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After the incident on April 18th, 2025 and the following perp walk of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, a jury of her peers has found her guilty of a felony and not guilty of a misdemeanor charge. Dugan was originally accused of aiding in the escape of an illegal foreign national from her court room. This case is bound send shockwaves through the judicial and political world.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dive into the Democratic gubernatorial primary's latest explosion, with former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, real name Jesse, bid to reclaim momentum from his 2022 Senate near-miss, pitching himself as a progressive fighter for working families. Hot on his heels, former Evers cabinet member Joel Brennan, now Greater Milwaukee Committee CEO, jumps in with a centrist "practical solutions" platform focused on economic development and bipartisanship. The hosts deliver a full power rankings breakdown of the sprawling Democratic primary. The episode shifts to Gov. Tony Evers' recent veto spree, including his ejection of AB 456, a Republican bill banning undocumented immigrants from accessing state benefits. Also on tap: the high-profile federal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan kicks off this week after jury selection wrapped on December 11, with the judge facing obstruction and concealment charges for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest—fueling heated talk on immigration and judicial ethics. In non-political news, the hosts speculate on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade rumors, debating if his frustration with the team's 15-18 start could lead to a blockbuster move by the deadline.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys sit down for an exclusive interview with Republican State Treasurer John Leiber, who announced his reelection bid, aiming to continue his fiscal conservative stewardship. Leiber opens up about his upbringing in Wisconsin, instilling values of hard work and community that led him to serve as a legislative aide in the Wisconsin Legislature before earning his law degree and building a career. He breaks down his core job duties as Treasurer—the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), where he helps invest over $1.6 billion in the Common School Fund to support K-12 libraries and public education, emphasizing sustainable land management and low-interest loans for local governments. Looking ahead, Leiber shares his views on the GOP's future in Wisconsin to rebound from recent setbacks and capitalize on Trump-era momentum in 2026 and beyond.