The Old Man Who Cried Peace

So Much for a Memorandum of Understanding

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to Wisconsin, the latest developments in the Iran conflict, and growing concerns over trust in the media as listeners weigh in on how they separate news from opinion. Later, Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Mark Sommerhauser joins to break down the latest State of the State rankings and where Wisconsin stands compared to the rest of the country. The show wraps with a conversation about the growing number of children turning to AI for emotional support and what that means for parents and society.

New Wisconsin Hire w/ ESPN Milwaukee's Ben Brust

Ben Brust, from Kyle and Brust on ESPN Milwaukee, joins the show to discuss the hiring of Wisconsin's new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst, what it means for the university and how football impacts not only the students at the school but the entire state economy.

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

Steve and Kristin open the hour with the mounting allegations against Graham Platner, his defense, and the growing question of whether he will suspend his campaign. With a major grassroots movement behind him, they ask what happens to that support if he steps aside — and what the race becomes without him. They also tackle the online rumors around Mitch McConnell’s health, using the moment to debate whether America needs term limits, age limits, or a better way to push politicians to do the right thing. Later, Ben Brust joins to break down Wisconsin’s hiring of Shawn Eichorst as athletic director and why fundraising now drives everything in college sports. Plus: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly secretive wedding, prediction-market madness, World Cup crowds at Moran’s Pub, and whether politics and pricing are taking some of the joy out of soccer.

FIFA "Trump's" Balogun's Red Card

Kristin Brey is joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to discuss Wisconsin's America 250 celebrations, the latest developments in the governor's race, and Vice President J.D. Vance's upcoming visit to Milwaukee. They also break down early voting, campaign momentum, and reports of increased ICE activity. Later, Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano joins for a Monday Market Preview on rising tech costs and the markets. Kristin wraps the show by examining FIFA's controversial decision to postpone Team USA forward Folarin Balogun's suspension, sparking a broader conversation about sports, politics, and birthright citizenship.

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.