Maggie opens the show with Matt Rothschild, unpacking Wisconsin’s turbulent political landscape. With the biennial state budget now signed, State Senator Dianne Hesselbein joins to highlight key Democratic wins: increased funding for special education, vital support for the UW system, and critical relief for childcare providers. Despite strong GOP opposition, Democrats pushed through meaningful investments in Wisconsin’s future. But compromise hasn’t come without criticism, underscoring the ongoing challenges of bipartisan governance. National and international headlines also intensify—from Trump’s latest controversial policy proposals to breaking legal developments in El Salvador’s case against the U.S. And in a move sure to spark speculation, Governor Tony Evers drops hints about a possible third term. The political fireworks aren’t just for the Fourth—they’re lighting up every corner of Wisconsin politics too!

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