WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey mix politics, public health, and fair fun in this packed episode from the Wisconsin State Fair.

Here’s what’s inside:

🗺️ Redistricting wars heat up as Steve and Kristin unpack how states like Texas and California are waging a battle over mid-census map changes—and how that could erode democracy.

🚜 Midwest Farm Report’s Pam Jahnke joins in-studio to share her history with Wisconsin farming and what the Fair means to rural communities.

👶 A disturbing op-ed on child mortality in the U.S. sparks a deeper discussion on parenting, the drop in vaccinations, and the state of child health.

🌫️ With poor air quality rising in Wisconsin, a Froedtert pulmonologist joins to explain the respiratory risks and how to protect your lungs.

Later in the show:

🎙️ A clip of former Gov. Tommy Thompson hints at a potential political comeback—he’s not ruling out a 2026 run.

🚗 Elon Musk is being awarded a lot of money by Tesla—Steve and Kristin debate whether it’s motivation or madness.

👑 And finally, the reigning Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow stops by in-studio to share what it’s like to be the face of Wisconsin agriculture (and follow in her sister’s footsteps).