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Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Keith Gilkes, Executive Chairman at Platform Communications to discuss a recent poll on Wisconsin Residents with their thoughts on the state budget and the economy.

NEW SHOW! WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey introduce themselves and their new show Point Taken 10:16 – Their first start by talking about U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration refusing to release a man from Maryland who was sent to a prison in El Salvador despite protests from the man’s family and U.S. courts. They play audio from ABC Radio and discuss. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley held a town hall recently where his constituents vented their concern about the Maryland Man. Audio from the town hall was played and Kristin and Steve discussed. Trump, Mahr and Kid Rock Walk into the White House: Real Time TV Talk Show host Bill Maher visited President Trump at the White House last week. A clip from last Friday’s show was played about his experience; Steve and Kristin weighed in and discussed talking with people one disagrees with. Tariffs were a still big issue in the country, a clip from a Chinese expert was played on how the country was ambivalent if the United States completely backed out; Steve and Kristin discussed. Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Keith Gilkes, Executive Chairman at Platform Communications to discuss a recent poll on Wisconsin Residents with their thoughts on the state budget and the economy. Steve and Kristin were joined by WTMJ program director Mike Spaulding to talk about the rejected names for Point Taken.

Steve Scaffidi talked about President Trump’s executive order de-regulating showers as mentioned by Judge Mary Kuhnmuench previously; Steve weighed in. Steve pivoted the conversation to the markets and tariffs, specifically Trump holding back on his tariffs and the trade war that would likely be on the horizon. Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by 101.7 The Truth host Tory Lowe to talk about his Truth Community Cleanup Event on the following Saturday and the importance of a clean community. Steve talked about his upcoming trip to Las Vegas, Nevada Steve closed the show by talking about the passing of his cousin whose funeral he would be attending later that day.

Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by 101.7 The Truth host Tory Lowe to talk about his Truth Community Cleanup Event on the following Saturday and the importance of a clean community. 

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench. They began by discussing the curious case and saga of former Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice Mike Gableman and his fruitless investigation of finding fraud during the 2020 election. Mary also talked about the true meaning behind the phrase “activist judge”. Steve asked Judge Kuhnmuench about what the Gableman case meant in the long run as well as the appropriateness of his law license getting revoked for three years as a result of the fiasco. Wrapping up the Gableman conversation, they discussed people potentially losing faith in the judicial system. Steve next asked Judge Kuhmuench some questions from the talk and text line, including one about U.S. President Donald Trump attacking lawyers and law firms that challenge him and the role that the United States Supreme Court could play in all this. They talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court and what they would be ruling on once Judge Susan Crawford gets to the bench and Justice Ann Walsh Bradley getting promoted to Chief Justice. CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Judge Kuhnmuench talked about shower pressure and former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and U.S. President Trump complaining about shower pressure and how Wisconsin’s own Kohler Company patented that pressure. She talked more about Scalia and other justices.

Steve Scaffidi brought back his Ask Steve Anything segment where he answered fans’ questions Steve took more questions on Donald Trump’s chief of staff, students’ green cards getting revoked by the Trump administration, WTMJ host Jeff Sherman and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. He took more questions on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a potential family relation to another Scaffidi and Japan tariffs. Steve brought up Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Save a Life Flag Raising ceremony that would be occurring later that day. Steve also talked about family, former WTMJ host Jeff Wagner and responded to more texts. He took questions on tariffs, the Green Day Packers, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, fake news and more. Steve wished his father a happy 89th birthday and answered a question about growing tomatoes.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi discussed U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the Republican congressmen who have started to turn against him. Clips from U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and U.S. Congressman Glenn Grothman on their thoughts were played and Steve reacted. Steve opened the talk and text line to hear fans’ thoughts on tariffs and whether they were “yay or nay” on them. Steve took one more call and gave his closing thoughts. Steve Scaffidi was next joined remotely by 101.7 The Truth host Dr. Ken Harris and they discussed the latest crime numbers in Milwaukee, the return of school resource officers at Milwaukee Public Schools and what could be done to reduce crime and improve education. Steve gave more thoughts on tariffs. Steve responded to some more texts from fans.

Steve Scaffidi was next joined remotely by 101.7 The Truth host Dr. Ken Harris and they discussed the latest crime numbers in Milwaukee, the return of school resource officers at Milwaukee Public Schools and what could be done to reduce crime and improve education.

Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about the performance of the Milwaukee Election Commission during last Tuesday’s April election and how technology helped save the day. Steve asked Jeramey what fans should know about Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Public Schools new superintendent and the changes she said she would bring and has brought. They also talked about how cuts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hindering Milwaukee. -After listening to some feedback, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, they have come up with a new option for the future of Interstate 794; Jeramey explained to Steve. Steve Scaffidi was joined by felow WTMJ host Kristin Brey. Kristin asked him if he could pull a Cory Booker filibuster, and they also discussed the text chains between them and political strategists Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki. -Steve talked to Kristin about the Fabletics “Tariff Tax”, tariffs in general and misinformation. -Steve asked Kristin if she would miss calling if her phone did not have it, to rank Bucks, Brewers and Packers and more.

Steve Scaffidi was joined by felow WTMJ host Kristin Brey. Kristin asked him if he could pull a Cory Booker filibuster, and they also discussed the text chains between them and political strategists Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki. Steve talked to Kristin about the Fabletics “Tariff Tax”, tariffs in general and misinformation. Steve asked Kristin if she would miss calling if her phone did not have it, to rank Bucks, Brewers and Packers and more.

Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about the performance of the Milwaukee Election Commission during last Tuesday’s April election and how technology helped save the day. Steve asked Jeramey what fans should know about Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Public Schools new superintendent and the changes she said she would bring and has brought. They also talked about how cuts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hindering Milwaukee. After listening to some feedback, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, they have come up with a new option for the future of Interstate 794; Jeramey explained to Steve.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined remotely by National Review writer Christian Schneider; they began by discussing tariffs, how it has affected Americans and what it meant for U.S. President Donald Trump. -Steve next asked Christian if politicians swore too much and what the uptick in swearing meant for politics today. -Steve and Christian then talked about the show White Lotus. Steve talked about former Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice Mike Gableman likely losing his law license in a case and Steve took his “homerun trot” about how he was right all along about Gableman. Steve discussed sportswear company Fabletics charging a “tariff tax” on purchases.

Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association President & CEO Steve Baas joined Tracy Johnson in-studio, and he mentioned the good and the bad of April 15th. Then, they talk about the potential for development along the I-94 corridor in Wisconsin between Milwaukee and Madison. They next talked about transportation funding. Steve talked about the importance of road safety in construction zones. Tracy and Steve talked about the “Chicken Jockey” phenomenon going on at movie showings for the “Minecraft Movie.” Next, they talked about tariffs, the impact and who actually wanted them. They talked about Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler stepping down from his position, what he did that Republicans in Wisconsin struggle with. Tracy asked Steve what he did for 414 Day and the importance.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined remotely by National Review writer Christian Schneider; they began by discussing tariffs, how it has affected Americans and what it meant for U.S. President Donald Trump. Steve next asked Christian if politicians swore too much and what the uptick in swearing meant for politics today. Steve and Christian then talked about the show White Lotus.

Steve Scaffidi was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano to talk about the rising tariffs and the collapsing economy. They also opened the talk and text line to take questions. -Next, Steve asked Dave what could be done to flip the markets, the federal reserve’s role in helping consumers and more. A clip of U.S. President Donald Trump answering a reporter’s question about trade and tariffs was played and Steve reacted. Steve opened the talk and text line for fans’ reaction to how President Trump had handled the federal government and economic fallout and the response to the journalist.

Steve Scaffidi was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano to talk about the rising tariffs and the collapsing economy. They also opened the talk and text line to take questions. Next, Steve asked Dave what could be done to flip the markets, the federal reserve’s role in helping consumers and more.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt SMith and they began by discussing tariffs, and the Republican Party’s response including a clip from U.S. Senior Senator from Wisconsin Ron Johnson with his thoughts. Another clip from Senator Johnson was played regarding his response to the conservative loss during the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race. Steve and MAtt discussed more about the race and Wisconsin Republican Chair Brian Schimming’s efforts to get voter turnout that did not pan out. A clip from Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin was played regarding the future of the Democratic party given recent events with tariffs, the economy and the race in Wisconsin. Steve asked Matt if he had to do homework on tariffs and if the relationship between Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin state legislature would soften Steve opened the talk and text line for questions for both him and Matt Smith such as making his show UpFront and formatting and moderating the Supreme Court debate. Steve lastly asks Matt about the National Football League draft in Green Bay Wisconsin later in April

