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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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33:02

Fun with Flag Fundamentals - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/15

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi began the show by talking about the confirmation hearings in Washington, D.C. for U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Washington County Executive, and they began by discussing the California wildfires and small government's role in services during emergency situations and people’s everyday lives. -Josh talked more about the state of state funding for counties across Wisconsin. -Steve and Josh then discussed TikTok, the

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5:24

Half-Staffed Politicians with Dr. Ken Harris

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/15

Steve Scaffidi is next joined on the phone by 101.7 The Truth host and former Milwaukee police lieutenant Dr. Ken Harris to talk about Donald Trump and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson getting upset about half-staffed American flags ahead of Inauguration Day and what Dr. Ken would be talking about on his show later in the day.

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20:09

The Essentials of Small Government with Josh Schoemann

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/15

Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Washington County Executive, and they began by discussing the California wildfires and small government's role in services during emergency situations and people’s everyday lives. Josh talked more about the state of state funding for counties across Wisconsin. Steve and Josh then discussed TikTok, the security issues and more. Steve also asked Josh about the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioning him as a potential Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate, Wisconsin

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35:05

The Future of Wisconsin DPI - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/14

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by discussing the upcoming Wisconsin State Supreme Court race between conservative candidate Brad Schimel and liberal candidate Susan Crawford and the issues both sides of the political spectrum that will be pushed in advertisements. They also discussed the potential turnout in this April election. -They continued the conversation by talking about the legacy of the departed former U.S. President

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15:41

What Will Be Biden's Legacy with James Wigderson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/14

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they began by discussing the upcoming Wisconsin State Supreme Court race between conservative candidate Brad Schimel and liberal candidate Susan Crawford and the issues both sides of the political spectrum that will be pushed in advertisements. They also discussed the potential turnout in this April election. They continued the conversation by talking about the legacy of the departed former U.S. President Jimmy

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8:04

Using a Billion Dollars in Less than a Week with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/14

Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene joined Steve Scaffidi to talk about the exorbitant amount of money (aggregate billions in Jeramey’s words) that had been awarded to the City of Milwaukee from U.S. President Joe Biden and if the money would stay in the city’s possession. They discussed more on the funding, rail transit and other things Jeramay would be covering this week.

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11:13

Governor Tony Evers on Re-Election and More

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/14

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Steve starts out of the gate by asking him if he will be running for a third term, what would motivate his decision, the state budget, budget surplus, his criticisms on the Department of Public Instruction, if he’d endorse a candidate for the elected position of DPI head, the lack of school resource officers at Milwaukee Public Schools after a year of it being required by law, the new Office of Violence Prevention and more.

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32:17

It's Tick-Tock for TikTok - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/13

Steve Scaffidi is joined by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Writer Bill Glauber and current reporter from the same publication Daniel Bice, and they begin by discussing the upcoming Wisconsin State Supreme Court race which could be more expensive than the one that occurred in 2023. They also predict what the campaigns would look like. Steve asked Bill and Dan about people tuning out of mainstream news sources like 24-hour television networks and possibly returning to newspapers. They also talk

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32:30

Trump Seems Unstoppable - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/10

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi, Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen began their show by discussing President-Elect Donald Trump's sentencing trial in New York City that was not delayed after constant attempts and protests from Trump. Steve also asked Joe about what would happen with United States Department of Justice Special Council Jack Smith’s findings on Trump. Steve, Bill and Joe talked more about Smith’s findings, if Trump would address them on Inauguration

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30:05

Scaffidi Unfiltered Once Again - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/09

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was solo today, he was monitoring the funeral of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and also talked about current President Joe Biden and his current mental state that led to the re-election of former President Donald Trump with associated clips from Trump and Biden’s debate and U.S. Senator’s Chuck Schumer’s thoughts on Biden’s mental state that were played The show was re-introduced with audio from Jimmy Carter’s funeral and Steve talked about the mental state of Donald

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31:02

Justice Has No Price Tag - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/08

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Institute for Reforming Government general council Jake Curtis, and they began by discussing everything that U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump has said recently as Inaugurated Day approached, particularly his desire for the United States of America to take control of the Panama Canal from China. -Steve asked Jake what he would expect from his inauguration and his first few days in office. -Steve and Jake set the table for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court

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32:34

We're Seeing Who's Swimming Naked - Full Show

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2025/01/07

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene, and they began by discussing about the 386 sealed, uncounted ballots that were found in Madison, Wisconsin. Steve and Jeramey then discussed the state of the craft brewery industry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with all the closings and acquisitions that had been occurring and why it was happening. Steve and Jeramey discussed the leadership program that was happening within the Milwaukee County Transit System. Steve

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15:31

Grow the Hell Up, Elon Musk with Kristin Brey

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/07

Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by fellow WTMJ host Kristin Brey to talk about their new podcast “You Need to Listen”. They also discussed the certification process of U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump from the previous day and some of the drama that had occurred in Congress and the Senate. Steve and Kristin discussed words, definitions and more but also the impending inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump and what the administration would look like. A clip from the television show

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16:10

MCTS' Intellectual Inbreeding with Jeramey Jannene

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/07

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene, and they began by discussing about the 386 sealed, uncounted ballots that were found in Madison, Wisconsin. Steve and Jeramey then discussed the state of the craft brewery industry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with all the closings and acquisitions that had been occurring and why it was happening. Steve and Jeramey discussed the leadership program that was happening within the Milwaukee County Transit System.

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30:58

Why Are They Still Counting Ballots? - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/06

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt Smith, and they began by discussing the State of Wisconsin still being in the middle of counting votes from the 2024 November election. A clip from Smith’s conversation with Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs was played about the questions on the yet-to-be-counted ballots. Matt and Steve discussed more about covering politics, especially as today marked the 4-year anniversary of the January 6th

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32:27

Less Than Happy New Year - Full Show

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2025/01/03

Happy(?) New Year! WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic Strategist Joe Zepecki. They began by discussing their predictions for 2025 in Washington, D.C. Steve, Bill and Joe discussed the effects of Trump’s new national security team and how the recent attacks in Las Vegas, Nevada and New Orleans, Louisiana may have expedited the process. Steve, Bill and Joe gave more predictions regarding the House of Representatives and President-elect Donald

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34:14

The Right to an Opinion; Not to Share It - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/02

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and they began by discussing the attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana on early New Years Day that killed 15 people. Steve and Judge Mary discussed how to prevent incidents like that in New Orleans and identifying someone who is mentally unwell before the incident and how to deal out consequences when the assailant has already died. Steve and Mary discussed U.S. Senator from Louisiana

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3:04

Closing Arguments: Get Out of Your Zip Code

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/01/02

Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench said: “Get out of your ZIP Code”, or rather one’s own comfort zone and be a curious human being.

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31:11

The Standout Moments of 2024 - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/31

Steve Scaffidi is joined by conservative writers James Wigderson and Christian Schneider to discuss the most important political stories from 2024, reflect on the legacy of President Jimmy Carter, and make some predictions for what may happen in 2025.

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13:42

The Wild Ride of 2024 Politics with Christian Schneider

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/31

Steve is joined by columnist Christian Schneider to discuss the biggest takeaways from the year's most impactful political stories. Later, they react to predictions about life in the year 2025 from 100 years ago, and make predictions of their own.

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