Scaffidiology

Steve Scaffidi speaks with conservative writer James Wigderson about the Democrats’ sweeping election-night victories and what the results mean for Donald Trump, the Republican Party and the future of MAGA politics. They discuss Trump’s record, Republican accountability, the next two years of his presidency, Derek Van Orden, the future of Wisconsin conservatism and whether Democrats will use their...

On this episode of Scaffidiology, Steve Scaffidi talks with James Donald, a member of Papua New Guinea’s National Parliament, and Werner Winter, a parliamentary staff member, about government, politics and daily life in their country. They discuss Papua New Guinea’s diverse population, more than 40 political parties, access to basic services, remote communities, social media and the country’s 800...

On this episode of Scaffidiology, Steve Scaffidi talks with WTMJ journalist Neil Doyle about covering Wisconsin elections and the 2026 governor’s race. They discuss the difference between reporting and commentary, getting straight answers from candidates, the role of personality versus policy, media access, debate coverage and the reliability of political polling. Neil also shares what he looks fo...

Steve Scaffidi talks with Kevin Cullen, executive director of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, about the state’s connection to the Great Lakes and the stories preserved beneath Wisconsin’s waters. Cullen discusses the USS Cobia, underwater archaeology, historic shipwrecks, artifacts recovered from Lake Michigan and the ongoing search for undiscovered wrecks. He also explains how maritime history, Na...

Faith and politics are often treated as separate worlds, but for many people, they are inseparable. In Faith in Politics, 620 WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi speaks with faith leaders from Catholic, Episcopal, Jewish, Muslim, Pentecostal and Methodist traditions about how belief shapes public life. The series explores voting and civic responsibility, justice, immigration, religious freedom, political disagr...

In the final episode of his Faith in Politics series, Steve Scaffidi speaks with Minister Jalal about the Muslim faith, service to humanity, and the importance of building bridges across religious and political divides. They discuss immigration, religious freedom, justice, political participation, generational differences, and the responsibility to stand up against injustice. Minister Jalal also e...

Steve Scaffidi begins a new Scaffidiology series on social media with Mike Zussman , an adolescent and adult therapist. They discuss the benefits and risks of social media for young people, including cyberbullying, mental health, addictive algorithms, screen time, and the challenges parents face. The conversation also explores whether social media companies and lawmakers should do more to protect...

Steve Scaffidi sits down with attorney Edo Walney of Walney Legal Group for a conversation about life, career, communication, and the importance of planning for the future. Walney shares how beginning his legal career just days before 9/11 shaped his professional journey, the advice that helped guide his career, and why so few Americans have an up-to-date estate plan. He also discusses his work wi...

Steve Scaffidi sits down with author and Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson to discuss his new book, "The Green and Gold Standard: A People’s History of the Green Bay Packers." Nelson shares the personal experiences that inspired him to write the book, along with stories from more than a century of Packers history from Curly Lambeau and the team’s early struggles to Brett Favre, Reggie White, t...

Steve Scaffidi had a chance to sit down with three African journalists through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to discuss their home countries and why journalism matters not only in the United States, but across the globe. Abubakair Sadiq Sulemana, from the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation; Sandrine Butera, from the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency; and Cassandra Zungu from South Afric...

What role should faith play in politics—and what responsibility do people of faith have as American citizens? Steve Scaffidi sits down with Pastor Tim Peters of Parkway Church in Oak Creek for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, culture, politics and the importance of meaningful dialogue. Pastor Peters shares his unconventional path into ministry, how his experiences outside the church shaped...

In the fourth episode of “A Matter of Faith,” a special series from The Scaffidiology Podcast, host Steve Scaffidi sits down with Father Tim Kitzke, a Catholic priest who has served southeastern Wisconsin for more than 37 years. Father Kitzke shares his perspective on the relationship between faith and politics, explaining why he believes political division can become a barrier to both faith and c...

Veteran journalist, author, and longtime 620 WTMJ contributor Anne Schwartz joins Steve Scaffidi on the latest episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast. Best known for breaking the story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in 1991 and authoring Monster: The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders, Schwartz discusses her newest venture: Explain Yourself, her Substack newsletter that goes beyond the headli...

