
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey Guess Who ISN'T running for Governor
Jul 28, 2025
01:03:27
Kristin Brey catches co-host Steve Scaffidi up on all the big news he missed—starting with Governor Tony Evers bowing out of the 2026 race and the flood of Democratic hopefuls rushing in. A clip from Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez confirms she knew the decision was coming, and Steve and Kristin dive into the political hubris already on display.
Also in this episode:
🔥 Scott Walker is not running, but Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann is—reporter Jessie Opoien calls in after covering his BBQ
💵 Trump-era tariffs and failed trade deals are still hitting Americans’ wallets, with listener texts detailing where prices are rising
📉 Steve shares his trip to Las Vegas and the economic downturn’s toll on tourism
💸 Annex Wealth’s Dave Spano weighs in on Trump’s tense meeting with Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Kohl’s becoming a meme stock.
🧳 Travel woes, airfare etiquette, and the broader economic shake-up
📂 Kristin updates Steve on the latest from the Jeffrey Epstein files
