EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 1H 4M
The Horrors of a Month-Long Shutdown
from Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined by strategists Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to discuss the near month-long government shutdown, the possible elimination of the filibuster, and the discontinuation of SNAP benefits. They also talked about rising healthcare premiums, U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China, his push to resume nuclear testing, and the latest Marquette Law School poll showing low voter awareness of Wisconsin’s candidates. Later, Steve and Kristin were joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Dan Bice to preview his new Monday segment and discussed their upcoming “Extra Points” newsletter.
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WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined by strategists Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to discuss the near month-long government shutdown, the possible elimination of the filibuster, and the discontinuation of SNAP benefits. They also talked about rising healthcare premiums, U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China, his push to resume nuclear testing, and the latest Marquette Law School poll showing low voter awareness of Wisconsin’s candidates. Later, Steve and Kristin were joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Dan Bice to preview his new Monday segment and discussed their upcoming “Extra Points” newsletter.
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