
Hosted by Steve Scaffidi, the former mayor of Oak Creek, the Political Power Hour is for the politically curious and political junkies. During this hour, he provides a holistic view of Wisconsin’s political landscape by interviewing politicians, journalists, and those in the know. In addition to Political Power Hour, he will also be the leading voice in growing WTMJ’s election and political coverage with podcasts and other digital content.
Headlines from Political Power Hour
“We have to have a strong response:” Milwaukee County District Attorney on violent crime
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County's new District Attorney Kent Lovern joined WTMJ's Political Power Hour this week to discuss the challenges...
Read moreDetailsSteve Scaffidi Revisits His Last Interview with Bob Uecker
Milwaukee Brewers broadcast legend Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90 years old. Uecker's career spanned decades...
Read moreDetailsWashington County Executive on Emergency Services Funding
Washington County Josh Schoemann joined WTMJ's Steve Scaffidi on the Political Power Hour where they discussed the importance of fully...
Read moreDetailsEXCLUSIVE: Gov. Evers weighs running for third term, will “decide after the budget”
MILWAUKEE — As speculation begins on whether he will run for a third term, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers tells WTMJ's...
Read moreDetailsScaffidiology: Meet the Members of Barely Civil – Ep. 46
Local musicians Isaac Marquardt and Connor Erickson make up part of the Milwaukee band Barely Civil. Their album, "I'd Say...
Read moreDetailsDecision Wisconsin: Shock and Awe in 2025?
Conservative writer James Wigderson joins Decision Wisconsin Podcast Host Steve Scaffidi for a look at what 2025 may bring to...
Read moreDetailsScaffidiology: Milwaukee and the Mob
Veteran Milwaukee Journal Sentinel journalist Mary Spicuzza joins Scaffidiology Podcast host Steve Scaffidi for a look back at a story...
Read moreDetailsScaffidiology: The 12 Scams of Christmas – Ep. 44
AARP's Director of Communications Jim Flaherty sits down with Scaffidilogy Podcast Host Steve Scaffidi for a primer on how to...
Read moreDetailsScaffidiology: Spending Thanksgiving with Carole Caine – Ep. 43
America’s favorite co-host, Carole Caine, joins the Scaffidiology Podcast for a look at Thanksgivings past, and how she celebrates Steve...
Read moreDetailsScaffidiology: Discussing Financial Literacy with Martin Moore – Ep. 42
Is there a generational divide on how we manage our finances? Political Power Hour host Steve Scaffidi is joined by...
Read moreDetailsKenosha Police Chief breaks down school threat apprehension
After a police search last Thursday and subsequent terroristic threats charge for a teenager suspected of planning a school shooting,...
Read moreDetailsScaffidiology: Getting Ready for Deer Hunting Season
Hunters are set to take to the woods across Wisconsin in late November for the annual gun deer hunt, and...
Read moreDetailsDecision Wisconsin: Trek Bicycle President Weighs in on Politics
He’s been the President of Trek Bicycle since 1997 and the author of several books on the American style of...
Read moreDetailsDecision Wisconsin: Is It Time for a Social Media Break?
Will it be time for a social media break after November 5th? WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey do their...
Read moreDetailsFormer Wisconsin Governor: Trust the election process
MILWAUKEE-- Worried about your ballot on election day? Former Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum says voters should trust the process....
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