Steve Scaffidi is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Mary Spicuzza. They begin by talking about the DNC in Chicago which starts today and how it compares to the RNC in Milwaukee last month.

Steve and Mary are joined by fellow reporter and Mary’s husband Dan Simmons who is in Chicago. Dan gives Mary and Steve the mood of the DNC, the protestors, Chicago and more.

– Steve asks Dan about his work, his observations with who voters are voting for and campaigning,

9:35 – A quick look at the show poll on X about Kamala not doing press conferences

Steve and Mary are next joined by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter Bill Glauber to talk about Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as Democratic candidates. Steve asks Mary and Bill about what’s the next big event people will be focusing on, and which side wins the celebrity endorsement war.

Steve asks Mary about seeing Taylor Swift in Europe.

Steve closes the hour by asking Mary about her podcast about the murder of her cousin Auggie.

Steve Scaffidi and Mary Spicuzza are next joined by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter Bill Glauber to talk about Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as Democratic candidates. Steve asks Mary and Bill about what’s the next big event people will be focusing on, and which side wins the celebrity endorsement war.

Steven Scaffidi and Mary Spicuzza are joined by fellow reporter and Mary’s husband Dan Simmons who is in Chicago. Dan gives Mary and Steve the mood of the DNC, the protestors, Chicago and more.

Steve asks Dan about his work, his observations with who voters are voting for and campaigning,

The OG Crew is FINALLY back together. Steve begins the show by asking political strategists Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen for their takeaways from Tuesday’s primary election.

Zeroing in on the constitutional amendment referenda that failed to pass, Steve asks Bill and Joe for their takeaways. Bill mentions as former Governor Tommy Thompson always said: “Never give up power.”

Donald Trump made remarks that the Medal of Freedom for civilians is better than the Medal of Honor for those who served in the military; Steve asks Bill and Joe for their thoughts on this.

Next, the boys talk about the Democratic National Convention which is next week. Steve asks Bill and Joe if they are doing anything for the convention, what they predict will happen and Kamala Harris’ momentum.

Political Junkie PowerPoint

-Bill is junking political rallies for Donald Trump until the last few weeks before the election. Joe is junking Donald Trump’s comments on the Congressional Medal of Honor.

-Bill is keeping the Trump Campaign’s new strategy of visiting swing states and taking questions from voters. Joe is keeping a critical component of the inflation reduction act that has helped lower drug prices.

GRAB BAGS! Bill shouts out Robin Vos for surviving both two recall attempts and the primary after getting redistricted. Joe apologizes to Bill and acknowledges the time they had been apart, and all the history made since then. Steve asks Bill and Joe on if they’re more excited for the Brewers’ momentum or the excitement for the Packers. Both say Brewers.

-Bill is junking political rallies for Donald Trump until the last few weeks before the election. Joe is junking Donald Trump’s comments on the Congressional Medal of Honor. 

-Bill is keeping the Trump Campaign’s new strategy of visiting swing states and taking questions from voters. Joe is keeping a critical component of the inflation reduction act that has helped lower drug prices.

It's time for the legal edition of the Political Power Hour. Steve is joined by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle. Steve opens the talk and text line for listener questions and James begins by talking about Former U.S. President Donald Trump “Hush Money Case” and the challenges to Trump’s convictions in that case and they all discuss probation.

A question from a listener asks how the “Trump Immunity” decision can apply to Trump when the Hush Money incident happened before Trump became president. James and Mary discuss. Steve also asks our legal experts about cases for immunity.

Steve and his guests discuss Trump’s powers as president and what he can do to political opponents

Steve, James and Mary go over cases revolving Trump that are scheduled next month. They also discuss the question if Trump can vote as a convicted felon; Mary points out that it’s a state's rights issue since a felon can vote in Florida but not in New York or Wisconsin.

Steve asks Mary and James about the legality of the amendments that failed to pass via referenda on Tuesday and ballot drop boxes.

Closing Thoughts: James tells listeners to trust the legal process and not buy into conspiracies. Mary says not to be woeful, and that the election process is intact and to thank those who work elections.

It's the day after the election and Steve begins by being joined by C.J. Szafir from the Institute for Reforming Government. Steve asks him to describe last night’s results. C.J. says it was good for Trump supported candidates in the Fox Valley but not election deniers like Tim Ramthun. Obviously, the big win was Wisconsinites voting against the referenda that would have given spending power to the state legislature. C.J. it really came down to the money. In the end, the governor and legislature will have to communicate and work together.

– Steve next asks C.J. about what he thinks the biggest issues were for voters ahead of the general election. C.J. brings up a survey IRG did recently, and the economy was the big issue that he believes will win the election. Steve and C.J. also discuss runner-up issues like immigration and abortion.

Steve gives some of his own thoughts on the election and the Wisconsin constitution.

Steve Scaffidi is next joined by Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler for his reaction from last night’s election. Steve asks Ben for his thoughts on how the new maps may have helped Democrats in Wisconsin. Steve also asks him about what yesterday’s turnout and then Ben’s connection died.

Reunited and it feels so good: Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki join Steve on the phone to talk about the election last night. Joe was happy with the turnout and hopes it’s a sign of things to come and Bill calls it a big win for Robin Vos. Bill also says Washington County had a very red turnout.

Steve shares closing thoughts on the election and the loss for election deniers. And sending a message with one’s vote.

Reunited and it feels so good: Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki join Steve on the phone to talk about the election last night. Joe was happy with the turnout and hopes it’s a sign of things to come and Bill calls it a big win for Robin Vos. Bill also says Washington County had a very red turnout.

Steve Scaffidi is next joined by Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler for his reaction from last night’s election. Steve asks Ben for his thoughts on how the new maps may have helped Democrats in Wisconsin. Steve also asks him about what yesterday’s turnout

It's the day after the election and Steve begins by being joined by C.J. Szafir from the Institute for Reforming Government. Steve asks him to describe last night’s results. C.J. says it was good for Trump supported candidates in the Fox Valley but not election deniers like Tim Ramthun. Obviously, the big win was Wisconsinites voting against the referenda that would have given spending power to the state legislature. C.J. it really came down to the money. In the end, the governor and legislature will have to communicate and work together.

Steve next asks C.J. about what he thinks the biggest issues were for voters ahead of the general election. C.J. brings up a survey IRG did recently, and the economy was the big issue that he believes will win the election. Steve and C.J. also discuss runner-up issues like immigration and abortion.