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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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32:44

Welcome to Election Day - Full Show

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2024/11/05

It's Election Day! And Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by National Review writer and columnist Christian Schneider to talk about the presidential candidates’ momentum, the gender voting gap, the Selzer poll on Iowa leaning towards Kamala Harris. -Steve asks Christian if today’s election will be more like 2016’s election or 2020’s and who he thinks might win the presidential ticket and the U.S. Senate seat in Wisconsin. Steve Scaffidi is next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president and

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5:34

Will Iowa Flip for Harris? with Kristin Brey

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2024/11/05

Steve wraps up the show with Kristin Brey to finish up thoughts on early Election Day; they also discuss the Selzer poll in Iowa.

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14:00

Jeramey Jannene Explains Milwaukee's Election Process

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2024/11/05

Steve Scaffidi is next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president and writer Jeramey Jannene, they begin by discussing his voting experience so far, advice for when listeners should vote and predictions on voter turnout in Milwaukee. Jeramey explains the what, why and how of Wisconsin’s central count. Steve gives time for Jermay to reflect and remember his friend Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff who passed away yesterday due to an apparent suicide. They also remember Terry Witkowski, a

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10:24

Christian Schneider Lays Down His Election Predictions

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/11/05

It's Election Day! And Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by National Review writer and columnist Christian Schneider to talk about the presidential candidates’ momentum, the gender voting gap, the Selzer poll on Iowa leaning towards Kamala Harris. -Steve asks Christian if today’s election will be more like 2016’s election or 2020’s and who he thinks might win the presidential ticket and the U.S. Senate seat in Wisconsin.

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30:24

Why Can't We Be Friends? - Full Show

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2024/11/04

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Freelance Journalist Dan Simmons. He recently wrote a New York Times piece on Algoma, Wisconsin and how evenly divided it is politically. -Steve asks Dan why he thinks we are so divided politically; Dan says it’s due to the media we consume and what he will be looking at in tomorrow’s election and what his next story will be about. Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by former congresswoman from Wyoming Liz Cheney and they begin by discussing Donald Trump's

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10:27

Liz Cheney Speaks Out

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2024/11/04

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by former congresswoman from Wyoming Liz Cheney and they begin by discussing Donald Trump's 9 rifles comment towards her. Steve also asks her about any red flags she saw from Trump when he was president before the January 6th insurrection transpired as well as attacks from other Republicans that say she is not a conservative. Lastly, he asks her about people who are planning on voting for Donald Trump.

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12:48

Wisconsin's Most Politically Divided City with Dan...

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2024/11/04

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Freelance Journalist Dan Simmons. He recently wrote a New York Times piece on Algoma, Wisconsin and how evenly divided it is politically. Steve asks Dan why he thinks we are so divided politically; Dan says it’s due to the media we consume and what he will be looking at in tomorrow’s election and what his next story will be about.

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34:10

Feeling the Love Before November 5th - Full Show

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2024/11/01

Political strategists Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki are back, and they are both confident about their respective candidates. They analyze the election one more time before Election Day and encourage listeners to go out and vte early if possible. We play a clip from Donald Trump advocating for sending a firing squad on Liz Cheney. Bill defends Trump’s comments and calls out the old guard of conservatives like her and Charlie Sykes; Joe mentions that she saw what happened on January 6th, 2020 We

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5:19

We Are Definitely Keeping This Show - Politcal Junkie...

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2024/11/01

Political Junkie PowerPoint -Bill is keeping a secret regarding Trump’s rally in Green Bay earlier this week. Bill is junking false ads about Donald Trump -Joe is junking Stephen Miller’s “America is for Americans only” comment at the Madison Square Garden rally. He is keeping their show with heated discussions.

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30:35

There Will Always Be Lawyers - Full Show

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2024/10/31

Happy Halloween! Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty President Rick Esenberg and they begin by talking about election security and challenges by beginning on recapping what did happen in 2020. Steve asks Rick if there could be ulterior motives for election challenges. There will be lawyers: According to Rick, it depends on who is declared the winner. The Pittsburgh Pirates of Presidential Pirates: Steve asks Rick about what conservatism even looks like

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31:06

Integrity, Transparency and Doing Your Part - Full Show

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2024/10/30

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Hartford Union High School District Superintendent Jeffrey Walters to talk about the rise of school budget referendums on Wisconsin ballots on November 5th, transparency, how much of them he think will pass and more. Former Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum joins Steve Scaffidi on the phone to discuss election integrity, measures being taken, the difficulties of creating fraud -Steve next asks the former governor about the legality of ballot drop boxes,

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6:00

Peter Barca on Running for Congress

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2024/10/30

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Peter Barca. Steve asks him what he seeks to change in congress should he beat his opponent Bryan Steil, a bit about his background and what he concerns he hears from voters.

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13:14

Election Integrity, Fraud & More with Scott McCallum

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2024/10/30

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum joins Steve Scaffidi on the phone to discuss election integrity, measures being taken, the difficulties of creating fraud Steve next asks the former governor about the legality of ballot drop boxes, potential election challenges, what voters should know before they go to the polls

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8:27

Transparency with School Budget Referendums with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/30

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Hartford Union High School District Superintendent Jeffrey Walters to talk about the rise of school budget referendums on Wisconsin ballots on November 5th, transparency, how much of them he think will pass and more.

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30:56

Chaos Across Milwaukee and the U.S. - Full Show

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2024/10/29

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by writer James Wigderson and they begin by talking about Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden and the insensitive remarks made by Tony Hinchcliffe, Tucker Carlson and Trump himself. Steve also asks James if Trump is actually aiming to lose this presidential election, what to expect from litigation in next week's election and election readiness for poll workers. -Steve next asks James for his election predictions in terms of reactions from both sides

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6:08

Are We Even Listening to Candidates Anymore? with...

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2024/10/29

Steve Scaffidi is next joined by Spanning the State Host Kristin Brey to discuss if people even care what presidential candidates say, especially this close to the election.

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10:12

Previewing Milwaukee's Cruise Ship Port with Jeramey...

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2024/10/29

Steve Scaffidi is next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President and Reporter Jeramey Jannene to briefly discuss the initial IT issues with early voting in Wisconsin. Next, Jeramey and Steve discuss the budget chaos going on in city hall Steve asks Jeramey about the new cruise ship port planned for Milwaukee and if it truly is good economic news for the city.

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13:22

Potential Election Day Problems with James Wigderson

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2024/10/29

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by writer James Wigderson and they begin by talking about Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden and the insensitive remarks made by Tony Hinchcliffe, Tucker Carlson and Trump himself. Steve also asks James if Trump is actually aiming to lose this presidential election, what to expect from litigation in next week's election and election readiness for poll workers. Steve next asks James for his election predictions in terms of reactions from both sides

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33:26

What the Heck was that Trump Rally on Sunday? - Full...

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2024/10/28

Steve opens up the show recapping the wild audio from the Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. We got Tony Hinchcliffe bits, bites from Tucker Carlson, and of course a mention of a ‘little secret’ from Trump. What is happening? WISN Political Director Matt Smith joins the program and we recap the campaign as it lies. We also get into Matt’s conversation on UPFRONT with each Wisconsin Senat Candidate both Tammy Baldwin as well as Eric Hovde. Record money being poured into these campaigns in the

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1:54

Decision Wisconsin Tease: Professor Philip Rocco on...

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2024/10/25

Steve’s Decision Wisconsin conversation with Marquette Associate Professor of Political Science Philip Rocco on the electoral college and what it means for a presidential election

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