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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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63:23

Supreme Court's Back; And There's A Lot

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/14

WTMJ’s Kristin Brey is joined by former U.S. Attorney James Santelle and retired Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench to break down the new U.S. Supreme Court term, starting with Louisiana v. Callais, a case challenging the Voting Rights Act,, then they dive into other major cases on the docket—including one targeting conversion therapy—and what they reveal about the Court’s priorities. The conversation also touches on the Hatch Act controversy involving Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and

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62:29

Raising Athletes of Democracy, Not Spectators

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/13

On this episode of Point Taken, WTMJ’s Kristin Brey sits down with WISN’s Matt Smith to unpack the Milwaukee Brewers’ NLDS win and the political fallout from the federal government shutdown. Smith shares insights from his interviews with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and Rep. Scott Fitzgerald. They also discuss potentially flipping Wisconsin Senate seats in 2026 with Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein and react to Vice President J.D. Vance’s tense exchange with George

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8:20

Meet the Candidates: Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/12

WTMJ’s Kristin Brey speaks with Democratic candidate Governor, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez. Rodriguez discusses her decision to run, her background, the challenges of reaching voters in a purple state, her thoughts on outgoing Governor Tony Evers, the upcoming primary, and why she believes Wisconsinites should vote for her.

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8:55

Meet the Candidates: Kelda Roys for Wisconsin Governor

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/12

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey speak with Wisconsin State Senator and Democratic candidate for Governor Kelda Roys. Roys discusses why she’s running, what distinguishes her from other Democratic candidates, what actions she would have taken if she were already governor, and why she believes Wisconsinites should support her campaign.

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9:36

Meet the Candidates: David Crowley for Wisconsin...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/12

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who recently announced his candidacy for Wisconsin Governor. Crowley talks about why he’s running, his priorities for the state, how he plans to connect with voters statewide, his approach to working with President Donald Trump, ideas for using Wisconsin’s budget surplus, addressing childcare challenges, and what his family thinks about his run.

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14:40

Meet the Candidates: Missy Hughes for Wisconsin Governor

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/12

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey speak with former Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO Missy Hughes, who recently announced her candidacy for Governor as a Democrat. Hughes discusses why she’s running, her background, and what sets her apart from elected officials. She also shares her views on legalizing medicinal marijuana, key policy priorities, what she believes Wisconsin voters are looking for, what she’s most excited about in her campaign, and how her experience in western

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13:19

Meet the Candidates: Ryan Strnad for Wisconsin Governor

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/12

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey speak with Milwaukee beer vendor and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin Governor Ryan Strnad. Strnad discusses why he’s running, his decision to switch from the Republican Party, and his background as a longtime beer vendor for the Milwaukee Brewers. He also outlines the key policies from his campaign platform and what he would prioritize as governor.

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12:49

Meet the Candidates: Francesca Hong for Wisconsin...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/12

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined in-studio by Democratic State Representative Francesca Hong of Madison, another candidate to announce a run for Wisconsin Governor. Hong discusses her campaign messaging, her background, ideas for Wisconsin’s budget surplus, and key policy priorities. She also addresses her label a socialist, how she plans to stand out in a crowded Democratic field, and her views on education in Wisconsin.

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13:10

Meet the Candidates: Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/12

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor, who recently announced her candidacy for the next State Supreme Court race. Judge Taylor discusses her background, why she’s running, and her views on judicial recusal, civility within the court system, and the significance of an all-women State Supreme Court. She also shares her thoughts on Justice Rebecca Bradley’s decision not to seek reelection for the seat she’s pursuing.

