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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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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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31:20

Bill Goes Too Far - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/07

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and on the phone by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump’s joint address with Congress from a few days ago and the optics from the President and Democrats. What was not mentioned in Trump’s address was inflation, Steve, Bill and Joe discussed if the president floundered on this issue. Next, they discussed the pushback from the United States Supreme Court when it

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31:17

Echo Chambers and the Axis of Evil - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/06

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by former Milwaukee County circuit court judge Mary Kuhnmuench and they began by discussing the U.S. Supreme Court and the recent tendency for Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts to side with the more liberal justices than their conservative peers. They also talk about how their choices help and hurt U.S. President Donald Trump. Steve and Mary then talked about what would happen if the Supreme Court did something that Trump did not like and

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31:12

Making Sense of the Latest from Trump

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/05

WTMJ fill-in host Tracy Johnson was joined in-studio by Institute for Reforming Government general counsel Jake Curtis and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump’s joint address with Congress from the previous night and the fallout. -Tracy next asked Jake why the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court Race had so much money going into it. -Tracy and Jake talked more about the Supreme COurt race and the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. Tracy Johnson was then next joined remotely by Annex

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14:19

What to Expect from Trump's Tariffs with Brian Jacobson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/05

Tracy Johnson was then next joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist Brian Jacobson to talk about President Trump’s recently instituted tariffs against countries like Canada, Mexico and China. Next, they discussed all the data centers coming to Southeastern Wisconsin.

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15:41

Reviewing Trump's Address with Jake Curtis

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/05

WTMJ fill-in host Tracy Johnson was joined in-studio by Institute for Reforming Government general counsel Jake Curtis and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump’s joint address with Congress from the previous night and the fallout. Tracy next asked Jake why the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court Race had so much money going into it. Tracy and Jake talked more about the Supreme Court race and the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament.

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30:20

Who's Owning the Economic Downturn? - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/04

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by recapping and discussing U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance attacking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office the previous Friday. -Next they discussed the relationship between Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin. Plus, they talked about Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cutting programs as well as the Wisconsin State Supreme

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11:20

The State of the State of the City Address with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/04

Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene and they began by discussing Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mayor Cavalier Johnson's State of the City address from the previous day, what was covered and both of their thoughts. They next talked more about the State of the City address, public safety, Milwaukee Public Schools, school resource officers, Judge David Borowski and what Jeramey was covering next

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12:49

The Oval Office Meltdown with James Wigderson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/04

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by recapping and discussing U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance attacking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office the previous Friday. Next they discussed the relationship between Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin. Plus, they talked about Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cutting programs as well as the Wisconsin State Supreme

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33:16

Two Steve's and the Reverend in Blue Jeans - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/03

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by retired WTMJ program director (among many other titles) Steve Wexler. Scaffidi asked Wexler about the history of his many titles. Wexler explained the history of the Federal Communications Commission and radio, explained the fairness doctrine. Scaffidi asked Wexler why right-leaning commentators won audiences after the elimination of the fairness doctrine. Scaffidi and Wexler discussed the news aspect of radio stations like WTMJ. Wexler and

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36:44

Best of PPH 2-24 thru 2-28

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/03/02

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31:12

Of Truth and Lies - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/28

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen on the phone. They began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mineral Deal with Ukraine regarding war debt with the war with Russia. Steve next asked Bill about Trump and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnon’s “big bill” for the budget and what was and was not on it. They then delibnerate if the bill would pass and if there would be a government shutdown. Next, they

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4:41

Grab Bags: Keep Your Family Close

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/28

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32:01

History Repeats itself, or Does It? - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/27

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