New Wisconsin Hire w/ ESPN Milwaukee's Ben Brust

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.

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.