Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
We didn't plan this, it just worked out in the last 24 hours that two of Wisconsin's rising stars, Governor Scott Walker and Representative Paul Ryan wound up on the same podcast. The governor discusses unions, his recall battle, and how the situation in Wisconsin could be a harbinger for the federal government. Then, Paul Ryan talks with Peter Robinson about his new budget, how he sells his health care cost structure to his Aunt Ellen, and reveals how Mitt Romney will run on Ryan's budget in the fall. Last, but certainly not least, Ricochet's own Adam Freedman stops by to analyze the SCOTUS health care arguments. A fully packed show!
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Music from this week's episode:
- This Is Why We Fight by The Decemberists
- Fight On, Wisconsin! by The University of Wisconsin Marching Band
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Photo of this week's podcast recording session by EJHill.
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May '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
Peter is not a convincing cheesehead.
Jun '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
Viva La Cheddar Revolución!
Podcasts like these are why I am a Ricochet member. :)))
May '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
There is a special exculpatory symbol for James wedge of cheese. Didn't want to get him into too much trouble.
Jun '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
Why is it good to be in Wisconsin when the Apocalypse comes? Everything new takes ten years to show up in Wisconsin.
Jul '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
No, but I notice that you didn't mention Rob.
You're a good guy to protect him EJ. Still looks better without the Viqueen.
Well not everything, surely. Not, oh... I don't know... Super Bowl Titles.
Apr '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
Were it not for the cheese on their heads I'd swear they were members of the Green and Gold Army or Wallabies supporters (or both). Of course, Peter is the most patriotic Australian of the lot with an Australian flag draped around his neck.
Jul '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
As a Packers shareholder, I warmly welcome the Ricochet Braintrust into the fold.
May '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
You mean I may have photoshopped a photoshop? Some of the folks I erased from the shot definitely had Packers jerseys on...
Apr '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
EJHill
You mean I may have photoshopped a photoshop? Some of the folks I erased from the shot definitely had Packers jerseys on... · 1 minute ago
Not having seen the original photo I can't say. I'll willingly grant you that Packers colors are similar to the sporting colours worn by various Australian national teams (soccer, rugby, cricket, etc) and their fans. But if that's not an Australian flag around Peter's neck then what is it?
Aug '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
Ricochet meetup at Leinie's Lodge!
EDIT: Hey, no, I'm not really organizing one. That was a bit of a joke. But if someone wishes to, I'm there!
Edited on March 28, 2012 at 6:18amFeb '12
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
They are, it would seem, in the Australian green and gold and that is the Australian flag draped around Peter. Latest Olympic gear unveiled.
More cheese to you..
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
I admit it: I didn't fact check the photoshop. I'm the Ira Glass of Ricochet.
Apr '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
Yes, well, I do know my own country's flag and sporting colours when I see them :-) Peter and the gang would make great honorary Aussies by the way; perhaps they could make the trip down under some time.
Feb '12
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
Croix du Sud- I second that emoticon. A podcast with Andrew Bolt, Tim Blair, Piers Ackerman, Christopher Pearson to name a few about the state of Australian politics vis a vis the American scene since Obama and our Labor fed gvt and worrying loss of free speech down under.. re Bolt- I cannot say what I cannot and and why I can not
Oct '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
the GOP just lost control of the Wisconsin Senate when one of the senators (Pam Galloway) being recalled quit her post.
May '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
I suggest a Ricochet contest: Find the word(s) mispronounced by Lileks in each week's podcast. This week's word is conservatism.
Oct '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
Rob - 'right of center', not 'center-right'.
Sep '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
Palaeologus
Well noteverything, surely. Not, oh... I don't know... Super Bowl Titles. · 10 hours ago
I do have to admit, we're sorely lagging behind Minnesota when it comes to electing lunatics to the Governorship and US Senate. Nope, I guess for now we'll have to settle for milquetoast pols like Scott Walker and Ron Johnson.
Mar '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
It was my understanding that Trayvon Martin was shot in the chest, not in the back. Does Rob have more current information?
Edited on March 28, 2012 at 4:09pmMay '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #112: On Wisconsin with Scott Walker and Paul Ryan
I couldn't help but notice that Paul Ryan cited CBO projections about Medicare going bankrupt in 2021 after just having complained about Republicans going along with CBO projections for the wider budget.