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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.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dive into the brewing primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, vacated by U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany's gubernatorial run, with 25-year-old Michael Alfonso—son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy—announcing his bid as a pro-Trump conservative, but sparking debate: Is he too young and inexperienced for Congress? In a wildly off-topic detour, the hosts unpack the viral "6-7" meme sweeping TikTok—originating from Philly rapper Skrilla's "Doot Doot (6 7)" track and popularized by NBA's LaMelo Ball and Gen Z kids shouting it nonsensically. They mock Democrats' apparent offense at prison being a "punishment," citing ongoing legislative pushes for inmate reforms. New legislation mandates UW System faculty teach at least one course per semester, yet professors' outrage draws eye-rolls from the hosts. Republican-proposed DNR fees and permits for hiking, biking, foraging, and kayaking on state lands, to plug budget gaps—stir controversy, but the hosts probe the "real reason." SGV takes a victory lap after the federal crackdown banning intoxicating hemp products like delta-8, closing the "legal weed loophole" that flooded Wisconsin markets and aligning. The annual tradition of the Capitol evergreen naming fight heats up again, with Republicans demanding "Christmas tree" over Evers' "holiday tree" label since 2019, pitting inclusivity against tradition. Finally, the hosts lament WisconsinEye's dire funding crisis, with the public affairs network announcing a December 15, 2025, shutdown without $1 million in donations.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys unpack the latest gubernatorial buzz, starting with Minocqua brewery owner Kirk Bangstad's tease of a Democratic run for governor, framing it as a bid to "save democracy" while critics whisper it's a desperate move to finance his cash-strapped life amid his brewery's legal battles. They also spotlight former Evers administration insider Joel Brennan, the ex-Secretary of Administration and current Greater Milwaukee Committee CEO, mulling a moderate Democratic entry with his September 2025 hints at a "practical governance" platform—who is this guy, and can he stand out in the clown car? Gov. Tony Evers draws ridicule for opposing a Republican-backed grooming definition bill, claiming in a veto threat that it could criminalize giving a hug to students—prompting the hosts to ask, "What the hell is he talking about?" amid DPI scandal fallout. The legislature's busy week in session sees bipartisan wins like election reforms. The Senate voted to ensure illegal aliens don't receive healthcare with three Democrats shockingly crossing the aisle for the vote. The online betting bill stalls after conservative pressure highlights tribal monopolies, delaying a vote. In Mequon, reports of South American crime network (illegals) linked to a string of home burglaries that terrorize residents, with Democrats staying eerily silent. The episode closes solemnly, marking the fourth anniversary of the tragic Waukesha Christmas Parade attack on November 21, 2021, honoring the victims.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys sit down for an exclusive interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany. Tiffany traces his roots back to a dairy farm in Elmwood, where he milked cows at dawn and learned the value of hard work, before owning a sightseeing cruise business on the Willow Flowage and working as a dam tender—experiences that fueled his entry into state politics with a 2010 election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, followed by terms in the State Senate until 2020. Get to know more about Tom in this week's episode.

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Note from the Hosts: Listeners, we discovered a pesky audio glitch in this episode's file after recording—Justin's audio sounds distant. We're sincerely sorry for the rough quality; it just proves it's still the scrappy operation of two semi-involved Wisconsin guys, no fancy production team. We'll iron it out next time—thanks for bearing with us!

In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys reflect on last week's off-year elections, where Democrats racked up wins. Is this a 2026 harbinger, or do Republicans face doom in the Badger State? The hosts unpack a recent candidate forum where Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Francesca Hong quipped that legalizing weed solves everything from broadband gaps to economic woes. Turning to the legislature, a no-vote-yet online gambling bill sparks tribal monopoly beefs while major operators like DraftKings gripe about revenue shares. In response to the DPI grooming scandal, Republicans drop new bills making child sexual grooming a felony, with examples like inappropriate texts or touches, amid calls for Underly's overhaul and subpoena powers. Gov. Tony Evers' pet Milwaukee soccer stadium project? Still a dusty vacant lot in the Iron District, despite $9.3 million in state cash since 2023 for the delayed USL venue. Finally, Beloit College joins the campus crackdown, stonewalling Turning Point USA's chapter push.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dissect the latest Marquette Law School Poll, revealing 83% of voters want judicial candidates to discuss key issues ahead of the 2026 Supreme Court race—up from 79% in February. The hosts pivot to the gubernatorial showdown, where the poll shows a wide-open Democratic primary with 81% undecided, but State Rep. Francesca Hong surging as a "wild card" socialist, pulling the field leftward. A Mandela Barnes internal poll claims the former Lt. Gov. leads hypothetical general election matchups 50%-44% over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and 51%-44% over 2022 GOP nominee Tim Michels—echoing his narrow 2022 near-miss against Sen. Ron Johnson. The UW-Eau Claire College Republicans ignite a firestorm with a Halloween "ICE arrest" costume photo, drawing "distasteful" backlash from campus Democrats and the 3rd CD Dems as "hateful rhetoric." Shadow Gov Vos' favorite illegal alien, Yessenia Ruano—the Milwaukee educator who self-deported in June 2025 after fleeing El Salvador—joins a federal lawsuit against ICE for "unlawfully" deporting crime victims. The hosts debate nuking the Senate filibuster to end the 31-day shutdown, with Trump pushing the "nuclear option" but Thune and a dozen GOP senators digging in against it as a future Democratic weapon. New Arctic Frost details expose the Biden-era FBI probe targeting over 160 Republicans, including Wisconsin talk show host Vicki McKenna and alternate electors, as "lawfare" via phone metadata sweeps and subpoenas. Marking the one-year anniversary of Ann Selzer's infamous 2024 Iowa Poll—that shockingly showed Harris up 47%-44% before Trump's blowout—the hosts mock its "fraud" fallout, including Trump's SLAPP suit. Finally, Milwaukee's hiring a PR flack ($85,000-$95,000 salary) to polish The Hop streetcar's tarnished image amid Ald. Scott Spiker's shutdown push over a $4.2 million shortfall.