iowa is actually important at the end of the day.

Crute makes some bold predictions: Trump is going to win Iowa tonight. Okay, that isn’t a bold prediction, but calling for DeSantis to drop out tomorrow morning sure is. A better question might be, is DeSantis another Scott Walker? Probably!

Love means never having to say I'm sorry

Mike Crute — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s Iowa Caucus day, and Crute and Dom make their way to the Shot Tower Inn in Dubuque to talk with voters and see what they can learn at the first GOP presidential contest of 2024. How much will Trump win by? Will Ron DeSantis cry today? Does anyone still care about Ramaswamy? How’s the meatloaf in Iowa?

Before going to the Shot Tower Inn, the Devil’s took a trip to a local diner to ask people who they’ll be caucusing for tonight. Some are never-Trumpers, others say we had it made when Trump was President. Either way, these are the people going to tonight’s caucuses.

And while we don’t love taking a look at the polling, it is the start of the horse race, and it isn’t looking great for Biden. While his favorability continues to fall, Trump continues to sit as the GOP frontrunner, and Haley sits at the best against Biden in the general election.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jan 13

Mike Crute — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show for the week of January 13.

Candlelight Cannoli and Deadly Shovels

Mike Crute — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Even as he suffers from a weather-induced power outage, Jim Santelle joins the show tonight for some candlelight cannoli! As an attorney, he tells us all about Donald Trump’s latest legal troubles. It appears that Trump’s lawyers have dug themselves into a hole, making absolutely nonsensical and contradictory arguments to drag out the legal process.

As we air the grievances this Friday, Crute reminds us that it is indeed possible to die while shoveling snow. Dom asks what kids are for if not to shovel snow, and the Devils take your calls on snow and other topics.

Guests: Jim Santelle

A Completely Inoffensive Episode

Mike Crute — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

To make amends for offending listeners yesterday, Crute has promised to take it easy on the controversy today. To kick it off, Crute brings us an opinion article from The Raw Story on the apparent incompetence of modern news media.

As always on Fridays, Alan Robinson of Herbal Aspect joins us for some 4:20 facts! This week, there’s a lot to talk about, as state Republicans have created a bill to legalize medicinal marijuana in Wisconsin. As an industry expert, Alan weighs in on what he feels is a terrible bill.

Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki returns to the show! He lets us know what to expect this Monday at the Iowa caucus. Will the extreme weather change the results? Will those results in turn change expectations for November’s election? Tune in to find out!

Guests: Alan Robinson, Joe Zepecki

Weekend at Biden's

Mike Crute — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump’s town hall last night blew the CNN debate out of the water, both in presentation and in viewers. We expect Fox News not to fact check anything, the least CNN could do was fact check Haley and DeSantis!

But did Trump actually look good? Crute thinks so, thanks to the lack of a fact check, he could say anything he wanted regardless of whether he was on something or not.

Dom very passionately disagrees, and that what Trump was saying was so incomprehensible that there is nothing that anybody could see of value in what he’s say.

But is “Weekend at Bernies”-ing Joe Biden enough for him to beat Trump in November? Can Biden even hold a town hall style interview?

Escape from Iowa

Mike Crute — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute has made it out alive for his first trip to Iowa this month, and he brings with him a slew of stories of his time attending the CNN debate last night. Namely, where he’s taking Dom for meatloaf when they return to Iowa for the caucus next Monday.

Trump had a busy 24 hours, starting with his town hall counter-programming on Fox News last night, then spouting off at his New York trial today. Something about Exxon leaving New York? You mean when they left in the 1980s?

With a snow storm yesterday, another one tomorrow, and then a bitter cold snap bringing bitter cold weather on Monday, will that have any impact on caucus votes on Monday? Dom and Crute will have to see for themselves when to head to Dubuque next week.

