Campaign ads tell one story. What happens when you look behind the image?

Chris and Mike return for a spirited episode of On the Issues, opening with frustration over the Packers, renewed hope for the Badgers, and excitement about the Brewers’ postseason prospects—before turning to Wisconsin’s heated election battles.

They challenge Rebecca Cooke’s campaign messaging, discuss reporting on political funding, and examine disputes over debate invitations in her race against Congressman Derrick Van Orden. The conversation also takes on David Crowley’s Milwaukee County record, media accountability, and the hosts’ concerns about election integrity.

At the heart of the discussion is a bigger question: What do candidates’ policies mean for constitutional freedoms, taxpayer dollars, and the future of Wisconsin? Chris and Mike make their case for limited government and Second Amendment protections, arguing that voters need to look beyond polished advertising and demand substantive answers.

With humor, pointed commentary, and an urgent closing challenge to vote and encourage others to participate, this episode brings Wisconsin sports and politics together in a conversation that won’t leave you without an opinion.

Listen in, weigh the arguments, and decide what’s at stake.