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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dive into former Gov. Tommy Thompson’s surprising tease of a 2026 gubernatorial run at age 85, stirring buzz with his August 5, 2025, comments at the Wisconsin State Fair, where he boasted, “My mind is sharp as hell”. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany also hit the fair, dropping hints about his own potential run while railing against open borders. The Milwaukee County GOP’s straw poll reveals surprising frontrunner. Berrien’s tough week continues, as his shaky radio interview fails to shake off scrutiny over his past Nikki Haley support, weakening his conservative credentials. The hosts slam Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of a bill aimed at supporting gig workers, like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers, accusing him of abandoning the working class. Wrapping up, “Candy Stories” celebrates Wisconsin's own Winnie the Pooh.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dissect Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s gubernatorial candidacy announcement for the 2026 Democratic primary, marred by controversy over what she knew before Gov. Tony Evers’ retirement announcement, which strained party unity after Evers’ exit video. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany dominates the week with sharp messaging on immigration, blasting Dane County’s sanctuary policies after a tragic drunk driving incident involving an undocumented immigrant that killed two teenagers, alongside his push for H1B visa reforms and concerns over Canadian wildfire smoke impacting Wisconsin. Democrats’ unhinged rhetoric escalates with death threats against Rep. Tony Wied and Rep. Bryan Steil, whose town hall was overwhelmed by hostile Democratic activists, underscoring rising political tensions.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys unpack Gov. Tony Evers’ bombshell July 24, 2025, announcement that he won’t seek a third term in 2026, shaking up the state’s political landscape. The Democratic primary quickly turns into a “clown car” as Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, often seen as low-profile, announces her candidacy within 24 hours, facing an uphill battle for name recognition. Other potential contenders eyeing the race include Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Attorney General Josh Kaul, State Sen. Kelda Roys, and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, with more likely to jump in. They also poke fun at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s apparent amnesia about the Milwaukee Braves’ history, confusing the team’s 1950s legacy. For a wild tangent, they explore Kristin Brey’s “Blue Anon” conspiracy theories about Stephen Colbert. The episode closes with a nostalgic tribute to Hulk Hogan, celebrating the wrestling icon’s cultural impact.