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Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

Hosted by Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey, Point Taken is for the politically curious and self described political junkie. Steve & Kristin explore, debate, & offer insight into the world of Wisconsin & national politics.

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64:40

What Should We Leave Behind in 2025?

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2025/12/31

It’s New Year’s Eve, and Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey ring out 2025 by revisiting Steve’s ongoing saga with a Facebook troll, then highlight some of the best things that happened in 2025, from medical breakthroughs to the rise of weight-loss drugs.Kristin questions why New Year’s falls in the dead of winter (blaming Julius Caesar), before the duo turns to New Year’s resolutions, reading listener goals for the year ahead. In the second hour, they talk about what they’re officially done with in

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62:52

New Rules for 2026

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2025/12/30

With the year coming to a close, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey reflect on time, aging, and what it means to move forward — sparked by Steve realizing it’s been almost 50 years since he graduated high school.The duo takes on a 2025 news and pop-culture quiz (courtesy of Yahoo News, Producer Jaslyn and ChatGPT), then zooms out to discuss the biggest stories and themes of the year — from political violence and natural disasters to viral moments and cultural overload. Listeners weigh in on what

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64:01

Will "Fact" Lose Its' Meaning?

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2025/12/29

It’s the final week of 2025, and Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down a 60 Minutes report on a U.S.-linked detention center in El Salvador that was pulled at the last minute in the U.S. but aired in Canada, raising questions about editorial judgment, news deserts vs. news floods, and whether the word “fact” still means the same thing. A debate over music from the new Wicked movie sparks a broader conversation about how politics increasingly shows up in pop culture and storytelling. Then, the

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75:40

Point Taken Holiday Special!

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2025/12/25

Happy Holidays from Steve and Kristin. We are highlighting some of our best interviews including: Stephanie Hauser - Executive Director of the WIAA Megan Greenwell - Author of "Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream” Steven Olikara - Founder of Bridge Entertainment Labs Trae Crowder - Comedian Dr. Matthew Boedy - Author of "The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize American and Destroy Democracy" Pam Jahnke - Host of the Midwest Farm

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63:27

Point Taken Does Festivus

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2025/12/23

It’s still Christmas week, and Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kick things off with a holiday question many people can relate to: are gift cards a thoughtful present — or a lazy one? With one in five Americans receiving a Starbucks gift card, Kristin explains why Starbucks increasingly operates like a bank, while listeners weigh in with strong opinions.Then, friend of the show Brian Reisinger joins to discuss his latest Milwaukee Journal Sentinel column on the necessity of deer hunting in

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64:48

What’s the Most Overrated Christmas Thing?

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2025/12/22

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN-TV political director Matt Smith to unpack his firsthand coverage of the Judge Hannah Dugan trial, including what stood out in court and what could come next on appeal. They also break down new investigations involving the Wisconsin Department of Justice, from scrutiny over a Bloomberg-funded investment to a federal DOJ request for voter information — and Attorney General Josh Kaul’s sharp pushback. Then the show lightens up. Steve and Kristin open

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64:43

When Politics, Sports, and Sex Ed Collide

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2025/12/19

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcomed Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic State Rep. Deb Andraca for a wide-ranging, spirited conversation that moved from Wisconsin politics to national headlines—and back again. The panel dug into the split verdict in the Judge Hannah Dugan trial, what it could mean for her future, and how both sides of the political aisle were poised to weaponize the outcome. They also examined Trump’s recent address to the nation, the spotlight on

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62:55

So About Those Property Taxes...

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2025/12/18

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey open the show by breaking down President Donald Trump’s national address, including his unexpected proposal for stipend checks to military service members funded by tariff revenue. They analyze contradictions in Trump’s economic messaging and ask listeners whether the speech changed their view of the administration.Then they turn local, discussing rising property taxes across Wisconsin as homeowners receive their bills. Listeners share how these increases are

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64:18

Susie Wiles Speaks Out: What Will Trump Say Tonight?

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2025/12/17

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcome Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley to recap 2025 — including his relationship with the county board, the future of the Milwaukee County Transit System, and what happens if expected federal funding doesn’t come through. Crowley also shares how he balances governing with campaigning as he heads into a competitive primary.Steve and Kristin then break down White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ unusually candid

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63:52

The Judge Dugan Trial and Judicial Discretion

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2025/12/16

Steve Scaffidi hosts a powerhouse legal hour with retired Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and former U.S. Attorney James Santelle, beginning with Milwaukee’s biggest headline: the trial of Judge Hannah Dugan. They discuss Dugan’s judicial discretion, the jury’s likely considerations, and the boundaries a judge must stay within.The conversation then shifts to major cases before the U.S. Supreme Court — including Trump v. Slaughter on the independence of federal agencies, a lawsuit