And while we love the idea of recalling Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, regardless of who’s doing it, it’s run into a roadblock just one day after being filed. Because the state Supreme Court ruled to draw new legislative maps last year, Vos doesn’t know what his district is going to look like, and thus can’t run in anything until those maps are figured out. Who would have thought that Vos’ ass would be saved by the woke Supreme Court’s maps decision!

Quiet Crute, Quiet

Mike Crute — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:39:18 +0000

Crute risked life and limb to get to Des Moines to make it in the room where CNN’s GOP presidential primary debate is taking place tonight, and what does he get? He get’s told to shut his trap! That’s not the first time Crute’s been told to quiet down.

Speaking of the debate, who even is watching the debate tonight? Who knows, but one things for sure, if DeSantis can’t blow Haley out of the water, that might be the end of his campaign. Trump sure won’t be watching, he’s got his own counter-programming on the Foxy News. Christie might be watching, but who cares, he quit!

And when Trump does win the nomination (let’s face it), who will be his VP pick? Well, that depends. Who’s the hottest Republican out there today? Dom’s always loved his MTG, but CJ has his own pick for hottest Republican, hailing all the way from beautiful South Dakota.

Oh, and Ron Johnson said something stupid today. What else is new?

Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa.

Mike Crute — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute braved the treacherous highways to get to Drake University in Iowa to make it into the spin room for tonight’s GOP debate on CNN. There’s just one problem. He doesn’t really want to be there. Why would he want to be there! All there is is Meatball Ron and Birdbrain Nikki Haley! Still, he made it alive, so he may as well do some real work today…

Before the debate even BEGINS, it’s being upstaged. Trump is set to talk with Fox News tonight as counter-programming, and the GOP presidential primary has it’s newest loser! Chris Christie is set to announce that he’s dropping out of the race in New Hampshire. Not even CNN is airing pre-debate coverage, as the spotlight is being shined on way more important things.

Since Crute has to drive to Iowa anyways, he may as well take a listen to whatever sort of righty-whitey radio the great corn state has to offer. It’s about what you’d expect: a lot of immigrant hate, a lot of Trump ads, and some screaming about Hunter Biden. Sounds like CJ!

Back home, Robin Vos is in some hot water with the HOT Government weirdos, they’re looking to impeach his ass! Do we love HOT Government? Not at all, they’ve pushed election disinformation more than anyone. But do we love Vos getting impeached? Of course we do!

Very Big Very Powerful Points

Mike Crute — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It’s a snowy Tuesday, which is the perfect weather for listening to legal arguments as to why Trump can be prosecuted, and why presidential immunity is bogus in the face of overturning the election. Can Trump actually shoot someone on fifth avenue? A panel of DC judges sure don’t seem to think so.

Trump is trying to claim that he won some very big and very powerful points today. Except we listened to the arguments, and can’t seem to find those points. In fact, it seems like their arguments just fall apart!

Plus, Trump ally Roger Stone is reported to have been caught on tape calling for the assassination of two Democratic lawmakers. Is this what Trump meant when he said he could kill someone on fifth avenue? Or maybe just offer someone else a pardon once they do it for them.

We were promised 8 inches!

Mike Crute — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s snowmageddon! Okay, not really, at least not in Madison, and definitely not in Milwaukee. But still, it’s a snowy Tuesday, which means it’s the perfect day to sit down and read through some legal documents!

Trump’s lawyers were in court today, arguing for his presidential immunity while trying to overthrow the election. Live mics were allowed this time around, which means that we get to hear every little stupid detail Trump’s lawyers lay out.

Crute is preparing to make the trek to Iowa tomorrow, where he will be heading to the CNN GOP debate. Neither of the two people on stage tomorrow are likely to be president, but that doesn’t mean that the hotel bar won’t be busy with politicos!

Can Crute make DeSantis cry?

Mike Crute — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Alex Jones may actually be at least partly right for once, as new details about Jeff Epstein come out. Is Bill Clinton’s name on there? Yes, but what the right seem to look past is that Trump is also on that list!

