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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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14:12

Policy vs Personality with James Wigderson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/24

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson to talk about the upcoming presidential election and the complications that exist in the electoral process and potential challenges from Republicans. Steve and James continue the conversation on Kamala Harris’s campaign as well as other Democrats and their chances in Wisconsin and the “personality versus policy” debate with the presidential candidates.

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33:55

The Rise of Pseudo-Journalists - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/23

Steve Scaffidi is joined by reporter Mary Spicuzza and columnist Daniel Bice, both from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and they start by talking about the rise of pseudo-journalists with ties to political campaigns. Speaking of these pseudo-journalists, Steve Mary and Dan discuss one of them: Olivia Nuzzi. She worked for the New York Post and did great work but had a relationship with RFK Jr. Steve asks Dan and Mary if they are worried about journalists. People are speculating Wisconsin and

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2:56

ICYMI Bits: Rick Esenberg on 2024 Legal Challenges

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/20

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32:17

Promises, Promises - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/20

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Democratic Strategist Joe Zepecki and General Counsel for Institute for Reforming Government Jake Curtis to talk about RFK wanting off Wisconsin’s ballot and the challenges and logistics of doing that and how his continuing presence on the ballot will affect the general election. Next, Mark Robinson, a Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate for North Carolina is under hot water for starring in porn, calling himself a “Black Nazi” among others. Promises, Promises: It’s

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5:04

Keeping owning Up for Your Mistakes - Political...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/20

Political Junkie PowerPoint -Joe is keeping the woman who filed the “eating cats and dogs” comment who found her allegedly eaten cat in her basement and apologized to the Haitians that she filed the police report against and junking J.D. Vance holding on to the fake story despite Ohio Governor DeWine even saying it’s false. -Jake is keeping a challenge issued by IRG and WILL that deals with the governor’s veto power and junking the Tim Walz inability to meet with the press.

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30:58

An Hour on Election Integrity with Rick Esenberg

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/19

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Rick Esenberg, President of the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. They begin by talking about the debate and both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s performance, if it actually changed anything and Trump’s inability to listen to advice. Steve and Rick discuss the uneasiness of this election, election integrity in general and Wisconsin election laws. Steve recounts his conversation with Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn on the balance of power

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31:54

Firefighter Recruitment and Retention - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/18

Steve Scaffidi and public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz are joined on the phone by Aaron Lipski, and they begin by discussing the particular danger of battery powered vehicles like cars and scooters as they apply to fire fighters. -Steve asks Chief Lipski if there is communication between the manufacturers of these vehicles and local fire codes; he says no. -Public Safety Story You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Chief Aaron Lipski talks about WaterSAFE MKE. Next, Steve Scaffidi is

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14:57

Being a Good Listener with Washington County...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/18

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and they begin by talking about a recent State of the County address he made and preparing for the November election in Washington County. Steve asks Josh about being a good listener and an upcoming listening session he is holding and staffing and funding public safety positions. Both Steve and Josh were at the WILL Gala and Steve asks him where we are in politics right now.

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16:31

The Danger of Electric Cars to Firefighters with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/18

Steve Scaffidi and public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz are joined on the phone by Aaron Lipski, and they begin by discussing the particular danger of battery powered vehicles like cars and scooters as they apply to fire fighters. Steve asks Chief Lipski if there is communication between the manufacturers of these vehicles and local fire codes; he says no. Public Safety Story You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Chief Aaron Lipski talks about WaterSAFE MKE.

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3:19

Water Safe MKE - Public Safety Story You Haven't Heard

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/18

Public Safety Story You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Chief Aaron Lipski talks about WaterSAFE MKE.