Why are there so many different versions of the same animal? And how did evolution shape the incredible diversity of life on Earth? On this week's Scaffidiology Podcast, Steve Scaffidi sits down with Dr. Tony Gamble, professor of biology at Marquette University, for a fascinating conversation about evolutionary biology. From dinosaurs and Darwin to the ongoing pace of evolution, Dr. Gamble explain...

This week on The Scaffidiology Podcast, the tables are turned. For the first time, Steve Scaffidi leaves the interviewer’s chair and becomes the guest as ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf takes listeners through the remarkable personal and professional journey that shaped one of Wisconsin’s most recognizable voices. From growing up in southeastern Wisconsin and attending UW-Milwaukee to career stops in...

The latest episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast goes full breakbeat and turntablism with Greg Marshall — Emmy-winning storyteller, branding expert, performer, and creative force. Marshall joins Steve Scaffidi for a fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the unlikely ways hip hop culture has influenced his personal and professional life. A father o...

This week on The Scaffidiology Podcast, Steve Scaffidi goes deep into the legal and political issues shaping the country with two of Milwaukee’s most respected legal minds: former U.S. Attorney James Santelle and attorney Matt O’Neill. From the current state of the U.S. Department of Justice to recent efforts challenging long-standing Supreme Court precedents, the conversation covers some of the m...

On this episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast, Steve Scaffidi is joined by Colleston Morgan, Executive Director of City Forward Collective, and Dr. Howard Fuller, Marquette University Professor Emeritus and former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent, for a critical conversation about the future of education in Milwaukee. Focusing on Milwaukee’s north side and a recent CFC report, the discussion...

Ever wonder where the 26 letters of the alphabet came from — or how English became the world’s lingua franca? Linguist and author Danny Bate joins Steve Scaffidi on The Scaffidiology Podcast for a fascinating, history-filled conversation about language and the building blocks of how we communicate. Bate, author of Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them, explores how the alphab...

Travel expert Rose Gray returns to The Scaffidiology Podcast to talk all things travel with Steve Scaffidi, including an exciting new chapter in the growing partnership between WTMJ and Fox World Travel. The latest announcement? Julia Fello, host of Wisconsin’s Afternoon News, is joining the lineup of WTMJ personalities leading listener trips with the new “British Crown Experience” — a journey exp...

In the third episode of “A Matter of Faith,” a special series from The Scaffidiology Podcast, host Steve Scaffidi sits down with Pastor Temo Rios, lead pastor at Urban Poiema Church in West Allis, Wisconsin. Serving a largely Hispanic/Latino congregation, Pastor Rios shares how he helps his community navigate complex and often personal issues — including immigration, identity, and the connection b...

Dr. Ryan Martin — better known as “The Anger Professor” — joins Steve Scaffidi for a thoughtful and timely conversation on the latest episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast. A best-selling author, podcaster, and nationally recognized expert on emotional wellness and anger management, Martin is the author of Emotion Hacks: 50 Ways to Feel Better Fast, Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positiv...

On the latest edition of Scaffidiology, Steve Scaffidi heads — almost literally — to the hallowed ground of Lambeau Field. Corey Behnke, co-founder of Cheesehead TV, joins Scaffidi from his backyard just across Lombardi Avenue from Lambeau, for a conversation that blends football fandom with cutting-edge media innovation. Best known for Cheesehead TV, Packers Transplants, and the Carry the G cream...

In the second episode of “A Matter of Faith,” a special series from The Scaffidiology Podcast, host Steve Scaffidi sits down with Rabbi Jacob Herber, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Beth El in Norfolk, Virginia, for a wide-ranging and timely conversation on faith, politics, and moral leadership.

In the first episode of a new Scaffidiology Podcast series titled “A Matter of Faith,” host Steve Scaffidi sits down with retired Episcopal priest Kevin Carroll for a thoughtful conversation on the intersection of faith and politics in the United States. As religion continues to influence how many Americans view political issues — and how they vote — the role of faith leaders has increasingly come...