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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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63:36

Trump is Following the Coup Playbook

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/26

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey tackle a wide range of topics shaping headlines and daily life.Here’s what’s inside: 🚨 National Guard in Chicago — NewsNation’s Mills Hayes joins to break down Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s controversial move. 🎙️ Bill Maher’s warning that troops in U.S. cities could signal a coup sparks debate. 📊 Crime, incarceration, and listener reactions to the Guard’s deployment. 🥞 Cracker Barrel’s rebrand—the company responds. 📚 Federal funding for

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62:17

Amy Klobuchar and the Battle Against Deepfakes

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/25

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcome Matt Smith from WISN 12 into the studio for a packed Tuesday show. 🌊 FEMA on the ground in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties—will Trump approve disaster aid? 🗳️ The future of mail-in voting in Wisconsin, with insights from Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs. 🏛️ Wisconsin Black Caucus pushes for more town halls—what difference could it make? 👶 Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s heroic act saving a child’s life. Plus: ✈️ Kristin shares

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63:09

Did the National Guard Actually Reduce Crime in D.C.?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/22

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi is joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki for a spirited hour of politics, policy, and perspective.On the docket: 🗺️ Texas redraws its maps — more GOP seats ahead, while California’s Gavin Newsom vows Democratic pushback. 🪖 The National Guard in D.C. — what’s changed in the nation’s capital. 🚨 FBI raid on John Bolton — Trump says he didn’t know. The panel reacts. 🤝 Trump & Putin’s Alaska summit — Ukraine, Europe, and the future

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61:36

The Redistricting War Has Begun

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/21

From national politics to personal struggles at home, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey bring insight and perspective you won’t want to miss.Here’s what’s on today’s show: 🗺️ The Redistricting War begins — Texas redraws its maps to secure more GOP seats. Is it hopeless for voters? Even former President Obama is weighing in. 👦 The crisis for boys — jobs, role models, marriage, masculinity, and why young men are struggling more than ever. 🎒 Back-to-school worries — from bullying to AI in the

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60:49

Slavery is Bad and It's Not a Debate

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/20

What happens when a presidential remark downplaying slavery collides with Free Burger Day in Milwaukee? On today’s WTMJ show, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey bring the sharp takes and lighter laughs you’ve come to expect.📰 National spotlight: Trump and Jillian Michaels’s comments on slavery—why history and honesty still matter. 🏛️ Politics up close: Democratic candidate Ryan Strnad joins in-studio to explain why he left the GOP and what he’d do as Wisconsin’s next governor. 😂 Fun & games:

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60:13

Trump Wants to Ban Mail-In Voting...Again

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/19

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey tackle another whirlwind Tuesday of politics.Here’s what’s on deck: 🗳️ Trump, Putin & mail-in voting — after Putin encouraged Trump to push a U.S. mail-in voting ban, the talk and text line lit up: should America ban it? 👑 Life under a dictator? Steve and Kristin imagine what that reality might look like. 🚨 New leadership in Milwaukee’s Violence Prevention Office — Adam Procell steps in. Can he make a difference? 🌍 Trump meets European leaders (including

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64:55

Newsom Takes Redistricting Battle to Social Media

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/18

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey go deep into the week’s biggest political stories with special guests. Today’s highlights: 🌊 Flood fallout in southeastern Wisconsin — WISN’s Matt Smith joins to discuss FEMA aid, prevention, and how its shaping the 2026 governor’s race. 🗳️ Election integrity in Madison — what’s happening with those uncounted ballots from last November? - Trump meets with European leaders — the future of Ukraine and Russia hangs in the balance. 📺 California vs. Texas

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63:20

Steve Goes MAGA?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/15

With Republican strategist Bill McCoshen out, WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi steps into the shoes of a MAGA Republican to debate Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki—and Kristin Brey is here to keep the peace (or stir the pot).Today’s lineup: - Trump’s upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska—why it matters, and how much listeners actually care. 🚔 Trump sends the D.C. National Guard into the capital despite falling crime rates—Steve makes the case, Joe fires back. 🏛️ Wisconsin’s governor’s race and a

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64:43

What Does It Take to Deliver on those Free Burgers?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/14

Live from Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Delavan for the WTMJ Classic, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey serve up a mix of sports, local news, and national politics—with a side of free burgers.On today’s card: 🍔 Brewers win 12 straight! George Webb Restaurants VP Ryan Stamm and franchise owner Rick Esenberg join to talk about the legendary free burger tradition and what it means for their kitchens. 🍺 American drinking is declining. Why?—from health risks to purely economic reasons. 🌿 Conservatives

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65:35

Will FEMA Aid Come to Milwaukee?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/13

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kick off the show with a look at President Trump’s push to reshape the Smithsonian Museum’s view of history.Former Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench joins for deeper legal and historical insight. 🗺️ Redistricting battles in Texas and the GOP power grab. 🏛️ Trump’s National Guard call-up in D.C., the precent set before and the precedent it sets now. Also in the mix: 🌊 Weekend flooding in Milwaukee, with Rep. Gwen Moore asking Trump for FEMA aid—and a

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64:30

How Far Will Trump Take His Control of D.C. Police?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/12

WTMJ Hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down the key points of Donald Trump's press conference yesterday, including what this could mean for Trump's actions moving forward. Then, they talk with disability advocate Carl Schulze, who recently completed a trip from Neenah to Madison - by wheelchair. They discuss Instagram's new map feature, ways to keep kids away from screens, and they close the show with discussion on whether or not Wisconsin may ever legalize marijuana.

