Meet Inside Wisconsin Politics, a weekly conversation and podcast from WPR and PBS Wisconsin, featuring WPR Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson, PBS Wisconsin Senior Political Reporter Zac Schultz, and WPR's Anya van Wagtendonk and Rich Kremer breaking down what happened at the State Capitol, what it means and why it matters.
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The Trump administration proceeds with mail-in voting limits, the Commutations Advisory Board meets and tariffs reemerge as an issue — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers impacts on the 2026 vote.
Tom Tiffany and David Crowley move to define themselves and how voters view their opponent in an opening salvo of campaign ads — Inside Wisconsin Politics digests the start of […]
Democratic candidate for governor David Crowley pulled off a comeback win in the primary and will face Republican Tom Tiffany — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks ahead to the 2026 general […]
A nationwide showdown among establishment and insurgent candidates is defining the Democratic Party in 2026 — Inside Wisconsin Politics explores how this clash is playing out in the race for […]
Four candidates remain in the topsy-turvy 2026 Democratic primary for governor as Mandela Barnes ends his campaign — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers the state of the race in its closing […]
David Crowley re-entered the 2026 Democratic primary for governor and received an endorsement by Gov. Tony Evers — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines shifts in the campaign and what polls are […]
Fallout from Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez firing her campaign manager over accounting may transform the 2026 primary — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the state of the race.
The Democratic field for governor gets tighter, campaign ads roll out in primary races, and Vice President JD Vance visits Milwaukee — Inside Wisconsin Politics takes the temperature of the […]
Candidates seek to set themselves apart from the pack with attacks and provocative podcast appearances — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the 2026 race for the Democratic governor nomination.
Wisconsin Democrats are wondering what socialist victories in New York could mean for the 2026 elections – Inside Wisconsin Politics explores whether the momentum could cross state lines.
The seven Democrats running for Wisconsin Governor are trying to separate themselves from the pack — Inside Wisconsin Politics takes stock of the race coming out of the state party […]
Aid for childcare providers is expiring, the Universities of Wisconsin raises tuition, and the state reaches a $10 million PFAS settlement — Inside Wisconsin Politics reviews a busy start to […]
President Donald Trump campaigns in Chippewa County and candidates for governor and other races file nomination papers — Inside Wisconsin Politics consider what each means for the 2026 election cycle.
Voters support a surplus plan and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is asked about President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the 2026 race for governor.
Candidates for governor are wrestling with the state’s failed budget surplus deal — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines what the failure means for the 2026 elections and state government’s bottom line.
Democratic and Republican legislators rejected a budget deal to cut taxes and boost school funding — Inside Wisconsin Politics sorts out what it says about state government and political ambitions.
What questions do Wisconsinites have about government, elections and candidates in the state? Inside Wisconsin Politics takes on queries from students in a political science class at UW-La Crosse.
The field of candidates in different Democratic primaries is growing, in races for Congress and the Legislature — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers how the 2026 election season is taking shape.
What are the impacts of endorsements in the 2026 races for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District and governor? Inside Wisconsin Politics takes a look at how they can influence campaigns and […]
Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the parties’ strategies on a gerrymandering special session. And why so many Republican lawmakers are retiring. Plus, the governor’s race starts to take shape.
The 2026 state Supreme Court election was a landslide victory for liberal candidate Chris Taylor — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers what it means for the midterm vote and future of […]
Judges reject a congressional redistricting case, the Trump administration seeks to block mail-in ballots and Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court election arrives — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines each.
The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race has a lower profile than previous contests, but its outcome is still consequential — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor.
The state Senate ends a session with lawmakers announcing retirements and weighing bills addressing online sports betting, UW athletes and data centers — Inside Wisconsin Politics breaks it down.
