The Old Man Who Cried Peace

The Weight of the Court

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to discuss federal scrutiny of state healthcare programs, World Cup excitement, and how newsrooms decide which political candidates deserve airtime. Later, the hosts debate Medicare coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs before Annex Wealth Management’s Brian Jacobsen breaks down the latest market news. Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle joins to unpack a series of major Supreme Court decisions on presidential power, election law, and the cases still waiting to be decided.

Can Democratic Socialism Work in Wisconsin?

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Joe Zepecki and Jake Curtis to discuss President Trump tying a bipartisan housing bill to the SAVE Act, the latest shakeup in Wisconsin’s governor’s race following Missy Hughes’ endorsement of Sara Rodriguez, and whether recent Democratic Socialist victories in New York signal a broader political shift. Later, the panel reflects on America’s upcoming 250th birthday before Erin Kelly of Kelly’s Greens joins to discuss the uncertain future of Wisconsin’s hemp industry and efforts to preserve it through state legislation.

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

Giannis gets traded, a contentious push for public utilities, Missy Hughes drops out, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

SCOTUS Keeps Reshaping America

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by former U.S. Attorney James Santelle to break down a series of major U.S. Supreme Court rulings on immigration, gun rights, voting, and executive power, along with what they reveal about the growing influence of the Court. Later, City Stories with Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene covers proposals to municipalize Milwaukee’s utilities, downtown housing projects, Great Lakes cruise expansion, neighborhood investments, and the future of the Mitchell Park Domes and Sheridan Park bluffs.

OVERTIME: What will America's next 250 years look like?

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Steve and Kristin take a step back and ask a big question: where is the country headed? Steve reflects on experiencing the bicentennial in 1976 and how dramatically America has changed in the 50 years since. Kristin explores the generational divide around patriotism and whether younger Americans connect with the country differently than previous generations. They also tackle listener questions about Summerfest, ancestry, marriage, and more in another edition of Ask Us Anything. A thoughtful, optimistic, and occasionally existential episode of Overtime.