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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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14:36

A Win for Trump-Backers but a Loss for Election...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

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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30:41

Oh Yeah, There's An Election Today! - Full Show

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2024/08/13

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider. They begin by talking about Elon Musk’s interview with Donald Trump on X. Christian called it more of a campaign rally. – Christian and Steve talk about the Olympics and Team USA’s success as well as the interesting performances at the Olympics first Breaking competition – Steve and Christian next talk about Madison removing a freeway lane each way in Madison for buses and Christian is not a fan. Steve Scaffidi

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14:58

Who's Showing Up at the DNC? with Jeramey Jannene

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2024/08/13

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene to talk about today's partisan primary election in Wisconsin and the two referenda on the ballot as well as the money put into it from both sides – Steve and Jeramey next discuss the DNC next week and who will be there. They speculate on Beyoncé, George Clooney and more. They also talk about Kamala Harris’s effect on the election. – Jeramey and Steve cap off the show with the discussion of Milwaukee’s budget and Waukesha’s potential

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14:35

Rating Musk's Trump interview and the 2024 Olympics...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/13

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider. They begin by talking about Elon Musk’s interview with Donald Trump on X. Christian called it more of a campaign rally. – Christian and Steve talk about the Olympics and Team USA’s success as well as the interesting performances at the Olympics first Breaking competition – Steve and Christian next talk about Madison removing a freeway lane each way in Madison for buses and Christian is not a fan.

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30:21

Previewing Wisconsin Primaries and the DNC with Matt...

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2024/08/12

Matt Smith from WISN joins Steve with the last stretch of Summer in our view as well as the DNC being next week. They discuss the state of the race, Charles Franklin and the Marquette Law School poll and the dead heat between both presidential candidates. Tim Ramthun is challenging Dan Fine in the Wisconsin Senate primary with the new district maps creating a shakeup creating a far-right versus center-right. Steve and Matt discuss the implications. Moving to Western Wisconsin, the Republican party

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32:01

Rating Tim Walz Dad Vibes - Full Show

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2024/08/09

Kristen Brey, LIVE at the Wisconsin State Fair, is joined by strategists Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki and they begin by talking about Donald Trump’s first press conference in months and his agreement to debate Kamala Harris. Bill says it was much needed, but Joe doesn’t think he looked good. Let's talk about the VeeP Stakes and the midwestern dad vibes: Kristin asks Joe and Bill about their thoughts on Tim Walz as Harris’s VP pick. Joe loves him, his backstory as a football coach, a teacher. Bill

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3:42

Keeping Wisconsin Spending, Junking Identity...

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2024/08/09

On the left, Joe Zepecki is ditching the J.D. Vance experience for blaming fentanyl deaths on Kamala Harris and his selfish comment on Air Force Two. He’s keeping how Wisconsin has been sending its money, nodding to vote no on the upcoming referenda on next Tuesday’s ballot. On the right, Bill McCoshen is junking identity politics and trashing one’s own political party and keeping voting early.

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31:40

What Predicts Elections Better: Betting or Politics?...

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2024/08/08

Betting on politics is popular right now but what does that say about our country? Kristin Brey seeks to find the answer with Allison Prash and Jason Lopez, professors of communication at UW-Madison. She asks them about the legality of these bets. – Kristen asks the professors about the specificity of their research which is on betting on debate performances and actions. The professors also discuss how it reflects our own engagements in politics. The latest Marquette Law School Poll dropped

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13:37

Breaking Down the Latest Marquette Law School Poll...

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2024/08/08

The latest Marquette Law School Poll dropped yesterday and who else should Kristin talk to than Charles Franklin! Before they get into the poll, Kristin asks Charles on the prediction accuracy of betting versus polls and then she asks about the near dead-even heat between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with a slight edge to Kamala Harris. Kristin asks Charles about the poll’s wording voter enthusiasm – Kristin asks Charles about any more points of note with polling on the Presidential election and

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13:37

What Does Betting on Politics Say About Our Country?...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/08

Betting on politics is popular right now but what does that say about our country? Kristin Brey seeks to find the answer with Allison Prash and Jason Lopez, professors of communication at UW-Madison. She asks them about the legality of these bets. – Kristen asks the professors about the specificity of their research which is on betting on debate performances and actions. The professors also discuss how it reflects our own engagements in politics.

