Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands

by Wisconsin State Journal

They're the "Click and Clack" of Wisconsin politics. Scott Milfred, editorial page editor for the Wisconsin State Journal, and Phil Hands, the newspaper's political cartoonist, analyze the most important issues and debates from the Badger State with political independence and a sense of humor. Instead of tedious talking points from the left and the right, "Center Stage" broadcasts from the sensible center with audio clips from the Wisconsin Capitol, from State Journal editorial board meetings, and from political events across the state.

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Who will be Wisconsin's next governor?

Milfred and Hands size up the candidates for Wisconsin's top job, including those who have declared bids and others who are likely to follow. Our poli...

•Sep 11, 2025

Madison's 20 mph speed limit ... is ... too ... slow

Milfred and Hands test drive Madison's "20 is Plenty" edict that feels cementy when you actually try to drive that slow -- not that many if any people...

•Aug 7, 2025

Ron Johnson's big, beautiful 'no'

Milfred and Hands tout U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson's resistance to the House-passed "big, beautiful bill" that would further burden our children and grandch...

•Jun 19, 2025

What's the holdup on legal weed in Wisconsin?

Milfred and Hands get the bottom of Wisconsin's long-overdue legalization of medical marijuana and the stubborn Republican resistance to pot for recre...

•May 18, 2025

Wisconsin voters shred Elon Musk's fake cheese

Milfred and Hands dissect Elon Musk’s impact on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race last week and look ahead to next year’s midterm elections...

•Apr 6, 2025

Run, Tony, Run? Or done?

Milfred and Hands analyze Gov. Tony Evers' prospects for a third term, should he decide to run for governor again next year. Only one governor in stat...

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•Mar 23, 2025