Election Day Ceasefire?

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Robert Craig says Trump's tweet threatening to end Persian civilization was a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.

The episode opens with Matt Bruski and Robert Craig, hosts from Citizen Action of Wisconsin, setting the stage for a discussion on current political events. Robert, calling in from Denver, immediately criticizes the Democratic Party's health care approach, setting a feisty tone. They dive into the ceasefire in the Iran war, with Robert labeling Trump's tweet threatening Persian civilization as a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. The hosts explore the surreal nature of the ceasefire deadline and its shaky foundation, comparing it to past crises like January 6th. They mention Republican figures like Senator Ron Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene discussing impeachment over Trump's actions. Shifting to Wisconsin politics, Matt analyzes the recent state Supreme Court election, noting it was the least impactful in 16 years, with Chris Taylor winning a blowout due to heavy spending and progressive messaging. Robert adds context on turnout trends and the realignment of educated voters toward Democrats. The conversation turns to school funding, where over 70 referendums were on the ballot, many failing because of regressive property taxes exacerbated by state budget cuts. Robert criticizes Governor Evers and Republicans for undermining public education. They briefly mention a mayor's race in Menominee influenced by data center opposition. The hosts then preview Citizen Action's upcoming governor's forum, featuring all seven Democratic candidates, aimed at endorsing a progressive champion based on issues like healthcare and climate. Robert explains the organization's endorsement process and the importance of clarity from candidates. Later, they discuss an article by Jacob Ahrens-Balwit on Trump's attack on renewable energy, highlighting Wisconsin's loss of 17 gigawatts of capacity. The episode concludes with a membership pitch for Citizen Action and logistical details for the forum.

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A brisk Wisconsin politics episode connects health care agenda-setting, Trump's Iran war, and the state Supreme Court's ideological shift.

Battleground Wisconsin starts with Matt Bruski checking in during a spring week, while Robert Craig joins from Denver during a summit on where health care should go next.

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You want Wisconsin politics with a Denver hiking detour, a health care agenda fight, and a promised turn toward Trump, Iran, and ceasefire politics.

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