x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news & politics daily news

All Episodes

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

en

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.

en

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

en

32:27

Less Than Happy New Year - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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

en

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

en

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.

en

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.

en

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.

en

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.

en

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

en

32:59

Get Your Butt Back in the Office - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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

en

32:58

A Very Political Christmas (and Year) - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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

en

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.

en

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

en

33:43

The Biggest Political Stories from 2024

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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

en

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

en

6:07

Keep What You Love, Rodgers What You Don't

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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.

en

30:41

Punishment as a Deterrent for Parents - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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

en

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.

en

31:37

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

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 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

en

850 results

Similar Podcasts

Boletines RNE

RNE

BBC News

BBC World Service

برامج

مونت كارلو الدولية / MCD

Journal Afrique

RFI

要闻解说

RFI - 法国国际广播电台