Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey open the show with a heated discussion on trust in science after reports of a delayed CDC study on COVID-19 vaccine benefits, questioning what it will take to rebuild public confidence amid growing anti-vaccine sentiment.

Later, Waukesha mayor-elect Alicia Halvensleben joins to discuss her upcoming transition into office and priorities for the city. In City Stories, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene breaks down election turnout, transit updates, major infrastructure projects like I-794, and new efforts to improve safety and accessibility across Milwaukee.