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Battleground Wisconsin is Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s weekly podcast that features the latest political news from the front lines in the embattled state of Wisconsin.

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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Battleground Wisconsin.

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Christian Phelps
Christian Phelps is a State Representative in Wisconsin, known for his advocacy on healthcare issues, particularly Medicaid. He has been vocal about the challenges faced by constituents regarding access to healthcare and has worked to address the complexities of state legislation that impacts vulnerable populations. Phelps has been involved in discussions surrounding the implications of proposed cuts to Medicaid and has actively participated in efforts to expand healthcare access in Wisconsin.
Tobita Chow
Tobita Chow is a political analyst and commentator known for his insights on U.S.-China relations and trade policy. He has been involved in discussions surrounding the implications of tariffs and international conflict, particularly in the context of the Trump administration's policies.
Chris Gooding
Chris Gooding is a Theology professor at Marquette University and a member of the academic staff's union organizing committee. He has been active in advocating for faculty rights and union recognition at the university, particularly in response to administrative challenges against unionization efforts.
Anne O'Connor
Anne O'Connor is a Milwaukee County Supervisor known for her advocacy on climate issues and public policy. She has been actively involved in promoting the Milwaukee County Climate Action Plan, which aims to address climate change and promote sustainability within the county. O'Connor has also expressed opposition to proposed gas plants by We Energies, arguing that they conflict with the county's climate goals. Her work focuses on ensuring that local policies align with environmental sustainability and public health.
Timothy Faust
Timothy Faust is the healthcare coordinator for Citizen Action of Wisconsin. He has been actively involved in organizing efforts to protect Medicaid and advocate for healthcare access in rural communities. Recently, he conducted a week-long tour across rural Wisconsin, hosting Hands Off Medicaid Town Halls to mobilize opposition against proposed cuts to Medicaid by Congressional Republicans. His work focuses on engaging communities in discussions about healthcare policy and the importance of maintaining robust healthcare programs.
James Causey
James Causey is a seasoned columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, known for his insightful commentary on social issues, education, and community affairs. With years of experience in journalism, he has focused on the intersection of public policy and its impact on local communities, particularly in Milwaukee. His work often highlights the voices of marginalized groups and advocates for accountability in public education and law enforcement.

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Trump business leaders Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce deportation UW-Madison Milwaukee County Board ICE arrest utility shutoff home energy assistance Medicaid Republican legislation BadgerCare Expansion China tariffs military conflict Wisconsin student visas renewable energy Haitian refugees faculty union protest Cory Booker Wisconsin election State Supreme Court Susan Crawford progressive court candidates Medicaid funding public education Milwaukee County Climate Action Plan We Energies gas plants Medicaid cuts Spring Election state supreme court race voter outreach Joint Finance Committee BadgerCare state budget Hands Off Medicaid Town Halls We Energies gas plants health care tax cuts Governor Evers voter fraud public schools Dakota Access Pipeline free speech James Causey

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Here's the recent few episodes on Battleground Wisconsin.

0:00 50:11

Corporate bosses cower under Trump

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Guests
Christian Phelps
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Trump business leaders Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce deportation UW-Madison Milwaukee County Board ICE arrest utility shutoff home energy assistance Medicaid Republican legislation BadgerCare Expansion
The boss of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC) says 99% of business leaders are afraid to speak out against Trump. We discuss why these big business cowards take no responsibility for the neo fascist political party they have supported and financed for their own benefit.

While the corporate elites cower, a Federal judge blocked the deportation of UW-Madison engineering students, one of the first victories against mass deportation of international students. The Milwaukee County Board moved to safeguard due process rights after the ICE arrest at Milwaukee County Courthouse. But one conservative County Supervisors abstains, fearing reprisals from the Trump regime.

As utility shutoff season commences in Wisconsin, we discuss the increasing concern about the future of home energy assistance, which had been disseminated by DOGE, and is so complicated only a third of those eligible in Wisconsin enroll. We preview state legislation being drafted to enact a 2% of income cap utility bills which will be far more effective in reducing the energy burden on hard pressed households.

We welcome State Representative Christian Phelps to discuss shameful Republican state legislation that would add many new hoops to jump through to qualify for Medicaid, forcing many to go without critical health care and long term care. The public reaction to this destructive bill prompted Republicans to put it on hold for the time being, yet another sign that the backlash against proposed national cuts to Medicaid to fund tax giveaways for the rich and the failure to enact BadgerCare Expansion are becoming third rails for the MAGA GOP.
0:00 49:20

The escalatory spiral with China

Hosts
Robert
Guests
Tobita Chow Chris Gooding
Keywords
China tariffs Trump military conflict Wisconsin student visas renewable energy deportation Haitian refugees faculty union protest
We welcome back to the show Tobita Chow to discuss how Trump’s 125%+ tariff on China fits into the escalating spiral of dangerous conflict between the United States and China. We review the main currents of thought within the current administration and potential outcomes. Is Trump setting up an inevitable military conflict with China?

