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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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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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10:57

Bill McCoshen on Republicans' Silver Lining

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/02

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen for his thoughts on the overarching theme from the previous day’s election and how it reflected Donald Trump. A clip from Jill Underly’s opponent Brittany Kinser concession speech was played. Kristin and Steve asked Bill about the “silver lining” for Republicans regarding the statewide Voter ID referendum passing and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race next year for Ann Walsh Bradley’s seat.

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31:59

Election Day is Here...Again - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/01

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by discussing election day for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and State Superintendent among other more local elections and where the Supreme Court race specifically stands this morning. This included the amount of investment U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk put into Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel's campaign. -Speaking of Musk, they talked about the rally he held in Green Bay to

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13:13

What to Do About Milwaukee's Transformation Fund with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/01

Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene to talk about two local elections that he had been tracking on this Election Day which included a Milwaukee Common Council seat vacated by the later Jonathan Brostoff and one Milwaukee Public Schools school board seat; Jeramey described the candidates. They next discussed the $394 million that the city of Milwaukee received from the federal government for a city “transformation fund” that the Common Council would be

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12:27

Elon Musk's Bribes with James Wigderson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/04/01

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by discussing election day for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and State Superintendent among other more local elections and where the Supreme Court race specifically stands this morning. This included the amount of investment U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk put into Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel's campaign. Speaking of Musk, they talked about the rally he held in Green Bay to

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31:02

A Cardinal Sin Against Trump - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/28

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategists Joe Zepecki, and they began by discussing the authorization for high-ranking White House officials being allowed to use the messaging app Signal. Next, Steve asked Bill and Joe about U.S. President Trump’s denialism on “SignalGate”. Elon Mask had announced to hold a rally in Wisconsin to promote Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel with million-dollar checks for some lucky voters,

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32:24

For Those Who Have Walk-Up Music - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/26

She's back! WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz. Steve asked her about the speaking and training she had been up to for the past few months and the long-overdue school resource officers being in Milwaukee Public Schools -Steve asked Annie about how public safety is reacting to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court election and the attack ads. -Annie remembers Jimmy Campbell, a Milwaukee police officer, who passed away a few weeks ago. Steve

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30:43

The Administration that Couldn't Shoot Straight -...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/25

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider to talk about the recent controversy of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accidentally including a writer from The Atlantic in a group text chat of other White House officials detailing war plans regarding Yemen. A clip of Hegseth’s response on the matter was played. -A clip of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson response to the text chat situation was played; Steve and Christian

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7:42

Should Milwaukee Run Our Electricity with Jeramey...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/25

Steve Scaffidi was next joined on the phone by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about Milwaukee aldermanic candidate Alex Brower that wanted the city should form its own electric utility instead of relying on We Energies. Steve asked Jeramey what he would be covering next, including State of the City and historic preservation in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood.

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13:01

So About Hegseth's Group Chat...with Christian Schneider

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/25

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider to talk about the recent controversy of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accidentally including a writer from The Atlantic in a group text chat of other White House officials detailing war plans regarding Yemen. A clip of Hegseth’s response on the matter was played. A clip of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson response to the text chat situation was played; Steve and Christian

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