CouleeConservatives Weekly Recap

Frustrated with government? Your ballot is where change begins.

In this episode of Speakeasy Conversations, Chris Muller sits down with Jay Schroeder for a candid discussion about election integrity, government accountability, and why he’s running for Wisconsin Secretary of State.

Schroeder shares the experiences that shaped his approach to public service—from fighting a property assessment to giving citizens a stronger v...

Winning elections takes more than strong candidates—it takes a team willing to show up.

In this week’s CouleeConservatives.com Weekly Recap, Chris Muller delivers a passionate call to get involved, stay engaged, and help shape Wisconsin’s future. How do you defend your principles when political conversations become exhausting? How do you weigh a candidate’s imperfections against the policies that will affect ...

What drives a retired infantryman and grandfather of six to step forward for another tour of service—this time in Madison?

Over a smoky brandy Old Fashioned, Chris Muller sits down with Wisconsin’s 94th Assembly District candidate Keith Purnell for a candid conversation about service, responsibility, and the future we leave our grandchildren.

From his childhood in Alabama to a 22-year Army career, teaching ROTC, helping v...

Who were your childhood heroes—and are you becoming someone worth looking up to?From Pappy Boyington and John Wayne to Han Solo and the family members who shaped their lives, Chris and Dana “Ace” explore how our heroes influence the people we become. What begins with stories of courage, adventure, and a little rebelliousness becomes an honest conversation about integrity, patience, faith, and the daily work of bec...

What happens when citizens stop watching from the sidelines and start shaping Wisconsin’s future?

In this week’s CouleeConservatives.com recap, Chris Muller brings passion, personal stories, and a conservative perspective to the issues affecting your family, your freedoms, and your community.

From a neighborhood meet-and-greet with Keith Purnell to a chili cook-off supporting youth shooting sports, Chris shares a busy wee...

Campaign ads tell one story. What happens when you look behind the image?

Chris and Mike return for a spirited episode of On the Issues, opening with frustration over the Packers, renewed hope for the Badgers, and excitement about the Brewers’ postseason prospects—before turning to Wisconsin’s heated election battles.

They challenge Rebecca Cooke’s campaign messaging, discuss reporting on political funding, an...

The Maple Leaf Parade brought thousands of neighbors into the streets, and Chris Muller was there with the candidates and volunteers who made it a memorable day. In this week’s CouleeConservatives.com recap, he shares the energy of Oktoberfest, a personal anniversary, and the moments that reminded him why local involvement matters.

Then the conversation turns to Wisconsin’s elections. Chris examines questions about campa...

What does public service look like when you strip away the talking points and get to the person behind the politics?In this episode of Speakeasy Conversations, Wisconsin State Senator Julian Bradley sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about his unlikely political journey, the state’s energy future, public safety, technology, and why he believes disagreement doesn’t have to turn Americans into enemies.Bradley share...

A frightening crash landing gives this week’s CouleeConservatives.com Weekly Recap an unusually personal opening. Chris reflects on Congressman Tom Tiffany’s close call and the reminder to cherish the people we love. Then he turns to decisions shaping the Coulee Region: a proposed transmission line through the Driftless Area, who should pay for the power infrastructure data centers need, and La Crosse County’s vot...

Chris and Mike are back—and nothing is off limits. They begin with a blunt assessment of the Green Bay Packers before turning to Tom Tiffany’s frightening emergency plane landing and the troubling political reactions that followed. From there, they examine David Crowley’s record, missed votes by Representative Steve Doyle, allegations of campaigning on taxpayer time, and the growing battle between individual liber...

This week brought powerful reminders of how fragile life is—and why the fight for faith, truth, and liberty cannot wait. Chris reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembers Charlie Kirk’s enduring influence, and shares the remarkable story of Tom Tiffany’s emergency landing on Lake Wausau.

Then, hear inspiring highlights from the Republican Midterm Convention featuring Derrick Van Orden, Ted Cruz, J.D. Vance,...

What would it take to bring common sense, accountability, and genuine public service back to Madison? Wisconsin Assembly candidate Cedric Schnitzler joins Chris Muller for a wide-ranging conversation about the kitchen-table issues affecting families across western Wisconsin. From soaring property taxes and healthcare costs to education, parental responsibility, data centers, artificial intelligence, and Wisconsin’s growing en...

How do you know whether a candidate truly shares your values—or is simply delivering a polished campaign message? This week, Chris presents a practical, evidence-based method for comparing candidates on the issues that matter most to you, from law and order and property taxes to education, energy, privacy, and national security.

The episode also examines political advertising, campaign financing, controversial Flock surveillan...

How do we balance work, family, faith, responsibilities—and still make time to enjoy life? In this episode of Life Is Life for Everyone, Chris and Dana share hard-earned lessons about managing time through every season of life. From marriage and raising children to demanding careers, creative ambitions, and community involvement, they explore why being busy isn’t the same as being productive. Guided by Scripture, they d...

America’s future won’t be secured by spectators. In this fast-moving Weekly Recap, Chris examines President Trump’s historic oil agreement with Venezuela, the administration’s efforts to expose government fraud, and the growing battle over AI, data centers, and the infrastructure powering our economy.

Closer to home, he contrasts Tom Tiffany’s promise of permanent tax relief with David Crowley’s r...

The burden of history is on our shoulders.

Wisconsin stands at a pivotal moment: How do we power a 21st-century economy without sacrificing farmland, local control, property rights, or the beauty of the Driftless Region? This week, Chris Muller examines a controversial transmission-line proposal, the promise of small modular nuclear reactors, and common-sense safeguards for data centers and taxpayers. He also explores the wider choi...

What drives a prosecutor to keep fighting after coming within one percent of statewide victory—and surviving open-heart surgery? In this powerful Speakeasy Conversation, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney shares the life-changing experience that renewed his calling to serve and explains why he is running for Wisconsin attorney general. Toney discusses fentanyl, violent crime, delayed forensic testing, street prot...

This week’s CouleeConservatives.com Weekly Recap is packed with big questions about Wisconsin’s future—and a challenge to every citizen who believes liberty is worth defending.

Chris draws on 30 years in information technology to explore what he sees as one of the most consequential developments of the 21st century: next-generation nuclear power. With electricity demand climbing alongside AI, data centers, electrif...

What if changing your life begins with changing the way you think—and the words you choose to speak?

In this episode of Life Is Life for Everyone, Chris and Ace explore the powerful difference between optimism and pessimism, the danger of negative self-talk, and how faith can transform the way we face fear, conflict, failure, and uncertainty. From social-media battles and personal goals to military training, positive affirmati...