Plus, Crute is trying to get into the spin room for Wednesday’s GOP debate, and he thinks that, if he were to go one-on-one with him, he could probably make Ron DeSantis cry. Meanwhile, Trump is turning his focus onto Nikki Haley.

Rick Smith, Teamster and host of the Rick Smith show, joins the Devil’s to talk about Teamsters meeting with Trump. Should we be concerned? No, the Teamsters meet with candidates all the time. The issue is Sean O’Brien, President of the Teamsters, taking a trip down to MAGA-Lago, and taking an enthusiastic picture with Trump himself.

The state is your new dealer

Mike Crute — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Republicans in Wisconsin has finally decided that it’s time to bring medical marijuana in Wisconsin. Is the bill good? Not really! Can you smoke it? Of course not! And the real kicker? The state of Wisconsin itself would be in charge of sell you your weed through state-run dispensaries!

And, this Wednesday marks the beginning of the 2024 Fall in Love with Democracy Tour, as Crute heads to Iowa for the final “alternative to Trump” CNN debate ahead of next week’s caucuses. Are the Devil’s on Trump’s hit list, and will Crute be able to see him and Ben Carson the next day in Iowa? Only time will tell!

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Jan 6

Mike Crute — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of January 6

Nikki Haley had a Black friend once

Mike Crute — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Jim Santelle with the Morning Canollis joins the Devil’s to break down a plethora of January 6th related news. Has Trump faced any accountability yet for inciting the riot in DC three years ago? No, says Santelle, and neither has any of the others who help orchestrate the insurrection. Not even Chesebro is facing charges here in Wisconsin! What are we doing!?!

Then, Santelle explains why Trump’s presidential immunity argument is bogus. With the courts set to begin hearing arguments over “presidential immunity” next week, Santelle says that it needs to go to SCOTUS fast, just so they can throw it out ASAP.

Plus, former Green Bay golden boy Aaron Rodgers is back in hot water after accusing Jimmy Kimmel of going to Epstein’s island. With Kimmel now threatening to sue Rodgers, the Devil’s read up about the many inflammatory things Rodgers has said in recent years. Hey, he can always team up with the MyPillow guy!

Guests: Jim Santelle

January 6th Eve

Mike Crute — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Tomorrow is the three-year anniversary of the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th, and Joe Biden is talking at Valley Forge today with some very sharp language about the state of Democracy with the last anniversary of the insurrection before this fall’s presidential election.

Then, Alan Robinson, co-founder of Herbal Aspects, joins the show to talk about the recent rumblings about medical marijuana legislation coming down the pipeline. While he doesn’t want to harsh anyone’s buzz, he says that anything put forward by Republicans will be sure to contain a poison pill.

Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney joins the Devil’s to talk about his op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 6th. As someone who oversaw a massive peaceful protest himself during Act 10, he says he’s confident that he can say that the insurrection was not a peaceful protest.

And of course, it’s Friday, which means YOUR grievances get on the air. Crute has one: Producer Nate decided to ruin a good Friday by playing Nickleback…

Guests: Alan Robinson, Dave Mahoney

Everybody gets impeached!

Mike Crute — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dems in the House put out a report saying that Trump businesses made millions of dollars from foreign governments while he was President. I thought Biden was supposed to be the one to do that! While Republicans have found no evidence of Biden profiting while President, they say that the new Trump details aren’t even relevant.

Plus a January 6 insurrectionist is asking to take a break and head to Cancun. It won’t even be his first overseas trip since being charged, so I hope he got flight insurance!

Then, two more states try to keep Trump off the ballot. This time, it’s New Hampshire and Illinois, where voters are hoping to join up with Colorado and Maine.

And of course, the Devil’s take YOUR phone calls on everything on Trump’s eligibility on the ballot, to Epstein’s flight logs.

Politics, the Military, and Donald Trump

Mike Crute — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Crute takes a field trip to the state Capitol building, where Congressman Mark Pocan holds a press conference to talk about a variety of topics.

