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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys react to Kirk Bangstad officially being kicked off the Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot after failing to gather enough valid signatures.

They also share their guesses on the Republican straw poll results from the recent convention. On the Democratic side, the hosts break down Sara Rodriguez releasing her own internal poll, which they see as a desperate attempt to slow down the momentum of the more socialist candidates in the primary. Mandela Barnes released new policy proposals, though the guys couldn’t help but note that he doesn’t seem to know what a muskie looks like. David Crowley continues to struggle as his campaign is now forced to share endorsements with Francesca Hong. Meanwhile, Joel Brennan keeps lighting money on fire with his first ad buy.

The hosts also discuss the surprising news that there are now 97 total candidates running for the Wisconsin State Assembly. They point out that this high number of candidates challenges the narrative that 2026 is shaping up to be a blue wave year.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys kick things off by celebrating the one-year anniversary of the podcast. They reflect on how far they’ve come, thank the listeners who have stuck with them, and express how grateful they are to still be here delivering unfiltered conservative commentary on Wisconsin politics.

They then dive into President Trump’s recent visit to Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, where he drew a big crowd of farmers and rallied alongside Rep. Derrick Van Orden (DVO) for what the hosts call a great time and a strong show of support for rural Wisconsin.

The guys break down the Democratic gubernatorial primary, asking whether “moderate” Missy Hughes actually has any real shot and whether Mandela Barnes has suddenly become a stronger candidate than he looked a few months ago.

They also discuss whether the State Senate is heading back into session to try and hammer out a new deal on property taxes or other priorities, noting that it’s still unclear but worth watching closely.

On the lighter side, they report that Kirk Bangstad ultimately did not make the ballot after all, sparing the already crowded field from even more chaos. And finally, they check back in on Shadow Governor Vos’ favorite illegal immigrant, who is back in the news once again. There is no way she is coming back right?

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys spend the whole show breaking down Francesca Hong’s horrible, very bad week. The opposition research file is getting dumped in real time, with her past calls to abolish the police, abolish prisons, and her newest comments about using the National Guard to lock up ICE officers all resurfacing at once. The result is a S-tier hostage-style walkback video that the hosts say are must-watch political comedy. They also note that there is now someone running even farther to the left of Hong, whose entire platform seems to revolve around stealing yard signs. Finally, the guys reassure listeners not to panic about nomination signatures and explain what the actual threshold means for candidates in the 2026 cycle.

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We open every enjoyed their Memorial Day break and took time to remember the fallen heroes that served our country.

As we get back to reality, enjoy the following episode where we briefly discuss the newest happenings in Wisconsin's political world. Additionally, Justin had the opportunity to do not one, but two new guest interviews. One with Laura Kocum of ABC Wisconsin and one with Kyle Koenen from the Wisconsin Institute of Law and Liberty.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys start off with the big unity GOP convention.

The hosts then dig deep into the property tax deal that has now completely fallen through, breaking down every angle of the negotiations, the political posturing, and why it ultimately collapsed even though nobody outside the Capitol seemed to be asking for it in the first place.

They shift to local races and talk about the Winnebago County sheriff candidate who isn’t a cop in the slightest, questioning what that means for public safety in the area.

Finally, the episode closes on a bittersweet note with the end of a true generational Wisconsin beer, Schlitz, as the hosts reflect on what the iconic brand’s exit means for Badger State nostalgia and bar culture.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys react to former Gov. Tommy Thompson’s strong endorsement of Tom Tiffany for governor — a major boost that helps lock in Republican unity heading into 2026.

They also slam the new “poll” pushing to oust Wisconsin GOP Chairman Brian Schimming, calling out Turning Point USA for what they see as opportunistic timing right when the party is finally starting to come together.

The hosts highlight the latest ICE detainer in Dane County: a criminal who assaulted an elderly patient in a nursing home. They point out the blunt reality — if a Democrat wins the governor’s race, this person (and others like him) gets released back into Wisconsin communities.