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki; Steve began by asking them about U.S. President Trump’s big tariff announcement and the tumbling economy that followed. Next, they reacted to Tuesday’s election in Wisconsin and Florida, how Elon Musk factored into it and the future of the Republican party and the State Supreme Court in Wisconsin. The Voter ID requirement amendment passed on Tuesday and was the silver lining on Election Day for Republicans according to Bill. Steve asked both about Republicans turning against Trump. Next, the federal budget; what will happen? Bill, Joe and Steve discussed. LOVE & RODGERS -Bill loved the voter turnout on Tuesday’s election. Bill Rodgers’d a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire flipping a table over a political issue on Election Day. -Joe Rodgers’d two things: the failing economy and the reckless deportation of legal immigrants to El Salvador GRAB BAGS -Joe wished a happy birthday for his cousin and sister. -Bill shouted out the people who wished him well last week and the congresspeople in Washington, D.C. and Madison, Wisconsin who were kicking the can down the road for the budget. -Steve talked about the Fox network pulling the stock ticker from their stations.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi reacted to this morning’s plummeting stocks and was joined on the phone by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty President Rick Esenberg who gave his thoughts as well. Rick also brought up how the cause of the dropping stocks was what he called “MAGA Populism”. -Steve asked Rick what was next for MAGA Populism and how voters could shift away from it. Steve also asks him if U.S. President Donald Trump even cares about what he had caused and about Tuesday’s election in Wisconsin and how it reflects a fall for conservatives in Wisconsin. Steve gave further thoughts pn the plummeting stocks. Steve Scaffidi was next joined on the phone by Wisconsin Democratic Chair for his thoughts on President Trump’s big move on tariffs and the market fall that followed. Steve also asked him about the results from Wisconsin’s election from the previous Tuesday and what statement it sent to Elon Musk and others. -Their conversation continued and talked about the future of the Democratic party with Tuesday’s results, especially as it came to future Wisconsin State Supreme Court Races like with Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s, who criticized this year’s race, which would happen the following year. Lastly, Steve asked him what was in his future.

Steve Scaffidi was next joined on the phone by Wisconsin Democratic Chair for his thoughts on President Trump’s big move on tariffs and the market fall that followed. Steve also asked him about the results from Wisconsin’s election from the previous Tuesday and what statement it sent to Elon Musk and others. Their conversation continued and talked about the future of the Democratic party with Tuesday’s results, especially as it came to future Wisconsin State Supreme Court Races like with Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s, who criticized this year’s race, which would happen the following year. Lastly, Steve asked him what was in his future.

9:09 - WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi reacted to this morning’s plummeting stocks and was joined on the phone by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty President Rick Esenberg who gave his thoughts as well. Rick also brought up how the cause of the dropping stocks was what he called “MAGA Populism”. Steve asked Rick what was next for MAGA Populism and how voters could shift away from it. Steve also asks him if U.S. President Donald Trump even cares about what he had caused and about Tuesday’s election in Wisconsin and how it reflects a fall for conservatives in Wisconsin.

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki to react to yesterday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida and what it meant as a reaction to U.S. President Trump and Elon Musk. -A clip from Dane County judge Susan Crawford’s victory speech after winning the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race was played, then Steve and Kristin asked Joe if this was the good news Democrats needed; Joe responded yes and brought up U.S. Senator from New Jersey Cory Booker. They also asked him what it could mean for Republicans. -Another clip from Wisconsin Supreme State Court justice Ann Walsh Bradley's response to Crawford’s victory. Kristin and Steve asked Joe about ballad shortages in certain wards in Milwaukee the previous day. A clip from Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly’s victory speech on winning re-election. Then, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen for his thoughts on the overarching theme from the previous day’s election and how it reflected Donald Trump. -A clip from Jill Underly’s opponent Brittany Kinser concession speech was played. Kristin and Steve asked Bill about the “silver lining” for Republicans regarding the statewide Voter ID referendum passing and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race next year for Ann Walsh Bradley’s seat. Steve and Kristin give their closing thoughts on yesterday’s election and campaign financing.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen for his thoughts on the overarching theme from the previous day’s election and how it reflected Donald Trump. A clip from Jill Underly’s opponent Brittany Kinser concession speech was played. Kristin and Steve asked Bill about the “silver lining” for Republicans regarding the statewide Voter ID referendum passing and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race next year for Ann Walsh Bradley’s seat.

