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.

Episodes

May 16, 2024 37 mins

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 county parties are being properly funded? What would be the first things he would change if elected? Join us to find out.

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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 graduation ceremony. Could the protests continue into this summer? If they violate the law why do the encampments remain standing? Join...

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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 look more closely at a flat tax? Join us to find out.

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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 are facing voters the most right now and how are candidates like Eric Hovde and former President Trump addressing them? Join us to find o...

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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 reopened without a fee? Do Wisconsin voters truly support men playing in women's sports and is a 15-week abortion policy the sweet spot f...

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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' permission? Join us and find out. 

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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 Wisconsin businesses get back on track? Could a flat tax be the answer? Join us to find out.

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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 election? Join us to find out.

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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 Supreme Court get it wrong when they ruled against Catholic Charities' tax-exempt status? Join us to find out.

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March 14, 2024 30 mins

7th Congressional Congressman Tom Tiffany sat down with Tom Schumacher to discuss this week's happenings in DC and what they mean for President Joe Biden and voters back in Wisconsin. Could TikTok be banned? Would Tom Tiffany work with Vice President Aaron Rodgers? Join us to find out.

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Turning Point USA Enterprise Director Brett Galaszewski sits down with Tom Schumacher to weigh in on former President Trump's Super Tuesday wins and former SC Governor Nikki Haley dropping out of the race. Is this a sign of things to come as the election year continues for Trump and Biden? Join us to find out!

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Former Wisconsin Lt. Governor candidate Will Martin sits down with Tom Schumacher to discuss the shake-ups happening in the U.S. Senate and what races around the state will look like now that the state's new maps are in place. Martin also weighs in on the state of the presidential race and if Trump could pull out a win in Wisconsin. Could the Hovde vs Baldwin matchup be closer than many think? Join us to find out! 

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Dane County GOP Chair Brandon Maly sits down with Tom Schumacher to discuss issues happening in the Madison area, local and national polls, issues such as immigration and the economic effect on this year's election, and what he's heard from voters that he's spoken to about the 2024 Presidential race.

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UWSP Professor Emeritus Ed Miller sits down with Tom Schumacher to discuss his take on recent local and national polls. Miller also weighs in on how he feels the 2024 election could shake out as both leading Presidential candidates continue to be plagued with investigations and negative headlines.   

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Milwaukee County GOP Chair Hilario DeLeon sits down with Tom Schumacher to discuss issues going on in Milwaukee, local and national polls, and his and voters' take on the 2024 Presidential election. Who might Trump be considering for VP? Could President Biden drop out or be replaced with another candidate? Join us to find out. 

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February 22, 2024 41 mins

Wisconsin Rep. Pat Synder sits down with Tom Schumacher to discuss Gov. Tony Evers' signing of new state election maps, bills involving medical marijuana, a possible 14-week abortion, and the 2024 Presidential race. Could Wisconsin's Congressional maps still end up in front of the Supreme Court? Join us to find out.

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