Dan Shafer
Wisconsin’s Political Shakeup
Dan Shafer, Civic Media Political Editor, joins Maggie to discuss some breaking Wisconsin political news. Ben Wikler is stepping down as the Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair, signaling a seismic shift in the state's political landscape. As a pivotal battleground state, Wisconsin's leadership choice could influence national politics. Devin Remiker, a potential successor, emerges amidst speculation. Maggie and Dan delve into Wisconsin's unique political identity and the challenges of importing national campaign strategies. Meanwhile, Gretchen Whitmer navigates political optics with Trump, hinting at 2028 presidential aspirations. The discussion broadens to Trump's attacks on the judiciary, highlighting the tension between state and national politics and the implications for future elections.
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Wisconsin’s Political Crossroads
Maggie dives into the economic chaos spurred by Trump's tariffs impacting Wisconsin, with the economy down nearly 10% since his inauguration. Senate Republicans are starting to break ranks as inflation grips consumers. Maggie also highlights the questionable ethics of former Justice Michael Gableman, whose law license is now suspended for three years due to misconduct. Dan Shafer, Civic Media's Political Editor, also joins Maggie this hour. He explores the political shifts in Wisconsin following the spring election. There's the state budget's uncertainty amid federal cuts and the potential impact on education funding. Plus, Jeramey Jannene from "Urban Milwaukee" discusses the lead paint crisis in Milwaukee schools. Check out more from "Urban Milwaukee" at https://urbanmilwaukee.com/.
The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. 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 Maggie and the show!
We’re Award Winning Adjacent (Hour 2)
In our second hour, Dan Shafer is Civic Media's Political Editor as well as the founder of the EVER MORE award winning Recombobulation Area and he joins us to talk about Tuesday's election. We're going over the campaign strategies, as well as the noticeable push to the Left as evident by the results. Then it's time for some Audio Sorbet with a question: What is your favorite bad movie? Does it have Charlton Heston? Are there killer birds involved? We hear from you! And we're wrapping up the week with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Here Kitty Kitty Edition
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Wisconsin Cannot Be Bought
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 became a referendum on Elon Musk, from his prominent position in the Trump administration to the tens of millions of dollars he put toward backing Brad Schimel in this race.
And Wisconsin voters spoke decisively, rejecting Musk at this critical moment. All 72 counties in Wisconsin shifted to the left from last fall’s election. That includes Brown County, home to Green Bay, where Musk held a rally just days before the election, handing out million dollar checks.
The sweeping results we’re seeing are going to send a powerful message that will resonate nationally. Wisconsin voters spoke loud and clear, saying we cannot be bought.
Find all of Dan's work at The Recombobulation Area. Subscribe to The Recombobulation Area's podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and see more the Civic Media website.
WISCONSIN DECIDES 2025: The Spring General Election
Join Todd Allbaugh of The Todd Allbaugh Show and Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area for Civic Media's coverage of the 2025 spring general election. With the help of Civic Media News reporters on location around the state, Todd and Dan provide up-to-date results and analysis of the important races that Wisconsinites vote on today.
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“Wisconsin Is Not For Sale” with LG Sara Rodriguez (Hour 2)
This afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez joins us from the road in Green Bay to talk about the state of healthcare in Wisconsin. The UW-System is doing a lot for healthcare workers and retention, but our Republican-led legislature is lagging behind nearly the entire country when it comes to Medicare and Medicaid funding. We are one of two states that hasn’t expanded funding for postpartum Medicaid.
At the bottom of the hour, Civic Media Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area Dan Shafer joins us to expand on tomorrow’s election. Aside from the supreme court and state superintendent races, the ballot has a referendum to amend the Wisconsin constitution. This amendment would require voters to have a photo ID, which is already the law in Wisconsin. Todd walks through his unique personal involvement in Wisconsin voter ID bills, and Dan explains what the motivation for this referendum may be.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 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 YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
Musk Bucks Not Accepted Here (Hour 2)
At the top of the second hour, Judge Susan Crawford joins the show to talk about the last few days of the election and what's in store for her. We are also joined by Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer to talk about his new article in The Recombobulation Area about Brad Schimel and opioids. We're also talking about the legality of Elon's million bribery scam. Wrapping up the week, we have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - There Otter Be A Law Edition.
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way!
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The Impact of Opioid Settlements in Wisconsin
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 we all know someone who has been directly affected by the devastating opioid addiction epidemic.
As Wisconsin's Attorney General, Schimel refused to join multi-state lawsuits taking on opioid manufacturers. We now know these settlements are having a major impact, as new research shows that overdose deaths are declining significantly in Wisconsin because of funding from these settlements.
You have to wonder if things might be unfolding differently, had Schimel been re-elected in 2018. His lack of action and indifference to accountability on this issue should be seen as a real problem as he seeks a seat on the state's highest court.
Find all of Dan's work at The Recombobulation Area. Subscribe to The Recombobulation Area's podcast wherever you listen to podcast, and see more the Civic Media website.
The 15th Round (Hour 2)
Political editor Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area says it best in his new column: “Wisconsin is exhausted, politically. But we cannot let that exhaustion get us down. We have to pick ourselves up and make this happen. The cavalry is not coming. It’s up to us.” Why a downturn in public perception of national Democratic leadership isn’t great timing for a state Supreme Court election, and yet Wisconsin voters may find a way to answer the bell and put up a fight one more time.
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Weekly Best of Todd Allbaugh Show for Mar 15
From Thursday's show: On The Supreme Court Debate And Dim Sum Give Some (Hour 1)
Today’s first hour features a hat trick of Dans! First, we are joined in-studio by Dan Shafer, Civic Media’s Political Editor and founder of The Recombobulation Area. He and Todd joined Pat Kreitlow last night to moderate a series of panels on why the April 1st state supreme court race matters to Wisconsinites. Afterwards, candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel debated each other. Todd and Dan discuss the results of the debate and emphasize the importance of this election.
At the bottom of the hour, we move on to our second and third Dan of the day. Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs, one half of “the Dans” with Dan Van Rite, joins us to talk about the sixth annual Dim Sum Give Some charitable event! Dim Sum Give Some benefits the Kennedy’s Disease Association, an organization researching a rare neuromuscular disorder similar to ALS. The Dans are hoping to raise $40-45 thousand dollars this year, and you can help out while eating delicious food from over 30 talented chefs from around the country. Visit opentable.com/r/dandan-milwaukee to purchase tickets to this fantastic event.
At the end of the hour, Todd brings us some breaking news. DOGE’s move to fire probationary employees has been determined illegal, and organizations have been directed to re-hire many individuals.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 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 YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