It's the last Political Power Hour and WTMJ fill-in host Tracy Johnson was joined by Institute for Reforming Government General Counsel jake Curtis. They discussed what to expect from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court with Susan Crawford’s victory in the race for one of its’ seats; this included a case challenging Wisconsin Act 10 that would likely go before the court with soon to be Justice Crawford. They talked about another issue that could be put before the court including school of choice. Then they pivoted to the Voter ID amendment that passed via referenda in the April 2025 election They briefly talked about REAL ID being required in a month. Tracy next asked Jake about the SAVE Act which recently passed by the U.S. Congress and how it reflected U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Businessman Bill Berrien launched an exploratory committee for a potential from for Wisconsin Governor. Jake brought up other potential people who could be running for the Republican ticket. Jake gave a shoutout to a NCAA basketball player

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki to react to yesterday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida and what it meant as a reaction to U.S. President Trump and Elon Musk. A clip from Dane County judge Susan Crawford’s victory speech after winning the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race was played, then Steve and Kristin asked Joe if this was the good news Democrats needed; Joe responded yes and brought up U.S. Senator from New Jersey Cory Booker. They also asked him what it could mean for Republicans. Another clip from Wisconsin Supreme State Court justice Ann Walsh Bradley's response to Crawford’s victory. Kristin and Steve asked Joe about ballad shortages in certain wards in Milwaukee the previous day.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by discussing election day for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and State Superintendent among other more local elections and where the Supreme Court race specifically stands this morning. This included the amount of investment U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk put into Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel's campaign. -Speaking of Musk, they talked about the rally he held in Green Bay to support the Schimel campaign where he gave a million dollars to two random attendees that voted for Schimel and what this says about the state of elections and buying votes. They also gave their predictions for the recent and its aftermath. Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene to talk about two local elections that he had been tracking on this Election Day which included a Milwaukee Common Council seat vacated by the later Jonathan Brostoff and one Milwaukee Public Schools school board seat; Jeramey described the candidates. -They next discussed the $394 million that the city of Milwaukee received from the federal government for a city “transformation fund” that the Common Council would be voting on the following day. -Steve then asked Jeramey about Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s State of the County address as well as what else Jeramey was working on. Fellow WTMJ host Kristin Brey joined Steve Scaffidi to talk about the Milwaukee Brewers’ home opener and the state-wide elections in Wisconsin on this Election Day.

Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene to talk about two local elections that he had been tracking on this Election Day which included a Milwaukee Common Council seat vacated by the later Jonathan Brostoff and one Milwaukee Public Schools school board seat; Jeramey described the candidates. They next discussed the $394 million that the city of Milwaukee received from the federal government for a city “transformation fund” that the Common Council would be voting on the following day. Steve then asked Jeramey about Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s State of the County address as well as what else Jeramey was working on.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by discussing election day for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and State Superintendent among other more local elections and where the Supreme Court race specifically stands this morning. This included the amount of investment U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk put into Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel's campaign. Speaking of Musk, they talked about the rally he held in Green Bay to support the Schimel campaign where he gave a million dollars to two random attendees that voted for Schimel and what this says about the state of elections and buying votes. They also gave their predictions for the recent and its aftermath.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategists Joe Zepecki, and they began by discussing the authorization for high-ranking White House officials being allowed to use the messaging app Signal. Next, Steve asked Bill and Joe about U.S. President Trump’s denialism on “SignalGate”. Elon Mask had announced to hold a rally in Wisconsin to promote Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel with million-dollar checks for some lucky voters, the legality of it and the Supreme Court race itself. Joe Zepecki talked about his recent trip to Mexico and the fallout of deportation measures in the U.S. and Bill brought up the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and how the media was covering it; Steve brought up Bret Baier’s recent interview with Elon Musk on FOx News. RODGERS-LOVE -Bill was Rodgersing deceitful political advertisements and loved the Department of Government Efficiency -Joe loved the book “Not the End of the World”. Grab Bags: Joe brought up the book. Bill brought up the passing of his father-in-law and his importance in his life.

Steve is joined on the today by former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle to discuss the limits of presidential power.

She's back! WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz. Steve asked her about the speaking and training she had been up to for the past few months and the long-overdue school resource officers being in Milwaukee Public Schools -Steve asked Annie about how public safety is reacting to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court election and the attack ads. -Annie remembers Jimmy Campbell, a Milwaukee police officer, who passed away a few weeks ago. Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and they began by talking about Josh’s recent op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that made the case for Wisconsin Act 10. -Steve next asked Josh for his thoughts on the White House officials’ text exchange and The Atlantic Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg that got brought in the chat and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel who was running for Wisconsin State Supreme Court. -Josh ended the show by talking about Next 18, a partnership with the Washington County Golf Course supporting veterans, and election integrity in Washington County.

Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and they began by talking about Josh’s recent op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that made the case for Wisconsin Act 10. Steve next asked Josh for his thoughts on the White House officials’ text exchange and The Atlantic Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg that got brought in the chat and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel who was running for Wisconsin State Supreme Court. Josh ended the show by talking about Next 18, a partnership with the Washington County Golf Course supporting veterans, and election integrity in Washington County.

She's back! WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz. Steve asked her about the speaking and training she had been up to for the past few months and the long-overdue school resource officers being in Milwaukee Public Schools Steve asked Annie about how public safety is reacting to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court election and the attack ads. Annie remembers Jimmy Campbell, a Milwaukee police officer, who passed away a few weeks ago.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider to talk about the recent controversy of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accidentally including a writer from The Atlantic in a group text chat of other White House officials detailing war plans regarding Yemen. A clip of Hegseth’s response on the matter was played. -A clip of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson response to the text chat situation was played; Steve and Christian responded. Steve talked more about the incident by himself. Steve Scaffidi was next joined on the phone by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about Milwaukee aldermanic candidate Alex Brower that wanted the city should form its own electric utility instead of relying on We Energies. -Steve asked Jeramey what he would be covering next, including State of the City and historic preservation in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. Steve gave his closing thoughts on Pete Hegseth’s text chain and the city energy proposal.

Tracy Johnson was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management Chief Economist Brian Jacobson to talk tariffs and how people and the markets were reacting. =They next talked about what the middle class really means and what no tax on tips means for them and how much they were being helped by the federal government and the tax cuts from 2017 Tracy Johnson was joined in-studio by MMAC President Dale Kooyenga to discuss the near-universal concern of local business leaders showing regarding the economy and how they were preparing for tariffs. -Next, they discussed the Wisconsin State Budget and the joint finance committee meeting, the new Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Steve Scaffidi was next joined on the phone by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about Milwaukee aldermanic candidate Alex Brower that wanted the city should form its own electric utility instead of relying on We Energies. Steve asked Jeramey what he would be covering next, including State of the City and historic preservation in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider to talk about the recent controversy of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accidentally including a writer from The Atlantic in a group text chat of other White House officials detailing war plans regarding Yemen. A clip of Hegseth’s response on the matter was played. A clip of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson response to the text chat situation was played; Steve and Christian responded.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi discussed the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race and played a clip from WISN Channel 12 show UpFront where Wisconsin Republican Chair Brian Schimming’s thoughts on the race where he saw it as close; Steve agreed. Another clip from UpFront was played where Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler gave his thoughts on the race and noted the funding from Elon Musk; Steve responded. Another UpFront clip of Brian Schimming was played with his thoughts on funding and the irony of Democrats complaining funding. Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by Canadian economist Todd Hirsch, and they broke the ice with the idea of making Canada the U.S.'s 51st state. They then talk about the recent effect of U.S. tariffs in Canada. -Steve then asked Todd about the books he's written, Canadian banks, the inevitability of more tariffs and the future of U.S. and Canada's economic relationship. Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by 101.7 The Truth host Sherwin Hughes and they started by discussing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency unfettered access to U.C. citizens' data and the federal government.

Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by 101.7 The Truth host Sherwin Hughes and they started by discussing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency unfettered access to U.C. citizens' data and the federal government. 

Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by Canadian economist Todd Hirsch, and they broke the ice with the idea of making Canada the U.S.'s 51st state. They then talk about the recent effect of U.S. tariffs in Canada. Steve then asked Todd about the books he's written, Canadian banks, the inevitability of more tariffs and the future of U.S. and Canada's economic relationship.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to begin asking about the state of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race. On a similar note, they then discussed Elon Musk’s influence and funding on the Supreme Court election and politics in the U.S. in general as well as the element of trust. Next, they talked about Tim Walz recent visit to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recent visit to Eau Claire, Wisconsin and his comment about Tesla stock. Steve, Bill and Joe then talk about the several lawsuits against U.S. President Donald Trump. LOVE & RODGERS -Bill loved Wisconsin Badgers Basketball in the NCAA Tournament. Bill hated the virtual “debate” between the Wisconsin State Superintendent candidates. -Joe was loving Republicans using their voice and not compromise their integrity. GRAB BAGS -Joe mentioned U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance had record low approval rating -Bill shouted out female hockey players in junior hockey league team Janesville Jets and Brad Schimel.

