Child Mortality Rates in the U.S. Are Disturbing

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey mix politics, public health, and fair fun in this packed episode from the Wisconsin State Fair. Here’s what’s inside: 🗺️ Redistricting wars heat up as Steve and Kristin unpack how states like Texas and California are waging a battle over mid-census map changes—and how that could erode democracy. 🚜 Midwest Farm Report’s Pam Jahnke joins in-studio to share her history with Wisconsin farming and what the Fair means to rural communities. 👶 A disturbing op-ed on child mortality in the U.S. sparks a deeper discussion on parenting, the drop in vaccinations, and the state of child health. 🌫️ With poor air quality rising in Wisconsin, a Froedtert pulmonologist joins to explain the respiratory risks and how to protect your lungs. Later in the show: 🎙️ A clip of former Gov. Tommy Thompson hints at a potential political comeback—he’s not ruling out a 2026 run. 🚗 Elon Musk is being awarded a lot of money by Tesla—Steve and Kristin debate whether it’s motivation or madness. 👑 And finally, the reigning Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow stops by in-studio to share what it’s like to be the face of Wisconsin agriculture (and follow in her sister’s footsteps).