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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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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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13:42

The Great Debate React with Bill and Joe

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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.

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29:28

Height and Presidential Debates - Full Show

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2024/09/10

Steve is joined on the phone by James Wigderson, writer of “Life, Under Construction” to talk about debate predictions and what Kamala Harris and Donald Trump must do to win – Steve asks James about important issues at the debate, the tricky part about using the economy as an argument and potential October surprises. – Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene joins Steve Scaffidi to talk about the Milwaukee County budget and what’s going to have to get cut like MCTS planned Connect 2. – The

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15:04

Dissecting Milwaukee County's New Budget with Jeramey...

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2024/09/10

Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene joins Steve Scaffidi to talk about the Milwaukee County budget and what’s going to have to get cut like MCTS planned Connect 2. The People’s Flag of Milwaukee is getting closer to being the city’s official flag (again) after a committee passed it (again) but still must pass the common council. Jeramey and Steve discuss this and the state of the Mitchell Park domes. Steve asks Jeramey what else he’s covering and looking forward to covering.

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13:52

Kamala v Trump Debate Preview with James Wigderson

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2024/09/10

Steve is joined on the phone by James Wigderson, writer of “Life, Under Construction” to talk about debate predictions and what Kamala Harris and Donald Trump must do to win Steve asks James about important issues at the debate, the tricky part about using the economy as an argument and potential October surprises.

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31:16

The Softening in Language in Education and More...

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2024/09/09

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32:34

Reagan's Opinion on Trump, What's Going to Matter in...

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2024/09/06

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30:27

The Importance of Midwest VP Picks - Full Show

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2024/09/05

Tracy is joined on the phone by political observer Steve Baas and they discuss Trump’s surge in small donors, what it means as well as the meaning behind polling. -Tracy asks Steve about the issues each side cares about and the ones that the “middle” voters care about. -Tracy asks Steve about the shifting electorate and ending wars Tracy is next joined on the phone by author, farmer and President of Platform Communications Brian Reisinger to talk about his book, why farming matters in this

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15:20

How Farmers Will Help Decide the Election with Brian...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/05

Tracy is next joined on the phone by author, farmer and President of Platform Communications Brian Reisinger to talk about his book, why farming matters in this election. Tracy asks Brian about issue overlap across states and across parties and the significance of both Trump and Harris picking VP candidates from rural midwestern states. Tracy asks Brian what it was like to write a book, especially one so personal.

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13:47

Trump's Donation Surge with Steve Baas

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2024/09/05

Tracy is joined on the phone by political observer Steve Baas and they discuss Trump’s surge in small donors, what it means as well as the meaning behind polling. Tracy asks Steve about the issues each side cares about and the ones that the “middle” voters care about. Tracy asks Steve about the shifting electorate and ending wars

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32:31

Why Debates Matter with Matt Smith - Full Show

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2024/09/04

WISN Political Reporter Matt Smith joins Tracy on the Political Power Hour and they begin by breaking down what happened in Tim Walz motorcade on Labor Day, he was in said motorcade. They also talk about all the campaign events with two months left until the election. On UpFront over the weekend, Matt interviewed Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts where she said the biggest issue is abortion, but Matt Smith believes there are bigger ones. Matt and Tracy also talk about voter excitement on

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31:16

Back to School Politics - Full Show

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2024/09/03

Tracy Johnson is in for Steve Scaffidi and is joined on the phone by Quinton Klabon from the Institute for Reforming Government to talk about back to school, MPS, reform and more. –On a positive note, Quinton mentions some helpful non-profits that help education in Wisconsin. Tracy is joined in-studio by State Senator Duey Stoebel to continue the conversation about education including a bill promoting an optional early start time. – Tracy asks Senator Stroebel about increasing literacy levels in

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15:41

Starting School Early with Duey Stroebel

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2024/09/03

Tracy Johnson is joined in-studio by State Senator Duey Stoebel to continue the conversation about education including a bill promoting an optional early start time. Tracy asks Senator Stroebel about increasing literacy levels in Wisconsin and using phonics to do it, as well as school of choice.

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13:41

Helpful Non-Profits for Education in Wisconsin with...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/09/03

Tracy Johnson is in for Steve Scaffidi and is joined on the phone by Quinton Klabon from the Institute for Reforming Government to talk about back to school, MPS, reform and more. – On a positive note, Quinton mentions some helpful non-profits that help education in Wisconsin.

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5:10

Political Power Point - Social media, Facebook...

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2024/08/30

Bill starts off by "ditching" Jack Smith, and "keeps" the Mark Zuckerberg letter where he admitted that he held information during COVID. Bill made a note of how scary it is. Joe is "junking" the Trump/Vance version of America. Steve is "junking" people on social media who can't get along even though they disagree politically.

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30:45

Kamala Harris interview, Trump at Arlington & the...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/30

Bill McCoshen & Zoe Zepecki join Steve Scaffidi to break down Kamala Harris' interview on CNN - It was her first public interview, so naturally the guys break it down! Plus, what happened at Arlington National Cemetery? The trio has thoughts on what all transpired!

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30:01

Could a Passport be Required for Voting? - Full Show

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2024/08/29

Steve Scaffidi is joined by attorneys Jim Santelle and Tom Kuzmanovic to talk about a new documents case brought against former U.S. President Donald Trump. – Tom and Jim go over the major players like Jack Smith and the special council involved and the pace of the process. Steve asks Tom and Jim about the U.S. Supreme Court’s emergency or “shadow docket” A new way to make voter registration difficult and the cost that could come to it. Our legal panel discusses how someone can get on the

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30:26

Public Safety Goes Italian - Full Show

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2024/08/28

Public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz is BACK! She and Steve Scaffidi catch up on what she’s been doing and reviewing the summer from a public safety perspective. Steve and Annie next talk about the decline of police with some chiefs quitting or moving Steve's trip to Sicily and a text from a law enforcement official about finding a niche in public safety The Politics of Policing and why it’s happening. Steve and Annie discuss how they intersect. Annie shares a story of an

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29:08

Zuckerberg At It Again - Full Show

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2024/08/27

National Review writer Christian Schneider joins Steve Scaffidi on the phone to irritate him with and discuss Kamala Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz. How much does he abide by “mind your own damn business”? – Steve asks Christian about columnists and other figures that openly endorse one candidate over another. – Steve asks Christian about Mark Zuckerburg blocking stories about Hunter Biden on Facebook and the mute or no mute question during the next presidential debate. Urban Milwaukee President

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14:34

What Needs to be Done with Emergency Services with...

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2024/08/27

Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene joins Steve to talk about emergency response services Jeramey was at the DNC and gives Steve his observations of the convention. Steve lastly asks Jeramey about the slew of upcoming presidential and vice–presidential candidate visits and how much they change a voter's mind.

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