First, Pocan gives his thoughts on yesterday’s US-Mexico border photo op by Republicans. Of course his colleague Van Orden was there! As Ron Johnson works to block funding to Ukraine and Israel over border funding, Pocan says that he thinks RoJo just doesn’t want to work…

Then, Pocan gives his on-the-ground report of what he saw on January 6, 2021. With the three-year anniversary just around the corner, Pocan helps set the record straight on whether or not the crowds were violent that day (they were).

Sticking with January 6, retired Rear Admiral Michael Smith joins the Devil’s to talk about why he is speaking out about that day. He says that, while military officers are usually supposed to stay out of politics, January 6 wasn’t just simple politics, as he warns about why he’s concerned if Trump gets elected once again.

Guests: Michael Smith

Typical Republi-cons

Mike Crute — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trump has filed an appeal against the ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court, and Crute has some questions about the 14th amendment specifically. Will the SCOTUS agree with the Colorado Supreme Court?

And while Trump is invited to the presidential debate later this month, he won’t be there. He’ll have his own counterprogramming instead! He’ll even be in Iowa on January 6th, and so will Crute!

And of course, as the Devils are talking about Trump, the conservative callers have to weigh in with their talking points. Don’t worry, Dom talks over them most of the time.

Plus, GOP leaders have made their way down to the southern border. Van Orden had so much luck “investigating” what happened in Israel, I’m sure he’ll do a great job at the border!

The Devils will never bomb

Mike Crute — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The Wisconsin State Capitol building got a phony bomb threat today, alongside state capitol’s across the entire country. Crute says it’s MAGA, even if MAGA is going to blame ANTIFA. Either way, the Wisconsin capitol wasn’t even evacuated, leaving Dom concerned for Crute’s safety as he sits just two blocks from the building.

And speaking of dropping bombs, Trump’s team is dropping their own bomb as he tries to appeal for presidential immunity. Will a social media post from an anonymous poster claiming that Trump won in 2020 hold up in court? Probably not.

Speaking of Trump, the Washington Post reports as we get on the air the Trump wants the US Supreme Court to make sure that he is on every primary ballot across the country. Problem is, he isn’t arguing that he didn’t do an insurrection! You probably want to fight the facts of a case if you want it to be overturned.

Peter Barca, Wisconsin’s Secretary of the Department of Revenue, joins the Devils to talk about his time in the Legislature, ball park funding, and budget surpluses.

Not God fearing, but Trump fearing

Mike Crute — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

We’re coming up on the three-year anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection. Does Trump’s actions that day still have influence over voters today? Recent polling says no, as GOP voters increasingly downplay the events of that day, and more and more say that the insurrectionists were mostly peaceful, and any violence was brought on by law enforcement.

So how do Democrats move forward? While a third of voters across the country still don’t think Biden won in 2020, can Biden get by without their vote? Should he care that a third of voters don’t think he won? Should we?

Plus, what does an actual conservative look like? Jennifer Rubin at the Washington Post says it ain’t Trump, looking at those Republicans who filed an amicus brief saying that no, he does not get presidential immunity.

American Idiots

Mike Crute — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s a new year, and Dom is back from his time away from radio, and Crute has to remind him about everything that’s happened in the past week. Not only did we get new Chesebro audio throwing RoJo under the bus, but we found out we’ve got ourselves a porn star chancellor!

Crute got up early News Years Day to hit the CSPAN to talk about Wisconsin politics and talk radio. Watch his full interview here.

Then Crute has to remind Dom about the big news that broke just before we went on the air on Thursday: the exclusive audio obtained by CNN of Chesebro talking with Michigan prosecutors. There, he outlines RoJo’s attempts to charter a jet to fly the alternate electors to DC in order to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Plus, the Devils take your phone calls and new year grips, mostly about Ron Johnson.

