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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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13:34

Reflecting on the Life and Legacy of Jimmy Carter...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/31

Conservative columnist James Wigderson joins the Political Power Hour to discuss how President Jimmy Carter will be remembered. They discuss his controversial time in office as well as the work he did after leaving office.

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32:55

Who Will Replace Mike Johnson? - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/27

Tracy Johnson is back, and she is joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and they begin by discussing the future of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House during Donald Trump’s second term and who might replace him. Tracy and Bill discuss how the media will cover Donald Trump’s second term in office and how the way we consume media has changed. Tracy and Bill remember the recently departed Wisconsin State Senators George Petak and Tim Cullen; Bill recounts their legacies. Who are the winners

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32:59

Get Your Butt Back in the Office - Full Show

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2024/12/26

Happy Day After Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Boxing Day! Tracy Johnson is in for Steve Scaffidi and is joined by Jim Villa, CEO of NAIOP Wisconsin and they break the ice by discussing yesterday’s Christmas. Then, Tracy asks Jim what NAIOP Wisconsin is all about. Get Your Butt Back in the Office: Tracy and Jim discuss the now seemingly political issue of going back to the office, as promoted by President-Elect Donald Trump. In Wauwatosa, people don’t want change. Jim explains to Tracy how

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32:58

A Very Political Christmas (and Year) - Full Show

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2024/12/24

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President and Co-Founder Jeramey Jannene to talk about the biggest local stories of 2024; from the public museum movement announcement, Employ Milwaukee collapse and Dora Drake coming to the Wisconsin State Senate. Jeramey continues with the 2024 highlights with the Republican National Convention (along with the winners and losers), Northridge Mall’s demolition, now former City Attorney Tearman Spencer misconduct, Mayor Cavalier

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10:03

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey Have a Special...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/24

Kristin Brey joins Jeramey and Steve to talk more about what the future holds in 2025. Steve and Kristin have a special announcement.

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16:13

A Sum Up of Milwaukee in 2024 with Jeramey Jannene

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/24

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President and Co-Founder Jeramey Jannene to talk about the biggest local stories of 2024; from the public museum movement announcement, Employ Milwaukee collapse and Dora Drake coming to the Wisconsin State Senate. Jeramey continues with the 2024 highlights with the Republican National Convention (along with the winners and losers), Northridge Mall’s demolition, now former City Attorney Tearman Spencer misconduct, Mayor Cavalier dumping the head

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33:43

The Biggest Political Stories from 2024

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2024/12/23

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Bill Glauber, and they begin by discussing the holidays and about the Matt Gaetz ethics report and what it says about our standards as a country. Steve and Bill talk about movies during Christmas and journalists trying to go big and buy their own publications like the Washington Post to take it out of the hands of Jeff Bezos. They also talk about Donald Trump attacking journalists. Gifts and traditions... What was

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31:30

Elon Musk: The Idiot Savant -Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/20

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Republican Strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic Strategist Joe Zepecki and they begin by discussing the looming government shutdown with chaos in Congress and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s role in it. What about Elon Musk’s role? An Idiot Savant: Steve, Bill and Joe discuss more about Elon Musk’s role in Donald Trump and Republicans’ decision making Steve, Bill and Joe react to some fan texts. The guys discuss Fani Willis being removed from Donald Trump’s election

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6:07

Keep What You Love, Rodgers What You Don't

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2024/12/20

Keep what you Love, Rodgers what you don’t (Try Again): Joe brings up unreported positive things done by Democrats this year, Bill brings up the Madison shooting, Joe says we need to do something about it and Bill is Rodgersing Mike Johnson Steve Rodgers Elon Musk.

