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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dive into the brewing primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, vacated by U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany's gubernatorial run, with 25-year-old Michael Alfonso—son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy—announcing his bid as a pro-Trump conservative, but sparking debate: Is he too young and inexperienced for Congress? In a wildly off-topic detour, the hosts unpack the viral "6-7" meme sweeping TikTok—originating from Philly rapper Skrilla's "Doot Doot (6 7)" track and popularized by NBA's LaMelo Ball and Gen Z kids shouting it nonsensically. They mock Democrats' apparent offense at prison being a "punishment," citing ongoing legislative pushes for inmate reforms. New legislation mandates UW System faculty teach at least one course per semester, yet professors' outrage draws eye-rolls from the hosts. Republican-proposed DNR fees and permits for hiking, biking, foraging, and kayaking on state lands, to plug budget gaps—stir controversy, but the hosts probe the "real reason." SGV takes a victory lap after the federal crackdown banning intoxicating hemp products like delta-8, closing the "legal weed loophole" that flooded Wisconsin markets and aligning. The annual tradition of the Capitol evergreen naming fight heats up again, with Republicans demanding "Christmas tree" over Evers' "holiday tree" label since 2019, pitting inclusivity against tradition. Finally, the hosts lament WisconsinEye's dire funding crisis, with the public affairs network announcing a December 15, 2025, shutdown without $1 million in donations.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys unpack the latest gubernatorial buzz, starting with Minocqua brewery owner Kirk Bangstad's tease of a Democratic run for governor, framing it as a bid to "save democracy" while critics whisper it's a desperate move to finance his cash-strapped life amid his brewery's legal battles. They also spotlight former Evers administration insider Joel Brennan, the ex-Secretary of Administration and current Greater Milwaukee Committee CEO, mulling a moderate Democratic entry with his September 2025 hints at a "practical governance" platform—who is this guy, and can he stand out in the clown car? Gov. Tony Evers draws ridicule for opposing a Republican-backed grooming definition bill, claiming in a veto threat that it could criminalize giving a hug to students—prompting the hosts to ask, "What the hell is he talking about?" amid DPI scandal fallout. The legislature's busy week in session sees bipartisan wins like election reforms. The Senate voted to ensure illegal aliens don't receive healthcare with three Democrats shockingly crossing the aisle for the vote. The online betting bill stalls after conservative pressure highlights tribal monopolies, delaying a vote. In Mequon, reports of South American crime network (illegals) linked to a string of home burglaries that terrorize residents, with Democrats staying eerily silent. The episode closes solemnly, marking the fourth anniversary of the tragic Waukesha Christmas Parade attack on November 21, 2021, honoring the victims.

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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys sit down for an exclusive interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany. Tiffany traces his roots back to a dairy farm in Elmwood, where he milked cows at dawn and learned the value of hard work, before owning a sightseeing cruise business on the Willow Flowage and working as a dam tender—experiences that fueled his entry into state politics with a 2010 election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, followed by terms in the State Senate until 2020. Get to know more about Tom in this week's episode.