Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey What Does It Take to Deliver on those Free Burgers?
Aug 14, 2025
Jeramey Jannene, an Urban Milwaukee contributor, shares insight on the city's flood recovery efforts, discussing the community's challenges and FEMA aid delays. He highlights the troubling decline in port traffic and its impact on local infrastructure, particularly focusing on the need for environmental cleanups. Additionally, the Milwaukee County Zoo's ambitious new entrance plan sparks conversation about tourism and local investments. Jannene's perspective brings light to important civic issues, blending urgency with a vision for Milwaukee's future.
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How George Webb Prepared For Free Burgers
- Ryan Stamm and Rick Esenberg describe the logistics behind George Webb's free-burger giveaway after the Brewers' 12-game streak.
- They coordinated vendors, vouchers, and staffing so customers can claim free burgers starting this weekend.
Tip Staff Even During Free Giveaways
- Rick Esenberg urges customers to tip restaurant staff during giveaways because servers still work and margins are slim.
- He warns that free promotions don't reduce the need to compensate service labor fairly.
Americans Are Drinking Less Nationwide
- Gallup shows only 54% of Americans drink alcohol, the lowest in 90 years, driven by health, money, and shifting preferences.
- Hosts link reduced drinking to health warnings, economic strain, nicotine substitution, and cannabis replacing alcohol for some.