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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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30:52

9a: Less Tariffs, More Bill and Joe

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/11

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen; they began by asking Joe about his plan to run for Wisconsin Democratic Chair considering current chair Ben Wikler stepping down. They next talked about tariffs, jobs, U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating. They briefly discussed the federal budget and if it would be a “kick the can down the road” kind of budget. They next talked about Trump’s cabinet and their

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30:29

10a: Shower Thoughts (and Orders)

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/10

Steve Scaffidi talked about President Trump’s executive order de-regulating showers as mentioned by Judge Mary Kuhnmuench previously; Steve weighed in. Steve pivoted the conversation to the markets and tariffs, specifically Trump holding back on his tariffs and the trade war that would likely be on the horizon. Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by 101.7 The Truth host Tory Lowe to talk about his Truth Community Cleanup Event on the following Saturday and the importance of a clean community

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5:55

Truth Community Cleanup with Tory Lowe

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/10

Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by 101.7 The Truth host Tory Lowe to talk about his Truth Community Cleanup Event on the following Saturday and the importance of a clean community.

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28:55

9a: What "Activist Judge" Really Means w/ Judge Mary...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/10

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench. They began by discussing the curious case and saga of former Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice Mike Gableman and his fruitless investigation of finding fraud during the 2020 election. Mary also talked about the true meaning behind the phrase “activist judge”. Steve asked Judge Kuhnmuench about what the Gableman case meant in the long run as well as the appropriateness of his law license

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31:17

10a: The Return of Ask Steve Anything!

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/09

Steve Scaffidi brought back his Ask Steve Anything segment where he answered fans’ questions Steve took more questions on Donald Trump’s chief of staff, students’ green cards getting revoked by the Trump administration, WTMJ host Jeff Sherman and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. He took more questions on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a potential family relation to another Scaffidi and Japan tariffs. Steve brought up Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Save a Life Flag Raising ceremony

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31:42

The Yay's and Nay's on Tariffs

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/09

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi discussed U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the Republican congressmen who have started to turn against him. Clips from U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and U.S. Congressman Glenn Grothman on their thoughts were played and Steve reacted. Steve opened the talk and text line to hear fans’ thoughts on tariffs and whether they were “yay or nay” on them. Steve took one more call and gave his closing thoughts. Steve Scaffidi was next joined remotely by 101.7 The Truth host Dr

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6:27

The Latest Crime Numbers with Dr. Ken harris

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/09

Steve Scaffidi was next joined remotely by 101.7 The Truth host Dr. Ken Harris and they discussed the latest crime numbers in Milwaukee, the return of school resource officers at Milwaukee Public Schools and what could be done to reduce crime and improve education.

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32:30

10a: Less Than Fab

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/08

Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about the performance of the Milwaukee Election Commission during last Tuesday’s April election and how technology helped save the day. Steve asked Jeramey what fans should know about Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Public Schools new superintendent and the changes she said she would bring and has brought. They also talked about how cuts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hindering

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14:53

Rapid Fire Questions with Kristin Brey

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/08

Steve Scaffidi was joined by felow WTMJ host Kristin Brey. Kristin asked him if he could pull a Cory Booker filibuster, and they also discussed the text chains between them and political strategists Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki. Steve talked to Kristin about the Fabletics “Tariff Tax”, tariffs in general and misinformation. Steve asked Kristin if she would miss calling if her phone did not have it, to rank Bucks, Brewers and Packers and more.

