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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 1H 3M

Did the National Guard Actually Reduce Crime in D.C.?

from Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi is joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki for a spirited hour of politics, policy, and perspective. On the docket: 🗺️ Texas redraws its maps — more GOP seats ahead, while California’s Gavin Newsom vows Democratic pushback. 🪖 The National Guard in D.C. — what’s changed in the nation’s capital. 🚨 FBI raid on John Bolton — Trump says he didn’t know. The panel reacts. 🤝 Trump & Putin’s Alaska summit — Ukraine, Europe, and the future of U.S. foreign policy. 📉 The economy check-in — interest rates, jobs, and what it all means for Americans. 🗳️ Sarah Godlewski jumps into the race for Lt. Governor — is it too soon? In the second hour: 🥞 Cracker Barrel’s failed rebrand — what went wrong. 💬 Say Something Nice & Grab Bag — from Congressman Van Orden’s heroics to Christian Yelich, listener shoutouts, and personal milestones. ⚾ Bob Uecker honored by the Cubs, with Milwaukee preparing its own celebration.

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