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Keeping Low Drug Prices, Ditching Campaign Rallies - Political Junkie PowerPoint Aug 16, 2024

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-Bill is junking political rallies for Donald Trump until the last few weeks before the election. Joe is junking Donald Trump’s comments on the Congressional Medal of Honor. -Bill is keeping the Trump Campaign’s new strategy of visiting swing states and taking questions from voters. Joe is keeping a critical component of the inflation reduction act that has helped lower drug prices.

Looking at the Future of Trump's Cases and Wisconsin Elections Aug 15, 2024

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It's time for the legal edition of the Political Power Hour. Steve is joined by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle. Steve opens the talk and text line for listener questions and James begins by talking about Former U.S. President Donald Trump “Hush Money Case” and the challenges to Trump’s convictions in that case and they all discuss probation. A question from a listener asks how the “Trump Immunity” decision can apply to Trump when the Hush Money incident happened before Trump became president. James and Mary discuss. Steve also asks our legal experts about cases for immunity. Steve and his guests discuss Trump’s powers as president and what he can do to political opponents Steve, James and Mary go over cases revolving Trump that are scheduled next month. They also discuss the question if Trump can vote as a convicted felon; Mary points out that it’s a state's rights issue since a felon can vote in Florida but not in New York or Wisconsin. Steve asks Mary and James about the legality of the amendments that failed to pass via referenda on Tuesday and ballot drop boxes. Closing Thoughts: James tells listeners to trust the legal process and not buy into conspiracies. Mary says not to be woeful, and that the election process is intact and to thank those who work elections.

Reactions from Wisconsin's August Primary Election - Full Show Aug 14, 2024

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It's the day after the election and Steve begins by being joined by C.J. Szafir from the Institute for Reforming Government. Steve asks him to describe last night’s results. C.J. says it was good for Trump supported candidates in the Fox Valley but not election deniers like Tim Ramthun. Obviously, the big win was Wisconsinites voting against the referenda that would have given spending power to the state legislature. C.J. it really came down to the money. In the end, the governor and legislature will have to communicate and work together. – Steve next asks C.J. about what he thinks the biggest issues were for voters ahead of the general election. C.J. brings up a survey IRG did recently, and the economy was the big issue that he believes will win the election. Steve and C.J. also discuss runner-up issues like immigration and abortion. Steve gives some of his own thoughts on the election and the Wisconsin constitution. Steve Scaffidi is next joined by Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler for his reaction from last night’s election. Steve asks Ben for his thoughts on how the new maps may have helped Democrats in Wisconsin. Steve also asks him about what yesterday’s turnout and then Ben’s connection died. Reunited and it feels so good: Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki join Steve on the phone to talk about the election last night. Joe was happy with the turnout and hopes it’s a sign of things to come and Bill calls it a big win for Robin Vos. Bill also says Washington County had a very red turnout. Steve shares closing thoughts on the election and the loss for election deniers. And sending a message with one’s vote.

Bill and Joe Analyze Last Night's Election Aug 14, 2024

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Reunited and it feels so good: Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki join Steve on the phone to talk about the election last night. Joe was happy with the turnout and hopes it’s a sign of things to come and Bill calls it a big win for Robin Vos. Bill also says Washington County had a very red turnout.

Did the New Maps Help Wisconsin Democrats Last Night? with Ben Wikler Aug 14, 2024

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Steve Scaffidi is next joined by Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler for his reaction from last night’s election. Steve asks Ben for his thoughts on how the new maps may have helped Democrats in Wisconsin. Steve also asks him about what yesterday’s turnout

A Win for Trump-Backers but a Loss for Election Deniers with C.J. Szafir Aug 14, 2024

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Oh Yeah, There's An Election Today! - Full Show Aug 13, 2024

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Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider. They begin by talking about Elon Musk’s interview with Donald Trump on X. Christian called it more of a campaign rally. – Christian and Steve talk about the Olympics and Team USA’s success as well as the interesting performances at the Olympics first Breaking competition – Steve and Christian next talk about Madison removing a freeway lane each way in Madison for buses and Christian is not a fan. Steve Scaffidi is joined by Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene to talk about today's partisan primary election in Wisconsin and the two referenda on the ballot as well as the money put into it from both sides – Steve and Jeramey next discuss the DNC next week and who will be there. They speculate on Beyoncé, George Clooney and more. They also talk about Kamala Harris’s effect on the election. – Jeramey and Steve cap off the show with the discussion of Milwaukee’s budget and Waukesha’s potential sales tax increase and Jeramey’s upcoming interview.

Who's Showing Up at the DNC? with Jeramey Jannene Aug 13, 2024

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Steve Scaffidi is joined by Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene to talk about today's partisan primary election in Wisconsin and the two referenda on the ballot as well as the money put into it from both sides – Steve and Jeramey next discuss the DNC next week and who will be there. They speculate on Beyoncé, George Clooney and more. They also talk about Kamala Harris’s effect on the election. – Jeramey and Steve cap off the show with the discussion of Milwaukee’s budget and Waukesha’s potential sales tax increase and Jeramey’s upcoming interview.

Rating Musk's Trump interview and the 2024 Olympics with Christian Schneider Aug 13, 2024

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Previewing Wisconsin Primaries and the DNC with Matt Smith Aug 12, 2024

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Matt Smith from WISN joins Steve with the last stretch of Summer in our view as well as the DNC being next week. They discuss the state of the race, Charles Franklin and the Marquette Law School poll and the dead heat between both presidential candidates. Tim Ramthun is challenging Dan Fine in the Wisconsin Senate primary with the new district maps creating a shakeup creating a far-right versus center-right. Steve and Matt discuss the implications. Moving to Western Wisconsin, the Republican party in St. Croix County are confident in their power in swinging the state in the general election; Matt and Steve discuss this as well as other primaries in this section of the state. The DNC is next week; Matt Smith will be there and the question of the severity of the pro-Palestine protests there are under question. Matt and Steve speculate big name guests and more at the DNC. Steve and Matt talk about supper clubs after Steve’s big supper club tour last week and speculate further on DNC surprises. Matt and Steve talk about the Wisconsin State Fair which is now behind them and give their takeaways.

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