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Dec 30

Mike Crute — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show for the week of December 30

The Winner of 2023

Mike Crute — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

With the last live show of 2023, it’s time to look at the greatest winter of 2023! There was some amazing news both in Wisconsin and across the country this year, and it’s time to look at just a few of the winners.

Is the winner the Wisconsin Supreme Court, with it’s newest justice Janet Protasiewicz? Or is it democracy itself? Or are they hand in hand?

Maybe it was Civic Media itself for bringing non-right wing talk radio to Wisconsin?

Or was it Joe Gow for getting FIRED as chancellor of UW La Crosse for doing porn! Okay, it probably isn’t Gow.

RoJo the Jetsetter

Mike Crute — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Crute and Producer Nate were ready to have a nice, light show before the New Year, but this is Wisconsin! We aren’t allowed slow news days!

Exclusive audio obtained by CNN shows Kenneth Chesebro continuing to talk to prosecutors about his role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. The new audio is a real doozy, showing that not only did Ron Johnson help fly the fake elector documents saying that Wisconsin was Trump country, but that he may be talking with WI AG Josh Kaul about the false electors scheme!

But RoJo didn’t just get a jet for the fake elector documents, but Chesebro’s audio shows that the paperwork was delivered to him, though indirectly, and was even willing to take the next step. Oh, and Rudy get’s thrown under the bus too. It’s a win-win!

Even the Losers

Mike Crute — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Crute continues his search for the biggest loser of 2023, with a whole slew of real losers this year!

Was it the Red Wave that was projected during this year’s spring election that never happened? Or was it the reincarnation of Wanker, Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis? It could be, though a host of conservative callers have their own point of view. Don’t worry, Crute argues with all of them.

Then, breaking while the show is on the air, former US Senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl has passed away at age 88. Crute tells his only Herb Kohl story he has about he got into a free Bucks game fresh out of college.

Then at the end of the show, Packers Reporter Mike Clemens joins the show to break down this weekend’s Packers game, and what happened last weekend with Jaire Alexander.

Guests: Mike Clemens

The Biggest Losers

Mike Crute — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

2023 is coming to a close, which means that it’s time to look back and reflect on the year behind us. Specifically, let’s look back all of the losers of the past year. Oh yeah, there were a lot of them!

Dom isn’t in the running, even though he isn’t in again today, but Crute and Producer Nate want to find out who was the biggest loser of them all. Was it the Republican’s pro-life policies that cost them election after election across the country? Or maybe the pundits who thought that the Dobbs decision wouldn’t have much effect on elections?

Or is it Mike Pillow? Or maybe Rudy? Both faced some pretty bad legal judgements this year, and both keep doubling down on their now-proven false claims.

Plus, Jaire Alexander is SUSPENDED from this Sunday’s Packers game over his coin toss antics. But Crute doesn’t consider him a loser for getting suspended, that would be hypocritical!

Rot in Hell

Mike Crute — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It’s the day after Christmas, and the candidates for president are all being civil on social media with their well wishes… well, except Trump that is, who wishes us to ROT IN HELL. Merry Christmas you rotten animal!

Plus: the most important political news of the year, or at least the week. Does Trump smell? Does he need better Depends? The Lincoln Project sure thinks so, and Crute, though he’s never been downwind of him, can believe it.

And while Trump is having a nice, peaceful Christmas, Ron Johnson is having an equally sane Christmas Eve by going on Fox News. When you have to tell everyone that you’re not a racist, I got some bad news for you.

The Prince of Darkness

Mike Crute — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

It’s a Dom-less Tuesday, as he takes the week off to celebrate the holidays. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t new news! Crute and Producer Nate are live in-studio breaking down some potential new news in the Supreme Court ruling to redraw the state’s legislative maps.

Robin Vos says that he wants to take the case to the US Supreme Court. Do they have any reason to take up the case? Probably not, Crute says, but that won’t stop Vos from taking a chance to attack Protasiewicz. He’ll never pass up that opportunity!

And speaking of Vos, he got a write-up in The Guardian, calling him Wisconsin’s very own Prince of Darkness. Somebody better warn Ozzy!

