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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committee Chair Scott Krug says the committee is focused on bipartisan solutions to election issues going into 2024. The Nekoosa Republican says allowing absentee ballots to be counted before Election Day is one priority.

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Allouez, says the U.S. will always been a trade partner with China since the country relies on American goods such as Wisconsin soybeans. Still, he argues America must reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing and production to insulate itself against a possible economic and demographic collapse that Gallagher says could lead Chinese leader Xi Jinping to make volatile moves.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Nadine Allen, Wisconsin Hospital Association by wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the GOP presidential hopefuls that held their first debate in Milwaukee. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Colin Simpson, Imperien by wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Dem AG Josh Kaul won't say if he plans to charge any of the 10 fake electors in Wisconsin as other AGs have brought similar cases in their states. He also talks about pushing for closure for survivors of clergy abuse and the future of his lawsuit to make the state's 1849 abortion ban unenforceable.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment by wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with David Noyce, UW-Madison TOPS Lab by wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski talks about how she plans to run her new office, specifically how she wants to help clerks and other election workers do their jobs. She also talks briefly about her role as chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands.          

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Laura Strong, board member for Forward Festival by wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, State Treasurer John Leiber warns the Town of Sanborn's property tax revenue issue could be just the beginning of revenue problems for municipalities that previously collected the taxes from tribal members. A recent federal court ruled tribal members don't have to pay property tax, which leaves Sanborn looking to fill a huge hole in its budget. Leiber also talks about the other work his office handles.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Julia Steege-Reimann, Voyageur Extended Stays by wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, nonprofit owner Rebecca Cooke talks about her second bid for western's Wisconsin's 3rd CD -- this time to unseat U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien. The Eau Claire Dem also talks about finding shared values with voters across the aisle.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the role third party presidential candidates have played in Wisconsin over the years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Maysee Herr, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce by wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Government Affairs Director Toni Herkert talks about why the shared revenue deal that increases state aid to local governments is so important. She also talks about why some municipalities got more than others and why the Milwaukee-specific provisions are so contentious.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the possible GOP candidates to run against Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin in 2024. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Wendy Baumann, WWBIC by wispolitics

On this week's Capitol Chats podcast, Department of Health Services Sec. Kirsten Johnson talks about the importance of expanding Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin, which would save Medicaid recipients money. She also said the state's abortion ban could make Wisconsin less attractive to medical students, arguing the lack of abortion access is a "travesty."    

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the proposal for the first major changes to Wisconsin’s alcohol sales laws in nearly a century. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.