Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey opened Monday’s show with a look at the severe weather that rolled through Southeastern Wisconsin overnight, leaving damage and power outages across the area.
From there, the conversation quickly shifted to politics and accountability.
The two reacted to sexual assault allegations involving members of Congress, questioning how situations like these are handled and what standards elected officials should be held to — particularly when it comes to relationships with staff. That conversation continued locally with the resignation of Brookfield alderman Kris Seals following Islamophobic comments he made on LinkedIn.
To help break that down, Steve and Kristin were joined by Good Karma Brands teammate and newly elected Ozaukee County Supervisor Monis Khan, who spoke to the impact of that language and the broader responsibility public officials have in how they communicate.
Later, the focus turned to media and culture, including TMZ launching a new Washington, D.C.-based vlog and what that means for political coverage in an era where politicians increasingly act like celebrities. Steve and Kristin also reacted to viral social media posts surrounding President Trump.
The show also marked 414 Day, celebrating Milwaukee while also reflecting on the community. That included a conversation with 101.7 The Truth host Tory Lowe about his upcoming Community Cleanup event, with Kristin noting the sense of purpose people feel when they give back.
The show wrapped with a more serious reflection on 414 Day as Steve and Kristin spoke with Carmen Pitre, president and CEO of the Sojourner Family Peace Center. She shared the sobering statistics around domestic violence and the resources available for those in need, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support in the community.
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