15 Best Wisconsin Politics Podcasts

1. Battleground Wisconsin

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Battleground Wisconsin is Citizen Action of Wisconsin's weekly podcast that features the latest political news from the front lines in the embattled state of Wisconsin.
Host Brian Wooldridge
Email ****@citizenactionwi.org
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 46Facebook 28.4KTwitter 6.8KInstagram 2K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Swing State of the Union

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Why is Wisconsin so important to U.S. politics? Season 2 explores why the nonpartisan Wisconsin Supreme Court race feels so partisan and why it matters.
Producer/Network WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
Email ****@uwm.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands

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They're the 'Click and Clack' of Wisconsin politics. Scott Milfred , editorial page editor for the Wisconsin State Journal, and Phil Hands , the newspaper's political cartoonist, analyze the most important issues and debates from the Badger State with political independence and a sense of humor. Instead of tedious talking points from the left and the right, 'Center Stage' broadcasts from the sensible center with audio clips from the Wisconsin Capitol, from State Journal editorial board meetings, and from political events across the state.more Hosts Scott Milfred, Phil Hands
Producer/Network Wisconsin State Journal
Email ****@lee.net
Location Wisconsin, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Inside Wisconsin Politics

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Meet Inside Wisconsin Politics, a weekly conversation and podcast from WPR and PBS Wisconsin, featuring WPR Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson, PBS Wisconsin Senior Political Reporter Zac Schultz, and WPR's Anya van Wagtendonk and Rich Kremer breaking down what happened at the State Capitol, what it means and why it matters.more Email ****@wpr.org
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Rewind: Your Week in Review

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Every Friday, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross break down the latest news in Wisconsin state politics. Watch live at 11 A.M. on wiseye.org/live Also available on Spectrum Cable Channels 995 and 363 8 P.M. on Fridays & 10 A.M. on Sundays All published episodes are available on-demand on wiseye.org Subscribe to the newsletter!more Producer/Network WisconsinEye
Email ****@wiseye.org
Location Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 20.7KTwitter 11.4KInstagram 2.5K Get Email Contact

6. WisPolitics Capitol Chats

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WisPolitics Capitol Chats provides political insights from political movers and shakers around Wisconsin in about 10 minutes. Quality interviews brought to you each week by the reporting team at WisPolitics.com.more Host Abigail Leavins
Producer/Network WisPolitics
Email ****@wispolitics.com
Location Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 4.1KTwitter 17.6K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. Capitol Notes

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There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.more Hosts Maayan Silver, JR Ross
Producer/Network WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
Email ****@uwm.edu
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 32.5KTwitter 14.1KInstagram 11.7K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. The Democratic Voice Podcast

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From La Crosse to Madison to D.C., La Crosse County Democratic Party chair William Garcia and WIZM's Rick Solem break down the politics impacting Wisconsinites.
Hosts Rick Solem, William Garcia
Producer/Network WIZM News
Email ****@wizmnews.com
Location La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Kelda Roys
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 15.9KTwitter 1.7K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. McCoshen & Ross

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'Here & Now' political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross analyze Wisconsin politics and the forces that shape elections and policy.
Producer/Network PBS Wisconsin News
Email ****@pbswisconsin.org
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. Decision Wisconsin

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The road to the White House comes right through Milwaukee. We help break down everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention with our new podcast 'Countdown to the RNC.' Along with our news partners at the Milwaukee Business Journal & TMJ4 we connect with some of the movers and shakers ahead of next year's convention.more Hosts Steve Scaffidi, Kristen Brey
Email ****@goodkarmabrands.com
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 70.8KTwitter 27.9KInstagram 8.4K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. WisPolitics.com

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We're Wisconsin's premier political news service, providing in-depth coverage of the state Capitol and elections since 2000.
Hosts Alex Moe, Colin Schmies
Producer/Network wispolitics
Email ****@wispolitics.com
Location Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 4.1KTwitter 17.6KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Badger State Resistance

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Conservative podcast that focuses primarily on Wisconsin politics. Although because of who we are we find ourselves ranting on anything that is political news, then again who knows.
Hosts Daniel Schmidtka, Lee Delmar
Producer/Network Justin
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Wisconsin, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 186.2KTwitter 2K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. New Fashioned Conservatives

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'New Fashioned Conservatives' is a dynamic podcast diving into Wisconsin politics with a fresh, conservative perspective aimed at engaging younger voters. Hosted by Justin Phillips and the man only known as 'Shadow Governor Vos' on X, they tackle state issues and cultural debates with sharp wit and relatable commentary. By blending humor, bold takes, and a focus on grassroots activism, the podcast seeks to fill a void in conservative circles, offering an alternative to traditional talk radio and inspiring Gen Z and millennials to shape the future of the Badger State's political landscape.more Hosts Justin Phillips, Shadow Governor Vos
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Dan Lennington
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 924 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. The Insiders

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'The Insiders' is a weekly WisOpinion web show featuring former Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala and former Republican Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen. The two discuss the latest in Wisconsin politics.more Email ****@wispolitics.com
Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. The Recombobulation Area

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The Recombobulation Area an award-winning weekly opinion column, online publication, and podcast founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer and now part of the Civic Media network.
Producer/Network Dan Shafer
Email ****@civicmedia.us
Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact