Steve Scaffidi is joined by WISN-12 Political Reporter Matt Smith, and they begin by discussing the second assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump, but thankfully with no physical harm towards the presidential candidate. There haven’t been additional security resources supplied to Trump since the last attempt.

We play a clip from a Kamala Harris Campaign representative from Matt Smith’s show UpFront about being better off four years ago versus now. Matt and Steve talk about the importance of short answers and the important campaign events coming up.

Next, we play a clip from Michael Cohen on UpFront on campaigning against Trump and his credibility.

Our final clip is from Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin on UpFront to talk about independent voters and polls.

J.D. Vance is making headlines after he admitted on TV that the story of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio eating people’s pets was made up. Matt and Steve, the greater issue the town is actually suffering from which is simply handling the influx of these new residents.

What's Matt Smith working on next?

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to expand more on their reactions to Tuesday night’s debate and the Taylor Swift endorsement.

Joe emphasizes Trump’s non-answer on Ukraine and Bill points out the “Were you better off four years ago?” question. Steve ask them if there will be another debate.

What is Laura Loomer doing with the Trump campaign? Bill says nothing according to his son.

Steve asks Bill and Joe about any potential October surprises before the election.

POLITICAL JUNKIE POWERPOINT

-Joe is junking J.D. Vance and his cockiness and Bill is junking the junk segment?

-Bill is keeping his story from Tommy Thompson’s 9/11 story and Joe is keeping the Kamala Harris campaign; Steve is keeping the ABC moderators

GRAB BAGS: Bill says MPS missed their deadline again with no punishment from DPI.

POLITICAL JUNKIE POWERPOINT

-Joe is junking J.D. Vance and his cockiness and Bill is junking the junk segment?

-Bill is keeping his story from Tommy Thompson’s 9/11 story and Joe is keeping the Kamala Harris campaign; Steve is keeping the ABC moderators

Steve is joined by Wisconsin’s Afternoon News Host John Mercure to talk about our latest WTMJ Cares initiative to repaint and repair the plane outside Mitchell International Airport that belonged to Bay View native and Vietnam Veteran Lance Sijon 

Steve is joined by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and attorney from Fox, O’Neill & Shannon S.C. Matt O’Neill. They begin by discussing county ballots early and the possible legal challenges. 

Steve, Mary and Matt discuss security issues regarding ballots. 

Steve asks Mary and Matt about claims of people voting that shouldn't be voting. 

What is the Wisconsin Supreme Court up to? Matt O’Neill has a case he’s arguing before the court, Mary gives a rundown  

Closing arguments: Mary loves our country in the olympics and our right to vote. Matt says you should always exercise your right to vote. Steve says stop complaining and offer a solution.

Steve is joined by Wisconsin’s Afternoon News Host John Mercure to talk about our latest WTMJ Cares initiative to repaint and repair the plane outside Mitchell International Airport that belonged to Bay View native and Vietnam Veteran Lance Sijon

POST-DEBATE THOUGHTS: Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and republican strategist Bill McCoshen to react to last night’s debate, how each candidate did and if it will move the needle for voters.

– Taylor Swift endorsed Harris. Steve asks Bill and Joe the advice they would give their respective candidates and if we will see another debate.

Steve is joined by Anne E. Schwartz, public safety communications expert to remember 9/11, 23 years later and share where they were.

– The conversation continues as Steve and Annie reflect the human cost, especially with public safety professionals like firefighters

– The Best Public Safety Story You’ve Never Heard Of: In Elk Mound, WI, Police Chief Chad Weinberger saved a family from a fire when they didn’t notice.

– We play a clip from Steve’s interview with former pilot Yvan Giralte on where he was during 9/11 and how it felt to go back in the air afterwards.

Steve is joined by Anne E. Schwartz, public safety communications expert to remember 9/11, 23 years later and share where they were.

The conversation continues as Steve and Annie reflect the human cost, especially with public safety professionals like firefighters

The Best Public Safety Story You’ve Never Heard Of: In Elk Mound, WI, Police Chief Chad Weinberger saved a family from a fire when they didn’t notice.

We play a clip from Steve’s interview with former pilot Yvan Giralte on where he was during 9/11 and how it felt to go back in the air afterwards.

POST-DEBATE THOUGHTS: Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and republican strategist Bill McCoshen to react to last night’s debate, how each candidate did and if it will move the needle for voters.

Taylor Swift endorsed Harris. Steve asks Bill and Joe the advice they would give their respective candidates and if we will see another debate.

Steve is joined on the phone by James Wigderson, writer of “Life, Under Construction” to talk about debate predictions and what Kamala Harris and Donald Trump must do to win

– Steve asks James about important issues at the debate, the tricky part about using the economy as an argument and potential October surprises.

– Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene joins Steve Scaffidi to talk about the Milwaukee County budget and what’s going to have to get cut like MCTS planned Connect 2.

– The People’s Flag of Milwaukee is getting closer to being the city’s official flag (again) after a committee passed it (again) but still must pass the common council. Jeramey and Steve discuss this and the state of the Mitchell Park domes.

– Steve asks Jeramey what else he’s covering and looking forward to covering.

Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene joins Steve Scaffidi to talk about the Milwaukee County budget and what’s going to have to get cut like MCTS planned Connect 2.

The People’s Flag of Milwaukee is getting closer to being the city’s official flag (again) after a committee passed it (again) but still must pass the common council. Jeramey and Steve discuss this and the state of the Mitchell Park domes.

Steve asks Jeramey what else he’s covering and looking forward to covering.