The Wheelercast

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What's The Wheelercast about?

Who better to turn to for insight regarding what's happening at the Wisconsin State Capitol than Gwyn Guenther? The Wheeler Report has been covering the comings and goings under the the Marble Big Top in Madison since 1972!

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The Wheelercast episodes:

01.24.2018
1.24.18 Wheelercast State of the State Preview with Gov. Walker
Governor Walker sits down with Gwyn in this exclusive Wheelercast preview of this afternoon's State of the State Address.
01.22.2018
30: The Wheelercast 01.22.18
The sleepy Spring Session is sleepy no more. the Wheeler Report's Gwyn Guenther speaks with Governor Walker about his new health insurance reform package. She and Edge Messaging's Brian Fraley also discuss the federal government shutdown, the forthcoming State of...
01.16.2018
29: The Wheelercast 01.16.18
This special Tuesday episode is jam-packed with information from Madison. We have breaking news on efforts to close Lincoln Hills, a preview of the Spring Legislative session and details on the new Sparsity Aid school funding compromise.
01.08.2018
28: The Wheelercast 01.08.18
With temps finally breaking 20 degrees for the first time in several weeks, it's time for the Spring Legislative Session! Gwyn previews the upcoming floor period. She and Brian also examine the Governor's plans to move juvenile offenders out of...
01.08.2018
28: The Wheelercast 01.08.18
With temps finally breaking 20 degrees for the first time in several weeks, it's time for the Spring Legislative Session! Gwyn previews the upcoming floor period. She and Brian also examine the Governor's plans to move juvenile offenders out of...
12.18.2017
27: The Wheelercast 12.18.17
A lot of Foxconn news to share. Gwyn breaks it down and foreshadows several possible emerging developments. She continues her series on Women in the Capitol with a conversation with @RepShankland and takes a look at a new alternative energy...
12.11.2017
26: The Wheelercast 12.11.17
December is actually a busy month at the State Capitol. Gwyn breaks down the bill signings, committee hearings and an important new committee assignment. We take a look at a new "Blue Ribbon Task Force," and she also continues her...
12.04.2017
25: The Wheelercast 12.04.17
Gwyn Guenther calls in from the road to provide us an update on a brewing controversy over teacher licensure. We have the latest on the new Assembly Ways and Means subcommittees and we continue our look at women in the...
11.27.2017
24: The Wheelercast 11.27.17
The Wheeler Report's Gwyn Guenther takes a look at the upcoming bill signings, previews three pending special elections and continues her series on women in the Capitol with a conversation with Sen. Minority Leader Jen Shilling.
11.20.2017
23: The Wheelercast 11.20.17
Gwyn Guenther and Dan Deibert discuss deer hunting and the state prison population. Gwyn continues her series on Women in the Capitol by chatting with State Senator Lena Taylor
11.13.2017
22: The Wheelercast 11.13.17
The 19 year old drinking age, special DNR licenses for military veterans and more are on tap in this week's episode of The Wheelercast. Plus, Gwyn launches her series on Women in the Capitol with an interview with State Senator...
11.06.2017
21: The Wheelercast - 11.06.17
Mining moratorium repeal.. The Foxconn contract. Restructuring of Assembly Ways and Means Committee. This week's episode is jammed packed with news from the State Capitol, including Gwyn Guenther's interview with Rep. John Macco.
10.30.2017
20: The Wheelercast - 10.30.17
Gwyn talks with Rep. Adam Neylon about his committee's efforts regarding noncompete contracts. She also takes a look at upcoming school spending referenda, the Capitol gala and more on the latest episode of The Wheelercast.
10.23.2017
19: The Wheelercast - 10.23.17
Gwyn is in Iowa, but no, she is not being held by terrorists. However, in this week's episode, we do discuss the state of legislative relations, as well as a new Catfishing bill. We also look at the productivity...
10.16.2017
18: The Wheelercast - 10.16.17
Hemp is not marijuana, but what is it and is it legal? What are Sparsity aids and who wants them? Gwyn explains the answers to these and other questions in the latest episode of The Wheelercast.
10.09.2017
17: The Wheelercast - 10.09.17
Gwyn and Brian examine some emerging legal strategies local and state governments are using in the fight against opioid addiction. And we mark the passing of State Representative Bob Gannon.
10.02.2017
16: The Wheelercast - 10.02.17
A new DNR secretary faces not only confirmation hearings, but a full plate of issues and pending legislative initiatives that could impact his agency. Gwyn and Brian discuss this, the fall session and the obnoxious new Blue Books on this...
09.27.2017
Wheelercast Special Report: Wisconsin Counties Association
Gwyn Guenther of the Wheeler Report talk with Mark O'Connell, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Counties Association about what the WCA would like legislators in Wisconsin to focus on during the remaining time in session.
09.25.2017
15: The Wheelercast - 09.25.17
The Foxconn incentive package and the Wisconsin state budget are both now law. What changes did the Governor's veto pen bring, and what's on tap for the Fall legislative session? The Wheeler Report's Gwyn Guenther has the details.
09.18.2017
14: The Wheelercast - 09.18.17
Budget. Done. Foxconn. Done. What's next for the Wisconsin Legislature? We're technically into the time for the fall session, so when will they be back? Gwyn Guenther of the Wheeler Report looks at these...
09.11.2017
13: The Wheelercast - 09.11.17
Gwyn Guenther brings us the latest on the pending Senate and Assembly floor votes on the State Budget and the Foxconn Deal. She examines why Peter Barca stepped down as Assembly Minority Leader and discusses who may replace him. And...
09.06.2017
Wheelercast - Breaking News on Transportation Budget
After reaching a stalemate that delayed action on the Wisconsin state budget for several months, legislative Republicans have reached a deal on the transportation portion of the plan. The Wheeler Report's Gwyn Guenther is here with some of the breaking...
09.05.2017
12: The Wheelercast - 09.05.17
After an extended Labor Day break, Gwyn is back in this special Tuesday edition of The Wheelercast. Key committee votes are on the docket for Foxconn and the state budget. She has the scoop. Don't miss her straightforward reporting of...
08.28.2017
11: The Wheelercast - 08.28.17
Action at the Capitol is picking up. Gwyn updates us on efforts to lift the mining moratorium, attempts to move some state government functions out of the City of Madison, and she brings us the latest on the State Budget...
08.21.2017
10: The Wheelercast - 08.21.17
A jam-packed episode this week, with developments on the Foxconn deal, the State Budget and a new legislative initiative that will likely stir some decades-old passions. Gwyn breaks it down for us on The Wheelercast.
08.18.2017
Wheelercast Breaking News Special Update 08.18.17 - Foxconn
Major developments with the State of Wisconsin - Foxconn deal and the State Budget stalemate. The Wheeler Report's Gwyn Guenther has the details from Madison in this special Wheelercast bulletin.
08.14.2017
9: The Wheelercast - 08.14.17
As lawmakers work behind the scenes on both the state budget and the Foxconn deal public skirmishes continue to pop up over the timing. Which package will get done first? What changes are being made, and by whom. Gwyn Guenther...
08.07.2017
8: The Wheelercast - 08.07.17
Not. So. Fast. On this week's episode of The Wheelercast, we look at some scheduling conflicts that could delay votes on both the State Budget and the Foxconn package. Plus we review last week's marathon Assembly committee hearing on the...
07.31.2017
7: The Wheelercast - 07.31.17
The largest economic development deal in Wisconsin state government history has been negotiated, and Gwyn has details regarding the substance of and timeline for legislative action on the Foxconn deal. Things are moving quickly. How quickly, and how could this...
07.24.2017
6: The Wheelercast - 07.24.17
After a week filled with developments in the state budget negotiations, Gwyn brings us up to speed and anticipates what could happen in the week ahead. Then, we crack open the archives of the Wheeler Report to examine the history...
07.17.2017
5: The Wheelercast - 07.17.17
Tuesday could see a huge development in the State Budget drama. Wisconsin lawmakers are also working on an incentive package to try to lure Foxconn's proposed new plant. State Representative Samantha Kerkman took to social media to help her constituents...
07.10.2017
4: The Wheelercast - 07.10.17
You may have taken a few days off last week, but the state budget negotiators did not. Gwyn Guenther brings us up to speed on the latest on the transportation budget gridlock, takes a look at an ongoing dispute between...
06.26.2017
3: The Wheelercast - 06.26.17
Dark stores. Zero-based accounting. Budget stalemate. Despite these ominous sounding topics, this episode of The Wheelercast is upbeat and (as always) informative. Gwyn Guenther of The Wheeler Report brings you the latest from the State Capitol in Madison.
06.19.2017
2: The Wheelercast - 06.19.17
Intra-party discord is a new thing in Madison, right? Actually, no, it's not. We look into the Wheeler archives for details. We also look ahead to potential Joint Finance Committee action this week and we pay special tribute...
06.12.2017
1: The Wheelercast - 06.12.17
Have state budget negotiations broken down? Can the Assembly and Senate get on the same page this week? This month? The Wheeler Report's Gwyn Guenther and Edge Messaging's Brian Fraley discuss in this inaugural episode of the Wheelercast.

