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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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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

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

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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

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 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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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...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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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