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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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66:45

Ron Johnson Clamps Down on the Big Beautiful...

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2025/06/02

Senator Ron Johnson had some choice thoughts that he shared with WISN political reporter Matt Smith who joined kristin and Steve for the first half hour. Annex Wealth Management Chief Economist Brian Jacobson later joins to talk more on the bill and steel tariffs. PLUS: Wisconsin is taking on fake service dogs

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65:04

Who Was Pulling Biden's Strings?

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2025/05/30

Democratic strategist Joe joins us from the road but his Republican counterpart Bill McCoshen joins to talk about Musk's exit from Trump's side, if Joe Biden's term was a "Weekend at Bernie's" situation and more.PLUS: The future of the four day work week and moviemaking in Wisconsin

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65:11

Musk's Farewell Tour

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2025/05/29

Elon appears to be calling it quits in his government position after everything else going on in his businesses and Trump's tariffs appear to be falling apart.PLUS: Urban Milwaukee's Jeramey Jannene joins to talk about Milwaukee's "Beer District", MPD using facial recognition technology and MORE!

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48:43

Steve Scaffidi in Space

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2025/05/28

Steve Scaffidi takes things solo in the first half hour roasting the recent exploits of Elon Musk, but he actually said something smart recently. Plus it's a special day for fast food and Kristin Brey joins back in for Ask Us Anything!

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63:17

It's Not "Happy Memorial Day"

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2025/05/27

President Trump certainly said some choice things on social media and a college commencement address. Steve and Kristin talked about this, look into why credit scores are falling, rate left-wing buzzwords and so much more.

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64:56

Steve Goes Woke

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2025/05/23

Well, sort of. Steve and Kristin reflect on George Floyd's murder, 5 years later and as always on Friday's show, they debate with political strategists Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki on Trump's big beautiful bill.PLUS: Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by WaterStone Bank featuring Franklin Police Officer Matt Jankowski

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3:22

Salute to Service: Franklin Police Officer Matt...

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2025/05/23

This week is Hero Week on Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by Waterstone Bank, WTMJ's Point Taken is honoring 6 different public service employees who went above and beyond for their communities Our last honoree this year is Franklin Police Officer Matt Jankowski, who comes from a family of public service and was even nominated by his father.

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63:46

Will there be transparency?

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2025/05/22

Steve & Kristin dive into the latest vote on the budget bill that passes, and wondered if we will ever see the transparency needed. Plus, what was the RNC impact on Wisconsin? Urban Milwaukee's Jeramey Jannene explains.

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4:37

Salute to Service: Milwaukee Firefighter Ryan...

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2025/05/22

This week is Hero Week on Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by Waterstone Bank, WTMJ's Point Taken is honoring 6 different public service employees who went above and beyond for their communities Today we are honoring two fire fighters. Ryan McMcanamin, a Milwaukee firefighter who got trapped in a house fire in order to save an occupant; and Lieutenant Ben Baus, the firefighter that helped save McMenamin.

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48:53

Put Away Your Damn Phone

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/05/21

Steve Kristin dig deep into cell phone policy in schools and the lack of protection for kids on social media.PLUS: Salute to Service featuring Norway Fire Department Chaplain Rev. Mark Jaramillo

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4:14

Salute to Service: Norway Fire Department Chaplain...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/05/21

This week is Hero Week on Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by Waterstone Bank, WTMJ's Point Taken is honoring 6 different public service employees who went above and beyond for their communities Today's honoree is Norway Fire Department Chaplain Mark Jaramillo [pron. hahr-uh-mii-yo], who redefined what it meant to be a pastor in the firehouse.

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62:49

A Big, Less Than Beautiful Day For A Bill

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2025/05/20

As the bill goes through Congress, Steve and Kristin the cuts to Medicaid may hit hard for a lot of Americans.PLUS: Sesame Street gets a new home and already a challenger for the next Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The show caps off with Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by Waterstone Bank, featuring Milwaukee Police Detective Dennis McKnight.

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3:19

Salute to Service: Milwaukee Police Detective Dennis...

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2025/05/20

On today's Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by Waterstone Bank, we honor Milwaukee Police Detective Dennis McKnight who saved the life of someone at a local gym.

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65:43

Democrats Want No Part in Trump's Bill

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2025/05/19

That's what Gwen Moore told WISN's Matt Smith who joins Steve and Kristin in their weekly first hour segment. We also catch up with Dave Spano for the lates on the markets in the U.S. and abroad. PLUS: Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service with Waukesha Police Officer Dan Riess

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3:26

Salute to Service: Waukesha Police Officer Dan Riess

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2025/05/19

2025's first nomination is Waukesha police officer Dan Riess from their K-9 Unit.

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66:16

Illegal vs Undocumented: Why Language Matters

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2025/05/16

It's another heated Friday (and we don't just mean the weather) on Point Taken with political strategists Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki having fierce debates on birthright citizenship, Trump's gift from Qatar and MORE!

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62:01

I Can't Believe It's Not Subsidized!

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2025/05/15

Starbucks employees are protesting but it isn't about wages.Steve takes things solo today talking about tariffs with a local expert. And speaking of local experts, Urban Milwaukee's Jeramey Jannene joins to talk about I-794, rectifying Milwaukee's ballot mistakes and something new that WASN'T subsidized by taxpayers.

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49:47

The Great Biden Cover-Up

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/05/14

So maybe the media was withholding how bad Joe Biden's situation was last year...Steve and Kristin have a healthy discussion on that and debated who should pay for fire sprinklers after Milwaukee's recent five alarm fire. PLUS: Ask Us Anything!

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60:05

The Big Beautiful Bill's Dirty Little Secret

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2025/05/13

The latest bill from Republican legislator's with Trump's agenda has a hidden clause on AI.Plus we look into federal cuts in our health with special guests including the return of Chef Michael Feker! PLUS: Steve and Kristin talk about what exactly is going on with Democrats right now.

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64:33

Trump Riles Up Conservatives with Drug Price Control

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/05/12

So yeah, Trump did something that Kristin agrees with? We analyze what it means for conservatives. PLUS: conversations with Channel 12's Matt Smith on local politics and Annex Wealth's Brian Jacobson on the hot-cold tariffs.

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