WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt SMith and they began by discussing tariffs, and the Republican Party’s response including a clip from U.S. Senior Senator from Wisconsin Ron Johnson with his thoughts.
Another clip from Senator Johnson was played regarding his response to the conservative loss during the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race. Steve and MAtt discussed more about the race and Wisconsin Republican Chair Brian Schimming’s efforts to get voter turnout that did not pan out.
A clip from Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin was played regarding the future of the Democratic party given recent events with tariffs, the economy and the race in Wisconsin.
Steve asked Matt if he had to do homework on tariffs and if the relationship between Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin state legislature would soften
Steve opened the talk and text line for questions for both him and Matt Smith such as making his show UpFront and formatting and moderating the Supreme Court debate.
Steve lastly asks Matt about the National Football League draft in Green Bay Wisconsin later in April