Send a text

In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys break down Gov. Tony Evers' signing of the grooming bill which creates a felony for grooming children for sexual activity and requires school districts to adopt policies on appropriate staff-student communications—calling it a rare bipartisan win on child protection despite earlier Democratic resistance from the socialist caucus.

They then dissect "Keldacare," State Sen. Kelda Roys' February 2026 healthcare platform for her gubernatorial bid, which would allow all Wisconsinites and businesses to buy into the state employee health plan.

The New Richmond School District faces a U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigation launched over reports of allowing biological males in female restrooms, following parent concerns at January and February board meetings and a failed policy vote to enforce sex-based facilities—framed as a Title IX violation under the Trump administration's enforcement push.

AJ Bayatpour exposed partisan blinders when he covered the U.S. Department of Education's "History Rocks" tour stop in Brookfield, where critics slammed it as "indoctrination" tied to right-wing groups like Turning Point USA, highlighting how Democrats view everything through a partisan lens.

The hosts cover the sentencing of Caiden Stachowicz, the 20-year-old who set fire to U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's Fond du Lac office in January 2025 over the TikTok ban vote, receiving seven years in prison.

Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke fled questions on ICE after calling it "disgusting" for community operations, refusing to clarify support for deporting violent criminal illegals in a viral confrontation. They review the contested Waukesha County sheriff election landscape heading into 2026. An update on the State Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Steve Nass notes early interest and a now competitive primary.

The "Draft Ramthun" effort gains a new cringe AI-generated songs hyping the push—dismissed as desperate nostalgia from his 2022 election denial days.

Finally, a jab at Secretary of State candidate Nate Pollnow, the farmer/auctioneer running to "reclaim" the office as "Secretary FOR the state" with promises of better recordkeeping and transparency—questioning if his outsider bid can shake up the race.

Support the show

Send a text

In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys break down Vice President JD Vance's visit to Plover, where he rallied about 300 supporters at Pointe Precision—a machining facility in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District—touting Trump-era economic wins like affordability and fraud reduction while stumping hard for Rep. Derrick Van Orden's reelection and boosting Gov. candidate Tom Tiffany's momentum.

They then tackle fresh charges recommended by the Wisconsin Elections Commission against 13 people tied to the failed 2024 recall effort against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos—accusations of fake signatures and false addresses on paperwork—calling it a dud attempt that fizzled and now faces criminal referrals.

The hosts discuss the disorderly conduct charge against Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez for alleged threats against a Democratic colleague over Hispanic Heritage Month and veterans' resolutions in 2025, viewing it as politically motivated infighting amid her caucus drama.

The big doozy? The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows massive indecision: 65% of Democrats undecided in the gubernatorial primary, with State Rep. Francesca Hong edging out at 11% (tied with Mandela Barnes at 10% within margin of error), Sara Rodriguez at 6%, and others trailing. The hosts warn this fragmented field—now led by Hong in her second poll showing strength—could spell disaster for Democrats jockeying for position, risking a low-turnout primary mess that weakens their general election shot against a consolidated GOP.

In the 7th Congressional District race, new entrants pile in after Trump's January 2026 endorsement of Michael Alfonso. That includes one democrat.

Finally, they roast AG Josh Kaul for accepting funding from out-of-state billionaire-backed groups (like Bloomberg-linked entities) to support special prosecutors in DOJ cases, asking what could possibly go wrong with private money influencing public positions.

Support the show

Send a text

In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys—joined by special guest JS Online Opinions (@jsonlinemkebss), pay tribute to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' bombshell announcement that he won't seek reelection after 22 years in office, capping a storied career as the "Shadow Governor" who navigated redistricting battles, budget fights, and conservative triumphs. The panel reflects on his journey to Madison's longest-serving speaker since 1994, highlighting key wins like historic tax cuts, school choice expansions reaching 50,000 students, and blocking Evers' on critical issues. They dive into why Vos was such an effective leader: his masterful coalition-building, unyielding pushback against Democratic overreach, and strategic alliances that delivered GOP majorities through turbulent cycles, all while enduring intra-party fire. It's a must-listen deep dive into Vos' legacy, blending nostalgia, analysis, and a few jabs at his critics.

Support the show