CouleeConservatives Weekly Recap

The 2026 election is over, but the real fight is just beginning. In this post-election conversation, Chris and Mike break down why the blue wave happened, what GOP leaders got wrong, and how Republicans can reconnect with voters frustrated by rising costs and promises that don’t translate into results. From inflation and gas prices to government overreach, Wisconsin’s political flashpoints, voter apathy, and the power of local media, they explore what it will take to win back trust—and why outrage alone isn’t a strategy. Essential listening for anyone following Wisconsin politics, conservative strategy, and what comes next after a tough election: the message is blunt, the stakes are high, and the challenge is clear—show up, stay informed, and stay in the fight.

Chris Muller argues that voter complacency could carry serious consequences for taxes, gun rights, free speech, health care, and Wisconsin’s future. He outlines a petition calling for six conservative priorities, including voter citizenship requirements, judicial confirmations, health care choice protections, and nationwide concealed-carry reciprocity. He also discusses Senate leadership, Wisconsin politics, and why he believes Americans need to act NOW before the 119th Congress adjourns.

The final hours before Election Day are a gut-check for Wisconsin voters, and this weekly recap pulls no punches. Chris Muller argues the race is a clear choice between liberty and tyranny, then breaks down the stories, debates, and political flashpoints that could shape the outcome - from hunters and gun owners to election integrity, attorney general, Congress, and the governor's race. With urgency and plenty of heat, Chris covers the Hunter Nation push to mobilize hunters and Christians, Wisconsin's refusal to let clerks verify voter citizenship through a federal database, the surge of poll watchers and federal monitoring, Trump's proposed $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud, and the corporate media's latest endorsement wars. He also zeroes in on the state attorney general debate, where Eric Toney is the law-and-order alternative to the abject failure Josh Kaul, plus the third congressional district fight between Rebecca Cooke and Derrick Van Orden, including Cooke's shifting stance on AR-15s and Van Orden's veteran support. You'll also hear why Tom Tiffany's debate performance against David Crowley stands out as a sharp contrast in character and priorities, and why Chris sees this election as a test of whether voters will reward common sense or keep empowering what he calls the Marxist agenda. Throughout the episode, the focus stays on turnout, accountability, and the stakes of showing up when it matters most. If you care about voting rights, gun rights, public safety, or the future of Wisconsin, this episode is designed to light a fire under you. Perfect for anyone who needs one last, blunt reminder to get off the couch and vote.

In this special edition of On the Issues, recorded with the World Series Game 5 pre-game playing in the background, hosts Chris and Mike open with their excitement about the Milwaukee Brewers' run. Mike shares a firsthand story from his first term in the state legislature. He was pressured to vote against the Brewers stadium deal because of the will of his constituents, and he hit the red button at the last second, while the Brewers' own players and former players, including Robin Yount and Hank Aaron, lobbied him and signed his baseball. From there the conversation turns to politics ahead of the midterm elections. They discuss President Trump's $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud, concerns about election integrity in Minnesota and Michigan, what Chris was told at his poll worker training about federal observers at the polls, and the Democrat groups sending observers. They also cover the Marquette poll and the congressional race between Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke, including her desire to ban AR-15. Other topics include alleged payoffs to the Milwaukee County Executive, David Crowley, to bow out then get back into the governor's race, and what they see as media bias in the corporate media and elsewhere. They also touch on unrest in France and their fears about socialism and the Marxist - Islamist alliance that is influencing elections. They close with an urgent call for listeners to vote early before Friday's deadline, and Mike's confident prediction that the Brewers will win the World Series. [SPOILER ALERT] He was right! Go Brewers!

