http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/evers-speaking-2025-s444.pngGovernor Tony Evers did his job—and Trump’s goons threatened him with arrest. If that doesn’t chill you to the bone, you’re not paying attention.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/laura/blame-biden-2025-s470.pngDonald Trump is back in the White House, but he’s still blaming Joe Biden for everything — from gas prices to crime to immigration. The problem? Much of what Trump criticizes was shaped by global events or began under his own watch. At some point, he’ll have to take responsibility.

MILWAUKEE - At the top, we celebrate the decades of permanent community organizing of Voces de la Frontera that makes May Day so powerful in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. This annual celebration of multiracial democracy has helped prepare us to meet the moment in these times of Trump.

Next, we update the latest in the fight to protect Medicaid from slashing cuts to pay for tax giveaways to the rich, including a new report demonstrating how cuts to Medicaid would harm patients and increase health costs in Wisconsin.

Robert gives a report on this week’s final JFC public hearings on the state budget and we preview the next steps in the process. We continue to encourage Governor Evers to  use his powerful veto to win concessions on properly funding public schools and expanding Medicaid. We hope many of our listeners will join our upcoming Capitol Lobby Day, May 27th to support our state budget organizing.

Robert closes with a run down of this week’ worst Trump fallout, including: Wisconsin joining a lawsuit on Trump’s unilateral cancellation of Americorps; the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan and its aftermath, putting Wisconsin at center of immigration fight.

We encourage our listeners to RSVP and attend our virtual Annual Meeting this Saturday, May 3rd at 10am.

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month across the state and nation and highlighting measures included in his 2025-27 Executive Budget to address the mental health crisis and ensure all Wisconsinites have access to quality, affordable mental healthcare. Gov. Evers declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin, and a copy of the governor’s proclamation is available here.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-press-conf-2025-s448.jpgDonald Trump’s first 100 days were marked by turmoil and terror. They’ve ignited a backlash that began in Wisconsin and will spread over this entire country say Democrats.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/laura/trump-tariffs-knowing-2025-s470.pngTrump’s latest tariff tantrum proves once again that he’s steering America’s economy like a blindfolded man on a unicycle—on a tightrope—during an earthquake. And yes, he still insists he’s got it all under control.

MILWAUKEE - Robert Kraig begins the program with observations on Donald Trump's assault on democratic institutions. Some major institutions, such as elite universities, major law firms, and corporate media companies, have tried to cut deals while others have stood their ground. Those that have capitulated have found that giving in only results in more outrageous demands. On the Battleground Wisconsin Podcast this week our theme is the moral imperative to stand and fight at both the national and state level. First, Robert interviews Heather DuBois Bourenane, Executive Director of Wisconsin Public Education Network (WPEN) to discuss the battle for education funding in the state budget. In their discussion, Heather and Robert conclude that the only way to get sufficient school funding and to win BadgerCare Expansion is for Governor Evers to use his veto power to stand and fight. Next, Robert interviews Citizen Action Healthcare Action Coordinator Timothy Faust on the battles for postpartum care, BadgerCare Expansion, and proposed massive cuts to Medicaid to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address in celebration of Earth Week, including Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Forest Appreciation Week, in Wisconsin.

The governor and his administration are inviting Wisconsinites to celebrate Earth Week by taking action around their own homes and communities to reduce waste, recycle, conserve water, and take small steps that can have a big impact on helping protect and conserve Wisconsin’s natural resources, improve local neighborhoods and communities, outdoor spaces, and parks, and help respond to and mitigate climate change. A list of five steps Wisconsinites can take to protect the state’s natural resources and celebrate Earth Week, including links to DNR resources to help, is available here.

Donald Trump didn’t just spread a few conspiracy theories — he made them his brand. From birtherism to election lies to QAnon insanity, he dragged America into the gutter for his own ego. He isn’t a hero. He’s Enemy Number One — the greatest threat to truth, democracy, and basic human decency this country has ever seen.

“The League of Women Voters believes that immigration policies should promote reunification of immediate families; meet the economic, business, and employment needs of the United States; and be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises.”