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Battleground Wisconsin

Robert Kraig

Booking Overview

A weekly political news and public-policy show focused on Wisconsin progressive politics, typically featuring regional elected officials, labor leaders, nonprofit executives, and policy advocates alongside host-led analysis. Credible pitches include Wisconsin policymakers, organizers, labor representatives, and subject-matter experts with direct experience in state politics, criminal justice, economic policy, or environmental issues; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible regional professionals rather than nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 500

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

brian.wooldridge@citizenactionwi.org

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Host

Robert Kraig - Progressive political advocate and executive director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Wisconsin elected officials, labor leaders, nonprofit executives, community organizers, and policy advocates with direct expertise in state politics, economic justice, criminal justice, education, or environmental policy.
Required Achievements:  
Elected or appointed public office, Leadership of labor, nonprofit, or advocacy organizations, Direct involvement in Wisconsin policy campaigns and community organizing

Recent Guest Discussions

Amaad Rivera-Wagner - Campaign Finance Laws And The Case Against Elon Musk’s Political Activity In Wisconsin.

Peter Rickman - The G20 Meeting In Milwaukee, Trade Policy, Worker Rights, Wages, Family Farms, And Environmental Protections.

Mark Rice - Criminal Justice Reform, Commutation Hearings, Clemency, And Reducing Wisconsin’s Prison Population.

Laurel Wales - Wisconsin’s Governor Primary, Labor Law, Authoritarianism, Public Education, The G20, And Progressive Organizing.

Recent Topics

Wisconsin Politics, Progressive Politics, Labor, Criminal Justice, Climate Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Battleground Wisconsin
:

Badgers for Healthcare

October 08, 2026

We celebrate the late night victory of the Milwaukee Brewers that has Matt tired during the morning recording of the podcast. Go Brewers! Robert has a packed Tick report this week, including Alpha Gal Syndrome, spread by Lone Star ticks rising in Illinois and the theatrical release of a new horror movie focused on ticks. We take a deep dive into healthcare costs and coverage as a top election issue with new Kaiser Family Foundation research showing Democrats are significantly more trusted on...

David Crowley embraces a BadgerCare Public Option

October 02, 2026

In this week’s Tick Report, Trump declares “war” on ticks and mosquitos through an executive order promising a 90% reduction in the populations of the “foreign, invasive” species. Of course, the order makes no mention of global warming as the cause of skyrocketing tick populations. We dive into big news this week that Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley is publicly embracing a BadgerCare Public Option to dramatically expand access to quality healthcare. We debrief the New MU L...

How Does Ideology Impact Elections?

September 24, 2026

Much of the media debate about the 2026 elections presumes voters are making ideological choices between moderate and progressive Democrats, and democratic socialists. This presumption that voters bring strong ideological commitments to the ballot box is refuted by over 70 years of voting research. In this Special Edition of Battleground Wisconsin Podcast, Robert Kraig interviews political scientist Nathan Kalmoe, the Executive Director of the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal at UW-...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Battleground Wisconsin?

Battleground Wisconsin is hosted by Robert Kraig. Its publicly listed email is brian.wooldridge@citizenactionwi.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Battleground Wisconsin?

The publicly listed email for Battleground Wisconsin: brian.wooldridge@citizenactionwi.org.

How many listeners does Battleground Wisconsin have?

Podseeker estimates Battleground Wisconsin reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Battleground Wisconsin?

Battleground Wisconsin typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Wisconsin elected officials, labor leaders, nonprofit executives, community organizers, and policy advocates with direct expertise in state politics, economic justice, criminal justice, education, or environmental policy. Common among recent guests: Elected or appointed public office; Leadership of labor, nonprofit, or advocacy organizations; Direct involvement in Wisconsin policy campaigns and community organizing. Recent guests include Amaad Rivera-Wagner, Peter Rickman, and Mark Rice.

How hard is it to get booked on Battleground Wisconsin?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Battleground Wisconsin cover?

Recent episodes cover Wisconsin Politics, Progressive Politics, Labor, Criminal Justice, and Climate Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

brian.wooldridge@citizenactionwi.org

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