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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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30:33

The SRO's Have Landed - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/18

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by discussing the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race and the candidates Dane County judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Brad Schimel. Steve and James also gave their predictions for the election results. -Next, they discussed the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil and what it could mean for the extent of U.S. President Donald Trump's power. Steve Scaffidi was then joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee

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15:16

Milwaukee's Population is Finally Growing with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/18

Steve Scaffidi was then joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene They began by discussing the official return of school resource officers to Milwaukee Public Schools. Next, they talked about a criminal working for the Milwaukee Police Department. Milwaukee County had experienced population growth for the first time since 2014 and they discussed how.

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14:18

The Big Spend with James Wigderson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/18

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by discussing the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race and the candidates Dane County judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Brad Schimel. Steve and James also gave their predictions for the election results. Next, they discussed the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil and what it could mean for the extent of U.S. President Donald Trump's power.

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31:49

Doing Education My Way

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/17

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in studio by CJ Szafir, president of the Institute for Reforming Government, and they focused on education with the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction and why the race mattered. -IRG did a poll on parents’ opinions on the State DPI race, K-12 schools in Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Schools; Steve and CJ discussed. -They briefly made predictions for the DPI race. Steve Scaffidi was next joined on the phone by candidate for Wisconsin

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8:35

Meet Brittany Kinser, Candidate for State Superintendent

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/17

Steve Scaffidi was next joined on the phone by candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Brittany Kinser. Steve began by asking her for her background, why she was running for the position, what she wanted to do in the position and what she would say to incumbent Jill Underly if they had a debate.

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16:27

What Voters Want in the DPI Race with CJ Szafir

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/17

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in studio by CJ Szafir, president of the Institute for Reforming Government, and they focused on education with the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction and why the race mattered. IRG did a poll on parents’ opinions on the State DPI race, K-12 schools in Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Schools; Steve and CJ discussed. They briefly made predictions for the DPI race.

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36:45

Best of Political Power Hour March 10th thru 14th

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/16

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29:38

The Boy(s) Are Back in Town - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/14

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi, Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki began the Friday show by reacting to the Wisconsin Supreme Court debate from Wednesday night. Next, they talked about the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent and what the race means. Briefly, they discussed the budget and the looming government shutdown later today if no resolution is made. Next, by request of Joe, they talk about free speech. LOVE & RODGERS -Bill loved Madison Edgewood’s

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30:18

Supreme Court Race Funding Gone Too Far - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/13

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi started the show solo by talking about the previous night’s Wisconsin Supreme Court debate. Clips from candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford regarding the 2020 election and absentee ballot in Wisconsin were played and Steve weighed in. Steve Scaffidi was then joined on the phone by U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin Bryan Steil for his take on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court debate from the previous night and the funding. Steve also asked the congressman about the

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13:59

Why the 1st Amendment is the Most Important with Matt...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/13

Up next, Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by attorney Matt O’Neill for his take on the U.S. Supreme Court debate and more specifically, the funding. They next talked about Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student from Palestine who was on a green card visa, his threat of expulsion from the United States and the legal implications including a likely decision from the United States Supreme Court. CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Matt O’Neill argued that the 1st amendment is the US. Constitution’s most

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4:36

Congressman Bryan Steil on the Supreme Court Debate

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/13

Steve Scaffidi was then joined on the phone by U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin Bryan Steil for his take on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court debate from the previous night and the funding. Steve also asked the congressman about the potential resolution of the federal budget.

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31:28

More State Supreme Court Debate Preview

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/12

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler and began by asking him about his loss in the vote for the National Chair position. Steve also asks Ben who the future of the Democratic party is and more. -The Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate debate would be later this evening; Steve asked Ben what he was expecting from it and the funding. Steve previewed his upcoming interviews with the Supreme Court candidates. U.S. President Donald Trump turned

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5:07

Dr. Ken Harris on the Rule of Law vs Voting with Your...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/12

101.7 The Truth host Dr. Ken Harris joined Steve Scaffidi to talk more about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate debate.

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14:42

Ben Wikler on Losing the Democratic National Chair Race

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/12

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler and began by asking him about his loss in the vote for the National Chair position. Steve also asks Ben who the future of the Democratic party is and more. The Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate debate would be later this evening; Steve asked Ben what he was expecting from it and the funding.

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30:39

Tariffs and Generation X - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/11

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider, and they began by discussing the ongoing effects of tariffs on Americans, the United States’ allies and the markets. -Steve asks Christian about his recent article accusing Trump of mistaking strength for weakness. -Steve and Christian discussed the generational factor in Christain’s latest piece Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to discuss the latest

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7:03

You Need to Listen Preview: Politics and Relationships

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/11

Fellow WTMJ host Kristin Brey joined Steve to talk about their “You Need to Listen” podcast and their latest topic on relationships and politics.

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7:34

A Question on Historic Preservation with Jeramey Jannene

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/11

Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to discuss the latest on Milwaukee Public Schools, lead paint contamination. There is a set of buildings on 6th and Walnut in Milwaukee that has historic significance for being built by a black architect and used by black businesses. The Salvation Army recently wanted to tear it down for a homeless shelter. Jeramey and Steve discuss whether those buildings should be preserved.

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15:09

Mistaking Strength for Weakness with Christian Schneider

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/11

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider, and they began by discussing the ongoing effects of tariffs on Americans, the United States’ allies and the markets. Steve asks Christian about his recent article accusing Trump of mistaking strength for weakness. Steve and Christian discussed the generational factor in Christian’s latest piece

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31:15

State Supreme Court Debate Preview - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/10

9:10 – WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt Smith, and they began by talking about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race, a clip from former Republican Governor Scott Walker on his thoughts was played; Steve and Matt analyzed. They talked more about the race, which direction voters would swing in a purple state like Wisconsin and more. A clip from U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin Mark Pocan was played for the Democratic perspective; Steve and

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36:44

Best of Political Power Hour March 3rd to 7th

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/09

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