Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gilbert gives the latest on the Senate Republicans’ Obamacare healthcare replacement. Craig will also have a preview of the  midterm elections. We’ll also have a discussion with James Causey about the Dominique Heaggan-Brown verdict and Madison reporter Patrick Marley on the redistricting case and an update on the state budget. All that plus winners and losers and your questions. 

JS On Politics, 6/22/17

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With the end of 2017 nearly here, our JS OnPolitics panel looks back at the year in national, state and local politics — and makes some predictions for 2018.

JS OnPolitics, 12/21/17

In this episode, Washington Bureau Chief Craig on the tax debates and how the Republican tax plan will affect Wisconsin. Jason Stein and Dan Bice on allegations against Spencer Coggs and Josh Zepnick and other sexual harassment updates. James Causey on the controversial social media posting of gun-toting subcontractors in the city.

JS OnPolitics, 12/7/17

Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gilbert on what he found during his recent reporting trip to Paul Ryan's home district. Also, Jason Stein on the Legislature's moves to update its sexual harassment policies. We also discuss prospects for Ald. Tony Zielinski who said he'd take on Mayor Tom Barrett in the next mayoral race.

JS OnPolitics, 11/30/17

In this episode, Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gilbert talks about the GOP tax plan, and Sen. Ron Johnson being the 1st to come out against it. Madison reporter Jason Stein discusses the flurry of Democrats interested in running for governor and about GOP criticism facing Tony Evers. Dan Bice talks about the tab for security at Clarke's house. Also, what has our long lost sheriff been up to?

JS OnPolitics, 11/16/17

In this episode, Wisconsin: Still polarized. Craig Gilbert on what's he's finding so far as he revisits his polarization project that investigates the political landscape of Wisconsin. 
Jason Stein reports on how the Foxconn contract played out; what's in it, what's not. The governor makes it official but strangely says less than expected about a deal that could bring up to 13,000 jobs to the state. Why? And what else can we say about the governor's campaign? and the mayor gets some of what he wanted but not all in this year's city budget. 

JS On Politics, 6/22/17

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