Badger in the News

Supply, demand, and out-of-reach affordability: Wyatt Eichholz explores the bleak landscape of Wisconsin’s housing market

March 5, 2025 – WCLO: Your Talk Show with Tim Bremel

Gov. Evers is committed to a tax plan that’s bad for business. Pat McIlheran explains.

March 3, 2025 – WI Morning News

Dan Sem — professor and contributor to our Mandate for Madison — explains how Senate Bill 4 is apt to keep everyday healthcare simple and affordable. (Segment begins around 18:40)

February 17, 2025 – The Vicki McKenna Show

The push to expand free meals for Wisconsin schoolchildren is relentless. Mike Nichols and Meg Ellefson discuss the principled alternatives.

February 13, 2025 – WI Morning News

Education reformers push Wisconsin lawmakers to raise the bar for reading, math.

February 7, 2025 – Center Square

Pat McIlheran goes on air to offer a primer on the power of Wisconsin’s state schools superintendent. (Segment begins around 23:35)

January 21, 2025 – WCLO: Your Talk Show with Tim Bremel

Direct democracy is rife with demerits and dark secrets. Pat McIlheran and Vicki McKenna discuss the details. (Segment begins around 41:05)

January 13, 2025 – The Vicki McKenna Show

Pat McIlheran and Meg Ellefson discuss the consequences of Gov. Evers’ proposal to cut lawmakers out of the lawmaking process.

January 13, 2025 – WI Morning News

Debate continues over Wisconsin’s minimum wage after Minnesota, Michigan raise theirs.

January 3, 2025 – WKBT News 8 Now