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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys roast Kirk Bangstad’s latest unhinged chapter. The guy who made national headlines with his deranged “free beer when I die” post (tied to the Trump assassination attempt) gets visited by the FBI and Secret Service… and what does he do? Dox the agents’ phone numbers like a true schizo. Of course the whole mess blows up nationally, and now — because the Democratic gubernatorial field wasn’t crowded enough — Bangstad is jumping in to run for Governor. You can’t make this stuff up.

The hosts also break down a leaked memo from the Tom Tiffany campaign that drops a serious warning: Democrats need to take Francesca Hong seriously. Her views are radical as hell, but she apparently has a different kind of appeal that could actually connect with voters in ways the rest of the field can’t.

Plus, Milwaukee rolls out its latest genius crime-fighting plan: banning food trucks downtown after 10pm. Because nothing stops actual criminals like punishing small business owners for selling tacos.

And Justin sits down with Nate Pollnow, the Republican candidate for Secretary of State, for a great interview you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys are joined once again by the sharp-witted @jsonlinemkebs (Journal Sentinel Opinions) for his no-holds-barred satirical takes on the week’s political circus.

They open with the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting that thankfully left no one harmed, but still triggered the usual media frenzy and conspiracy chatter.

The hosts unload on Kirk Bangstad after he once again doubled down on his vile promise to give away free beer the day he dies, calling him a despicable human being who never misses a chance to shock for attention.

Francesca Hong secures the high-profile endorsement from Rep. Ilhan Omar and immediately follows it up with some truly cringe social media moments.

Sara Rodriguez suffers what the panel calls her worst week yet after her awkward “behind the curtain” comments, leaving the hosts wondering if her campaign can recover in the already messy Democratic primary.

They also break down the 8 under-the-radar bills you should know about but probably don’t, plus a whole lot more. The episode closes with "Joel Brennan has a Dream."

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys roast Secretary of State Sara Godlewski’s latest viral moment, where she seemed genuinely shocked that hail is a normal spring weather event in Wisconsin — proving once again that weird politician videos never get old.

They dive into the increasingly hostile Democratic gubernatorial primary, where the knives are finally coming out as Kelda Roys starts throwing stones at her rivals. Roys just picked up the powerful WEAC teachers’ union endorsement, which the hosts say makes the already crowded field even tougher for everyone else.

On the Republican side, Tom Tiffany drops a brand-new campaign ad that perfectly mixes the best (and most cliché) pure Wisconsin vibes and the guys give it high marks for hitting the right notes.

Just a few weeks after Chris Taylor’s big win for the Supreme Court, another Democrat-aligned candidate has already jumped into the next open seat, prompting the hosts to sigh, “I’m tired” at the nonstop election cycle.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys are joined by returning guests Eric Brooks and Nicole Balisterli for a post-election roundup of the 2026 Supreme Court of Wisconsin race. The panel calls the night a clear disappointment for Wisconsin Republicans, with conservative candidate Maria Lazar falling to liberal Chris Taylor by a full 20 points—solidifying the court’s 5-2 liberal majority for years to come. They do highlight some bright spots in the local races, including strong conservative performances in the Brookfield mayoral contest, the Washington County Circuit Court seat, and the New Richmond School District board races. The conversation also covers the split results on the Waukesha School Board and the disappointing loss in the Waukesha mayor’s race. The bulk of the episode digs into the Supreme Court blowout and launches a nuanced, but realistic discussion on the Wisconsin GOP’s shortcomings—where the blame truly lies, what needs to change, and how the party moves forward. For “Candy Stories,” the hosts can’t resist poking fun at State Sen. Kelda Roys’ latest stunt, joking that she’s using her college political-theatre major to magically double her support… from 1% all the way up to 2%.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys break down the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court debate that took place this week, where the justices clashed over everything from election maps to abortion and the future of the court’s 4-3 balance following Justice Bradley's retirement.

They also cover the arrest of the head imam at the Islamic Center of Wisconsin, who was picked up by ICE on immigration violations. The hosts roast Gov. Tony Evers for pulling a classic Friday news dump on Good Friday, vetoing a stack of Republican bills hoping most Wisconsinites would be offline or at church and miss the story entirely.

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The Heartland Post joins forces with the New Fashioned Conservatives podcast, featuring their interview with Washington County Judge Candidate Grant Scaife.

Despite being one of the most Republican counties in Wisconsin—and a key part of the historically pivotal WOW counties—Washington County’s four-seat circuit court bench is currently composed entirely of judges appointed by Tony Evers and one man is trying to change that: Grant Scaife

Grant Scaife currently serves as an assistant district attorney in Washington County, where he has spent the past seven years prosecuting serious criminal cases. His experience includes handling homicides, sexual assaults, drug trafficking, domestic violence, and OWI offenses, often working closely with local law enforcement.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys open with the biggest political football heading into November: exploding property taxes. They break down how Democrats are aggressively messaging the issue to win back seats, but question whether it’ll actually stick with voters or just become another tired partisan distraction. They give a warm welcome to a brand-new conservative media outlet, The Heartland Post, which promises sharp commentary and stories the mainstream media won’t touch. The hosts react with disbelief to State Rep. Francesca Hong’s latest idea: a “Hooker Bill of Rights” that would expand protections and regulations for sex work. They cover the shocking case of a Wisconsin judge who handed a kid no jail time, only for him to go out and commit murder just four days later, sparking a serious conversation about holding judges accountable when they have so much unchecked power. Tragedy hits home with the murder of a Wisconsin Trump supporter by her own coworker, who openly cited the victim’s politics and alleged “racism”—raising the question of whether this qualifies as a politically motivated hate crime. On the gubernatorial front, the latest poll shows Francesca Hong leading the Democratic primary for the fourth straight time as the field finally starts to take real shape. Meanwhile, new internal polling for Rebecca Cooke shows her only narrowly ahead of U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (DVO)—hardly the confidence booster Democrats were hoping for heading into November.

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Justin takes on a double-header in the absence of Shadow Governor Vos and gives two candidates a spotlight ahead of the April 7th local elections--Matt Rosek for Mayor of Oconomowoc and Scott Allen for Mayor of Waukesha.

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