Forward: to a future that’s better for all of us

Do we like the path we’re on? Yes! let’s keep moving FORWARD!

Wisconsin's Attorney General Josh Kaul [https://www.doj.state.wi.us/exec-profile/josh-kaul] and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez [https://evers.wi.gov/ltgov/Pages/About_LG.aspx] join Mark Thomsen today. On the board: how our state leaders are working to keep our elections safe and keep us moving forward! Josh talks with Mark about the importance of maintaining free and fair elections. Including providing proper security and safety measures for those who run our elections. Attorney General Kaul implores you: if you see anything that threatens to interfere with the election, report it. Start by notifying the Chief Election Official at your polling place. If needed, elevate by informing your local law enforcement and contacting the Wisconsin Election Commission [https://elections.wi.gov/]. Lieutenant Governor Rodriguez joins Mark to talk about the issues that matter to Wisconsinites. She and Mark discuss the necessity of reconciliation after the election. This election season is proving to be an extremely divisive time in American history. So how will we come back together and work to keep this great state moving forward? Guests: Sara Rodriguez [https://civicmedia.us/profile/sara-rodriguez/], Josh Kaul [https://civicmedia.us/profile/josh-kaul/]

Elections Matter- Make your Vote Count!

Folks, we are less than 4 weeks from the voting deadline in the most important election of the century. Yes, we say that most elections. And it's never been more true. With our very democracy on the line, you must participate in this election cycle. Kristin Hansen, President of Blue Sky Waukesha [https://www.blueskywaukesha.org/] and Sam Liebert, Wisconsin Director of All Voting is Local [https://allvotingislocal.org/wisconsin/] join Mark to talk about the unique stakes of this election. In addition to the vital Presidential race, Wisconsin voters have a huge opportunity to reshape our state's legislature. With new, fairer maps, we can finally achieve accurate representation to meet our deeply purple state's needs. However, we'll face challenges in achieving that. Kristin, Sam, and Mark discuss the attempts at election interference present in this cycle. Guests: Kristin Hansen [https://civicmedia.us/profile/kristin-hansen/], Sam Liebert [https://civicmedia.us/profile/sam-liebert/]

Forward: to a future that’s better for all of us

We all do better when we all do better. A simple statement. And one we much repeat often to ourselves and our elected officials. It's the only way we can ALL move FORWARD! Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of AFL-CIO Wisconsin [https://wisaflcio.org/], joins Mark to share why AFL-CIO endorses Kamala Harris for President. As AFL-CIO WI works hard to make life better for working people, Stephanie recounts the Biden-Harris administrations' robust support for unions. The Harris-Walz ticket's experience and record point forward for all of us who labor for our living. The other ticket? Well... we are NOT going their direction. Darryl Morin is President and Chair of the board for Forward Latino [https://forwardlatino.org/], an advocacy and empowerment group for Wisconsin's diverse Latina/o/x populations. Like all demographics, Wisconsin's Latinx groups are not monolithic or single-issue voters. Darryl joins Mark to share pressing concerns around safety and voter protections for Latinx individuals- and for us all. Guests: Stephanie Bloomingdale [https://civicmedia.us/profile/stephanie-bloomingdale/], Darryl Morin [https://civicmedia.us/profile/darryl-morin/]

The stakes are too high to lose momentum now!

Attorney Mark Thomsen talks with Congressional candidate Peter Barca and current representative of the 20th AD, Christine Sinicki. Peter Barca [https://www.barcaforwisconsin.com/] is the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. He has a long legislative career spanning three decades. Peter served for 7 years as the Assembly Minority Leader. And serve is the right word for what Peter does. His policies stem from his desire to serve his community, in whatever capacity he can. Christine Sinicki [https://www.votesinicki.org/] can't stop being a community leader. She just doesn't know how! Chris has served 13 terms in the Wisconsin Assembly, representing the 20th AD with strength, courage, and persistent humor. Now, she's running for her 14th term, with the conviction that in this election, with our new fairer maps, we finally have a chance to DO SOMETHING! Guests: Christine Sinicki [https://civicmedia.us/profile/christine-sinicki/], Peter Barca [https://civicmedia.us/profile/peter-barca/]

We Are NOT Going Back.

Kamala Harris said it simply and surely: we are NOT going back. We ARE going forward! Attorney Mark Thomsen talks with four women today about the absolute necessity to elect our first female president. Not only is Kamala Harris merited for President as an individual, we MUST act to restore the rights of all women to make appropriate decisions for themselves, regardless of their home state in this country. Mark interviews Representative Jodi Emerson [https://www.emersonforassembly.com/] of Wisconsin AD 91 [https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/legislators/assembly/2465], who is running for re-election. She celebrates the new challenge she faces in her newly solid purple district. Before this year's redistricting, it was bluest blue. Because though she now faces true competition, it means that others do too, and Wisconsin will secure better representation by it. Next, Mark talks with Karen Kirsch [https://www.karenforassembly.com/], candidate for AD 7. Karen left the private sector due to a pressing call to serve her community, and she has found great fulfillment working for the public. The icing on the cake this week: an exclusive interview with Senator Tammy Baldwin [https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/]. Tammy has worked hard to achieve real results that benefit Wisconsinites. She loves this state and the people she represents. There can be no clearer contrast between her and her opponent. Guests: Tammy Baldwin [https://civicmedia.us/profile/tammy-baldwin/], Jodi Emerson [https://civicmedia.us/profile/jodi-emerson/], Karen Kirsch [https://civicmedia.us/profile/karen-kirsch/]