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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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10:55

The Rise of Gangs in Wisconsin and Beyond with Chief...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/27

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 and if it is similar to how it is in Milwaukee.

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34:50

From Local to National - Full Show

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2024/11/26

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Urban Milwaukee president and reporter Jeramey Jannene, and they discuss Milwaukee’s need for police officers, why we haven’t gotten any and how the city plans to incentivize recruitment. -The I-794 Saga Continues; Jeramey explains to Steve about the current report to redesign the freeway that cuts through downtown Milwaukee. -A fixable issue? Jeramey next explains to Steve about the requested audit on the Milwaukee County prison after several deaths occurred at the

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16:11

So, Matt Gaetz is on Cameo Now... with Christian...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/26

Steve Scaffidi is next joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider and they talk about Donald Trump’s transition to his second term and the obstacles he may face including Senator Mitch McConnell. They also talk about Trump possibly going after political opponents. Matt Gaetz: From Attorney General to Cameo? Steve discusses the future of the former congressman with Christian as well as other cabinet picks from Trump. Steve lastly asks Christian about DOGE and Elon Musk and

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17:44

Inside the I-794 Report with Jeramey Jannene

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/26

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Urban Milwaukee president and reporter Jeramey Jannene, and they discuss Milwaukee’s need for police officers, why we haven’t gotten any and how the city plans to incentivize recruitment. The I-794 Saga Continues; Jeramey explains to Steve about the current report to redesign the freeway that cuts through downtown Milwaukee. A fixable issue? Jeramey next explains to Steve about the requested audit on the Milwaukee County prison after several deaths occurred at the

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33:30

Will Joe Biden pardon His Son? - Full Show

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2024/11/25

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Bill Glauber, and they begin by discussing the media’s coverage of Donald Trump and his transition to his second presidential term; they also discuss if it will be different than his first term. Steve asks Bill his favorite toy/Christmas gift (he’s Jewish). They also discuss Matt Gaetz political future now that he’s out as Attorney General. Steve and Bill talk about him and many more of Trump’s cabinet picks. Are

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32:42

Inside the Trump Mandate - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/22

The Trump Mandate: Tracy Johnson is in for Steve Scaffidi, and she is joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to talk about “the Trump mandate” Bill explains what that means and talks about the Republican wins throughout the country. They also discuss Matt Gaetz withdrawing from Attorney General consideration and Donald Trump’s new pick Pam Bondi as well as his other cabinet picks. Tracy and Bill discuss Trump picking Wisconsin’s own Sean Duffy as the country’s transportation secretary. Bill

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2:43

Grab bags: Back to the Dark Side

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/22

GRAB BAGS Bill says let’s get politics out of the classroom Tracy brings up Jackson Sparks who died in the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy at the age of 8.

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4:19

Junking Late Vote Counting - Political Junkie PowerPoint

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/22

Political Junkie PowerPoint Bill is junking states that are still counting their ballots like California and Arizona. Bill is keeping family. Tacy is junking Trump shaming in the media like the hosts of Morning Joe. Tracy is keeping transparency with the ne new DOGE government department.

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30:21

What Trump Says About Our Culture - Full Show

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2024/11/21

The weather is rough but so is the lead up to Trump’s second term in office. Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench joins Steve Scaffidi to talk about the election and Trump’s cabinet picks. Reading from a listener's question, Steve asks Judge Mary if the Trump administration will dismantle the federal civil service system. What does Trump’s election say about our culture? Will we see a revision of how the government does things? Is free public education in the U.S. over

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3:17

Closing Arguments: Be Thankful for This Great Country

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/21

“If your friends all jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge would you do it too?” “If I have to pay more for eggs then so be it.”

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33:29

It's Budget Season! - Full Show

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2024/11/20

Steve Scaffidi is joined by public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz, and they begin by discussing by the passing of Gerry Boyler, the attorney who defended Jeffrey Dahmer Steve and Annie are joined by Alex Ayala, current president of the Milwaukee Police Association, and they talk about staffing issues in policing. -Steve and Annie bring up the School Resource Officer issue in Milwaukee Public Schools and ask Alex to weigh in. -Now for a quick public safety story you may not have

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16:00

Milwaukee Wasn't the Only County with Late Counting...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/20

Steve Scaffidi is joined next by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann to talk about the vote from his county during the election with their voting hours, turnout and the count time. It's budget season and Steve asks Josh about how Washington County’s has been handling its budget and Josh also addresses the state’s budget. Steve asks Josh Schoemann about updates in his Hearts and Homestead initiative and for hunting stories.

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11:19

Meet the Milwaukee Police Association's New President

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2024/11/20

Steve Scaffidi and Annie Schwartz are joined by Alex Ayala, current president of the Milwaukee Police Association, and they talk about staffing issues in policing. -Steve and Annie bring up the School Resource Officer issue in Milwaukee Public Schools and ask Alex to weigh in. 9:28 – Now for a quick public safety story you may not have heard of. A Marinette boy had cancer and the local sheriff’s office let him ride in the tactical rescue vehicle, meet the K9’s and meet local heroes. -Steve asks

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32:27

Trump's Next Appointee is from Wisconsin - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/19

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson. Steve asks him about Eric Hovde's "pouty" concession, the late-night ballot count that he complained about, what his future political career looks like and who he thinks will be the next Republican challenger for Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. -Steve next asks James about the future of the Wisconsin Democratic Party and if Ben Wikler will stay. He also asks what the Democrats need to do to reshape their message to gain

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9:17

Will Trump's Power Go Unchecked with Kristin Brey

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/19

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Kristin Brey to discuss Trump’s upcoming, possibly unchecked, power with executive orders, cabinet appointees and more. Kapco Kids2Kids Trivia talk!

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9:17

Retail Retreat in Milwaukee with Jeramey Jannene

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/19

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene top discuss Wisconsinite Sean Duffy being selected as Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary. Steve asks Jeramey about the “Retail Retreat” going on in Milwaukee with several retails closing in the city like Walmart, Walgreens, Advanced Auto Parts and more; many for mostly different reasons. Also, some Christmas talk....

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12:20

What's Next for Eric Hovde? with James Wigderson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/19

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson. Steve asks him about Eric Hovde's "pouty" concession, the late-night ballot count that he complained about, what his future political career looks like and who he thinks will be the next Republican challenger for Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Steve next asks James about the future of the Wisconsin Democratic Party and if Ben Wikler will stay. He also asks what the Democrats need to do to reshape their message to gain ground

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31:49

It's Not Election Fraud if We Win - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/18

Steve Scaffidi is joined by WISN Channel 12’s Matt Smith to talk about his reactions on the November election since it’s his first time joining after it happened from Donald Trump’s election to Eric Hovde refusing to concede. We play a clip from Smith's interview with U.S. Senator from Wisconsin Ron Johnson on his thoughts with Donald Trump nominating Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. We next play a clip from Ann Jacobs on the possible removal of Megan Wolfe from the Wisconsin Elections

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33:01

Is American Health Care in Danger? - Full Show

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2024/11/15

Steve Scaffidi is only joined by Democratic Strategist Joe Zepecki in the studio, and they discuss and rank the craziness of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks so far. Joe and Steve respond to some texts about their thoughts on Trump and his cabinet picks. Joe brings up soft power decreasing in America over the course of a week. Do Joe and Steve miss Bill? Steve and Joe further discuss cabinet picks from Trump and Joe addresses the possible threat to American healthcare POLITICAL JUNKIE POWER POINT

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2:08

Grab bags: Time to Unplug

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2024/11/15

Joe is getting the politics out of his system and unplugging. Steve is enjoying learning about history.

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