The biggest issues in Wisconsin right now are not abstract - they are the kind that hit your property taxes, your kid's school, your church, and your right to live free. Cedric Schnitzler lays out why this election feels like a turning point, and why the real fight is about whether Madison keeps overreaching or finally starts trusting local communities again.From the state’s massive budget surplus and property tax relief to the fight over gun-free zones, broadband access, data centers, and religious liberty, this conversation keeps coming back to one theme: freedom only matters if citizens protect it. Cedric argues that government should solve real public safety and infrastructure problems, but stop trying to control everything else - and he explains where that line should be drawn.You'll hear Cedric break down:* Why Wisconsin’s surplus should already be helping families with property taxes and other kitchen-table costs* How local control should shape decisions on schools, gun policy, broadband, and data centers* Why the Second Amendment, mental health, and common sense need to coexist instead of being treated like opposing ideas* What COVID restrictions got wrong about worship, family goodbyes, and religious liberty* Why technology is changing society faster than people realize, and what that means for rural communitiesHe also reflects on the deeper cultural issues behind the headlines - from people no longer talking to each other, to the importance of teaching the next generation what service, compromise, and civic responsibility actually look like. If you care about Wisconsin politics, constitutional rights, or the future of rural communities, this episode gives you a clear, candid look at what is at stake.Essential listening if you want more than campaign slogans. This is a conversation about priorities, principles, and the kind of leadership that puts people before politics.

Wisconsin is at a turning point, and Chris Muller argues that the next election is a fight over the state’s future. In this unfiltered weekly recap, he examines early-voting turnout, mail-in ballot concerns, a Milwaukee County public-funds scandal, and the cultural battles he says are shaping politics and corporate America. Along the way, Chris spotlights a local Freedom Honor Flight fundraiser, celebrates the Brewers’ World Series run, and urges listeners to get involved before others decide what comes next. If you care about election integrity, conservative, Liberty Loving policies, or Wisconsin politics, this episode brings the week’s biggest flashpoints into focus.

I'm fired up about this one. Brian Schimming, Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, is joining us on the show, and it's hard to think of a better guest with the election this close.Brian has the ear of President Donald Trump. When Wisconsin's priorities need to reach the top, he's one of the people carrying them there. He's also the head grassroots worker over all of our GOP grassroots workers: the door-knockers, phone-bankers, poll watchers and volunteers who actually win elections in this state. He doesn't just talk strategy from Madison. He's out there building the ground game himself.

Chris Muller opens this weekly recap with a bold defense of the Second Amendment, using the Bend, Oregon school shooting to argue that gun-free zones can leave people vulnerable. He discusses the attack, the armed civilian who stopped the shooter, and how the incident shapes the debate over school safety, self-defense, and the right to carry. He also connects the argument to religious liberty, welfare, charity, and the broader question of who should control people’s rights and everyday choices.

The episode then turns to election developments in Wisconsin and beyond, including a California DOJ lawsuit over voter registrations, a Green Bay ballot controversy, campaign spending, and local disputes over French Island incorporation in La Crosse. Chris also examines what he sees as misleading media coverage and highlights campaign activity across the state. It’s a pointed look at gun rights, election integrity, and local politics—and a call to pay attention to the choices shaping the future of liberty in the community.

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 voice at local government meetings. He explains his proposals for improving voter-roll maintenance, changing election oversight, and studying other states for solutions Wisconsin could adopt. The conversation also tackles his concerns about government spending and access to voter information.

At its heart is a simple question: Who holds government accountable if citizens don’t participate?

Chris and Jay make the case for turning frustration into action, learning about the candidates, and making your voice heard through your ballot. As Chris reminds listeners, millions of voters quietly casting their ballots can drown out the loudest political noise.

Listen to the conversation. Share it with someone who’s considering sitting this election out. Then make your plan to vote—because accountability begins with us.

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 your family? Chris tackles those questions through his central theme: liberty requires participation.

Hear highlights from Tom Tiffany’s La Crosse visit, including his priorities on taxes, returning Wisconsin’s surplus, and helping sheriffs address mental health challenges in county jails. Chris also examines Speaker Mike Johnson’s campaign stop with Congressman Derrick Van Orden in Sparta—and explains why he believes Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District matters far beyond our region.

Plus, explore Columbus Day’s connection to Italian American heritage, Chris’s critique of local media coverage, and ways to turn concern into action through Victory Squad and your local Republican Party. Stay through the end for bonus material featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Listen, share with a friend, and discover the role you can play—because nothing will change if nothing changes.