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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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In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys break down Gov. Tony Evers' signing of the grooming bill which creates a felony for grooming children for sexual activity and requires school districts to adopt policies on appropriate staff-student communications—calling it a rare bipartisan win on child protection despite earlier Democratic resistance from the socialist caucus.

They then dissect "Keldacare," State Sen. Kelda Roys' February 2026 healthcare platform for her gubernatorial bid, which would allow all Wisconsinites and businesses to buy into the state employee health plan.

The New Richmond School District faces a U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigation launched over reports of allowing biological males in female restrooms, following parent concerns at January and February board meetings and a failed policy vote to enforce sex-based facilities—framed as a Title IX violation under the Trump administration's enforcement push.

AJ Bayatpour exposed partisan blinders when he covered the U.S. Department of Education's "History Rocks" tour stop in Brookfield, where critics slammed it as "indoctrination" tied to right-wing groups like Turning Point USA, highlighting how Democrats view everything through a partisan lens.

The hosts cover the sentencing of Caiden Stachowicz, the 20-year-old who set fire to U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's Fond du Lac office in January 2025 over the TikTok ban vote, receiving seven years in prison.

Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke fled questions on ICE after calling it "disgusting" for community operations, refusing to clarify support for deporting violent criminal illegals in a viral confrontation. They review the contested Waukesha County sheriff election landscape heading into 2026. An update on the State Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Steve Nass notes early interest and a now competitive primary.

The "Draft Ramthun" effort gains a new cringe AI-generated songs hyping the push—dismissed as desperate nostalgia from his 2022 election denial days.

Finally, a jab at Secretary of State candidate Nate Pollnow, the farmer/auctioneer running to "reclaim" the office as "Secretary FOR the state" with promises of better recordkeeping and transparency—questioning if his outsider bid can shake up the race.

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