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14:44

Meet the Candidates: Josh Schoemann for Wisconsin...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/12

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey speak with Washington County Executive and Republican candidate for Wisconsin Governor Josh Schoemann. Schoemann discusses his decision to enter the race, his focus on supporting Wisconsin retirees, bringing residents back to the state, and his plans for veterans. He also talks about uniting Republicans divided over President Donald Trump, the sale of a Universities of Wisconsin campus in Washington County, his relationship with Milwaukee County, and ideas for

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64:02

Trump Brings Peace to the Middle East?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/10

WTMJ host Kristin Brey was joined in-studio by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki for a wide-ranging political discussion. They began with U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace deal between Israel and Hamas, shared thoughts on the ongoing federal government shutdown and its effect on healthcare, and debated the National Guard’s deployment controversies in Chicago and Portland. They also touched on Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize news and Wisconsin Attorney General

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61:18

A Look Inside Christian Nationalism in America

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/09

WTMJ host Kristin Brey opened the show diving into Wisconsin’s evolving hemp and cannabis landscape — unpacking the differences between hemp, marijuana, and CBD, and how each is regulated. She was joined by Beau Whitney, chief economist at Whitney Economics, to discuss the fast-changing Delta-8 market and what’s at stake for hemp producers nationwide as shifting laws threaten the industry’s stability.Later, Kristin spoke with Dr. Matthew Boedy, a professor of rhetoric and author examining the rise

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61:12

What Exactly Is ICE Allowed To Do?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/08

Kristin Brey was joined in-studio by retired Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and former U.S. Attorney James Santelle for a deep dive into presidential power and the limits of federal authority. The trio discussed President Trump’s decision to send the Texas National Guard to Chicago and Portland under the potential justification of the Insurrection Act, tracing historical parallels and public backlash. They also examined the reach of ICE, including reports of them using AI to track critics,

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12:33

Why Your Health Insurance Premiums Will Rise with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/07

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60:27

DEI Is Dead, But Should It Be?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/07

Kristin Brey opened the show celebrating the Milwaukee Brewers’ big win and breaking down the latest from Washington, where President Trump may be making progress on ending the government shutdown. She spoke with Alex Jacquez from the Groundwork Collaborative about how the shutdown could raise health insurance premiums for Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act. Kristin also reacted to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s announcement that he won’t run for governor, speculated on whether

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66:21

Is Robin Vos's Tenure Reaching an End?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/06

Kristin Brey was joined by WISN Channel 12’s Matt Smith to unpack Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’s influence, his re-election prospects, and who could replace him. They also discussed new polling in the governor’s race, and how campaign demands affect candidates’ day jobs. Later, Kristin explored a new dining trend—restaurants offering smaller portions as customers tighten budgets—and shared listener reactions. In the second hour, Kristin talked with Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano about

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63:33

How Both Sides Explain the Shutdown

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/03

Kristin Brey was joined by strategists Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to break down the ongoing government shutdown, the partisan budget stalemate in Congress, and President Trump and Pete Hegseth’s military “rally.” They also tackled Trump’s new “war on drugs” and wrapped the first hour with thoughts on the federal government’s gridlock.In the second hour, the group turned local, digging into Wisconsin’s governor’s race with Missy Hughes entering, Bill Berrien dropping out, and Tom Tiffany gaining

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61:40

The Government Shutdown is a Both Sides Problem

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/02

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kicked things off with the latest Marquette Law School Poll on political violence, joined by poll director Charles Franklin for a deep dive into voter attitudes and divisions. They also tackled the looming government shutdown and Wisconsin Republicans’ push for medical marijuana. In the second hour, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joined in-studio to talk garbage drop-off sites, lead pipe removal, and a new Milwaukee lighthouse. The hosts also dug into the future of

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64:19

Will the Political Pendulum Ever Swing Back to Center?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/01

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey opened the show with the nation’s 15th government shutdown since 1981, debating who’s to blame and how long it could last. They later welcomed Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, who shared why he’s running for Wisconsin governor and his priorities on retirees, veterans, and city funding. In the second hour, the hosts reacted to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rally-like meeting with military leaders, took listener reactions, and closed

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63:08

American Tribalism on Display at the Ryder Cup

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/09/30

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined by former U.S. Attorney James Santelle to break down the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, President Trump’s use of power, and Justice Clarence Thomas’s recent remarks on precedent. Later, they welcomed former Wisconsin Head of Economic Development Missy Hughes to discuss her run for governor, her policy positions, and what sets her apart in the race. In the second hour, Steve and Kristin examined the proposed Gaza peace agreement,

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