Robert reviews the top Trump impacts on Wisconsin this week, including revoking student visas for over two dozen UW Students for no stated reason; Executive Order targeting state renewable energy initiatives; and the Impact of Trump’s deportation frenzy in Wisconsin, including the state of fear among Wisconsin dairy workers, and the revocation of legal status for Haitian refugees who have become an important part of the community in New London.

We close with Marquette University Theology professor, Chris Gooding, who is a member of the academic staff’s union organizing committee. Marquette continues to refuse to recognize the faculty union. The members are planning a protest of their new anti-union president on Monday, April 28th, 10 am in front of the Al Center on the university’s campus.
0:00 49:53

Justice Crawford

Guests
Anne O'Connor
Keywords
Cory Booker Wisconsin election State Supreme Court Susan Crawford progressive court candidates Medicaid funding public education Milwaukee County Climate Action Plan We Energies gas plants
Why does Senator Cory Booker’s filibuster this week matter and how is it connected to the Wisconsin election this Tuesday?

We take a deep dive in the epic State Supreme Court election that saw a landslide win for Citizen Action endorsed Susan Crawford. The victory was essential to the future of the state with the balance of the court at stake. However, we discuss our concern with the current playbook that clearly can deliver progressive court candidate victories, but with high spending shit shows where virtually all paid communication is trashy crime and sexual predator ads that debase and erode the credibility of the court, a vital pillar of our democracy. And what about Elon?

We review the first Joint Finance Committee public hearing on the State Budget this Wednesday and heads to West Allis’ State Fair Park this Friday. At the hearing, support for funding Medicaid and increasing public education dollars dominated public testimony.

We welcome Milwaukee County Supervisor Anne O’Connor to discuss her support for the Milwaukee County Climate Action Plan which is up for a vote in April and her opposition to the proposed We Energies gas plants that are at odds with the County’s Climate plan goals.
0:00 52:39

Rural Wisconsinites fight Medicaid Cuts

Hosts
Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Guests
Timothy Faust
Keywords
Medicaid cuts Spring Election state supreme court race voter outreach Joint Finance Committee BadgerCare state budget Hands Off Medicaid Town Halls We Energies gas plants
It’s time to get out the vote in Wisconsin for the Spring Election. We review news that the state supreme court race will shatter all spending records for the prized judicial seat that will determine control of the state' highest court. We discuss the critical importance of talking directly to potential voters the final 4 days and encourage our listeners to volunteer with Citizen Action on phones or doors. RSVP to talk to voters.

Next week is the start of the Joint Finance Committee public hearings on the State Budget, next Wednesday in Kaukauna and Friday in West Allis. We encourage people in each area to consider attending in support of expanding BadgerCare and other state budget priorities.

We welcome back to the show, Timothy Faust, Citizen Action’s healthcare coordinator, who just returned from a week-long tour of rural Wisconsin hosting Hands Off Medicaid Town Halls to organize opposition to Congressional Republicans proposed cuts to Medicaid. Contact Tim: [email protected]



We close the show with a review of this week’s PSC public hearing on We Energies desire to build polluting gas plants. Robert educates us on why the gas plant is a bad idea.
0:00 52:16

Adults not listening

Hosts
Robert
Guests
James Causey
Keywords
health care Medicaid tax cuts Governor Evers BadgerCare Spring Election voter fraud public schools Dakota Access Pipeline free speech James Causey
Can Congress get away with taking away health care from millions to fund huge tax cuts for the rich? We preview Medicaid Town Halls in Wausau, La Crosse and Eau Claire that will help organize resistance to proposed slashing cuts to Medicaid. Meanwhile, Rep. Van Orden continued to hunker down in his basement bunker, holding a virtual town hall where he can avoid answering tough questions after misleading his own constituents about Medicaid cuts he rubber stamped in Congress. We cannot win by surrendering in advance. We continue to encourage Governor Evers to veto any budget the Legislature produces that fails to expand BadgerCare.

The Spring Election is around the corner and Brad Schimel rehashes voter fraud conspiracies about Milwaukee that he knows are false. So much for his phony stance as a high minded judge above politics. This week the only debate in the State Superintendent of DPI election was held by WPEN and other allies. This race remains about Jill Underly’s dedicated support for improving and properly funding our public schools vs. her opponent who is a supporter of siphoning even more money to private unaccountable voucher schools.

Robert educates us on a legal case against Greenpeace who was found liable for $645 million for Dakota Access Pipeline protests that has huge implications for the Constitutional right of free speech and protest. Will this be the beginning of a legal strategy to bankrupt progressive nonprofits to silence free speech and assembly?

We close with a soul-searching discussion with James Causey, a longtime columnist with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, on adults forcing police officers back into Milwaukee Public Schools without ever listening to the kids.

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