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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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13:50

Does Tim Walz Mind His Own Damn Business? with...

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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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30:47

Matt Smith's DNC Review - Full Show

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2024/08/26

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by WISN Channel 12’s Matt Smith to give a rundown of his experience at the DNC in Chicago. After a playing a clip from Republican strategist Bill McCoshen on Matt Smith's show UpFront about the right-leaning reaction to the convention. Steve and Matt talk about the challenges from the right for the Democratic party. Playing another clip from UpFront with someone from Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, Matt and Steve talk about voter turnout and strategy

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29:32

Bill Reviews the DNC and the Race Ahead - Full Show

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2024/08/23

Steve Scaffidi is only joined on the phone by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to get his thoughts on the DNC that finished off last night. Bill doesn’t think it quite lived up to the hype, but the real race starts today. Speaking of the race, where is it? Bill says dead even. Steve also asks him what the biggest issue is going to be for voters. Steve also asks Bill about the power behind Kamala Harris coming to Milwaukee Tuesday night and Republican Adam Kinzinger making an appearance at the

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5:06

Junking 4-Day Conventions, Keeping Them in Milwaukee...

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2024/08/23

Bill is keeping Kristin Brey who really helped Milwaukee shine during the RNC compared to the DNC in Chicago. Steve is keeping well moderated and well-timed debates Bill is ditching 4-day conventions and just let them have the presidential candidates shine. Steve is ditching poorly prepared debates

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29:19

Bracing for Legal Challenges in November's Election -...

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2024/08/22

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6:52

Steve's NEW Listener Trip with Fox World Travel's...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/22

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Rose Gray from Fox World Travel to announce their listener trip for next year where they will be going to Steve’s homeland Sicily in Italy.

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34:22

DNC Day 2 Review and DNC Day 3 Preview

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/21

It's Day 3 of the DNC. Steve recaps Day 2 with Kamala Harris at Fiserv Forum with 15,000 in attendance and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers gaff at roll call at the United Center in Chicago. Adam Roberts joins us LIVE from the McCormick place in Chicago to give Steve a look at what things look like at the DNC and his expectations for tonight. Quick Additional DNC Thoughts WTMJ's Kristin Brey is also at the DNC and tells Steve what she’s seeing. – Steve asks Kristin about the Republicans speaking on

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31:13

DNC Day 1 REVIEW - Full Show

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2024/08/20

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by James Wigderson, writer of Life Under Construction to talk about the state of the presidential race since they last spoke with Kamala Harris running instead of Joe Biden and Trump’s chances against her. – Steve next asks James what the message of the Democratic Party is going to be during the DNC, what Kamala Harris has to do to beat Trump and Joe Biden’s legacy. Steve gives his quick thoughts on Day 1 of the DNC and his thoughts on Joe Biden’s speech and

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10:06

The Truth About DNC Protesters with Dan Shafer

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2024/08/20

The Recombobulation Writer Dan Shafer joins Steve Scaffidi next to give the left-leaning perspective on Day 1 of the DNC and Joe Biden’s speech – Joe Biden addressed the pro-Palestinian protests. Steve asks Dan if it was a smart move and also asks him about his plans for the DNC tomorrow.

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4:29

Congressman Bryan Steil on the Republican Perspective...

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2024/08/20

U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil joins Steve on the phone to discuss the Republican perspective on Day 1 of the DNC.

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13:40

What Kamala Harris has to do to Win with James Wigderson

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/20

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by James Wigderson, writer of Life Under Construction to talk about the state of the presidential race since they last spoke with Kamala Harris running instead of Joe Biden and Trump’s chances against her. – Steve next asks James what the message of the Democratic Party is going to be during the DNC, what Kamala Harris has to do to beat Trump and Joe Biden’s legacy.

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32:17

Day 1 DNC Preview with Mary Spicuzza - Full Show

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2024/08/19

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Mary Spicuzza. They begin by talking about the DNC in Chicago which starts today and how it compares to the RNC in Milwaukee last month. Steve and Mary are joined by fellow reporter and Mary’s husband Dan Simmons who is in Chicago. Dan gives Mary and Steve the mood of the DNC, the protestors, Chicago and more. – Steve asks Dan about his work, his observations with who voters are voting for and campaigning, 9:35 – A quick look at

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7:38

The Celebrity Endorsement War in Politics with Bill...

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2024/08/19

Steve Scaffidi and Mary Spicuzza are next joined by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter Bill Glauber to talk about Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as Democratic candidates. Steve asks Mary and Bill about what’s the next big event people will be focusing on, and which side wins the celebrity endorsement war.

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11:20

Dan Simmons on the Ground at the DNC for First...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/19

Steven Scaffidi and Mary Spicuzza are joined by fellow reporter and Mary’s husband Dan Simmons who is in Chicago. Dan gives Mary and Steve the mood of the DNC, the protestors, Chicago and more. Steve asks Dan about his work, his observations with who voters are voting for and campaigning,

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31:15

Trump Said WHAT About the Medal of Honor? - Full Show

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2024/08/16

The OG Crew is FINALLY back together. Steve begins the show by asking political strategists Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen for their takeaways from Tuesday’s primary election. Zeroing in on the constitutional amendment referenda that failed to pass, Steve asks Bill and Joe for their takeaways. Bill mentions as former Governor Tommy Thompson always said: “Never give up power.” Donald Trump made remarks that the Medal of Freedom for civilians is better than the Medal of Honor for those who served in

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5:10

Keeping Low Drug Prices, Ditching Campaign Rallies -...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/16

-Bill is junking political rallies for Donald Trump until the last few weeks before the election. Joe is junking Donald Trump’s comments on the Congressional Medal of Honor. -Bill is keeping the Trump Campaign’s new strategy of visiting swing states and taking questions from voters. Joe is keeping a critical component of the inflation reduction act that has helped lower drug prices.

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32:00

Looking at the Future of Trump's Cases and Wisconsin...

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2024/08/15

It's time for the legal edition of the Political Power Hour. Steve is joined by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle. Steve opens the talk and text line for listener questions and James begins by talking about Former U.S. President Donald Trump “Hush Money Case” and the challenges to Trump’s convictions in that case and they all discuss probation. A question from a listener asks how the “Trump Immunity” decision can apply to Trump when

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31:16

Reactions from Wisconsin's August Primary Election -...

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2024/08/14

It's the day after the election and Steve begins by being joined by C.J. Szafir from the Institute for Reforming Government. Steve asks him to describe last night’s results. C.J. says it was good for Trump supported candidates in the Fox Valley but not election deniers like Tim Ramthun. Obviously, the big win was Wisconsinites voting against the referenda that would have given spending power to the state legislature. C.J. it really came down to the money. In the end, the governor and legislature

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5:28

Bill and Joe Analyze Last Night's Election

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2024/08/14

Reunited and it feels so good: Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki join Steve on the phone to talk about the election last night. Joe was happy with the turnout and hopes it’s a sign of things to come and Bill calls it a big win for Robin Vos. Bill also says Washington County had a very red turnout.

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3:31

Did the New Maps Help Wisconsin Democrats Last Night?...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/14

Steve Scaffidi is next joined by Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler for his reaction from last night’s election. Steve asks Ben for his thoughts on how the new maps may have helped Democrats in Wisconsin. Steve also asks him about what yesterday’s turnout

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