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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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31:04

Dogebags - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/21

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was 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 Napoleon-like quote about his supposed absolute executive power. Next, they discussed Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency and how he proposed giving back the money saved by cutting jobs to the taxpayers. They quickly discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers budget proposal, starting

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32:10

It's All About Wording - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/20

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Stephanie Hauser, executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, and they began by discussing WIAA’s recent banning transgender athletes in compliance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, transfer student eligibility and more. -They continued the conversation by discussing the right to access student records, what WIAA is planning on like state championships and Steve asks if education focuses too much on

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15:17

The Future of the Justice Department with Matt O'Neill

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/20

Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by attorney Matt O’Neill and they began by discussing the Eric Adams case, the future of the department of justice and more. Steve asked Matt about President Donald Trump’s buyout of federal workers, lawsuits against the federal government and more. CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Matt talked about the State Supreme Court Race.

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16:17

WIAA and Their New Policy with Stephanie Hauser

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/20

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Stephanie Hauser, executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, and they began by discussing WIAA’s recent banning transgender athletes in compliance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, transfer student eligibility and more. They continued the conversation by discussing the right to access student records, what WIAA is planning on like state championships and Steve asks if education focuses too much on

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31:30

We're Just the Pretty Faces for Radio - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/19

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and they began by discussing the previous day’s primary election, turnout, election integrity and more. -Next, they discussed the Wisconsin Supreme Court taking on Act 10 and the potential impact if it goes away. -They then discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers state budget address. -They finished up on a lighter note and talked about the Slinger high school football winning the Wisconsin State

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7:05

Reviewing the Budget Address with Dr. Ken Harris

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/19

Steve Scaffidi was then joined remotely by 101.7 The Truth Host Dr. Ken Harris and they also discussed the budget address.

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19:24

DOGE but for Wisconsin with Josh Schoemann

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/19

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and they began by discussing the previous day’s primary election, turnout, election integrity and more. Next, they discussed the Wisconsin Supreme Court taking on Act 10 and the potential impact if it goes away. They then discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers state budget address. They finished up on a lighter note and talked about the Slinger high school football winning the Wisconsin State

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34:22

Fear and Reluctance to Change - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/18

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson, and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump, court challenges to his executive orders and his staff and ultimately the limits to his power. -Next they discussed Elon Musk’s reach in the Trump administration and potential court intervention there. They also talk about the consequences of it all and the future of the United States of America. Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee

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17:35

Nothing Can Go Right for MPS with Jeramey Jannene

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/18

Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about a recently closed loophole that would prevent lesser sentences for repeat unlicensed drivers. Jeramey and Steve discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ audits on Milwaukee Public Schools regarding recent lead contamination found in their schools. They also talked about the continuing (and delayed) resolution of school resource officers in MPS. Steve and Jeramey then talked about ICE detentions and

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16:39

Beyond Presidential Limits with James Wigderson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/18

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson, and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump, court challenges to his executive orders and his staff and ultimately the limits to his power. Next they discussed Elon Musk’s reach in the Trump administration and potential court intervention there. They also talk about the consequences of it all and the future of the United States of America.

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32:56

The Future of Freedom of the Press - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/17

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Milwaukee Journal reporters Daniel Bice and Mary Spicuzza, and they began by discussing the Associated Press getting banned from the White House and the future of America's freedom of the press. Next, they talked about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race between Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford, their partisan alignment despite it being a supposedly non-partisan race. Tomorrow there was going to be a primary election, and they discussed the Wisconsin State

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36:45

Best of the Political Power Hour February 10 Thru 14

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/14

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34:23

Let It Fly Folks - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/14

Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen hosted, and they began the show by discussing their takeaways from this week in politics, particularly regarding what Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency has been up to in the federal government. Next, they talked about Trump’s recently confirmed cabinet picks including Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And Tulsi Gabbard and Director of National Intelligence. From the Talk and

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30:38

The Hose Is a Lot - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/13

WTMJ host Kristin Brey was joined in-studio by Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle and they began by discussing a federal judge recently giving the go ahead for U.S. President Donald Trump’s federal worker buyout. Next, they talk about the U.S. Department of Justice, Kash Potential has Trump’s potential head of the department and what it all would mean. Kristin asks James the weakest and strongest lawsuits towards Trump. They then discuss Trump’s shutdown of USAID. Wisconsin Supreme Court

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31:06

All in on Wisconsin Education - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/12

WTMJ host Tracy Johnson was joined in-studio by CBS 58 Reporter AJ Bayatpour and they began by discussing the recent Marquette Law School poll that asked voters how they felt about Trump's actions in his first 3 weeks of office. -Next, they shift to talking about Milwaukee Public Schools and the board’s selection of a new superintendent Brenda Cassellius. They discussed whether she could do the job. They also talk about the MPS Golda Mair school having traces of lead. Plus, MPS’s new comptroller

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14:51

Inside the Parent Poll with Quinton Klabon

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/12

Tracy Johnson was next joined in-studio by Quinton Klabon from the Institute for Reforming Government to talk about their recent survey on parents in Milwaukee about choice of school. They then pivoted to the Wisconsin State Superintendent race, who the candidates are and why it mattered. Tracy asked Quinton for his closing thoughts on the state of education in Wisconsin.

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15:35

How Good Is MPS' New Superintendent with AJ Bayatpour

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/12

WTMJ host Tracy Johnson was joined in-studio by CBS 58 Reporter AJ Bayatpour and they began by discussing the recent Marquette Law School poll that asked voters how they felt about Trump's actions in his first 3 weeks of office. Next, they shift to talking about Milwaukee Public Schools and the board’s selection of a new superintendent Brenda Cassellius. They discussed whether she could do the job. They also talk about the MPS Golda Mair school having traces of lead. Plus, MPS’s new comptroller

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33:33

What's at Stake with Medicare and Medicaid - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/11

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13:03

Trump's Next Attack on Healthcare with Brad Woodhouse

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/11

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14:30

U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan on the Elon musk Act

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/02/11

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