Reactions to Trump's Tariffs, Buying Elections and What Will Billionaires Do Now?

Today on Spanning the State with Kristn Brey and guest co-host Steve Scaffidi they are joined by Executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Nick Ramos to talk about the outcome of Wisconsinites and the Supreme Court Election this past Tuesday. They discuss Wisconsinites standing up to being “bought” by billionaires for their vote, Ramos’ thoughts on the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, what this means for campaign finance laws and the difference between 2015 and now, and what citizens can do now to reform campaign finances. Then Kristin and Steve discuss the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. They share their thoughts on Wisconsin leaders dividing over party support for Trump’s tariffs, the reactions of former Trump supporters like Dave Portnoy and Ben Shapiro and the panic over retirement savings. They also discuss Musk’s decision to continue spending on politics following Brad Schimel’s loss. As well as their thoughts on Ann Walsh Bradley being elected to lead Wisconsin’s Supreme Court.