Jeff Smith
The Longest Season (2nd Hour)
Both President Biden and former President Trump have clinched their party’s nominations after this week’s primaries—and in Madison, Republicans have sent the Legislature home for good. That means campaign season is officially here. We’ll talk to Sen. Jeff Smith and legislative candidate Ann Roe about the things they’ll be saying to voters over the next […]
Mr. Smith Explains Shared Revenue (Hour 2)
It shouldn’t be this hard for the Wisconsin Legislature to share tax revenue with local governments so that important services can take place. Unfortunately, a power-hungry Republican majority has been strangling local budgets and interfering with local decision-making. Democratic state Sen. Jeff Smith, who was previously a town chairman, offers perspective on what’s gone wrong […]
Mr. Smith Is Back in Madison (Hour 2)
State Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire), recently re-elected for a new term, previews tomorrow night’s State of the State address by Gov. Tony Evers. Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich talks about the successful work to address a staffing shortage in the police and fire departments. Tomorrow:
Surplus Scenarios (Hour 2)
A new report shows just how much the state budget surplus has grown… and all of the good things that can be done, if certain politicians will start acting like grown-ups. State Sen. Jeff Smith will help us look at the many ways legislators could get a win-win, if cooler heads prevail. Plus: Brett Favre […]
Women Are Gonna Be the Ones to Save Us. Guest: Sen. Jeff Smith (Aug 29 – Hour 1)
Based on what Sen. Jeff Smith and other candidates are hearing out in public, women upset about recent right-wing actions are going to be the difference-makers in 2022—as voters and candidates. He shares reaction to his “Stop & Talk” mobile office hours around his western Wisconsin district.