What's The Wheelercast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Wheelercast episodes:

1.24.18 Wheelercast State of the State Preview with Gov. Walker

30: The Wheelercast 01.22.18

29: The Wheelercast 01.16.18

28: The Wheelercast 01.08.18

28: The Wheelercast 01.08.18

27: The Wheelercast 12.18.17

26: The Wheelercast 12.11.17

25: The Wheelercast 12.04.17

24: The Wheelercast 11.27.17

23: The Wheelercast 11.20.17

22: The Wheelercast 11.13.17

21: The Wheelercast - 11.06.17

20: The Wheelercast - 10.30.17

19: The Wheelercast - 10.23.17

18: The Wheelercast - 10.16.17

17: The Wheelercast - 10.09.17

16: The Wheelercast - 10.02.17

Wheelercast Special Report: Wisconsin Counties Association

15: The Wheelercast - 09.25.17

14: The Wheelercast - 09.18.17

13: The Wheelercast - 09.11.17

Wheelercast - Breaking News on Transportation Budget

12: The Wheelercast - 09.05.17

11: The Wheelercast - 08.28.17

10: The Wheelercast - 08.21.17

Wheelercast Breaking News Special Update 08.18.17 - Foxconn

9: The Wheelercast - 08.14.17

8: The Wheelercast - 08.07.17

7: The Wheelercast - 07.31.17

6: The Wheelercast - 07.24.17

5: The Wheelercast - 07.17.17

4: The Wheelercast - 07.10.17

3: The Wheelercast - 06.26.17

2: The Wheelercast - 06.19.17

1: The Wheelercast - 06.12.17