Mark Thomsen
In 2024, legislative choice returns to the people
Unfair gerrymandered legislative maps denied Wisconsinites true choice for our representatives in Madison for too long. Now, we the voters regain control over choosing who will write our laws. This week on the Paul Revere Show, we have two incredible guests dedicated to seeing Wisconsin voters make their voices heard.
Jay Heck is the executive director of Common Cause Wisconsin. Jay walks us through the legislative map redistricting for 2024, the return of ballot drop boxes, and the two constitutional amendments on the August 13th primary. Remember to vote in the primary, vote NO on the amendment proposals, and use your drop box if it's appropriate for you!
Jodi Habush Sinykin is the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 8th senate district. Since 2011, this district favored Republican candidates to an extraordinary degree. Now, the voters of Wisconsin's 8th SD finally get to choose a new path. Jodi is compassionate and passionate, with a platform focused on environmental conservation and human rights.
Kamala Harris, moving the 2024 Presidential Election FORWARD
Folks, it has been an exciting week! Beginning with President Biden's courageous and patriotic decision to withdraw from his re-election campaign on Sunday, the 2024 Presidential race has completely changed. As Kamala Harris has secured enough support to earn the Democratic nomination, the energy is absolutely electrifying.
Attorney Mark Thomsen talks with LuAnn Bird and Sarah Harrison, candidates for Wisconsin AD 61 and AD 15 respectively. These two previously red districts are ready to flip blue after this year's redistricting with these two fantastic candidates! Both LuAnn and Sarah attended VP Harris' rally in Milwaukee on Tuesday. They share how rejuvenating it was to be part of the excitement as the 2024 Presidential Election has fundamentally changed, setting it's trajectory in one direction: forward.
Law? Forward. Wisconsin? Forward!
Folks, we've heard a lot this week about the need for our voting systems to be secure. Unfortunately, the people calling for "securing" our elections want to do that by suppressing as many votes they disagree with as possible. Not to worry, we're joined by Jeff Mandell, general counsel for Law Forward and Matt Moreno, chair of the Waukesha County Dems. Jeff, Matt, and your host Attorney Mark Thomsen, are dedicated to helping guide Wisconsin forward through voter engagement and legal protections! It is your civil right and responsibility to vote- let's make it happen.
Your Next Election is August 13th: Make a Plan, Cast Your Ballot!
Folks, it's election season. Today, Mark Thomsen interviews Sam Liebert and Katrina Shankland. Wisconsin's Fall Primary is August 13th, 2024. Whether you plan to vote on election day, to mail in your ballot, or to cast your ballot in a safe, WI Supreme Court sanctioned drop box, make a plan and VOTE.
Sam Liebert is the WI director of All Voting is Local, a non-partisan, nonprofit national with chapters in 8 key states across the country. He and Mark discuss the efforts of All Voting is Local to protect the sacred right and responsibility of citizens to vote.
Katrina Shankland is running to represent Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District on a platform of getting things done. She is committed to working on her side of the aisle and across it to bring real results to the people she represents. Katrina is energized and ready to take her experience to Congress!
Wisconsin 2024: Moving Forward!
Mark's talking with two guests today about how our great state is continually moving Forward!. First up is Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. She comes from a background of education and brings a focus on equity initiatives to the county board. Marcelia emphasizes that we all do better when we all do better and when we work together forwards toward good.
For the second half hour, Mark is talking with Sarah Harrison, candidate for Wisconsin's 15th Assembly District, a brand new district created to break up our previously extremely gerrymandered state. Her campaign is focused on listening first before speaking: making sure she is in tune with the issues that really matter to the people she will represent.
Come Together (Hour 2)
Earl, Craig, Mark, and Brenda continue their discussion on mental health awareness in our justice system and dive deeper into the story of Brenda's son that brought the three of them together.
Mental Health Advocacy (Hour 1)
Earl is joined by attorneys Mark Thomsen and Craig Mastantuono, as well as the executive director of Stay on Track Inc, Brenda Wesley, to discuss the mistreatment of those suffering mental health issues in our justice system.
Round and round (Hour 1)
Dom and Crute discuss a troubling vote on abortion in the Wisconsin legislature, and it's feeling ilke deja vu all over again, except this time it involves the Wisconsin Elections Commission - commissioner Mark Thompson joins the Devils to learn more!
The People Who Make Dairy Month Happen (Hour 2)
We all know June Dairy Month can’t happen without the cows, but there’s also a particular group of people associated with modern dairy farming in Wisconsin whose efforts go unheralded because they have to do all of their work in the legal shadows thanks to certain politicians. We’ll recognize the importance of the immigrants who keep our dairy farms in business.
SAD! (Hour 2)
Biden visits Madison, and he's on a roll!
Mark Thomson in hour 2 -
From the State of the Union to DeForest, WI, we got the deets!
Is the GOP floundering in response to the President's smooth streak?
