Ep.35 - Will the Shadow Governor Retire? | 12/22/25

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys kick off with heartwarming shares of their Christmas traditions. They jump into politics with Gov. Tony Evers' standoff against the Trump administration, refusing to share FoodShare recipient data demanded by the USDA for fraud checks. The hosts call out Evers for gaslighting on rising prices, blaming Republicans' "reckless decisions" for hikes in groceries and gas in recent social media blasts, ignoring broader economic factors. The FY 2026 NDAA gets a nod for slashing nearly $30 billion by axeing jobs in defense sectors while boosting military pay. They celebrate the official December 8 launch of the Northwoods Policy Network, a 501(c)(3) advocacy group amplifying northern Wisconsin's voice with policy research, coalitions, and economic pushes for rural revival. U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden delivers the cycle's biggest Lt. Gov. endorsement on December 3, backing former Lancaster Mayor David Varnum for his western Wisconsin values and conservative grit. Debating if young people should run for office, they spotlight 25-year-old Michael Alfonso's bold bid for the 7th Congressional District as a pro-Trump poster boy, questioning if his youth and inexperience are assets or risks in a high-stakes game. Speculation swirls around Assembly Speaker Robin Vos potentially retiring, acknowledging he's "earned it" after a long tenure but wondering if this is his final legislative ride. Our resident Shadow Governor takes crashes out on the Yessenia Ruano case, as the self-deported Milwaukee teacher's aide sues ICE over her removal. Wrapping up, a wild Ashwaubenon Cinnabon worker fired for hurling obscenities at customers in a viral tirade, prompting the company's swift termination.

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