WTMJ N.O.W. — News, Opinions, Wisconsin + Why it Matters — is a news/talk radio show hosted by former Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi. Scaffidi uses his deep knowledge of the state & extensive Rolodex to discuss Wisconsin’s trending stories with unique, contrasting viewpoints and guest experts from the communities WTMJ covers.
Daily show polls, regular weekly features, and the Friday Political Power Hour, engage listeners beyond the headlines. Conversations range from breaking news to local politics to pop culture & current events.
Headlines from WTMJ N.O.W.
The Challenges of Being Mayor with Cavalier Johnson – Scaffidiology Episode 4
What's the biggest challenge facing the City of Milwaukee? And as a Democrat, does Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson see the...
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Decision Wisconsin: CNN’s Manu Raju on Covering Politicians
What's it like to cover a dysfunctional, politically divided Congress? As the 2024 presidential election ramps up, Steve Scaffidi talks...
Read moreDecision Wisconsin: The Future for Conservatives
What's the current state of conservatism in our country? James Wigderson is the former editor of Right Wisconsin and a...
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Scaffidiology Ep 3: Gene Mueller Returns
What has longtime Wisconsin Morning News host Gene Mueller been up to since he retired? And how did he take the news...
Read moreDecision Wisconsin: Teaching Politics in the Classroom
How is the academic world responding to - and thriving - in the current political climate? Steve Scaffidi sat down...
Read moreThe Unlikely Origins of One of Milwaukee’s Finest Chefs
MILWAUKEE — Is talking about food as exciting as going to a restaurant, sitting down, and enjoying a meal? It...
Read moreAnd we’re back (but the coaches aren’t): Scaffidiology Podcast Episode 1
MILWAUKEE — Is it better to be too early, or too late? Two of Wisconsin's professional sports franchises, the Milwaukee...
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Ron DeSantis drops out, so what happens next? — Decision Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — In this latest edition of the Decision Wisconsin Podcast, Steve Scaffidi talks with Jake Curtis, a local attorney,...
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What does it take to plan the perfect holiday party? Chef Michael Feker breaks it down
MILWAUKEE — No matter what holiday you're hosting, there are always a variety of ways to impress your guests. Join...
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WTMJ N.O.W: Retired judge Mary Kuhnmuench talks Wi. Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE - Retired Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench isn't happy with what she sees when she surveys the...
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“Our elections are accurate:” Wisconsin’s Attorney General remains confident in state’s voting system
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin's Attorney General, Josh Kaul, joined WTMJ N.O.W. on Monday to discuss the aftermath of the 2020 presidential...
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WATCH: Milwaukee’s reckless driving problem, 2024 RNC, re-election, Northridge & more with Mayor Johnson
MILWAUKEE — The 45th Mayor of Milwaukee, Cavalier Johnson joined Steve Scaffidi and guest co-host Carole Caine on WTMJ N.O.W....
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What to do with the Green Bay Correctional Institution?
Facilities navigating staffing shortages is nothing new nowadays, as every industry performs a delicate balancing act of addressing rising costs...
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“What’s On Tap?” for the weekend of 11/24/23
MILWAUKEE — How many ways can you get into the holiday spirit? Trees on display, amazing acrobatics, movies and musicals!...
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Wisconsin Hunters: A deep dive into the state’s gun deer season for 2023
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin's gun deer season runs from November 18 to November 26, and for many Wisconsin hunters, it's a...
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