Ep.33 - Thank You Jesus: Jesse is Running for Governor | 12/15/25

In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dive into the Democratic gubernatorial primary's latest explosion, with former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, real name Jesse, bid to reclaim momentum from his 2022 Senate near-miss, pitching himself as a progressive fighter for working families. Hot on his heels, former Evers cabinet member Joel Brennan, now Greater Milwaukee Committee CEO, jumps in with a centrist "practical solutions" platform focused on economic development and bipartisanship. The hosts deliver a full power rankings breakdown of the sprawling Democratic primary. The episode shifts to Gov. Tony Evers' recent veto spree, including his ejection of AB 456, a Republican bill banning undocumented immigrants from accessing state benefits. Also on tap: the high-profile federal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan kicks off this week after jury selection wrapped on December 11, with the judge facing obstruction and concealment charges for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest—fueling heated talk on immigration and judicial ethics. In non-political news, the hosts speculate on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade rumors, debating if his frustration with the team's 15-18 start could lead to a blockbuster move by the deadline.