Mark Block reveals how a 1997 court race turned into a school choice showdown that nearly ended his career—plus the investigation that broke him, the comeback with Herman Cain, and a viral ad that made history.
The Conversation with Mark Block
Episode 3
In this episode, Mark Block breaks down how a Wisconsin Supreme Court race in 1997 became the front line of the school choice battle—and the moment that nearly ended his political career. He recounts the investigation that bankrupted him, the political targeting that sidelined him for three years, and how he came back with Herman Cain to shake up a presidential race. This is the inside story of lawfare, resilience, and one of the most viral political ads of all time.