WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and they began by discussing the attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana on early New Years Day that killed 15 people.

Steve and Judge Mary discussed how to prevent incidents like that in New Orleans and identifying someone who is mentally unwell before the incident and how to deal out consequences when the assailant has already died.

Steve and Mary discussed U.S. Senator from Louisiana John Neely Kennedy’s press conference and response to the New Orleans attack.

Steve and Mary then talked about U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts failing to use his authority to keep the other justices in check. Closing arguments: Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench said: “Get out of your ZIP Code”, or rather one’s own comfort zone and be a curious human being.

Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench said: “Get out of your ZIP Code”, or rather one’s own comfort zone and be a curious human being.

Steve Scaffidi is joined by conservative writers James Wigderson and Christian Schneider to discuss the most important political stories from 2024, reflect on the legacy of President Jimmy Carter, and make some predictions for what may happen in 2025.

Steve is joined by columnist Christian Schneider to discuss the biggest takeaways from the year's most impactful political stories. Later, they react to predictions about life in the year 2025 from 100 years ago, and make predictions of their own.

Conservative columnist James Wigderson joins the Political Power Hour to discuss how President Jimmy Carter will be remembered. They discuss his controversial time in office as well as the work he did after leaving office.

Tracy Johnson is back, and she is joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and they begin by discussing the future of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House during Donald Trump’s second term and who might replace him.

Tracy and Bill discuss how the media will cover Donald Trump’s second term in office and how the way we consume media has changed.

Tracy and Bill remember the recently departed Wisconsin State Senators George Petak and Tim Cullen; Bill recounts their legacies.

Who are the winners and losers of 2024? Trump’s a winner and so is Robin Vos and J.D. Vance, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Door County are losers; among others according to Bill and Tracy.

Who are Bill and Tracy watching for 2025?

Grab bags!

Happy Day After Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Boxing Day! Tracy Johnson is in for Steve Scaffidi and is joined by Jim Villa, CEO of NAIOP Wisconsin and they break the ice by discussing yesterday’s Christmas. Then, Tracy asks Jim what NAIOP Wisconsin is all about.

Get Your Butt Back in the Office: Tracy and Jim discuss the now seemingly political issue of going back to the office, as promoted by President-Elect Donald Trump.

In Wauwatosa, people don’t want change. Jim explains to Tracy how they strategically introduce development.

Tracy and Jim discuss how Milwaukee attracts visitors with the Baird Center and the RNC as an example.

Tracy and Jim talk about Trump’s policies with his next term in office starting in less than a month.

Tracy and Jim remember former Wisconsin State Senator George Patek

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President and Co-Founder Jeramey Jannene to talk about the biggest local stories of 2024; from the public museum movement announcement, Employ Milwaukee collapse and Dora Drake coming to the Wisconsin State Senate.

Jeramey continues with the 2024 highlights with the Republican National Convention (along with the winners and losers), Northridge Mall’s demolition, now former City Attorney Tearman Spencer misconduct, Mayor Cavalier dumping the head of Milwaukee’s election commission, the unfortunate passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff and the housing authority continuing struggles including an audit and the head retiring and the Milwaukee Public Schools referendum

What is Jeramey looking forward to covering.

Kristin Brey joins Jeramey and Steve to talk more about what the future holds in 2025.

Steve and Kristin have a special announcement.

A final Holiday message from Steve Scaffidi.

Kristin Brey joins Jeramey and Steve to talk more about what the future holds in 2025.

Steve and Kristin have a special announcement.

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President and Co-Founder Jeramey Jannene to talk about the biggest local stories of 2024; from the public museum movement announcement, Employ Milwaukee collapse and Dora Drake coming to the Wisconsin State Senate.

Jeramey continues with the 2024 highlights with the Republican National Convention (along with the winners and losers), Northridge Mall’s demolition, now former City Attorney Tearman Spencer misconduct, Mayor Cavalier dumping the head of Milwaukee’s election commission, the unfortunate passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff and the housing authority continuing struggles including an audit and the head retiring and the Milwaukee Public Schools referendum

What is Jeramey looking forward to covering.