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Justin takes on a double-header in the absence of Shadow Governor Vos and gives two candidates a spotlight ahead of the April 7th local elections--Matt Rosek for Mayor of Oconomowoc and Scott Allen for Mayor of Waukesha.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys kick things off with March Madness fever, as politicians across the state fill out their brackets and spark a lively debate: Should elected officials stay loyal and always pick Wisconsin teams like the Badgers, or should they actually pick who they genuinely think will win the tournament? They react to the shockingly fast cancellation of Cesar Chavez Day events in several cities—axed in less than a week, even quicker than the usual progressive cancellations. The hosts then dive into the heated debate in Washington County over renaming a major highway. Liberals are strongly opposed, but the hosts themselves are split on the idea, and some Republicans are pushing back too. They cover several Republican retirements announced recently, leading into a deeper conversation about how to bring younger people into the legislature for fresh perspectives. They specifically debate whether Will Martin should pivot and run for State Senate instead of Lieutenant Governor, but unsure if it's realistic. The guys criticize Democrats for putting the cart before the horse on the 2026 elections, acting overly confident while they predict that the November general might not split down traditional lines .Finally, they cover the Sports Betting bill and the NIL bill both heading to Governor Evers' desk for signature.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dissect Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler's retirement announcement, vacating her seat in July 2027. They spotlight Mike Roberts' bid for State Senate as an entrepreneur emphasizing a common sense candidacy for a tough seat. The hosts question who's pushing former Gov. Tommy Thompson to "kick the tires" on a 2026 run at 85. In suburban politics, unabashed Democrat Mike Hallquist shakes up Brookfield's mayoral race, championing progressive policies on diversity and sustainability in a former red stronghold. They probe the troubling history of abuse in Oconto School District, where a February 2026 lawsuit revealed decades of mishandled complaints against staff, including sexual misconduct cases dating back to the 1990s. Gov. Tony Evers earns rare praise for signing the anti-grooming bill (AB 677), strengthening penalties for predatory behaviors toward minors and shifting from slaps on the wrist to potential jail time.

The episode highlights a teacher's viral TikTok exposing her role in facilitating students' social transitions without parental notification. UW-Madison's lobbying for an NIL bill draws scrutiny, as it would move funds to allow for enhanced NIL efforts. The university also hosts a "Resist ICE Terror" workshop, while the hosts question if faculty involvement is organizing the event. Brad Schimel is out as Eastern District U.S. Attorney on March 15—due to archaic Senate blue-slip rules allowing home-state senators to block nominees—sparks debate on reforming the outdated system. Finally, Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez pleads no contest to disorderly conduct charges stemming from her on-going run in with her former caucus.

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