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Giannis is still a Milwaukee Buck! (with Bart Winkler!)
The NBA trade deadline has come and passed and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. Sports radio legend Bart Winkler joins to…
Feb 6
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Dan Shafer
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Activated: The Recombobulation Area subscriber group chat!
If you're a paid subscriber, you can now join our exclusive group chat. In discombobulating times, let's recombobulate together.
Feb 5
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End "Operation Metro Surge." End the "Operations" everywhere.
What's happening in Minneapolis is beyond unacceptable. It needs to end now and it needs to end everywhere.
Jan 30
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There are no "both sides" to the execution of Alex Pretti
"Rational Revolution" host Mark Becker, a former Republican, was in the Green Bay Boy Choir with Alex Pretti, and shares his thoughts on the shooting.
Jan 27
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In photos: 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum
The Recombobulation Area's Dan Shafer emcee-d the event, featuring Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Missy Hughes, Sara…
Jan 23
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Candidate forum shows Democrats' strong bench in the race for governor in Wisconsin
If last week’s fundraising suggested there are seven viable Democratic candidates seeking to be Wisconsin’s next governor, this week’s forum confirmed…
Jan 23
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Watch the "Main Street Governor Candidate Forum" here
The Recombobulation Area's Dan Shafer is emceeing the event, featuring Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Missy Hughes, Sara…
Jan 21
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Dan Shafer
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Wisconsin has a historic surplus. Let’s use it to lower costs now and stop creating bigger bills later.
Big under-the-radar news arrived in Wisconsin last week, when budget projections showed the state will be bringing in $1.53 billion more than expected…
Jan 20
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Civic Media will be live-streaming the 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum
The Recombobulation Area's Dan Shafer will be emcee-ing the event, featuring questions from small business owners and other attendees. Tune in on…
Jan 16
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Dan Shafer
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Wisconsin Eye is offline. State Republicans are making matters worse.
With the state's public affairs network down, GOP leadership in the state legislature are enforcing an antiquated ban on photographing, filming or…
Jan 15
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Dan Shafer
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Elections in 2026 offer a generational opportunity for Wisconsin Democrats
Sorting through the big picture of the year ahead, and analyzing why 2026 could be the year where Democrats win a trifecta for the first time in a long…
Jan 7
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EVENT: 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum
The Recombobulation Area's Dan Shafer will moderate a candidate forum with seven Democratic candidates for governor.
Jan 6
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