Dan Shafer on the Governors Race (Hour 1)

About this episode

Dan Shafer joins Pete and Greg to discuss Wisconsin politics, key retirements, and bizarre headlines.

Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area joins Pete and Greg to talk Wisconsin politics, weird headlines, and what’s actually worth paying attention to right now. They get into what key retirements and polling could mean for Democrats, the politics around data centers, and some of the more bizarre stories making waves across the state. Plus, a quick shoutout after The Recombobulation Area picked up Gold at the Milwaukee Press Club awards for the fifth straight year. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm and our Facebook Relevant links from this hour:  The Recombobulation Area wins Gold at Milwaukee Press Club awards for fifth consecutive year Key retirements and poor polling for Republicans suggest Assembly majority is in play for Democrats Alas, the left isn’t immune from loud, obnoxious grifters Data center politics and Kirk Bangstad's attention-seeking run for governor (Video)Brewery owner says he will donate $65K+ to Watertown music boosters (after some initial confusion)

People in this episode

Hosts: Pete Schwaba, Greg Bach

Guest: Dan Shafer

Topics covered

• Wisconsin politics
• governors race
• polling
• data centers
• bizarre headlines
• Milwaukee Press Club awards

Keywords

• Wisconsin politics
• Dan Shafer
• governors race
• Milwaukee Press Club
• data centers
• polling
• bizarre stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Recombobulation Area, Milwaukee Press Club

Places: Wisconsin, Watertown

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