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65:08

Tragedies Spanning Continents

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2025/12/15

Steve Scaffidi is back, and he and Kristin Brey begin the show with a sobering recap of multiple weekend tragedies — including mass shootings in Australia and at Brown University, and the shocking stabbing deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife. They discuss global differences in gun laws, mental health concerns, community response, and the heroic father who tackled the gunman at Australia's Bondi Beach. Then, WTMJ reporter Neil Doyle joins live from the Milwaukee County Courthouse with the

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64:57

A Gen Z Take on the Republican Party

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2025/12/12

Kristin Brey hosts an energetic, cross-partisan show with , Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and special guest Hilario Deleon, Milwaukee County Republican Party chair in for Bill McCoshen. Hilario introduces himself to listeners before they all dig into the U.S. Senate’s failure to extend Medicare subsidies, the latest Trump farm bailout, and the broader affordability debate dominating national politics.The conversation shifts to the Wisconsin Governor’s race, with analysis of Joel Brennan’s

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31:00

MAHA Is Right About Ultra-processed Foods

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2025/12/11

Kristin Brey opens the show with the newest entry into Wisconsin’s governor’s race — Greater Milwaukee Committee President Joel Brennan — before diving into a headline grabbing story: a Campbell’s vice president fired after a secretly recorded rant about “bioengineered meat.” Kristin explores America’s dependence on ultra-processed foods and whether lawsuits like San Francisco’s new case against major food companies could force real change.She then shifts to another consumer controversy: personal

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64:27

Affordability, Accountability, and a Big Night for...

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2025/12/10

Kristin Brey and guest co-host Todd Allbaugh break down President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, where he blamed Democrats for America’s affordability problems (again). They then look at a strong election night for Democrats — including a flipped Miami mayorship for the first time in 30 years — and discuss the Senate’s debate over the future of Affordable Care Act subsidies.Next, Reed Galen of The Lincoln Project joins to assess whether third-party or “party-less” candidates have any real path in

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63:48

Warner Bros.'s Media Love Triangle

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2025/12/09

With Todd Allbaugh filling in as co-host, Kristin Brey kicks off the show by introducing listeners to him and his political roots in Wisconsin’s Republican Party. Todd reflects on his time around Act 10 and Voter ID as they pivot into the day’s big story: President Trump’s new farmer bailout, brought on by tariff-driven losses. Richland County beef farmer David Unbehaun joins to share the real impact on Wisconsin agriculture — and why there’s no easy fix.In the second hour, Kristin and Todd break

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64:54

Who's the Real Frontrunner in Wisconsin's Race for...

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2025/12/08

Kristin is joined by Matt Smith for the first hour of today’s show! They discuss Mandela Barnes’ bid for governor and his appearance on Up Front. Are candidates rushing to the center in an effort to appeal to the masses? Kristin and Matt also discuss the ACA and Glenn Grothman’s opposition to an extension. In the second half-hour, Kristin and Matt talk Buc-ee's, WISEye, and what's coming up on Up Front this week. In the second hour, Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano joins the show to discuss

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64:27

A Warning for Republicans and a Win for Democrats

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2025/12/05

Kristin and Steve are joinewd by Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki on today's Point Taken! The four discuss a wide range of topics, including redistricting, lessons learned from the Tennessee election, the latest Democratic candidate in Wisconsin's race for Governor, and much more! Steve and Kristin also discuss how you handle people with different opinions, and make some suggestions for paying it forward this holiday season.

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61:44

Trump Calls Affordability a Democratic Hoax

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2025/12/04

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kick off the morning with Kristin’s chaotic car mishap — a parking-garage median, a cracked oil pan, and a whole lot of unsolicited listener advice. Then they shift to national headlines, including President Trump calling affordability concerns a “Democrat hoax” and the growing controversy around Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s alleged second strike on defenseless survivors.In City Stories, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins to discuss everything happening

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63:41

From Rage to Joy: A Holiday Broadcast from Sentry Foods

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2025/12/03

Broadcasting live from Sentry Foods in Delafield for the Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive, WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey blend politics, pop culture, and community for a festive, fast-moving show.They open with a look at the Tennessee special election, where a Democrat’s close loss in a deep-red district still had party members celebrating. Was it a moral victory or misplaced optimism? Then, they shift to Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race, continuing the conversation on Mandela Barnes entering

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63:52

Wisconsin's Governor Race & Giving Tuesday

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2025/12/02

A tight Democratic primary just got a frontrunner: Mandela Barnes enters the governor’s race. Plus, Wisconsin faces mounting pressure to finally pass Erin’s Law after revelations of concealed teacher misconduct. Founder Erin Merryn explains why prevention—not prosecution—should drive policy.Plus: the debate over taboo language resurfaces after high-profile podcasters resurrect slurs. Is policing vocabulary productive, or does euphemism only obscure reality? We close with Giving Tuesday by the

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