The Recombobulation Area

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Dan Shafer's award-winning political opinion column and online publication on the discombobulating politics of Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

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A discombobulating week in the Democratic primary

A discombobulating week in the Democratic primary The Recombobulation Area

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Wisconsin Politics Group Chat: The Sara Rodriguez Campaign Finance Crisis

Wisconsin Politics Group Chat: The Sara Rodriguez Campaign Finance Crisis The Recombobulation Area

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In conversation with Kelda Roys, Democratic candidate for governor

In conversation with Kelda Roys, Democratic candidate for governor The Recombobulation Area

247 views - 5 days ago

Wisconsin Politics Group Chat: Congressional primaries, data center moratoriums, and all the latest

Wisconsin Politics Group Chat: Congressional primaries, data center moratoriums, and all the latest The Recombobulation Area

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Wisconsin Politics Group Chat: The race for governor, the Dobbs anniversary, Giannis trade, more

Wisconsin Politics Group Chat: The race for governor, the Dobbs anniversary, Giannis trade, more The Recombobulation Area

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From One Heart to 10,000

From One Heart to 10,000 The Recombobulation Area

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In conversation with Joel Brennan, Democratic candidate for governor

In conversation with Joel Brennan, Democratic candidate for governor The Recombobulation Area

136 views - 3 weeks ago

After the WisDems convention, who is leading the primary for governor?

After the WisDems convention, who is leading the primary for governor? The Recombobulation Area

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The future of the Stadium Freeway, and more Milwaukee stories (with Jeramey Jannene!)

The future of the Stadium Freeway, and more Milwaukee stories (with Jeramey Jannene!) The Recombobulation Area

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Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition to host "Our Maps, Our Say" rallies across the state on June 4

Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition to host "Our Maps, Our Say" rallies across the state on June 4 The Recombobulation Area

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Tom Tiffany and the insurrectionist slush fund, the deficit problem in the surplus deal, Sean Duffy

Tom Tiffany and the insurrectionist slush fund, the deficit problem in the surplus deal, Sean Duffy The Recombobulation Area

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Data center politics and Kirk Bangstad's attention-seeking run for governor (with Emily Mills!)

Data center politics and Kirk Bangstad's attention-seeking run for governor (with Emily Mills!) The Recombobulation Area

114 views - 1 month ago

VIDEO: Celebrating Milwaukee, LIVE at Anodyne (Feat. Dan Shafer, Kristin Brey, Angela Lang)

VIDEO: Celebrating Milwaukee, LIVE at Anodyne (Feat. Dan Shafer, Kristin Brey, Angela Lang) The Recombobulation Area

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PODCAST: What's next for 794?

PODCAST: What's next for 794? The Recombobulation Area

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PODCAST: Food trucks, SCOWIS, 1st CD, flooding and infrastructure, a Milwaukee County success story

PODCAST: Food trucks, SCOWIS, 1st CD, flooding and infrastructure, a Milwaukee County success story The Recombobulation Area

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PODCAST: Milan Zori on the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival

PODCAST: Milan Zori on the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival The Recombobulation Area

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PODCAST: Alicia Halvensleben, the next mayor of the City of Waukesha

PODCAST: Alicia Halvensleben, the next mayor of the City of Waukesha The Recombobulation Area

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PODCAST: The attention economy and digital detox, with "Your Attention Please" documentary filmmake

PODCAST: The attention economy and digital detox, with "Your Attention Please" documentary filmmake The Recombobulation Area

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The progressive blowout in Wisconsin

The progressive blowout in Wisconsin The Recombobulation Area

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PODCAST: The liberal SCOWIS winning streak (with Sachin Chheda)

PODCAST: The liberal SCOWIS winning streak (with Sachin Chheda) The Recombobulation Area

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Downtown and Beyond: An unfiltered conversation with Gary Witt

Downtown and Beyond: An unfiltered conversation with Gary Witt The Recombobulation Area

250 views - 4 months ago

PODCAST: Talkin' headlines, with Angela Lang

PODCAST: Talkin' headlines, with Angela Lang The Recombobulation Area

44 views - 4 months ago

PODCAST: All politics is national in 2026

PODCAST: All politics is national in 2026 The Recombobulation Area

140 views - 4 months ago

Live with Kate Duffy and Dan Shafer

Live with Kate Duffy and Dan Shafer The Recombobulation Area

112 views - 4 months ago

PODCAST: State of the State, "food apartheid" in Milwaukee, Dem guv candidates on ICE (with Angela

PODCAST: State of the State, "food apartheid" in Milwaukee, Dem guv candidates on ICE (with Angela The Recombobulation Area

100 views - 5 months ago

PODCAST: Are we reaching the end of a certain era in Wisconsin politics?

PODCAST: Are we reaching the end of a certain era in Wisconsin politics? The Recombobulation Area

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Giannis is still a Milwaukee Buck! (with Bart Winkler!)

Giannis is still a Milwaukee Buck! (with Bart Winkler!) The Recombobulation Area

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INTERVIEW: Legendary broadcaster Jane Matenaer reflects on 40-plus years in radio

INTERVIEW: Legendary broadcaster Jane Matenaer reflects on 40-plus years in radio The Recombobulation Area

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INTERVIEW: Legendary broadcaster Jane Matenaer reflects on 40-plus years in radio

INTERVIEW: Legendary broadcaster Jane Matenaer reflects on 40-plus years in radio The Recombobulation Area

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WATCH: Dan Shafer joins David Nir & Aaron Rupar on Substack Live

WATCH: Dan Shafer joins David Nir & Aaron Rupar on Substack Live The Recombobulation Area

30 views - 1 year ago

VIDEO: One-on-one with Ben Wikler

VIDEO: One-on-one with Ben Wikler The Recombobulation Area

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"Pawn in a billionaire's game": A federal worker fired by DOGE shares her story with Mandela Barnes

"Pawn in a billionaire's game": A federal worker fired by DOGE shares her story with Mandela Barnes The Recombobulation Area

56 views - 1 year ago

PODCAST: Immigration in the Trump Era, with Gabriela Parra and Kevin Layde

PODCAST: Immigration in the Trump Era, with Gabriela Parra and Kevin Layde The Recombobulation Area

63 views - 1 year ago

INTERVIEW: One on one with Senator Tammy Baldwin

INTERVIEW: One on one with Senator Tammy Baldwin The Recombobulation Area

98 views - 2 years ago

INTERVIEW: Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David Crowley on a historic year in Milwaukee

INTERVIEW: Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David Crowley on a historic year in Milwaukee The Recombobulation Area

112 views - 2 years ago

Bird on a Wire: Episode One with Dan Shafer

Bird on a Wire: Episode One with Dan Shafer The Recombobulation Area

77 views - 3 years ago

Interview: The filmmakers behind "The Flagmakers"

Interview: The filmmakers behind "The Flagmakers" The Recombobulation Area

206 views - 3 years ago

Republican candidate for Wisconsin State Senate heads to the Capitol on Jan 6

Republican candidate for Wisconsin State Senate heads to the Capitol on Jan 6 The Recombobulation Area

263 views - 3 years ago

A Conversation with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

A Conversation with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson The Recombobulation Area

65 views - 4 years ago

The worst part of President Trump’s Milwaukee campaign rally

The worst part of President Trump’s Milwaukee campaign rally The Recombobulation Area

23 views - 6 years ago