State of Affairs
State of Affairs
A podcast discussing the 2024 election, the latest polls, and things happening inside the DC beltway and around the world. Join us for live conversations with guests who know what's happening and what will happen next.Social links:
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State of Affairs Ep. 17 Dane County Vice Chair Chrissi Illgen
Dane County Republican Vice Chair Chrissi Illgen sat down with Tom Schumacher to discuss her race to be Wisconsin's next RNC Committeewoman and what she's heard and seen from other county parties across the state. Does Illgen feel a lot needs to be changed statewide or just minor tweaks will do? Wh…
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State of Affairs Ep.16 Waukesha County Republican Chair Terry Dittrich
Waukesha County Republican Chair Terry Dittrich sat down with Tom Schumacher To discuss his candidacy to be Wisconsin's next National Committeeman for the RNC and spoke about what he views needs to change statewide for Republican candidates to start returning to winning ways. Does he feel like coun…
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State of Affairs Ep.15 UW Madison Law Student Samantha Crane
UW Madison Law Student and Federalist Society President Samantha Crane joined Tom Schumacher to discuss life on campus as a Jewish student since the anti-Israel protests began in recent weeks and what she has heard about possible suspensions for students who protest during the university's upcoming…
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State of Affairs Ep. 14 Former Lt. Gov Candidate David Varnam
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov Candidate David Varnam sat down with Tom Schumacher to discuss the latest issues facing Wisconsin voters as the August elections continue to get closer. Where does Varnam see the issue of abortion going in Wisconsin? Have wheel and gas taxes gone too far? should Wisconsin l…
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State of Affairs Ep.13 Former State Treasurer Candidate Orlando Owens
Former State Treasurer Candidate Orlando Owens sat down with Tom Schumacher to give everyone an update on what's been up to since the 2022 election and how the Joesph Project and Move The Needle are impacting voters and workers around the state. Could Owens run for state office again? What issues a…
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State of Affairs Ep. 12 Wisconsin Assembly Rep. Calvin Callahan
Wisconsin's 36th Assembly District Rep. Calvin Callahan sat down with Tom Schumacher to discuss the latest numbers on a tight U.S. Senate race between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde and what is the status of the DNR's policy on wolves in Wisconsin's Northwoods. Could the roads of Lac Du Flambeau be r…
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State of Affairs Ep. 11 Wisconsin Assembly Rep. John Spiros
Wisconsin Assembly Rep. John Spiros sat down with Tom Schumacher to discuss the recent news out of Madison and how it impacts voters in central Wisconsin. Could a flat tax in Wisconsin really be possible? Did the governor make a mistake vetoing a bill allowing minors to work with parents' permissio…
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State of Affairs Ep. 10 Wisconsin 87th Assembly Candidate Cory Sillars
Wisconsin 87th Assembly Candidate Cory Sillars sat down with Tom Schumacher to discuss his campaign and why he decided to run for state office. Sillars discussed Gov. Evers's recent vetos on issues such as tax cuts and biological men competing in women's sports. What can be done in Madison to help …
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State of Affiars Ep. 9 Republican Sauk County Chair Jerry Helmer
Republican Sauk County Chair Jerry Helmer sat down with Tom Schumacher to discuss what the Wisconsin State Assembly and what issues he sees in Madison as the most in need of fixing. What could the state assembly look like with him on it and what does he think will happen come next Tuesday's spring …
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State of Affiars Ep.8 Wisconsin Assembly Candidate Brent Jacobson
Wisconsin Assembly candidate Brent Jacobson sits down with Tom Schumacher to discuss his race for the 87th Assembly district and what issues affecting the state would be his top priority if he were to win the seat in November. Should Gov. Evers have signed more of the proposed tax credits? Did the …
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