They discuss what they call the biggest under-the-radar story impacting Wisconsin right now (bigger than the endless legislative maps talk that nobody outside the Capitol is paying attention to), plus Kirk Bangstad’s latest nasty swipe at Rebecca Cooke — proving once again that Kirk loves dragging everyone down into the mud with him.

The guys also roast Attorney General Josh Kaul for his latest DEI nonsense.

Finally, they unload on Gov. Tony Evers for sending a nasty letter to the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and openly defying a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys roast Kirk Bangstad’s latest unhinged chapter. The guy who made national headlines with his deranged “free beer when I die” post (tied to the Trump assassination attempt) gets visited by the FBI and Secret Service… and what does he do? Dox the agents’ phone numbers like a true schizo. Of course the whole mess blows up nationally, and now — because the Democratic gubernatorial field wasn’t crowded enough — Bangstad is jumping in to run for Governor. You can’t make this stuff up.

The hosts also break down a leaked memo from the Tom Tiffany campaign that drops a serious warning: Democrats need to take Francesca Hong seriously. Her views are radical as hell, but she apparently has a different kind of appeal that could actually connect with voters in ways the rest of the field can’t.

Plus, Milwaukee rolls out its latest genius crime-fighting plan: banning food trucks downtown after 10pm. Because nothing stops actual criminals like punishing small business owners for selling tacos.

And Justin sits down with Nate Pollnow, the Republican candidate for Secretary of State, for a great interview you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys are joined once again by the sharp-witted @jsonlinemkebs (Journal Sentinel Opinions) for his no-holds-barred satirical takes on the week’s political circus.

They open with the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting that thankfully left no one harmed, but still triggered the usual media frenzy and conspiracy chatter.

The hosts unload on Kirk Bangstad after he once again doubled down on his vile promise to give away free beer the day he dies, calling him a despicable human being who never misses a chance to shock for attention.

Francesca Hong secures the high-profile endorsement from Rep. Ilhan Omar and immediately follows it up with some truly cringe social media moments.

Sara Rodriguez suffers what the panel calls her worst week yet after her awkward “behind the curtain” comments, leaving the hosts wondering if her campaign can recover in the already messy Democratic primary.

They also break down the 8 under-the-radar bills you should know about but probably don’t, plus a whole lot more. The episode closes with "Joel Brennan has a Dream."

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys roast Secretary of State Sara Godlewski’s latest viral moment, where she seemed genuinely shocked that hail is a normal spring weather event in Wisconsin — proving once again that weird politician videos never get old.

They dive into the increasingly hostile Democratic gubernatorial primary, where the knives are finally coming out as Kelda Roys starts throwing stones at her rivals. Roys just picked up the powerful WEAC teachers’ union endorsement, which the hosts say makes the already crowded field even tougher for everyone else.

On the Republican side, Tom Tiffany drops a brand-new campaign ad that perfectly mixes the best (and most cliché) pure Wisconsin vibes and the guys give it high marks for hitting the right notes.

Just a few weeks after Chris Taylor’s big win for the Supreme Court, another Democrat-aligned candidate has already jumped into the next open seat, prompting the hosts to sigh, “I’m tired” at the nonstop election cycle.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys are joined by returning guests Eric Brooks and Nicole Balisterli for a post-election roundup of the 2026 Supreme Court of Wisconsin race. The panel calls the night a clear disappointment for Wisconsin Republicans, with conservative candidate Maria Lazar falling to liberal Chris Taylor by a full 20 points—solidifying the court’s 5-2 liberal majority for years to come. They do highlight some bright spots in the local races, including strong conservative performances in the Brookfield mayoral contest, the Washington County Circuit Court seat, and the New Richmond School District board races. The conversation also covers the split results on the Waukesha School Board and the disappointing loss in the Waukesha mayor’s race. The bulk of the episode digs into the Supreme Court blowout and launches a nuanced, but realistic discussion on the Wisconsin GOP’s shortcomings—where the blame truly lies, what needs to change, and how the party moves forward. For “Candy Stories,” the hosts can’t resist poking fun at State Sen. Kelda Roys’ latest stunt, joking that she’s using her college political-theatre major to magically double her support… from 1% all the way up to 2%.

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