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Join hosts C.J. and Kent as they take a look behind the mask of "Midwest-Nice" to reveal the true, brutal, face of Wisconsin. Through exploring everything from the strange to politics, we'll learn wit... more
FAQs about Brutal Wisconsin:How many episodes does Brutal Wisconsin have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.
August 29, 2024The Consolidation of Capital and the Labor Movement in WisconsinThis week, Kent and C.J. discuss the rise in police violence in Wisconsin as well as J.D. Vance, noted weirdo, visiting De Pere. The main topic they discuss is the rise of capitalism in Wisconsin as well as the rise of the labor movement....more1h 32minPlay
August 22, 2024Jazzed as HellThis week C.J. and Kent talk about Governor Evers’ speech at the DNC as well as Kamala Harris and Tim Walz making an appearance in Milwaukee. For the main topic, they discuss some more hidden headlines from Wisconsin’s weird history....more1h 23minPlay
August 15, 2024A Hopeful Moment in Wisconsin PoliticsThis week Kent and C.J. discuss the recent election and the rejection of Republican proposed amendments to the state constitution, a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that some Amazon drivers could no longer be considered “independent contractors,” and a UW Madison project to locate soldiers that are MIA....more1h 15minPlay
July 25, 2024Coconut-PilledThis week C.J. and Kent talk about the recent closures of hospitals in Western Wisconsin, the first statue of a person of color in the state capitol building, and Kamala Harris’ candidacy and recent Milwaukee speech....more1h 17minPlay
July 18, 2024The RNCThis week C.J. and Kent discuss the Republican National Convention taking place in Milwaukee. Specifically, they discuss their misleading statements on immigration, exploitation of Gold Star Families, and the fashion craze of wearing bandages on their ears....more1h 42minPlay
July 11, 2024The Hermit and Hauntings of Holy HillIn this intriguing episode of Brutal Wisconsin, C.J. and Kent journey to Holy Hill, a mysterious and sacred site in Washington County, Wisconsin. We unravel the rich history of the hill, which has been a pilgrimage destination since the 1860s and has garnered a reputation for spiritual upliftment and miraculous healings. Discover the fascinating tale of Francois Soubrio, the enigmatic hermit whose story of atonement and miraculous recovery has left an indelible mark on Holy Hill. From ghostly apparitions in the Carmelite Cemetery to the eerie mists that seem to harbor the hermit's spirit, we delve into the supernatural legends that shroud this historic landmark. Join us as we explore the spiritual and spectral mysteries of Holy Hill, where the past and the paranormal intersect....more1h 26minPlay
June 26, 2024Ho-Chunk Code Talkers and News of the WeekThis week C.J. and Kent discuss new measures to make voting more accessible for disabled people, Trump and Biden being neck and neck in the latest Marquette poll, and the history of the Ho-Chunk codetalkers, who used their indigenous language to encode military communications during the Second World War....more1h 49minPlay
June 20, 2024Current Events in Wisconsin: Top News for the Week of 6/17/24Join hosts C.J. and Kent for this week's deep dive into the latest happenings in the Badger State. In this episode, they tackle three significant stories that have captured Wisconsin's attention: Donald Trump’s comments on Milwaukee being a “horrible” city and his visit to Racine, the Juneteenth flag being raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol, and a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling overturning an OWI conviction due to illegal search and seizure....more58minPlay
May 31, 2024Indigenous Removal and the United States’ Citizens ResponseThis week C.J. and Kent discuss a new challenge to Act 10, attempts to obtain the disciplinary records of police officers in our state, and a UW regent appointed by Scott Walker overstaying his term in office. For the main topic they discuss more newspaper articles from Wisconsin in the 1830s, which can help us further understand the mindset they applied to the removal of indigenous peoples. Moreover, through an analysis of these articles we can see first hand the racist ideology that underscores their actions....more1h 46minPlay
May 23, 2024The White Settler Colonial Mindset in Their Own WordsThis week Kent and C.J. discuss the news, including the calls for the UW to divest in companies that do business in Israel, the recent storms that so many without power, recently emerging cicadas, and a manure spill that killed many fish. They also discuss an article from an 1837 issue of the Belmont Gazette which lays clear the White Settler Colonial mindset....more1h 30minPlay
FAQs about Brutal Wisconsin:How many episodes does Brutal Wisconsin have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.