WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey go deep into the week’s biggest political stories with special guests.

Today’s highlights:

🌊 Flood fallout in southeastern Wisconsin — WISN’s Matt Smith joins to discuss FEMA aid, prevention, and how its shaping the 2026 governor’s race.

🗳️ Election integrity in Madison — what’s happening with those uncounted ballots from last November?

- Trump meets with European leaders — the future of Ukraine and Russia hangs in the balance.

📺 California vs. Texas redistricting wars — and Gavin Newsom’s weaponization of social media.

💰 Economic deep dive — Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano on Jerome Powell, consumer debt, AI regulation, and retail spending.

🎭 Media, entertainment, and polarization — Steven Olikara joins to talk about breaking out of left-right divides in the new media landscape.

With Republican strategist Bill McCoshen out, WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi steps into the shoes of a MAGA Republican to debate Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki—and Kristin Brey is here to keep the peace (or stir the pot).

Today’s lineup:

- Trump’s upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska—why it matters, and how much listeners actually care.

🚔 Trump sends the D.C. National Guard into the capital despite falling crime rates—Steve makes the case, Joe fires back.

🏛️ Wisconsin’s governor’s race and a candidate’s controversial stance on gun rights.

Plus:

💬 Say Something Nice—shoutouts to bipartisan moments, free burger promises, and Taylor Swift’s New Heights debut with Travis Kelce.

🤖 The ethics and dangers of romantic relationships with AI chatbots.

📦 Why a drop in cardboard box production might signal a recession.

⚾ Brewers fever—12-game win streak celebrations, and pitcher Trevor Megill’s Power of Friendship shirt raising funds for local flood victims.

Live from Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Delavan for the WTMJ Classic, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey serve up a mix of sports, local news, and national politics—with a side of free burgers.

On today’s card:

🍔 Brewers win 12 straight! George Webb Restaurants VP Ryan Stamm and franchise owner Rick Esenberg join to talk about the legendary free burger tradition and what it means for their kitchens.

🍺 American drinking is declining. Why?—from health risks to purely economic reasons.

🌿 Conservatives react to President Trump’s potential push to legalize marijuana.

Plus Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins to talk about:

🌊 Flood recovery in Milwaukee with —from neighborhood cleanup to stalled FEMA aid.

🚢 The decline of port traffic and cleaning up Milwaukee’s industrial riverfront.

🦁 The Milwaukee County Zoo’s pricey plan for a new entrance.

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kick off the show with a look at President Trump’s push to reshape the Smithsonian Museum’s view of history.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench joins for deeper legal and historical insight.

🗺️ Redistricting battles in Texas and the GOP power grab.

🏛️ Trump’s National Guard call-up in D.C., the precent set before and the precedent it sets now.

Also in the mix:

🌊 Weekend flooding in Milwaukee, with Rep. Gwen Moore asking Trump for FEMA aid—and a conversation about suburban indifference toward city struggles.

⚾ The Brewers’ 11-game winning streak and what’s next for the team.

Then it’s Ask Us Anything—listeners fire away with questions about:

🎖️ The military,

⚖️ Women’s rights & same-sex marriage under possible Supreme Court threat,

🌆 Positivity about Milwaukee,

🎰 Las Vegas

🦌 Kristin at deer camp?

🥕 Entering produce in the Wisconsin State Fair,

🎙️ And even Bob Uecker influencing God on the Brewers massive streak.

WTMJ Hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down the key points of Donald Trump's press conference yesterday, including what this could mean for Trump's actions moving forward. Then, they talk with disability advocate Carl Schulze, who recently completed a trip from Neenah to Madison - by wheelchair. They discuss Instagram's new map feature, ways to keep kids away from screens, and they close the show with discussion on whether or not Wisconsin may ever legalize marijuana.

WTMJ Hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey talk with two Milwaukee movers and shakers who were on the front lines of the weekend's flooding - CBS58 Reporter AJ Bayatpour and Fire Chief Aaron Lipski. Later on, they welcome Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano to discuss the latest in finance news. They close out the show with a discussion with Brian Bennett from STIR Advertising to discuss sexism in the advertising industry and the effectiveness of American Eagle's controversial Sydney Sweeney campaign.

Live from the Wisconsin State Fair, WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcome Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki for a fast-paced political roundtable—plus a surprise appearance from Steve’s grandson, Max.

Here’s what’s on deck:

🔍 The Jeffrey Epstein case—will Congress step in?

📊 Reviewing Trump’s first 200 days in office.

🗺️ A brewing redistricting war between red and blue states.

💰 Are presidential tariffs effective—or even fair?

🎥 Viral backlash at Rep. Bryan Steil’s townhalls—does it reflect the district’s true mood?

🏛️ Wisconsin governor’s race updates, from Bill Berrien’s walk-back to Kelda Roys’ hesitation over threats of political violence.

🔮 A look ahead to 2028—who runs, and what will Trump do?

Then, the tone lightens:

😂 Steve’s grandson Max drops by to tell a joke, share his Fair adventures, and even put Bill and Joe in the hot seat.

💬 Say Something Nice—from Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta’s advice to bipartisan shoutouts.

🎒 Grab Bags—Max’s kind baseball gesture, Joe’s paddleboarding debut, and more.

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey broadcast live from the Wisconsin State Fair with a jam-packed show blending fun, policy, and politics. They kick things off recapping their fair adventures before diving into school choice and Scholarship Granting Organizations with WILL’s Will Flanders. Steve reacts to GOP governor candidate Bill Berrien’s backpedaling on Nikki Haley, and Kristin runs off to prep for the cream puff eating contest — with live play-by-play coverage and a suspicious second-place finish.

They also unpack Wisconsin’s smoky skies and the congressional letter to Canada, “Tariff Day 2.0,” and the Brewers' hot streak. Jeramey Jannene joins with a live contest recap, insights into downtown violence, new developments in the Third Ward, and the final (?) saga of “Deep Thought”. It’s a State Fair episode you don’t want to miss.

Live from the Wisconsin State Fair, WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey stir the pot with a blend of bold politics, local flavor, and one controversial dessert.

Here's what’s on the menu:

🔒 Should Ghislaine Maxwell be pardoned? After her prison downgrade, Steve and Kristin ask listeners if a Trump pardon would cross a line—and the audience didn’t hold back.

🥕 Addi Faerber from Farm Fresh Atlas joins in-studio to talk about the boom in farmers markets, why CSA memberships are rising, and what cuts to federal school lunch programs mean for local farms.

🥧 It’s a cream puff showdown! Kristin preps for the Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest with tips from Tess Kerksen.

🎡 State Fair Executive Director Shari Black shares how Wisconsin’s Fair stacks up against Minnesota’s and dishes on major fairground upgrades.

🗺️ Governor Tony Evers stops by to talk about his Fair visit, the redistricting chaos in other states, and whether his staff knew he wasn’t running for a third term before the rest of us.

Finally…

🍦 It’s World Breastfeeding Week, and yes, Steve and Kristin go there: breast milk ice cream. Is it real? Should it be?

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).