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65:11

Inside the Floods that Cancelled the State Fair

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/11

WTMJ Hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey talk with two Milwaukee movers and shakers who were on the front lines of the weekend's flooding - CBS58 Reporter AJ Bayatpour and Fire Chief Aaron Lipski. Later on, they welcome Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano to discuss the latest in finance news. They close out the show with a discussion with Brian Bennett from STIR Advertising to discuss sexism in the advertising industry and the effectiveness of American Eagle's controversial Sydney Sweeney

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60:28

Reviewing Tariffs and Trump's First 200 Days

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/08

Live from the Wisconsin State Fair, WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcome Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki for a fast-paced political roundtable—plus a surprise appearance from Steve’s grandson, Max.Here’s what’s on deck: 🔍 The Jeffrey Epstein case—will Congress step in? 📊 Reviewing Trump’s first 200 days in office. 🗺️ A brewing redistricting war between red and blue states. 💰 Are presidential tariffs effective—or even fair? 🎥 Viral

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60:38

Kristin Brey, the People's Champion of Creampuffs

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/07

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey broadcast live from the Wisconsin State Fair with a jam-packed show blending fun, policy, and politics. They kick things off recapping their fair adventures before diving into school choice and Scholarship Granting Organizations with WILL’s Will Flanders. Steve reacts to GOP governor candidate Bill Berrien’s backpedaling on Nikki Haley, and Kristin runs off to prep for the cream puff eating contest — with live play-by-play coverage and a suspicious second-place

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64:41

Bipartisanship is Cool: Tony Evers and more at the...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/06

Live from the Wisconsin State Fair, WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey stir the pot with a blend of bold politics, local flavor, and one controversial dessert.Here's what’s on the menu: 🔒 Should Ghislaine Maxwell be pardoned? After her prison downgrade, Steve and Kristin ask listeners if a Trump pardon would cross a line—and the audience didn’t hold back. 🥕 Addi Faerber from Farm Fresh Atlas joins in-studio to talk about the boom in farmers markets, why CSA memberships are rising, and

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61:32

Child Mortality Rates in the U.S. Are Disturbing

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/05

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey mix politics, public health, and fair fun in this packed episode from the Wisconsin State Fair.Here’s what’s inside: 🗺️ Redistricting wars heat up as Steve and Kristin unpack how states like Texas and California are waging a battle over mid-census map changes—and how that could erode democracy. 🚜 Midwest Farm Report’s Pam Jahnke joins in-studio to share her history with Wisconsin farming and what the Fair means to rural communities. 👶 A disturbing op-ed on

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64:42

Trump Fired BLS Head Over Unfavorable Jobs Numbers

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/04

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are live at the Wisconsin State Fair with a packed guest lineup and plenty of politics, reporting, and sweet treats. Here’s what’s inside: 🗳️ 2026 Governor’s Race Preview with Dan Bice and Bill Glauber—who’s in, who’s out, and who has a real shot. 💰 Dan dishes on his latest investigative piece on a controversial Wisconsin State Assemblyman’s finances and housing mystery. 🔍 A quick detour into privacy in reporting, how newsrooms have evolved, and what role

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59:38

Redistricting Fight Club

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/08/01

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined in-studio by political powerhouses Joe Zepecki (Democrat) and Bill McCoshen (Republican) for a charged, fast-moving hour of news, strategy, and spirited debate. Here’s what they tackled: 🌍 Starvation in Gaza and Donald Trump’s reaction—is it genuine concern or political calculation? 🕵️ Jeffrey Epstein file fallout continues as Trump offers new explanations for their “falling out.” 📉 The U.S. economy’s volatile state post-trade deals—Joe is

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63:07

Don't Teach Your Kids to Swear

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/31

Live from the Wisconsin State Fair! WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kick things off by tackling former President Trump’s evolving stance on tariffs, trade, and the Gaza conflict, then get personal—did either of them ever vote for the opposite party?MMAC President Dale Kooyenga stops by to debate the pros and cons of building data centers in Wisconsin, the jobs they create (and don’t), and what it all means for the state’s energy future—including nuclear. Then it’s time to lighten

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66:19

No, Sydney Sweeney Is Not A Nazi

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/30

The economy's bouncing back—but who's really benefiting? On this episode of Point Taken, WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey dive into the latest GDP rebound and what it means for your wallet. Then they tackle the thorny issue of lawmakers trading stocks with insider knowledge—should we ban it altogether, or just pay Congress more? Senator Josh Hawley’s latest proposal has Capitol Hill buzzing.From D.C. to denim, Steve and Kristin also break down the controversy around American Eagle’s ad

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