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In this unique episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys host a lively panel with special guests: the satirical powerhouse
@jsonlinemkebs (the parody Journal Sentinel Opinions Twitter account), Nicole Balistreri @BigNikEnergy, and Eric Brooks @EbrooksUncut, bringing sharp wit and insider takes to the table. The discussion kicks off with President Trump's blockbuster endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany for governor, effectively slamming the door on the GOP primary and prompting Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann to bow out immediately, consolidating conservative support behind Tiffany. The panel debates the endorsement of 25-year-old Michael Alfonso for the 7th Congressional District, questioning if he's the right fresh face for the job or too young and green, with divided opinions on his energy versus experience. They unpack the Border Patrol shooting in Minnesota last week fueling national outrage. UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s announcement of her move to Columbia University draws cheers, especially from sports fans frustrated with her handling of NIL deals and Big Ten shifts. Milwaukee’s violence prevention program faces scrutiny after its leader, a convicted murderer, stepped down amid backlash—yet the MKE GOP oddly spotlighted him. Janesville residents cry fowl over a turkey takeover. The episode caps with a fun hypothetical Royal Rumble featuring Wisconsin political figures.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys break down the recent democrat gubernatorial candidate forum where a crowded stage of Democrats gave their vision for Wisconsin to primary voters. Unfortunately, there is little difference between some candidates leaving it murky who rose or fell in the standings, with the hosts calling for a full-contact formal debate to force real clashes on issues like taxes and immigration. They celebrate the state's surprise fiscal windfall, with a Legislative Fiscal Bureau report revealing an additional $1.2 billion surplus for the 2025-27 budget—far exceeding projections—prompting debates on how to use it. Milwaukee County stirs controversy with a resolution barring ICE from using county parks as staging grounds for raids, positioning it as a sanctuary move to protect illegal aliens, but the hosts question enforcement feasibility without state or federal teeth, potentially leading to legal battles. For "Candy Stories," they highlight a persistent liberal activist who called U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil's office 285 consecutive days to protest his vote. Additionally, they discussed a retiring state senator's golden parachute—a $1 billion lawsuit victory.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dive into the State Assembly's recent flurry of bills passed in the January 2026 session, spotlighting the anti-grooming measure that criminalizes predatory behaviors toward minors in schools—yet the Democratic Socialist Caucus unanimously voted against it, drawing accusations of prioritizing ideology over child safety. They break down the latest gubernatorial fundraising reports. Sara Rodriguez's haul is overshadowed by her disastrous immigration plan proposing expanded sanctuary protections, which Gov. Tony Evers publicly distanced himself from in a statement, essentially throwing her under the bus amid party infighting. Big news hits as gender-affirming care for minors is halted statewide under a new DHHS rule backed by Secretary RFK Jr., banning puberty blockers and surgeries in alignment with federal guidelines, celebrated by conservatives as a win for child protection. The hosts call out a Madison school district's thuggish tactics, sending police to a parent's home over a critical social media post—straight out of a mafia playbook. "Mr. IPA," an eccentric Madison man drove to Minneapolis to protest ICE operations, defending undocumented immigrants in a viral standoff. For "Candy Stories," West Allis lightens the mood with their annual snow plow naming contest, crowning winners like "Plowy McPlowface" and "Sleetwood Mac" for the 2026 fleet.

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