Episode

A Lame Duck Congress

Podcast: Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Published: May 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 3958
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Summary

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to break down the latest controversies surrounding President Trump, Congress’s failure to act on war powers, and the growing questions facing both political parties heading into 2026. The panel also discusses the newly released Democratic autopsy report from 2024, foreign policy tensions involving Cuba and Iran, and the state of Wisconsin’s governor’s race. The show wraps with Say Something Nice, Grab Bags, and the final honoree of Salute to Service Hero Week.