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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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66:19

No, Sydney Sweeney Is Not A Nazi

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/30

The economy's bouncing back—but who's really benefiting? On this episode of Point Taken, WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey dive into the latest GDP rebound and what it means for your wallet. Then they tackle the thorny issue of lawmakers trading stocks with insider knowledge—should we ban it altogether, or just pay Congress more? Senator Josh Hawley’s latest proposal has Capitol Hill buzzing.From D.C. to denim, Steve and Kristin also break down the controversy around American Eagle’s ad

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64:12

Guess Who Finally Acknowledged the Starvation in Gaza

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/29

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kick off the hour with a question of ethics: Why is Wisconsin Assemblyman Bob Donovan paying himself $850/month from campaign funds—and getting away with it? Then they tackle one of the biggest humanitarian crises in the world: 🍽️ Starvation in Gaza—Israel’s destruction of UN aid convoys, Trump’s rare acknowledgment, and what needs to change. Also in this packed show: 🎬 Wisconsin’s new film tax incentive program and its potential to bring Hollywood to

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63:27

Guess Who ISN'T running for Governor

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/28

Kristin Brey catches co-host Steve Scaffidi up on all the big news he missed—starting with Governor Tony Evers bowing out of the 2026 race and the flood of Democratic hopefuls rushing in. A clip from Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez confirms she knew the decision was coming, and Steve and Kristin dive into the political hubris already on display. Also in this episode: 🔥 Scott Walker is not running, but Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann is—reporter Jessie Opoien calls in after covering his BBQ 💵

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63:41

The Flood Gates Are Open: Who's Running for Governor?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/25

With Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers officially out for a third term, the race for 2026 is already heating up—and WTMJ’s Kristin Brey dives in with Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic State Rep. Deb Andraca.They break down who’s already running—and who might Plus: 🔥 Kristin weighs in on the Epstein files firestorm, calling it “scratching an itch” as national Democrats push for full transparency. 💰 She also tackles concerns about the future of Social Security, answering real-time

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63:34

Can Milwaukee Reduce Violence Like Baltimore?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/24

Kristin Brey takes the reins for a wild, insightful ride through Milwaukee’s latest headlines and national developments.She kicks off with: 📺 The Jeffrey Epstein files and her reaction to the Netflix documentary 📉 How shows like The Wire shaped perceptions of Baltimore—and how new leadership is flipping the narrative with real crime reductions 👮Mayor Cavalier Johnson joins to share how Milwaukee is working to replicate that success—highlighting local initiatives like Camp Rise ⚠️ Emergency

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60:34

Donald Trump is Not a Giver

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/23

Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama of treason over the 2020 election—Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey aren’t buying it, calling it another deflection from the ongoing Epstein files controversy.Also in this episode: 🏫 Wisconsin school funding—is relying on property taxes holding the state back? 🎥 A viral Jubilee YouTube debate puts journalist Mehdi Hasan face-to-face with fascists—Steve and Kristin ask: is fascism a belief or a warning sign? 🍔 The Brewers snap their 11-game streak—meaning no free

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64:32

Hunter Biden Goes Off the Rails

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/22

The Brewers are one win away from free George Webb’s burgers—but Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey aren’t just talking baseball. They’re diving deep into the political heat of the day: 🗺️ Early redistricting battles are brewing—Republicans want it now, Democrats like Beto O’Rourke want to fight back hard. But with gerrymandering from both sides, Steve and Kristin ask: Is democracy even real anymore? 🎙️ Hunter Biden lashes out at Democrats and George Clooney in a fiery podcast—what does this say

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61:19

Trump's Redskins Demands Are a Distraction

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2025/07/21

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN’s Matt Smith to break down the latest shakeups in the Wisconsin governor’s race—starting with new Republican contender Bill Berrien. Hear exclusive clips from Berrien’s UpFront interview on Donald Trump and the state of the GOP. Also in this episode: 📍Could Green Bay host another NFL Draft? Matt shares insights from Visit Green Bay 🎂 One year since President Biden dropped out—what could’ve changed the 2024 race? ⚾ Trump demands the Guardians and

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67:13

Why We're Still Talking About Epstein

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/18

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by political strategists Joe Zepecki (D) and Bill McCoshen (R) for a fiery, funny, and heartfelt episode.They kick off with the newly uncovered bawdy birthday letter Trump once sent to Jeffrey Epstein, and unpack why this story still dominates headlines. Then it’s on to the Senate’s rescission bill, the growing speculation around Governor Tony Evers’ third-term decision, and the early rumblings of the 2028 midterms. Also in this episode: 🎤

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65:00

Has Evers Made His Decision on a Third Term?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/17

Is Governor Tony Evers about to decide on running in 2026? Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to the rumors. Also in this episode: 🎤 Shane Gillis stirs controversy at the ESPYs with jabs at Caitlin Clark and the Epstein list 🎙️ U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joins live to sound the alarm on Trump’s rescission bill and its threat to rural healthcare and public media in the north woods, the federal deficit and if she knows Evers' next move. PLUS: Jeramey Jannene (Urban Milwaukee) stops by to

