The High Cost of Reckless Driving

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi opened the show with an update on the ongoing government shutdown—now on day 23—and what it says about the nation’s deep political divide. He was joined in-studio by Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty president Rick Esenberg to break down the gridlock in Washington, President Trump’s controversial reconstruction of the White House East Wing, his investments in tech, and the growing distrust around elections. In the second hour, Steve welcomed Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene for a wide-ranging look at local issues, from reckless driving costs and a new police union agreement to Milwaukee’s Cherry Street bridge funding boost. They also discussed the latest on I-794’s future, ridership and backlash toward The Hop, and the curious case of the missing boats washed away in August’s floods. Steve closed by asking Jeramey about new environmental challenges near the Port of Milwaukee.