Episode 15

In the Recombobulation Area w/ Dan Shafer

Published on: 2nd March, 2021

This week, the gang welcomes Dan Shafer from the Recombobulation Area to discuss the Milwaukee narrative in the 21st century and the political dynamics in the state, and after the credits a special guest from the wizarding world of Harry Potter joins the pod to deliver a very special message to our very own Lindsay Sheridan.  

News rundown! (:50) Calling out our competitors at Pod Save America and controversial food takes (9:17); Dan Shafer joins the pod and shares a story about his love of music (16:55); Milwaukee’s story in the 21st century (23:46); How political and geographic polarization, and being conflict averse limit growth (32:07); Governor Evers’ Executive Budget (41:35); State investments in the Public Museum (45:20); Ranked choice voting legislation (49:05); Arts and culture czar reign (56:45); #DanforDavid solved! (59:39); Harry Potter-heads alert! What - that’s Percy Weasley’s music. What’s he doing running in on the pod? (1:04:29) 

Follow Dan Shafer: Recombobulation Area | Twitter: @DanShafer 

Music Transitions: “Green Eggs and Ham” Wes Tank 

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