The Establishment Strikes Back

The Establishment Strikes Back

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and UpNorthNews founder Pat Kreitlow to break down the rapidly shifting Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor following David Crowley’s endorsement of Sara Rodriguez. They discuss Francesca Hong’s growing momentum, the battle for Democratic voters, and what happens next as the race narrows. Later, the panel examines the latest developments in the Iran conflict, rising gas prices, and Wisconsin’s congressional races before wrapping up with Say Something Nice, Grab Bags, Steve’s “What Would You Ban?” segment, and the Week-In-Review.

Week-In-Review: Lake Geneva, Red Card, and J.D. Vance

A tragedy on Lake Geneva, a red card controversy, the Vice President visits Milwaukee, and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

J.D. Vance Called the Mayor's Bluff

Steve Scaffidi is joined by CARW CEO Tracy Johnson to remember former Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and reflect on the bipartisan leadership style that defined his career. They also discuss the Wisconsin governor's race, the future of I-794, and Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Milwaukee. Later, City Stories with Urban Milwaukee's Jeramey Jannene covers Mayor Cavalier Johnson's latest stance on I-794, the continued fallout surrounding former Wisconsin Center District CEO Marty Brooks, redevelopment projects across Milwaukee, and other major city updates.

OVERTIME: The Death of Expertise

Steve and Kristin ask a big question: are we living through the "death of expertise?" Inspired by a conversation from Point Taken, they discuss why audiences increasingly trust influencers and personalities over experts, what that means for politics, science, and media, and whether we've become too comfortable surrounding ourselves with voices that simply reinforce our own beliefs. Along the way, the conversation becomes unexpectedly personal, touching on imposter syndrome, masculinity, intellectual humility, and why admitting you're wrong may be one of the hardest—and most important—things we can do.

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.