This Week on “What’s Going On with Earl Ingram”
Guest: Dr. Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin

We’re diving into the heart of Wisconsin politics with Dr. Robert Kraig, a leading voice on progressive strategy and the fight for democracy in the Midwest.

Dr. Kraig joins Earl for a no-holds-barred conversation about the escalating influence of Trump-aligned right-wing forces in the Wisconsin legislature—forces backed by figures like Rep. Tom Tiffany and deeply tied to the MAGA movement.

As the political landscape becomes more extreme, Dr. Kraig unpacks the immense challenges Democrats face—not just in organizing, but in actually winning statewide races in an environment increasingly shaped by disinformation and gerrymandering.

One key case in point? Mandela Barnes’ historic run for governor, which drew national attention—including coverage from The New York Times. The very idea of a progressive Democrat contending in a deeply divided battleground state was seen by many as a long shot. But not only did Barnes capture imaginations—he came within striking distance of defeating a Republican machine bolstered by MAGA energy and big-money donors.

📍 Tune in to “What’s Going On with Earl Ingram” as Dr. Robert Kraig of Citizen Action of Wisconsin lays out what’s really at stake—and what comes next in the fight for democracy.