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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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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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65:20

The Intelligence Quotient of the President

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2025/05/09

It's Friday, which means strategists Bill and Joe are here to debate and discuss politics including a serious look at the dumb things Trump has said recently.PLUS: A celebration and look at Mother's Day and AI

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60:17

Pope Watch 2025 Comes to a Close

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/05/08

The white smoke appeared...but Kristin and Steve didn't see him so Jeramey Jannene gave them the latest in Milwaukee.PLUS: Senator health concerns, a new trade deal with the UK and of course, Wisconsin's budget.

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49:27

The Conclave is Watching Conclave

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/05/07

The Conclave has begun!Steve and Kristin talk about people's papal obsession, the big meeting between Trump and Carney and answer YOUR questions on Ask Us Anything! PLUS: Anne E. Schwartz joins to talk about the importance of Salute to Service!

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65:57

And Now, Deep Thoughts

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2025/05/06

Steve and Kristin have deep thoughts about a boat that's finally, actually been moved, the state of education in Oklahoma, thw return of company towns and more.PLUS: An old friend is running for governor and joins them to talk all about it.

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63:32

Pope Donald I

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2025/05/05

Is Trump's Pope picture offensive? Steve thinks so but there's so much more to discuss! Channel 12's Matt Smith joins him and Kristin on Wisconsin reactions to ICE and more. PLUS: Saturday Night Live, Dave Spano and MORE!

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63:47

Musical Chairs in the White House

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2025/05/02

On the action-packed Friday Edition, Kristin and Steve are joined by Joe Zepecki and...Jake Curtis?They review Trump's first 100 days, a new candidate for Wisconsin Governor and more. THEN: Steve is getting a tattoo and he and Kristin talk about the future of PBS and NPR. PLUS: A new game show on PT?

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61:20

The Return of Kamala Harris

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2025/05/01

Kamala is back in the spotlight, but does it matter anymore?We also hear from Canadian Economist Todd Hirsch on the significance of our northern neighbor's recent election. And Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene gives us the latest on what's going on in Milwaukee. PLUS so much more!

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64:02

Ask US Anything Returns!

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/30

That's right! We're bringing back a segment from Steve's old show answering YOUR questions.WIAA Executive Director Stephanie Hauser also answers our questions on NIL for student athletes. PLUS: A quick overview of Trump's First 100 days in ffice rally.

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12:55

Steve Visits His 50th State of Hawaii with Fox World...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/29

So long, predictable. Aloha, paradise! It’s time to trade the humdrum for hammocks and the mundane for Mai Tais. This 10-day Hawaiian getaway is just the break you need to stop and smell the…plumeria.

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65:25

Grading Trump's First 100 Days

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2025/04/29

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey began the show by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office in his second term which was marked on this day and opened the talk and text line for listeners to give their letter grade for his term so far. -Steve and Kristin reacted to some texts regarding their question As a result of Trump’s tariffs, Amazon introduced a feature that showed how much they affected prices on their website. A clip from White House Press Secretary

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