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July 2025

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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
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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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
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 (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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June 2025

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
Evers' third term question, Trump's economic policies, what Wisconsin voters agree on, and more: 5 Takeaways from the June 2025 Marquette…
The poll asked a question we've been asking here, too: Should Tony Evers run for a third term? Analysis of those poll results and a whole lot more.
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Dan Shafer
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Draw the line and hold it: How Evers and Democrats can step up in state budget negotiations
"Gov. Evers, you were elected to protect Wisconsin families — not to politely coexist with those trying to hurt them. If Republican lawmakers refuse to…
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Emily Tseffos
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