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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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32:07

What is Normal Anymore? - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/12

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. They begin by talking about Crowley recently graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; he also will be giving the commencement speech and talks about that. -Moving on to the Milwaukee COunty budget, Steve asks Crowley how the process has been going. Steve also asks him about Act 12, school resource officer requirement for Milwaukee Public Schools and if he has taken a position on it and if he supports SRO’s

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15:50

David Crowley on Graduating and the Budget

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/12

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. They begin by talking about Crowley recently graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; he also will be giving the commencement speech and talks about that. Moving on to the Milwaukee County budget, Steve asks Crowley how the process has been going. Steve also asks him about Act 12, school resource officer requirement for Milwaukee Public Schools and if he has taken a position on it and if he supports SRO’s

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30:33

Maybe Don't Fake Your Own Death - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/11

Steve Scaffidi is joined by public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz, and they begin by discussing school resource officers still not being in Milwaukee Public Schools. Steve Scaffidi and Ann E. Schwartz are joined on the phone by former ATF Agent and account agent at ForceMetrics to discuss how they track crime and ghost guns, using the Oklahoma City Bombing and the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder as examples. Steve and Annie talk Christmas time and traditions. Steve and Annie next talk

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10:52

How to Track Ghost Guns with John Risenhoover

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/11

Steve Scaffidi and Ann E. Schwartz are joined on the phone by former ATF Agent and account agent at ForceMetrics to discuss how they track crime and ghost guns, using the Oklahoma City Bombing and the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder as examples.

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33:30

A Humanitarian Disaster in the Making - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/10

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they begin by looking towards 2025 and discussing Donald Trump's second term and his plan for mass deportation. They discuss the implications for the economy with how important immigrants are for America's workforce. -Continuing the conversation, Steve asks James Wigderson about Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers potentially going against Trump's deportation and what the struggle between state and federal government may look

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5:18

Can We Please Keep Politics Out of Christmas with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/10

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Spanning the State Host Kristin Brey to discuss if we’ll be talking much about politics during the holidays.

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12:01

Is Wisconsin Drinking Less Beer? with Jeramey Jannene

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/10

Jeramey Jeannene joins WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi in-studio, and he is beleaguered with the Milwaukee Housing Authority. The Hilton in Downtown Milwaukee is going to be downsizing. Steve and Jeramey discuss. Another brewery closing, making it a trend, and this one is Enlightened Beer. Jeramey thinks it could be because less people are drinking beer. Also, what is Jeramey working on next?

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14:30

The Ghost Politics Present with James Wigderson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/10

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they begin by looking towards 2025 and discussing Donald Trump's second term and his plan for mass deportation. They discuss the implications for the economy with how important immigrants are for America's workforce. Continuing the conversation, Steve asks James Wigderson about Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers potentially going against Trump's deportation and what the struggle between state and federal government may look

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32:09

Both Sides of the Aisle on THe Budget and Deportation...

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2024/12/09

Steve Scaffidi is back and so is WISN Channel 12 Political Reporter Matt Smith! They begin by talking about the state budget and specifically about remote work and whether state workers should be required to return to the office. We play a clip from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' thoughts on the matter; Steve and Matt discuss. - On the other side of the aisle, we play a clip from Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on his thoughts on remote work; Matt and Steve discuss further. Pivoting to

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32:05

Talking Packers and Politics with Joe Zepecki and...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/06

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31:07

The Political Power Legal Hour - Full Show w/ Kristin...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/05

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31:02

Policies Affecting Businesses and Schools - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/04

Tracy Johnson is joined in-studio by Quinton Klabon and they begin by discussing the recent repeal of Act 10 by a Dane County judge, what it is, what it means for school districts and what can be done to help teachers and schools. -Tracy next asks Quinton about Milwaukee Public Schools and their search for the next superintendent, what they should be looking for in candidates and the need to balance focus on finances and academics. -Tracy and Quinton wrap things up on MPS and Tracy asks Quinton

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13:17

Immigration Policy and Wisconsin's Workforce with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/04

Tracy is next joined on the phone by Scott Manley, Executive Vice President of Government Relations at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce to discuss the state of manufacturing in Wisconsin and the state of immigration in the U.S. as it pertains to the workforce in Wisconsin and the U.S. Tracy asks Scott more about manufacturing and how the manufacturing of solar in China interferes with more independent, domestic energy like fossil fuels.

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15:18

The Search for MPS's Next Superintendent with Quinton...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/04

Tracy Johnson is joined in-studio by Quinton Klabon and they begin by discussing the recent repeal of Act 10 by a Dane County judge, what it is, what it means for school districts and what can be done to help teachers and schools. Tracy next asks Quinton about Milwaukee Public Schools and their search for the next superintendent, what they should be looking for in candidates and the need to balance focus on finances and academics. Tracy and Quinton wrap things up on MPS and Tracy asks Quinton what

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32:33

Your Taxes Promting More Tax Increases - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/03

Tracy Johnson is joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider for his thoughts on Act 10 getting repealed by a Dane County judge last night and what could mean going forward. Tracy asks Christian about his latest piece on referenda mailers which to Christian is using tax money to raise taxes. -What's Christian Schneider working on next? Tracy Johnson is next joined by Urban Milwaukee President and Co-Founder Jeramey Jannene to discuss the aftermath of Election Day issues in

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16:23

MKE's Ride Share Fee Change with Jeramey Jannene

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/03

Tracy Johnson is next joined by Urban Milwaukee President and Co-Founder Jeramey Jannene to discuss the aftermath of Election Day issues in Milwaukee’s Central Count and what can be done to improve and prevent a similar issue. The City of Milwaukee has approved its’ budget and raised property taxes by about 2%. They discuss more on the city and county budgets. Milwaukee County will vote to possibly raise the fee for ride sharing at Mitchell International Airport. Also, what’s Jeramey working on

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14:58

What Act 10's Repeal Could Lead to with Christian...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/03

Tracy Johnson is joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider for his thoughts on Act 10 getting repealed by a Dane County judge last night and what could mean going forward. Tracy asks Christian about his latest piece on referenda mailers which to Christian is using tax money to raise taxes. What's Christian Schneider working on next?

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34:06

All the Breaking News from Thanksgiving Weekend -...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/12/02

Tracy Johnson is in for Steve Scaffidi, and she is joined in-studio by CBS 58 political reporter AJ Bayatpour and they begin by talking about Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter after saying he would not. They also discuss if this will affect his legacy. Tracy and AJ discuss more of president-elect Donald Trump’s picking Kash Patel for the FBI director and others as well as people still in office from his last administration getting replaced. Tracy quickly asks AJ what questions he would have

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33:00

Plights of Wisconsin Police and Farmers - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/27

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Public Safety Communications Expert Anne E. Schwartz, and they begin by discussing Milwaukee Police Department’s signing bonus incentive to help boost recruitment. -Anne E. Schwartz and Steve Scaffidi are joined on the phone by former Milwaukee Police Chief and current Fitchburg Police Chief Alfonso Morales to talk about the prevalence of Venezuelan gangs and drug cartels in the U.S., including Wisconsin. They also ask the chief about recruitment in Central Wisconsin

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11:55

Apathy of the Farm Bill with Brian Reisinger

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/27

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by author Brian Reisinger to talk about bridging political divides when it comes to supporting family farms. Steve asks Brian about the farm bill in the Senate, what he’s learned from his California experience and deer hunting

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