Badger in the News

Mark Lisheron describes Wisconsin’s “complete lack of interest” in holding its Medicaid program accoutable. (Segment begins at 1:00:25)

July 14, 2026 – The Vicki McKenna Show


Real people. Real money. Real educational causes… Unreal reaction from Wisconsin’s governor. (Segment begins around 24:45)

June 2, 2026 – WCLO: Your Talk Show


McIlheran: Wisconsin DOT plodding on federally funded EV charging project. (Segment begins at 1:00:05)

May 19, 2026 – The Vicki McKenna Show


Lisheron: Taxpayers deserve to know about Gov. Evers’ environmental justice spending. (Segment begins around 34:34)

May 13, 2026 – WCLO: Your Talk Show


Loose grading practices from teachers now bring bleaker outcomes for graduates later. (Segment begins around 57:20)

April 27, 2026 – The Vicki McKenna Show


Are Wisconsin communities open for business? Pat McIlheran discusses the aftermath of Port Washington’s economic development referendum. (Segment begins around 32:00)

April 21, 2026 – WCLO: Your Talk Show


Tax and labor reforms accelerated Wisconsin’s economic freedom rank in recent decades. Maintaining the gains is a task for years to come. (Segment begins around 21:35)

April 3, 2026 – The Vicki McKenna Show


Order in the classroom! Pat McIlheran suggests how to avoid burnout and retain teacher talent in Wisconsin schools. (Segment begins around 29:50)

March 19, 2026 – WCLO: Your Talk Show


Chaos in the classroom: Pat McIlheran outlines his report on teachers trading the disorder and disruption of low-discipline school districts for ones with greener pastures. (Segment begins around 1:36:35)

March 10, 2026 – The Vicki McKenna Show


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