Jay Walker Secures Exclusive Interview With Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Mandela Barnes

The high-stakes conversation is set to premiere on March 19, 2026 across major podcast platforms and Revive TV.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Media executive and host Jay Walker announced an exclusive, special edition interview with Wisconsin Governor candidate Mandela Barnes. The interview will dive deep into the issues defining the current political climate and provide listeners and viewers with a transparent look at the man vying for the state's highest office.

Why it matters

This interview promises to offer a departure from the typical rehearsed soundbites, with Jay Walker's signature raw, unpolished honesty and direct accountability. It will explore the intersections of leadership, culture, and the specific challenges facing Wisconsin.

The details

The sit-down interview will be produced by WOAHRAE and will be available for streaming on Thursday, March 19th via iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other major platforms, with the video broadcast airing simultaneously on Revive TV.

  • The interview is set to premiere on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Jay Walker

A media executive and host of The Jay Walker Podcast, a premier media platform featuring deep, virtual interviews with influential celebrities and thought leaders.

Mandela Barnes

The Wisconsin Governor candidate who will be interviewed by Jay Walker.

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What they’re saying

“It is an honor to sit with Mandela for a powerful conversation. There will be no sugar-coating. We are getting straight to the point.”

— Jay Walker (The Jay Walker Podcast)

What’s next

The episode will be available for streaming on Thursday, March 19th via iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other major platforms, with the video broadcast airing simultaneously on Revive TV.

The takeaway

This exclusive interview promises to offer a unique and transparent look at the Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes, going beyond the typical rehearsed soundbites and providing listeners and viewers with a deeper understanding of the man and the issues he is campaigning on.