Platner on the Brink, McConnell Rumors, and a Broken Political System

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey · Jul 7, 2026 · 1h 1m

Steve and Kristin open the hour with the mounting allegations against Graham Platner, his defense, and the growing question of whether he will suspend his campaign. With a major grassroots movement behind him, they ask what happens to that support if he steps aside — and what the race becomes without him. They also tackle the online rumors around Mitch McConnell’s health, using the moment to debate whether America needs term limits, age limits, or a better way to push politicians to do the right thing. Later, Ben Brust joins to break down Wisconsin’s hiring of Shawn Eichorst as athletic…