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17:11

How Technology Saved the Day in Wisconsin's Election...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/08

Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about the performance of the Milwaukee Election Commission during last Tuesday’s April election and how technology helped save the day. Steve asked Jeramey what fans should know about Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Public Schools new superintendent and the changes she said she would bring and has brought. They also talked about how cuts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hindering

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29:57

9a: Tariff the Monkeys

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/08

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined remotely by National Review writer Christian Schneider; they began by discussing tariffs, how it has affected Americans and what it meant for U.S. President Donald Trump. -Steve next asked Christian if politicians swore too much and what the uptick in swearing meant for politics today. -Steve and Christian then talked about the show White Lotus. Steve talked about former Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice Mike Gableman likely losing his law license in a case

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14:46

Why Politicians Swear More with Christian Scheider

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/08

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined remotely by National Review writer Christian Schneider; they began by discussing tariffs, how it has affected Americans and what it meant for U.S. President Donald Trump. Steve next asked Christian if politicians swore too much and what the uptick in swearing meant for politics today. Steve and Christian then talked about the show White Lotus.

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30:53

Everything Ends Otherwise It Wouldn't End

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/07

Steve Scaffidi was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano to talk about the rising tariffs and the collapsing economy. They also opened the talk and text line to take questions. -Next, Steve asked Dave what could be done to flip the markets, the federal reserve’s role in helping consumers and more. A clip of U.S. President Donald Trump answering a reporter’s question about trade and tariffs was played and Steve reacted. Steve opened the talk and text line for fans’ reaction

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14:18

Can the Markets Flip Soon? w/ Dave Spano

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/07

Steve Scaffidi was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano to talk about the rising tariffs and the collapsing economy. They also opened the talk and text line to take questions. Next, Steve asked Dave what could be done to flip the markets, the federal reserve’s role in helping consumers and more.

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31:49

Stocks and Snow Fall w/ Matt Smith

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/07

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt SMith and they began by discussing tariffs, and the Republican Party’s response including a clip from U.S. Senior Senator from Wisconsin Ron Johnson with his thoughts. Another clip from Senator Johnson was played regarding his response to the conservative loss during the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race. Steve and MAtt discussed more about the race and Wisconsin Republican Chair Brian Schimming’s efforts to get voter

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32:26

Taking Serious Hits - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/04

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki; Steve began by asking them about U.S. President Trump’s big tariff announcement and the tumbling economy that followed. Next, they reacted to Tuesday’s election in Wisconsin and Florida, how Elon Musk factored into it and the future of the Republican party and the State Supreme Court in Wisconsin. The Voter ID requirement amendment passed on Tuesday and was the silver lining

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30:57

Markets Come Crumbling Down - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/03

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi reacted to this morning’s plummeting stocks and was joined on the phone by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty President Rick Esenberg who gave his thoughts as well. Rick also brought up how the cause of the dropping stocks was what he called “MAGA Populism”. -Steve asked Rick what was next for MAGA Populism and how voters could shift away from it. Steve also asks him if U.S. President Donald Trump even cares about what he had caused and about Tuesday’s election in

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10:09

How Musk Helped Susan Crawford Win with Ben Wikler

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/03

Steve Scaffidi was next joined on the phone by Wisconsin Democratic Chair for his thoughts on President Trump’s big move on tariffs and the market fall that followed. Steve also asked him about the results from Wisconsin’s election from the previous Tuesday and what statement it sent to Elon Musk and others. Their conversation continued and talked about the future of the Democratic party with Tuesday’s results, especially as it came to future Wisconsin State Supreme Court Races like with Justice

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13:07

MAGA Populism is Out of Control with Rick Esenberg

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/03

9:09 - WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi reacted to this morning’s plummeting stocks and was joined on the phone by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty President Rick Esenberg who gave his thoughts as well. Rick also brought up how the cause of the dropping stocks was what he called “MAGA Populism”. Steve asked Rick what was next for MAGA Populism and how voters could shift away from it. Steve also asks him if U.S. President Donald Trump even cares about what he had caused and about Tuesday’s election in

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31:15

Surprising Post-Election Reactions - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/02

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki to react to yesterday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida and what it meant as a reaction to U.S. President Trump and Elon Musk. -A clip from Dane County judge Susan Crawford’s victory speech after winning the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race was played, then Steve and Kristin asked Joe if this was the good news Democrats needed; Joe responded yes and brought up U.S. Senator from New Jersey

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