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A too-early breakdown of the 2026 race for governor in Wisconsin
There’s likely to be a “Big 4” among potential Democratic candidates, at least at the outset. On the Republican side, a Trump endorsement will be the…
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Dan Shafer
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GUEST COLUMN: Medicaid and SNAP helped my family. Derrick Van Orden's vote to cut these programs will be harmful.
"The so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed by my representative, Derrick Van Orden, is going to devastate families like mine." From small business…
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Kate Felton
Tony Evers is again doing the right thing for Wisconsin
Evers’ decision not to seek a third term can serve as an example to Democrats across the country that now is the time to embrace change.
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Dan Shafer
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Independent redistricting effort begins anew in Wisconsin
Inside the effort to bring a long-term, permanent solution for redistricting reform in Wisconsin.
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Dan Shafer
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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of Aug. 10-16)
Featuring appearances on "Matenaer On Air," "The Maggie Daun Show," "Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba" and more.
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Dan Shafer
Send us your questions for our Summer Reader Mailbag!
In these discombobulating times, let's recombobulate together.
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Dan Shafer
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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of July 20-26)
Featuring appearances on "The Todd Allbaugh Show," "Mornings with Pat Kreitlow," "Matenaer On Air" and more.
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Dan Shafer
A win for checks and balances and a win for actual expertise
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling against the GOP-controlled legislature’s rules committee, which will allow for a ban on so-called “conversion…
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Emily Mills
Recombobulating on the radio (Early July Edition)
Featuring appearances on "Matenaer On Air," "The Maggie Daun Show," "The Todd Allbaugh Show" and more.
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Dan Shafer
WATCH: Dan Shafer joins David Nir & Aaron Rupar on Substack Live
Dan Shafer joins David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice to talk about Tony Evers's looming decision and the 2026 race for…
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Dan Shafer
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David Nir
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Aaron Rupar
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Wisconsin passed a budget with Democratic votes. But is it enough?
Dianne Hesselbein and Senate Democrats proved critical in achieving major wins in a compromise deal. But overall, did Evers and Democrats press hard…
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Dan Shafer
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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of June 22-28)
Featuring appearances on "Matenaer On Air," "The Maggie Daun Show," "Mornings with Pat Kreitlow," and more.
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Dan Shafer
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Dan Shafer's award-winning political opinion column and online publication on the discombobulating politics of Milwaukee and Wisconsin. The Recombobulation Area is part of the Civic Media network.

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