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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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9:55

Local food pantry prepares for SNAP/Foodshare cuts.

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/29

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63:28

Now Is The Time To Be A Good Neighbor

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/29

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discussed Wisconsin’s looming Foodshare crisis caused by the government shutdown and asked listeners how well they know their neighbors in times of need. They were joined by Kinship Community Food Pantry director Vin Noth, who explained how his organization is preparing to help and where donations can make a difference. Later, they covered Wisconsin’s lawsuit against the USDA over SNAP cuts, the growing “AI job apocalypse,” pieces of Milwaukee’s famed “Deep

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62:53

ICE is Under Pressure from the President

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/28

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discussed the record rise in Medicaid and employer insurance premiums amid the ongoing government shutdown, taking listener feedback on how worried people are about rising healthcare costs. They also spoke with Wisconsin State Senate candidate Emily Tseffos about campaigning as a Democrat in a Republican district, examined ICE’s use of AI and the rise in self-deportations, debated new credential rules for social media influencers in China, and closed the show

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65:08

Are Trump's Tweets Turning Voters Away?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/27

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined by WISN’s Matt Smith to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s latest controversy, the impact of the federal government shutdown on food assistance, and shifting voter sentiment ahead of 2026. They also talked about concerns over Donald Trump’s social media behavior, how tariffs are affecting farmers, and why Democrats may need to refocus on centrist voters — plus a big Packers win to end the show.

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10:57

Meet the Candidates: Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/24

Steve and Kristin were joined on the phone by U.S. Congressman Tom Tiffany, who’s running for Wisconsin Governor, to discuss his campaign priorities — including the state budget, support for Wisconsin farmers, tariffs, and the recent hold-up of swearing-in of the newly elected Congresswoman from Arizona.

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63:27

Where Does Wisconsin DPI Do Next?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/24

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to break down day 24 of the ongoing government shutdown, failed attempts to reopen the government, and President Trump’s controversial East Wing reconstruction. They also reacted to remarks from top Trump allies, including Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon, and discussed the growing speculation around Wisconsin’s 2026 races — from Mandela Barnes’ potential run for

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59:56

The High Cost of Reckless Driving

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/23

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi opened the show with an update on the ongoing government shutdown—now on day 23—and what it says about the nation’s deep political divide. He was joined in-studio by Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty president Rick Esenberg to break down the gridlock in Washington, President Trump’s controversial reconstruction of the White House East Wing, his investments in tech, and the growing distrust around elections.In the second hour, Steve welcomed Urban Milwaukee president

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66:55

What Jobs Will Be Left in the AI World?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/22

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kicked off the show reacting to Amazon’s desire to replace future hires with robots, raising questions about what jobs humans will have left in an increasingly automated world. They also played a powerful clip from researcher Brené Brown on uncertainty and mental health in the age of AI, tying it to how political leaders are adding to the anxiety of modern life. The discussion then turned to a new bill from Wisconsin Republicans that would expand gun rights

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62:39

Is It Time To Hop Off The Hop?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/21

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kicked off the show reacting to a massive Amazon Web Services outage that took down a third of the internet. They discussed society’s deep dependence on online infrastructure, what happens when it fails, and how few companies control so much of modern life. The conversation then turned to President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to demolish the White House’s East Wing with private funding, with listener reactions pouring in on the Siding Unlimited

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63:38

Wisconsin's DPI Scandal Is A Big Deal

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/20

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey opened the show breaking down the massive “No Kings” protests that drew more than seven million people across the country, pushing back against the Trump administration. They reacted to Republican leaders’ responses, including remarks from Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Speaker Mike Johnson, and to a shocking AI-generated video from President Trump.Locally, Steve and Kristin discussed Milwaukee’s “habitual parking violators” and the city’s growing

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63:25

Steve's Back and Fired Up On School Cell Phone Bans

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/17

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kicked off the show with Steve’s return from his trip to Sicily and Malta, sharing travel highlights before Kristin quizzed him on all the major news he missed while away. The two then turned to the ongoing federal government shutdown—now in its 17th day—discussing the political stalemate in Congress and how it’s affecting everyday Americans. Listeners joined the conversation through the talk and text line to share how the shutdown is impacting their

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62:43

Habitual parking Violators: The Other HPV

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/16

WTMJ host Kristin Brey opened the show with highlights from the News Nation Town Hall, including powerful remarks from Stephen A. Smith on the government shutdown. She was then joined by former Milwaukee Judge and Marquette’s Lubar Center director Derek Mosley to discuss upcoming events, Milwaukee’s new Office of Wellness and Safety, and the latest Marquette Law School Poll. Later, Institute for Reforming Government’s Quinton Klabon joined in-studio to break down the Department of Education layoffs

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63:33

Our Souls Are Being Eaten by Online Politics

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/10/15

WTMJ’s Kristin Brey explores the intersection of tech, politics, and culture, starting with Meta’s efforts to protect children online and Wisconsin’s proposed school phone ban. She then dives into a leaked Telegram chat filled with racist messages from "Young Republicans", the dangers of online echo chambers, and a disturbing incident involving the Democratic Party of Winnebago County at a local farmers market. Kristin is joined by Brewers documentary filmmaker Sean Hanish to talk about his latest

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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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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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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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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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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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