Episodes: 136
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
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Scott Milfred - Editorial page editor for the Wisconsin State Journal.
Phil Hands - Political cartoonist for the Wisconsin State Journal.
Scott Resnick - The Strengths And Weaknesses Of Candidates In The Madison Mayoral Race.
Mandela Barnes - Housing, Ridglan Farms, His Prior U.s. Senate Campaign, And His Case For Winning The Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination.
Sara Rodriguez - Immigration Enforcement, Affordability, Emergency Rooms, Her Legislative Record, And The Democratic Gubernatorial Race.
Joel Brennan - Schools, Taxes, Gerrymandering, Executive Experience, And His Campaign For Governor.
Francesca Hong - The Minimum Wage, A Wealth Tax, Policing, Legislative Accomplishments, And Her Campaign For Governor.
Who will be Madison's next mayor?
September 21, 2026
Scott Resnick, a former city alderman who ran for mayor in 2015, helps Milfred and Hands size up the strengths and weaknesses of the growing list of candidates for Madison mayor. Incumbent Satya Rhodes-Conway wants to become the first Madison mayor to win three, four-year terms in a row. The lengthy list of challengers in next year's mayoral primary likely include Kaleem Caire, Syed Abbas, Brian Benford, April Kigeya, Larry Williams and Jonny Hinds.
Mandela Barnes knows 'exactly what I’m up against'
July 21, 2026
On their latest political podcast, Milfred and Hands talk housing, Ridglan Farms and more with Democratic candidate for governor Mandela Barnes. He says his narrow loss to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, four years ago is a big reason voters should trust him to win now. “I went through that race and I came out much stronger," Barnes says. "And ultimately, coming out 1 (percentage) point short in 2022 is what has uniquely prepared me for this moment. I know exactly what I’m up ag...
Sara Rodriguez has 'always been on the front lines'
July 14, 2026
On their latest political podcast, Milfred and Hands talk ICE, affordability and ERs with Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez. She's Wisconsin's lieutenant governor, a former state lawmaker and emergency room nurse who has been surging in the race for the Democratic nomination. She won a straw poll at the party's convention and earned endorsements from two former opponents in Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and former Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. leader Missy Hug...
Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands is hosted by Scott Milfred and Phil Hands. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@lee.net. 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.
The publicly listed email for Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands: podcasts@lee.net.
Podseeker estimates Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Wisconsin elected officials, political candidates, former officeholders, and civic or policy leaders with direct knowledge of important state or local issues. Common among recent guests: Holding elected or senior public office; Running for major statewide or municipal office; Leading prominent civic, governmental, or policy organizations. Recent guests include Scott Resnick, Mandela Barnes, and Sara Rodriguez.
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