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31:20

Rising Political Violence - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/17

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Christian Schneider. They begin by discussing Christian’s most recent piece about Kamala Harris potentially saving conservatism. -Steve and Christian talk about the influence of social media and Elon Musk. -Steve asks Christian how Kamala Harris could beat Donald Trump in the general election. Today is Constitution Day and Steve is joined in-studio by Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn. Justice Hagedorn explains the importance of the day and

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15:10

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn on...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/17

Today is Constitution Day and Steve is joined in-studio by Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn. Justice Hagedorn explains the importance of the day and how we think about the constitution today. 9:45 – Steve next asks Justice Hagedorn about his responsibility as a justice and recent precedent cases that he is at liberty to talk about. 9:54 – Steve asks Justice Hagedorn about the rising risk of violence and threats as an elected official. The justice ends the show with a story about

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15:24

Could Kamala Harris Save COnservatism? with Christian...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/17

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Christian Schneider. They begin by discussing Christian’s most recent piece about Kamala Harris potentially saving conservatism. Steve and Christian talk about the influence of social media and Elon Musk. Steve asks Christian how Kamala Harris could beat Donald Trump in the general election.

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30:30

Another Assassination Attempt Stopped with Matt Smith...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/16

Steve Scaffidi is joined by WISN-12 Political Reporter Matt Smith, and they begin by discussing the second assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump, but thankfully with no physical harm towards the presidential candidate. There haven’t been additional security resources supplied to Trump since the last attempt. We play a clip from a Kamala Harris Campaign representative from Matt Smith’s show UpFront about being better off four years ago versus now. Matt and Steve talk about the

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31:56

They're Eating Geese Now! What Next? - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/13

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to expand more on their reactions to Tuesday night’s debate and the Taylor Swift endorsement. Joe emphasizes Trump’s non-answer on Ukraine and Bill points out the “Were you better off four years ago?” question. Steve ask them if there will be another debate. What is Laura Loomer doing with the Trump campaign? Bill says nothing according to his son. Steve asks Bill and Joe about any potential

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3:49

Bill Junks Junking? - Political Junkie PowerPoint

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/13

POLITICAL JUNKIE POWERPOINT -Joe is junking J.D. Vance and his cockiness and Bill is junking the junk segment? -Bill is keeping his story from Tommy Thompson’s 9/11 story and Joe is keeping the Kamala Harris campaign; Steve is keeping the ABC moderators

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33:05

The Question of Counting Ballots Early - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/12

Steve is joined by Wisconsin’s Afternoon News Host John Mercure to talk about our latest WTMJ Cares initiative to repaint and repair the plane outside Mitchell International Airport that belonged to Bay View native and Vietnam Veteran Lance Sijon Steve is joined by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and attorney from Fox, O’Neill & Shannon S.C. Matt O’Neill. They begin by discussing county ballots early and the possible legal challenges. Steve, Mary and Matt discuss

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4:38

WTMJ Cares: Honoring a Bay View Native and Vietnam...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/12

Steve is joined by Wisconsin’s Afternoon News Host John Mercure to talk about our latest WTMJ Cares initiative to repaint and repair the plane outside Mitchell International Airport that belonged to Bay View native and Vietnam Veteran Lance Sijon

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31:05

A Lot to Recap and Remember - Full Show

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/11

POST-DEBATE THOUGHTS: Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and republican strategist Bill McCoshen to react to last night’s debate, how each candidate did and if it will move the needle for voters. – Taylor Swift endorsed Harris. Steve asks Bill and Joe the advice they would give their respective candidates and if we will see another debate. Steve is joined by Anne E. Schwartz, public safety communications expert to remember 9/11, 23 years later and share

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16:36

Remembering 9/11, 23 Years Later with Anne E. Schwartz

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/11

Steve is joined by Anne E. Schwartz, public safety communications expert to remember 9/11, 23 years later and share where they were. The conversation continues as Steve and Annie reflect the human cost, especially with public safety professionals like firefighters The Best Public Safety Story You’ve Never Heard Of: In Elk Mound, WI, Police Chief Chad Weinberger saved a family from a fire when they didn’t notice. We play a clip from Steve’s interview with former pilot Yvan Giralte on where he was

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