Eric Bott

Eric Bott, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director, has been on the front lines of Scott Walker's conservative revolution in Wisconsin, including serving in the Capitol during the early days of the Act 10 tumult. He shares his thoughts on the Walker years in this special edition of the MacIver Newsmakers podcast series examining the legacy of this most consequential conservative governor.

Matt Kittle is in and talks with Christian Toto about Hollywood and the 'right' in movies. Then Eric Bott and Brett Healy break down the biggest stories of the year.

3PM-Pete Meechum has an update from “the swamp”. Eric Bott from Americans For Prosperity discusses the state race for US Senate.4PM-State Senator Leah Vukmir and US Senate candidate defends her record after being labeled a RINO. Professor Duke Pesta reviews a story from a university campus that reveals an attempt being made to bully conservative students out of their beliefs.5PM-CJ Szafir from Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty examines State School Superintendent Tony Evers and whether regulations are violating the constitution. Steve Goreham, author of the book “Outside The Green Box”, explores Obama era tax breaks for green technology and how those will be affected by current tax reform legislation.

3PM-Eric O’Keefe discusses the similarities between the John Doe investigation and what we’re seeing with President Trump. Eric Bott from Americans For Prosperity reveals an attempt by Politifact to change its previously checked facts from five years ago.4PM-Pete Meachum joins the show to talk tax reform and more. Then Senator Ron Johnson calls in to discuss the Diversity Visa Lottery Program.5PM- Jake Curtis talks about a potential return to mining in Wisconsin. Scott Manley continues that discussion and also gets into an issue facing the business climate in the state.

3PM-Constitutional Attorney and Judge Jim Troupis examines the First Amendment and other Constitutional matters.4PM David Bonson from National Review, discuses his article describing a third group of Republicans. Are you in that third group? Listen and find out. Tim Graham from Media Research Center reviews Sunday night's self loving, Trump bashing Emmy Awards.5PM-Eric Bott from American's For Prosperity, explores Wisconsin's budget and some in fighting that's taking place that may be stalling the budget.

3PM-Eric Bott from Americans For Prosperity reveals a potentially costly item in the state budget.4PM-Hadley Heath Manning from Independent Women's Forum examines liberal policies that are harming women. Tom McCluskey discusses financing for Planned Parenthood.5PM-Will Flanders from Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty explores an attack on special needs children who's parent are trying to use the school voucher program. State Representative Jesse Kremer has an update on the campus free speech bill and other happenings under the dome.

Are Wisconsin's driver among the nation's rudest? A recent says yes. Matt Kittle takes your thoughts on that. Austin Berg from Illinois Policy Institute examines Illinois' budget woes. Eric Bott from AFP and Bret Healy reunite for a political discussion with Matt Kittle.