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32:33

The Politics of Housing with Tim Gokhman

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2024/08/07

Kristin Brey is in for Steve Scaffidi is joined by Tim Gokhman, Managing Director at Newland Enterprises about solving the housing issue in Milwaukee and making Milwaukee a next-level city. Kristin next asks Tim about how luxury high-end apartments Milwaukee actually needs. Kristin asks Tim about what defines “workforce housing” and the role of private companies like New Land Enterprises and getting more of this housing in Milwaukee. Next, they talk about rent control and the legislation or lack

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30:57

Kamala Harris Builds Her Walz for VP - Full Show

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2024/08/06

Steve Scaffidi is joined by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer Bill Glauber. They start by talking about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz being selected as Kamala Harris’s running mate. Neither are quite sure he was the best pick since he isn’t from a swing state. More on Walz’s selection: Steve asks Bill what the strategy is and the effects of Walz handling the George Floyd aftermath as well as other policy issues. Steve next asks Bill if Harris and Trump will have a debate and the implications

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8:23

Are the Pig Races Rigged? with Kristi Chuckel

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2024/08/06

Kristin Chuckel, Director of Public Affairs at the Wisconsin State Fair join Bill and Steve and ask her all their burning State Fair questions like how early she wakes up, if the pig races are rigged, keeping the fair grounds clean and more.

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17:06

We Now Have Our Democratic VP with Bill Glauber

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/06

Steve Scaffidi is joined by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer Bill Glauber. They start by talking about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz being selected as Kamala Harris’s running mate. Neither are quite sure he was the best pick since he isn’t from a swing state. More on Walz’s selection: Steve asks Bill what the strategy is and the effects of Walz handling the George Floyd aftermath as well as other policy issues. Steve next asks Bill if Harris and Trump will have a debate and the implications

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31:54

Digesting the VeeP Stakes with A.J. Bayatpour

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2024/08/05

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by CBS58 reporter A.J. Bayatpour live at the Wisconsin State Fair. They reflect on the Milwaukee Sikh Temple shooting, which happened 12 years ago today. Steve was Mayor of Oak Creek at the tiem and A.J. was a young reporter at FOX6 A.J. and Steve recall the kindness from the Sikh community after the tragedy. Steve asks A.J. what he learned from reporting on it; he says that sometimes, it’s best to say/ask less. Steve learned to be calm for his community as he

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32:00

The Dangers of Constitutional Amendment Referenda -...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/02

Steve is joined by Wisconsin Representative Deb Andraca and Tracy Johnson as our left-right panel at the Wisconsin State Fair. They start the show by talking all things State Fair. Steve, Deb and Tracy talk about Joe Biden’s dropout, Kamala Harris’s rise and if the hype will last. Steve asks Deb and Tracy about who they think will be Kamala’s VP pick. Deb says Dan Kelly or Tim Walz, Tracy says Josh Shapiro. Next, Steve asks Deb and Tracy about the two referenda on the August ballot that would

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6:48

Keeping Bi-Partisanship; Junking the Referenda -...

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2024/08/02

POLITICAL JUNKIE POWER POINT, presented by Two Men and a Junk Truck; keep what you love, ditch what you don't - twomenandajunktruck.com Keep: Deb wants to keep the new, fair Wisconsin legislation maps and Tracy wants to keep the bi-partisanship support after the Trump assassination attempt. Junk: Deb wants to junk the referenda on the ballot and Tracy wants to junk biased journalism

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31:24

Breaking Down Biden's Supreme Court Strategy and More...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/01

Steve is LIVE at the Wisconsin State Fair and is joined by Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and former U.S. attorney Jim Santelle. They talk about Joe Biden’s proposed SUpreme Court reforms on recusal and term limits Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joins Steve and the gang on the phone to talk about the fair, his thoughts on Joe Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up to the Democratic presidential ticket, the two referenda coming to the upcoming August ballot and state transportation infrastructure

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10:11

Kicking Off the Wisconsin State Fair with Governor...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2024/08/01

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joins Steve Scaffidi, retired Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle on the phone to talk about the Wisconsin State Fair, his thoughts on Joe Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up to the Democratic presidential ticket, the two referenda coming to the upcoming August ballot and state transportation infrastructure.

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33:17

Analyzing the Secret Service's Role Guarding Trump...

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2024/07/31

Steve is back from Cream Puff-A-Palooza and so is Anne E. Schwartz. They begin by talking about the failure to protect Trump during the assassination attempt on Donald Trumpo More about the Secret Service, the Senate hearing with the now resigned head of the agency. Steve asks Annie what the correct response when a failure like this happens. State Fair remarks and a look at the new acting director of the Secret Service. Steve and Annie review the security at the RNC and if it would have been

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