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64:55

RFK Jr Wants to Run for President...Again

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/16

Kristin Brey returns from a long weekend, just in time to jump back into the fire with Steve Scaffidi. First up: the unrelenting demand for the release of the Epstein files—and why it won’t go away.Also in this episode: 📺 Steve and Kristin debate the Senate vote to defund NPR and PBS, and whether they could live without public media. 👷‍♀️ Former Wauwatosa Mayor Jill Didier joins in-studio to preview the “Build Like a Girl” event encouraging young women to enter the trades 🏛️ Robert F. Kennedy

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62:41

Donald Trump is the Dog that Keeps Catching the Car

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/15

Steve Scaffidi is joined by political writer James Wigderson to explore how Senator Ron Johnson has strayed from his small-government roots and Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s online outbursts.Then: 📰 Christian Schneider joins to talk Trump, the Epstein files, what Christian learned from watching every episode of SNL and more. And Ripped from the Headlines: ⚖️ Wisconsin Justice Rebecca Bradley’s empty campaign war chest 💰 Trump's tariffs and their impact on Wisconsin 🏛️ Supreme Court lets Trump

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64:38

Everyone Close to Trump Who Wanted the Epstein Files

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/14

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi is solo today and is joined in-studio by WISN’s Matt Smith for a fast-paced hour on where Wisconsin politics stands—and where it’s headed. They break down new Democratic Party Chair Devin Remiker’s first major messaging push, what’s next for Governor Evers, and new scrutiny over uncounted ballots in Madison and more. Also in this episode: 📈 Annex Wealth CEO Dave Spano on Trump’s budget, tariffs, and investor fears 🛑 Why former Trump officials are suddenly silent on the

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64:23

Governor Evers Speaks On Budget and 2026.

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/09

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joins Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey to kick off the show with a candid conversation on the newly signed state budget, criticism from the left, and whether he’s eyeing a third term (hint: he's not ruling it out).Also in this episode: ⚛️ UW-Madison professor Paul Wilson on nuclear power and Wisconsin’s energy future 👞 TSA finally ends the shoe-removal rule (for real this time) 🙏 Churches can now endorse political candidates—Steve and Kristin debate what it

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63:56

Where's the Epstein Files, Bondi?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/08

Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi open with the latest Epstein files confusion—where’s the list Pam Bondi promised, and why is the White House dodging questions?From there, it’s a jam-packed episode tackling the forces shaping Wisconsin and the nation: 👥 Megan Greenwell, author of Bad Company, exposes how private equity is quietly gutting hospitals, employers, and the American Dream. 🧑‍🌾 Sophie Carson of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals how undocumented workers are targeted—while their

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63:04

The Winners and Losers of Wisconsin's Budget

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/07

Governor Evers signs the state budget—but will he run for a third term? WISN’s Matt Smith joins Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey to break it all down: who won, who lost, and what it means for Wisconsin’s future.Plus: ⚖️ Former Justice Janine Geske weighs in on Wisconsin’s high court 📈 Budget deficits, tariffs, and the economy with economist Brian Jacobson 🧠 Fact-checking listener feedback

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62:31

Wisconsin's Budget Signed Over Night, As For The...

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/03

On today’s show, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey cover a packed and powerful news day across Wisconsin and beyond.🕊️ The show opens with the latest on the Shorewood police shooting—WTMJ’s Mike Spaulding joins with breaking details, and the hosts reflect on the toll of gun violence. 📝 Just hours after Governor Evers signed the state budget in the middle of the night, Steve and Kristin ask: What’s actually in it? Is it a win? And what’s next as Congress battles over Trump’s “Big Beautiful

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48:10

Wisconsin's Abortion Ban is Lifted...Sort Of

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/02

BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court just struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban, and Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are here with instant reaction. What does the ruling mean for reproductive rights across the state—and what’s next for the 20-week limit still on the books? Will the legislature act? This landmark decision has major implications for Wisconsin politics, and we break it all down. Also in this episode: 💰 Donald Trump is likely to meet with undecided Republicans on his "Big

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64:18

Courts, Conservatives & The ‘Big Beautiful’ Budgets

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/07/01

From the courtroom to the Capitol, this episode of WTMJ’s Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey tackles the legal, legislative, and ideological battles shaping Wisconsin and the nation. Special guest Rick Esenberg, president of the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, joins live in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss. They cover: ⚖️ Due process and undocumented immigration—how far does the Constitution go? 🧑‍⚖️ SCOTUS and reverse discrimination * Birthright

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65:17

Budget Bluffs, Court Shifts & the Big Beautiful Bill

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2025/06/30

This episode is packed with real talk on the political headlines shaping Wisconsin and the nation. WISN’s Matt Smith joins Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey live in-studio to unpack what’s really happening with Wisconsin’s state budget—and why rumors of a deal are premature. Hear what it would actually take to get Democratic support, and whether Governor Evers is eyeing a third term. Plus: 🗳️ A dive into the latest Marquette poll and what it says about partisanship on “nonpartisan” elections ⚖️ Will

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