A Theory of Dumb: Have We Hit Peak Stupid?

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey start the day with the biggest headline in Washington: the U.S. Senate’s decision on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. They break down what happens next — from Speaker Mike Johnson’s response to the political fallout for both parties — and debate how much transparency Americans will actually get once the documents are made public. Then it’s time for something a little lighter — or dumber. In a segment Steve calls “A Theory of Dumb,” they unpack a new study suggesting that people are actually becoming less intelligent in certain categories. Are we really getting dumber, or just more distracted? The conversation turns to social media, radio, and modern attention spans, and the hosts ask: are we part of the problem? In the 11 a.m. hour, the focus shifts to politics and power: a Texas judge orders redistricting maps to be reversed, lawsuits emerge in California, and President Trump sparks outrage by calling a female reporter “Piggy” aboard Air Force One. Steve and Kristin explore the state of civility, gender, and respect in the modern media landscape. They wrap up with Ask Us Anything, answering listener questions about Trump, Saudi Arabia, gold in the White House, and even first-time parenting. Smart talk, dumb theories, and everything in between — it’s another lively morning on Point Taken.