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30:41

Punishment as a Deterrent for Parents - Full Show

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2024/12/19

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by attorneys Matt O’Neill and James Santelle to discuss the recent breaking news that Fani Willis will be removed for Donald Trump’s case in Georgia as well of some of Trump’s other lingering trials that may be dismissed with him becoming president in less than a month. Steve, Jim and Matt discuss the school shooting in Madison and if the parents or school should be held accountable and punishment as a deterrent. Steve, Matt and Jim next discuss the Dane County

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2:45

Closing Arguments: Death of the Pardon

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/19

CLOSING ARGUMENTS: -Matt O’Neill’s closing argument is the death of the pardon with Joe Biden and his son Hunter and January 6th pardons from Donald Trump. -James Santelle brings up the backfiring martial law incident in South Korea and how America would respond in a similar situation.

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31:37

Do We Focus Too Much on the Shooter? - Full Show

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2024/12/18

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Anne E. Schwartz and on the phone by Licensed Professional Trauma Counselor Kate to talk about her experience dealing with a shooting at Wawatosa West High School in the 90s and applying that to the shooting that happened in Madison on Monday. -Steve and Annie ask Kate about how to help children who experience trauma like school shootings, her criticisms of media during these events and more. -Wrap-Up Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann joins Steve

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14:07

Will Act 10 Wreck Wisconsin's Economy with Josh...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/18

Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann joins Steve Scaffidi in-studio next to talk about a show he produced every Christmas, Enchantment in the Park and more. Steve asks Schoemann about Act 10 challenges in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and more. Wrap-up on Act 10 and Schoemann endorsing Brad Schimel

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13:33

Trauma Therapist Kate Stocks on Monday's Shooting in...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/18

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Anne E. Schwartz and on the phone by Licensed Professional Trauma Counselor Kate to talk about her experience dealing with a shooting at Wauwatosa West High School in the 90s and applying that to the shooting that happened in Madison on Monday. Steve and Annie ask Kate about how to help children who experience trauma like school shootings, her criticisms of media during these events and more.

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32:00

A School Shooting In Madison: How Did We Get Here? -...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/17

Steve Scaffidi gives his initial reactions to yesterday’s school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle and Steve asks James for the legal perspective with his experience dealing with shootings like the one at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. -Steve asks James what is likely going to happen next from the legal perspective. Steve responds to texts from the show and about the situation in Madison. More

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13:46

Legally, What Happens Next with James Santelle

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/17

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle and Steve asks James for the legal perspective with his experience dealing with shootings like the one at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Steve asks James what is likely going to happen next from the legal perspective.

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33:11

Is Loss of Family Punishment Enough? - Full Show

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2024/12/16

Steve Scaffidi is joined in the studio by Greg Marcus, CEO of the Marcus Corporation, to discuss the renovations coming to downtown’s Hilton Milwaukee that would remove several rooms. -Greg explains the why of hotel room reductions and then he and Steve talk about the movie industry Steve Scaffidi is next joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigative reporter John Diedrich to talk about his report on accidental gun shooting deaths. -Next, John and Steve discuss the consequences of these

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12:41

A Deep Dive into Accidental Shootings with John Diedrich

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/16

Steve Scaffidi is next joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigative reporter John Diedrich to talk about his report on accidental gun shooting deaths. Next, John and Steve discuss the consequences of these accidental shootings, particular ones within a family, and whether felonies should be charged. Steve also asks John what he learned from his report.

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15:19

Greg Marcus on Downsizing Hilton Milwaukee

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/16

Steve Scaffidi is joined in the studio by Greg Marcus, CEO of the Marcus Corporation, to discuss the renovations coming to downtown’s Hilton Milwaukee that would remove several rooms. Greg explains the why of hotel room reductions and then he and Steve talk about the movie industry

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32:47

Predicting Trump's First Day in Office - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/13

The A-Team (or a team) has been assembled, Steve Scaffidi along with Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki discuss what president-elect Donald Trump’s first day/week/month in office will look like and his pardons for convicted January 6th rioters. Next, Steve, Bill and Joe discuss Trump’s cabinet picks. The gang discuss more about the cabinet with a focus on the FBI director. Political Junkie PowerPoint -Joe is keeping new renewable energy infrastructure in

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