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Dec 23

Mike Crute — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show for the week of December 23.

I am the law!

Mike Crute — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Morning Cannoli’s host Jim Santelle joins the Devil’s to talk all things law.

Starting with the biggest news of the day – should the US Supreme Court weigh on the the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling to redraw the legislative maps? If the maps have been problematic for years, why now?

Then, Jim help us figure out what’s going on the Trump’s immunity case. With the Supreme Court refusing to take up the case immediately, is it possible to stick with that March trial date?

Plus, there’s no shortage of legal cases for the boys to talk about, and Jim helps them out with all of them. Even Stormy Daniels could be back in the news!

Guests: Jim Santelle

A Christmas Miracle

Mike Crute — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Well it’s a slow news day in the Devil’s studio, and there really isn’t too much going on…

What are we talking about? The State Supreme Court rules just before we go on the air that 2024 will see new legislative maps. It’s a Festivus miracle! And Justice Ziegler is feeling the bah humbug.

Vos is also feeling the bah humbug, saying on Twitter (or X) that the US Supreme Court will have the final word. But will they really?

Them Duke boys are at it again

Mike Crute — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The racist-car boys are at it again, except this time it might land them in jail. Luke Duke has been up to no good calling for President Biden to be publicly hung, which is about what you’d expect from someone who used to drive around in a confederate flag-covered car.

Plus, Dom and Crute continue to hear your best “Rudy’s so broke” jokes.

No Money Mo Problems

Mike Crute — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Rudy’s so broke, he’s the face on the food stamps! Rudy Giuliani declares bankruptcy just days after his massive judgement, so the Devil’s open up the phone lines to hear the best “Rudy’s So Poor…” jokes.

The Freest Country in the World

Mike Crute — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Crute are not only on a first name basis, but on a Christian name basis! Crute reads an email from Trump after he was taken off the Colorado ballot, typos and all.

Then, it’s time for a Devil’s debate: should Donald Trump be thrown off the ballot in Colorado? Crute has to choke himself to say yes, he should! Will it cause further politicization down the line, Crute thinks so!

Dom, meanwhile, says that Trump participated in an insurrection! Of course he should be off the ballot! It’s right there in the constitution!

Will their friendship ever survive!?! Will the texters ever forgive Crute?!? We’re supposed to go on the air again tomorrow, so find out then!

A Bah Humbug Christmas

Mike Crute — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

President Biden is in the 414 today, and although he is maybe not the most… dynamic speaker, at least he isn’t parroting Nazis! While Biden spent his time talking about replacing lead pipes and uplifting Black businesses, Trump spends his time insisting that he’s never read Mein Kampf. Maybe just the cliff notes…

Earl Ingram Jr., host of the Earl Ingram Show on the Civic Media network, was there in person (for Biden, not for Trump, or for LBJ), and gives his thoughts on today’s speech.

Guests: Earl Ingram

Freedom At Five

Mike Crute — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Dom and Crute are all about freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and ultimately, the freedom to be yourself without imposing your will on others. The current Republican party leadership seeks only the freedom to limit yours through book bans and outlawing marriage equality. Dom and Crute duke it out over the limits of free speech.

Breaking news: Patrick Marley of The Washington Post has published a new article on Donald Trump’s place– or lack thereof– in the 2024 election. Trump’s eligibility to be on a presidential ballot is being challenged and denied, beginning in Colorado. This may be the first domino in the chain that leads to the end of his run.

Walker: A Role Model For Ron

Mike Crute — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

You just can’t escape the cheese bro. Kenneth Chesebro is joining Andrew Hitt in trying to weasel his way out of legal trouble after being involvemed in the false elector scheme. Check out the article at The Hill here. According to reporting from Raw Story, Jenna Ellis is in much the same situation.

Ron DeSantis appears to be following in the footsteps of Scott Walker as his presidential campaign drops down the tubes. He’s even building on Walker’s campaign finance blunders, straddling the line of legality. Read more here.

I'd rather be duped!

Mike Crute — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It’s a day that ends in “y”, which means Trump’s probably said something deeply disturbing and offensive. This time, he echoes Adolf Hitler with his rhetoric on immigrants. Which begs the question, is it worse for Trump to have read Mein Kampf, or worse if he hasn’t and still says these things…

Meanwhile, Foxy News watchers want to see a President break the law! At least, that is, when Trump is involved. America!

Crute get’s a full-color mailer from Glenn Grothman at his lakehouse. Because nothing says Love Shack like full-color Grothman! Can we finally help him love his virginity?

Plus, the Devil’s take your calls to hear what YOU think about Trump’s rhetoric, and the false elector Andrew Hitt’s image rehabilitation campaign.

I was tricked!!!

Mike Crute — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Is it legally better to be tricked, or to be ~slightly~ wrong. Ron Johnson is just asking, for a friend, after he admits that he was slightly wrong in his comments last week that Dems have regularly put forward fake electors.

And speaking of fake electors, Andrew Hitt spoke with Matt Smith on UPFRONT this week, as he begins he’s image rehabilitation tour in the media. Hopefully, he joins the Devil’s one day soon!

Weekly Best of Devil's Advocates for Dec 16

Mike Crute — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The best of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show – Week of December 16.

The Weak Party

Mike Crute — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Maggie Daun, host of the Maggie Daun show, joins the Devil’s to talk about the latest news about Chesebro and Troupis. She knows best, because she was there! As Milwaukee County Corporate Council, Maggie Daun gives an inside look at what exactly happened in Milwaukee during the 2020 presidential election.

Maggie then takes on Ron Johnson, and the rest of the Republicans in Congress. Is Mike Johnson any better that McCarthy? Is he any different?

Then, what is freedom? Republican’s claim to be the party of freedom. Is abortion access freedom? Is the ability to be apart of the LGBTQ+ community freedom? Or is freedom just forcing your religion on other people?

The curb stomping of Rudy Giuliani

Mike Crute — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

With shades of Tony Soprano, Rudy Giuliani is ordered to pay $148 MILLION to Georgia election workers he falsely accused of interfering in the 2020 presidential election. If Rudy’s lawyers said that $48 million would kill him, what would three times that do?

But don’t forget why Rudy has to pay that amount, as the jury hears what those election workers had to go through because of Rudy’s actions.

Alan Robinson stops by from the road to bring the 4/20 Facts, bringing with him bomber jackets and consumption lounges from Illinois.

Plus, is this the worst Congress in the nation’s history? Dana Milbank at the Washington Post thinks so, and makes his argument in an op-ed that no session of Congress has gotten less important work done.

Guests: Alan Robinson

Is it okay to say threesome in Florida?

Mike Crute — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Vos held the UW System hostage over raises, Ron Johnson is currently holding up Ukrainian aid, and Crute has to ask: when will we stop negotiating with political terrorists? What is progress? Is compromise worth it if nothing we want get’s done?

Meanwhile, the Moms for Liberty cofounder is refusing to step down after her ménage à trois. A hardline anti-gay conservative in a throple with another woman? Whoever could have guessed!

Finally, how honest is the Republican inquiry into the Bidens? That depends, mainly if anyone can agree what Joe Biden actually did wrong. And as they accuse him of operating shell companies (without evidence), doesn’t Comer himself have a shell company?

The Santa Claus Agenda

Mike Crute — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Joe Biden is making a list and checking it twice, and he’s gonna find out if Dom’s been naughty or nice. Biden is coming to Milwaukee next week, and Crute’s excited to see the President on his third trip to Wisconsin this year.

Today was Kevin McCarthy’s last day in Congress before he steps down before his term ends. The Devil’s look back at some of the just ~wonderful~ accomplishments of McCarthy’s time as Speaker.

1st CD candidate Lorenzo Santos joins the show to talk about his campaign to take on Congressman Bryan Steil. What’s his qualifications? How do we take on the national debt? Find out on the Devil’s Advocates!

Guests: Lorenzo Santos

I am the snake

Mike Crute — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Just as the Devil’s get on the air, the news breaks that the House has approved an official inquiry into the impeachment of Joe Biden. The reason? Hard to say, as there still no real evidence of wrongdoing.

Then, Comer takes a note from Crute and vows to stay away from talking on Fox News. If only he were banned like Crute…

Plus, it’s a Wednesday Town Hall, and the Devil’s hear from you about whatever’s on your mind. Mostly Scott Fitzgerald bashing.

Plus – breaking news from the UW Board of Regents, as Robin Vos continues to hold the University of Wisconsin hostage. And finally: Dom get’s his pee tape!

Don't raise the boss' hopes

Mike Crute — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Cheese-bro is in hot water, as CNN brings exclusive audio of his interviews with Michigan prosecutors. There, Chesebro reveals the details of a meeting between him, Jim Troupis, and Donald Trump in December of 2020, where he was told “not to get Trump’s hopes up.” Did he listen? Of course not!

In honor of the new tapes, Crute and Dom look back at Scott Fitzgerald’s own moves to change the results of the 2020 presidential election. And it seems he hasn’t gotten over it, as he’s now saying that he’s ready to skip an inquiry and go straight to impeaching Joe Biden.

Everybody loves Rudy

Mike Crute — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Republicans continue to try and impeach Joe Biden in D.C. over his son’s foreign business deals, even though they still have no evidence. But do you know who did profit from foreign deals while in office? Trump, of course. At least, according to his tax records.

Then, Rudy is back in court again today, and he seems to be confused as to why he’s there, because he’s back to claiming that the election workers did MASSIVE FRAUD in Georgia. Even though the court has already found that they did nothing wrong, and that Rudy is definitely guilty of defamation.

And some BREAKING NEWS on the UW Campus, as Regents are going to vote on Vos’ anti-DEI deal once again. Will it be deja vu?

Finally, the Devil’s check in with the latest from the white Christian Nationalists – the death of Dom.

Charity Crute

Mike Crute — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

It’s Tuesday in Wisconsin, which means that Ron Johnson was probably lied. This time? Ron is claiming that Dems submit fake electors all the time! He just can’t remember the evidence… Don’t worry, Dom and Crute have studied the books, and have figured out exactly what the hell Ron is talking about.

Then, Chaos Riddle with Santas Without Chimneys joins the Devils to talk about their work to help homeless children this Christmas, and about how YOU can get involved in the program.

Finally, in a drastic change of tone, Dom reminds everyone that, if you’re going to storm the US Capitol, you probably shouldn’t brag about it in your pornos. God Hypnotic’s biggest mistake? Taking the jimmy off too soon…

Rudy's no good bad court day

Mike Crute — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

James L. Santelle, host of the Morning Cannoli’s and former federal attorney, joins the Devil’s to talk about the latest news in the Trump trial, as Jack Smith calls on the US Supreme Court to determine if Presidential immunity applies to Donald Trump.

Then, Santelle weighs in on the trial of Rudy Giuliani, who made false allegations against election workers in Georgia.

Speaking of Giuliani, Dom and Crute take a look at how his trial went today, and wonder whether he should be compared to Amber Herd.

Guests: Jim Santelle

Bob Spindell Must Go

Mike Crute — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Robin Vos tries to hold the Universities of Wisconsin hostage, threatening to withhold raises if they don’t eliminate all DEI. BUT! The Board of Regents hold firm, denying the deal made without their input, much to Crute’s delight.

Then, Crute makes a demand: in light of last week’s civil settlement of Wisconsin’s false electors, Bob Spindell must resign from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. And he’s not alone in his call, as Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski sends a letter to LeMahieu saying as much. But will LeMahieu stand by his man?