Week-In-Review: Giannis traded, public utilities, & Missy Hughes

OVERTIME: Reflections on America 250

Point Taken contributors Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki joined Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi for a special hour reflecting on America's 250th as the nation celebrates over the July 4th Independence Day weekend. Covering 250 years of our nation's tumultuous political history, with a nod to our nation's founders and our first President George Washington, they explore where we've been, challenges to our democracy in the struggles over slavery, fighting world wars, and even immigration policy,  and share their own thoughts on our country's future.

The World Cup and the American Story

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to Team USA’s World Cup victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina before expanding the conversation into birthright citizenship, immigration, and what it means to represent America on the world stage. They also reflect on America’s 250th birthday and ask what the country’s next 250 years could look like. Later, City Stories with Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene covers Milwaukee’s latest debates over data centers, Lake Michigan water access, school consolidation, Brady Street parking, Lime scooters, and increased ICE activity in the city.

WEEK-IN-REVIEW: Heat Dome, Giannis Mural & America 250

A heat dome invades Milwaukee, a mural defaced, America celebrates 250 and more. It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

OVERTIME: John Cena Proves Even Macho Men Can Be Vulnerable

Pete Davidson's emotional conversation with John Cena about his Make-A-Wish work sparked a much bigger discussion than either Steve or Kristin expected. They talk about masculinity, vulnerability, fatherhood, and why some of the most meaningful conversations can happen in the most unexpected places. Kristin challenges Steve on how men communicate with one another, while Steve reflects on how raising two daughters has shaped his emotional perspective. It's one of the more personal episodes of Overtime yet.

Is Wisconsin's Democratic Party Changing?

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss whether Democratic Socialism is becoming the future of the Democratic Party after gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s appearance on Hasan Piker’s livestream raised more than $100,000 for her campaign. They also explore how both major parties have evolved over the past decade and what voters may be looking for heading into 2026. Later, the hosts examine President Trump’s latest financial disclosure, the role of AI in the workforce after Ford brought back human engineers, Fourth of July traditions, and preparations for America’s 250th birthday. The show wraps with conversations on air conditioning access, the World Cup, and a bizarre stunt atop the Empire State Building.