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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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31:06

Integrity, Transparency and Doing Your Part - Full Show

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. 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

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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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31:34

Do You Talk About Politics with Others? - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/25

A different sort of show: Tracy Johnson joins Steve Scaffidi, and they talk about some general politics, RNC, presidential visits and go into their first main topic for listeners: are you avoiding talking about politics in general conversation? Pivoting to in-person early voting: There’s been problems with it but Steve argues that it really shows voter enthusiasm and Tracy agrees. We play a brief clip and tease of Steve’s Decision Wisconsin conversation with Marquette Associate Professor of

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4:44

Ditching Political Distrust - Political Junkie...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/25

Political Junkie PowerPoint: Tracy is ditching election distrust and keeping the townhall format of presidential appearances.

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31:37

Local Politicians Prepare for Election Day - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/24

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to talk about his enthusiasm for this year’s election, what he’s doing to prepare for it, when he thinks Wisconsin’s votes will finish being counted, his work so far as Governor, the new legislative maps in play. Steve briefly looks over some early voting statistics and headlines like in West Bend Steve comments on Vice President Kamala Harris’s CNN townhall last night. Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Waukesha Mayor

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8:51

Shawn Reilly on Why He's Voting for Harris

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/24

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly to talk about why he as a former Republican elected official voting for Kamala Harris as president and if moves like this reflects other voters to move the needle on the election.

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10:44

Tony Evers is Jazzed as Hell for November 5th

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/24

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to talk about his enthusiasm for this year’s election, what he’s doing to prepare for it, when he thinks Wisconsin’s votes will finish being counted, his work so far as Governor, the new legislative maps in play.

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31:55

A Word of Advice from Two Congressmen - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/23

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Former U.S. Congressman Scott Klug to talk about the presidential race and the voters who will decide our 47th president. They also discuss some of former President Donald Trump’s most recent comments according his former Chief of Staff John Kelly. -Steve asks Scott if political lying is still lying and if it even matters. He also asks him about Elon Musk’s voting money contest, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin being the most important states for the election, voters switching

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8:48

Bryan Steil on What's at Stake in the Election

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/23

Current U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil joins Steve Scaffidi on the phone to talk about what he believes is at stake for the election and why he thinks people should vote for Donald Trump. He also asks him about early voting, election security, what voters should be focused on and more.

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13:48

Scott Klug on Why Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Are Key...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/23

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Former U.S. Congressman Scott Klug to talk about the presidential race and the voters who will decide our 47th president. They also discuss some of former President Donald Trump’s most recent comments according his former Chief of Staff John Kelly. Steve asks Scott if political lying is still lying and if it even matters. He also asks him about Elon Musk’s voting money contest, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin being the most important states for the election, voters switching

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32:48

Is There Really a Trump Resurgence? - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/22

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they begin by talking about former President Donald Trump's McDonald's appearance, his comments on Arnold Palmer's private parts and Trump's potential cognitive decline. -Steve asks James about how Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are marketing their campaigns as well as certain Republicans claiming a resurgence for Trump and voter turnout. Urban Milwaukee president and reporter Jeramey Jannene joins Steve Scaffidi

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8:24

Wisconsin Early Voting Starts Today! with Kristin Brey

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/10/22

Spanning the State Host Kristin Brey joins Steve Scaffidi in-studio next, and they talk about today being the first day of in-person early voting in Wisconsin and the importance of it. We play a clip from Kamala Harris’s rally in La Crosse on Friday and the pro-life protestors there; Steve and Kristin react.

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