Platner on the Brink, McConnell Rumors, and a Broken Political System

Rodriguez is Out and Trump Is Out of His Mind

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Joe Zepecki and Jake Curtis to react to the breaking news that Sara Rodriguez has dropped out of Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary. They discuss how the race changes overnight, who benefits, and whether Rodriguez has a future in politics. Later, the panel debates President Trump’s latest address on election integrity, voter fraud investigations in Wisconsin, and other national political headlines before wrapping up with Kinship Community Food Center’s vision for its new home in Milwaukee.

Week-In-Review: Rodriguez, Smoke in the Air, & Giannis

A scandal in the Governor's race, smoke fills the city, the Greek Freak hits Miami, and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited

Don't Mail Your Ballot Yet

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down the latest campaign finance reports in Wisconsin’s governor’s race, discussing which candidates gained momentum, who stumbled, and why they believe it’s too early for absentee voters to mail in their ballots. Later, City Forward Collective’s Colleston Morgan joins to compare the candidates’ education plans, while City Stories with Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene covers Milwaukee’s newest riverwalk, transit changes, ICE enforcement, and several major development projects across the city.

OVERTIME: Why the U.S. Can;t Win the World Cup (It's Not About Talent)

Why does the United States have millions of youth soccer players but still struggle to compete for a Men's World Cup title? This week on Overtime, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey dive into one of the biggest debates in American sports: Is the country's pay-to-play youth sports model preventing elite athletes from reaching their full potential? The conversation explores why European nations consistently produce world-class soccer talent, how Germany transformed its development system into a World Cup-winning machine, and whether youth sports in America have become too expensive for many families.

The Republicans Are in for a Shellacking

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss President Trump’s upcoming address on election infrastructure, renewed scrutiny over Elon Musk’s role in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, and the latest national controversy involving ICE after two legal U.S. residents were shot during traffic stops. Later, the hosts ask whether trade schools are finally getting the respect they deserve before debating Congress’ move toward permanent daylight saving time and what it could mean for work, school, and daily life.