INTRO WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler and they began by discussing the future of the Democratic party including grassroots organizing, using anger to mobilize voter turnout, issues they could use as a catalyst, U.S. President Donald Trump’s misuse of power, kicking big money out of politics and more. -They discussed more about Trump pushing the limits of his power, the possibility of removal from office and push back from Republicans and voters, early voting turnout for Democrats and if Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers would run for another term. Next, Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by former Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench to talk about the cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, its overreach of power and the lawsuits following -President Trump got scolded by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Steve and Judge Mary discussed the role the highest court in the United States might have in the president’s misuse of power. -CLOSING ARGUMENTS

Next, Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by former Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench to talk about the cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, its overreach of power and the lawsuits following President Trump got scolded by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Steve and Judge Mary discussed the role the highest court in the United States might have in the president’s misuse of power. CLOSING ARGUMENTS

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler and they began by discussing the future of the Democratic party including grassroots organizing, using anger to mobilize voter turnout, issues they could use as a catalyst, U.S. President Donald Trump’s misuse of power, kicking big money out of politics and more. They discussed more about Trump pushing the limits of his power, the possibility of removal from office and push back from Republicans and voters, early voting turnout for Democrats and if Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers would run for another term.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi and WTMJ News reporter Adam Roberts were joined in-studio by Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel. They asked him why he was running, the recent Marquette Law School Poll, his endorsements, his thoughts on the current court, his account on the "rape kit" issue being depicted in the media and attack advertisements, his thoughts on the funding in the Supreme Court race, his stance on abortion and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson's Women's Health Organization, his confidence in this election's integrity, Wisconsin Act 10 and what he thought voters should know about him. Steve and Adam reflect on the conversation with Judge Schimel and walk up their next conversation. Steve Scaffidi and Adam Roberts were then joined on the phone by Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and they asked her why she was running, what she's been hearing from voters, election integrity, if Supreme Court justices should be elected, what she would do as justice, why voters should vote for her, Act 10's future, recusal if she was on the bench and her last message to voters. Wrap-Up

Tracy Johnson was joined in-studio by MMAC President Dale Kooyenga to discuss the near-universal concern of local business leaders showing regarding the economy and how they were preparing for tariffs. Next, they discussed the Wisconsin State Budget and the joint finance committee meeting, the new Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Tracy Johnson was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management Chief Economist Brian Jacobson to talk tariffs and how people and the markets were reacting. They next talked about what the middle class really means and what no tax on tips means for them and how much they were being helped by the federal government and the tax cuts from 2017

WTMJ fill-in host Tracy Johnson was joined in-studio by WISN Channel 12 political director Matt Amith. They talked a little bit about the Masters golf tournament from the previous weekend and Wisconsin Democratic Chair stepping down from the position, his political future and his replacement. A clip from Smith’s show UpFront with Ben Wikler’s thoughts on the Democratic Party’s future was played; Tracy and Matt discussed the future of both political parties. Tracy briefly asked Matt about his interview with MMAC President Dale Kooyenga. They next discussed the Wisconsin state budget getting approved in the legislature. A clip from Wisconsin State Senator Pat Testin was played about the status of passing the budget. Tracy and matt discussed more and about the state’s surplus. They discussed the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and more importantly, how much was spent on it. Lastly, they discussed the NFL Draft coming to Green Bay.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama addressed rumors that she and her husband former U.S. President Barack Obama had separated due to not appearing at Current President Donald Trump events with him by saying she was making the right choices for herself. Steve reacted by saying one should not let politics get in the way for things like this. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Claimed that he planned to “solve” autism soon. Steve dissected his statement. Steve talked about Trump’s tariffs and their effect on the economy. Next, he talked about Trump’s border policy. Steve discussed the budget and if “the can would be kicked down the road”. Steve congratulated the county clerks across Wisconsin for how they handled the election in April.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen; they began by asking Joe about his plan to run for Wisconsin Democratic Chair considering current chair Ben Wikler stepping down. They next talked about tariffs, jobs, U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating. They briefly discussed the federal budget and if it would be a “kick the can down the road” kind of budget. They next talked about Trump’s cabinet and their loyalty to him, Trump’s executive order investigating attorneys that challenge him. LOVE & RODGERS -Bill loved the United States Supreme Court letting the Trump administration complete its agenda. Bill was Rodgers-ing the recently re-elected Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly. -Joe loved his wife’s Florida Gators won the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. He was Rodgers-ing the mass reckless deportation being done by the Trump administration. -Steve brought up his trip to Las Vegas, Nevada GRAB BAGS -Joe Zepecki interrogates Bill regarding Tulsi Gabbard allegedly committing voter fraud -Bill McCoshen talked about the home stretch for his junior hockey team the Janesville Jets and meeting White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles