The Recombobulation Minute

I’m Dan Shafer. Let’s recombobulate.  There’s been a whole lot happening in the political universe these past few months. Much of it has been rather discombobulating, you might say. From the first 100 days of the Trump administration to the high-stakes race for Wisconsin Supreme Court and everything else that went into the Spring Election […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri May 2, 2025

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I’m Dan Shafer. Let’s recombobulate.  On April 22 in the Wisconsin State Senate, something happened that you don’t see too often — a high profile bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. The Republican-controlled chamber voted 32-1 to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms from 60 days to 12 months. Wisconsin is one of only two […]

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Fri Apr 25, 2025

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I’m Dan Shafer. Let’s recombobulate.  In recent months, Milwaukee health officials have uncovered significant lead hazards in city schools, mostly due to lead-based paint. Several schools have been closed as the problem has been found to be more widespread. In late March, city officials formally requested help from the CDC  , but in doing so, […]

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

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I’m Dan Shafer. Let’s recombobulate.  In the April 1 Spring Election, Susan Crawford won the incredibly expensive race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. And she didn’t just win, but won decisively, gaining 55% of the vote, a 10-point margin ahead of her opponent, Brad Schimel. It is a remarkable victory.  In so many ways, this race […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Wed Apr 2, 2025

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I’m Dan Shafer, let’s recombobulate. In the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, so many issues are on the line, from reproductive rights to redistricting, to even just basic checks and balances. For right-wing candidate Brad Schimel, though, one issue deserves more scrutiny, and that’s his record on opioid settlements. Here in Wisconsin, it seems like […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Thu Mar 27, 2025

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I’m Dan Shafer, let’s recombobulate. Folks, we’ve got to talk about Derrick Van Orden. The second term congressman representing Wisconsin’s Third District is at it again, dodging public meetings and making all kinds of unhinged comments. As many scramble and struggle to understand the chaos of what’s happening in Washington D.C., and how it’s impacting […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Mon Mar 10, 2025

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I’m Dan Shafer, let’s recombobulate. Governor Tony Evers has released his budget, calling this the most pro-kid budget in state history. This is now the fourth time that Evers has put forth a budget proposal, and the three prior were all met with a similar fate. Republicans and the legislature rejected it entirely. Again this […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Thu Feb 27, 2025

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Believe it or not, it is once again time for Wisconsinites to head to the polls and vote. I know, we all have a bit of election fatigue after 2024, but the Spring Election Primary is coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 18. One race that will be on every ballot for the Spring Primary is […]

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Thu Feb 13, 2025

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Guest: Dan Shafer

Tue Jan 21, 2025

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Wisconsin Republicans prioritize a constitutional voter ID amendment, aiming to boost right-wing turnout for the April Supreme Court race. Democrats criticize focus shift from pressing issues like healthcare and gun violence.

Guest: Dan Shafer

Mon Jan 13, 2025

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