Don't Mail Your Ballot Yet

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.

Rodriguez's Campaign is Effectively Dead

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to the latest developments in Sara Rodriguez’s gubernatorial campaign after a campaign finance reporting error and discuss whether the campaign can recover with just weeks until the Democratic primary. Later, the conversation shifts to why more young adults are living with their parents, whether Wisconsin’s education system should make math more engaging, and how schools can improve student outcomes. The show wraps with lighter conversations on the summer heat, Olive Garden’s latest promotion, and an unusual World Cup souvenir.

The Rodriguez Campaign in Crisis

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to break down the shakeup in Sara Rodriguez’s gubernatorial campaign after the firing of her campaign manager, along with the latest developments in Wisconsin’s governor’s race and the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America. Later, Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano joins for a Monday Market Preview, and the show explores political polarization, whether Americans are choosing where to live based on politics, and what ultimately drives people’s votes.