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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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Two TV Reporters Talk ABout the New District Maps in...

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2024/02/19

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00:09:49

Channel 12's Matt Smith in Madison on Wisconsin's...

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2024/02/19

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00:17:00

TMJ4's Charles Benson on the New Maps and Tony Evers

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2024/02/19

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00:36:15

Should Evers Veto the New Maps?

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2024/02/16

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00:36:28

Political Power Hour for Feb. 9, 2024 A Taste of...

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2024/02/14

Recorded on Feb. 9, 2024, Steve Scaffidi is joined by Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen for the Political Power Hour on WTMJ N.O.W. Beginning on Feb. 19, 2024, the Political Power Hour becomes a daily show from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. CST on 620 WTMJ, where Scaffidi welcomes newsmakers from across Wisconsin and beyond to provide a holistic view of the state's political landscape by interviewing politicians, journalists, and those in the know.

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Salute to Service '23: Auggie Guerrero

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2023/05/25

On a very cold night in December 2022, City of Milwaukee Firefighter Agustin (Augie) Guerrero of Engine Company 33, responded to a report of a car that left the freeway and plunged down an embankment into a retention pond near American Family Field. Firefighter Guerrero made his way to the vehicle, found water up to the windows, and took lifesaving actions to save the drivers life. For his lifesaving actions, and his commitment to public safety, Firefighter Guerrero is one of our 2023 Salute to

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Salute to Service '23: Ben Ade

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2023/05/24

Officer Ben Ade is the wellness coordinator for the Milwaukee Police Department and the handler of the departments emotional support dog, Crush. Officer Ade and Crush help officers through crises, and support the mental health of their fellow officers. For his work with Crush and his willingness to assist his fellow officers on the Milwaukee Police Department, Police Officer Ben Ade is one of our 2023 Salute to Service honorees.

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Salute to Service '23: Amanda Bates

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2023/05/23

Firefighter and paramedic Amanda Bates certainly understands the role of first responder. She has taken it to another level as an educator, training others to be lifesavers when paramedics arent around, and teaching dispatchers to help someone on the other end of the phone perform CPR. Saving lives isnt just a job its her passion. For her commitment to public safety and for her mentorship of others, Amanda Bates is one of our 2023 Salute to Service honorees.

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00:03:33

Salute to Service '23: Brandon Ernst

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2023/05/22

Waukesha Police Officer Brandon Ernst serves as the school resource officer at Waukesha North High School. The principal at Waukesha North, Tom Schalmo, calls Officer Ernst an integral part of our team here at Waukesha North and cited his meaningful relationship with the students at Waukesha North in his nomination of Ernst for Salute to Service.

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00:03:38

Salute to Service '23: Otis Winstead

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2023/05/05

Otis Winstead is a U.S. Army veteran who has made his lifes work helping veterans on the street overcome homelessness, alcohol, drugs, and suicide. From his early start as a volunteer to his current position as the director of DryHootch, Otis serves as a first responder to veterans who need our help. For his work on the frontline of veterans interactions with the greater community, Otis Winstead is one of our 2023 Salute to Service honorees.

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Salute to Service '22: Ted O'Reilly

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2022/05/27

Dr. Ted OReilly is the medical director for Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, which brings veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. On a September, 2021 flight, four buses of veterans and their guardians had finished their tour and were on their way back to the airport, when the buses came upon a bad car accident, with a victim lying motionless on the shoulder of the road. Dr. Ted, in the lead bus, saw what was happening, made the buses stop, and jumped out. He immediately resuscitated

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00:04:14

Salute to Service '22: Brian Peterson

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2022/05/26

Greendale firefighter and paramedic, Brian Peterson was having dinner with his wife in Waukesha on Sunday, November 21, 2021 when he saw a vehicle driving erratically through the Waukesha parade route during their annual Christmas parade. For his lifesaving efforts on that day, and for demonstrating why first responders deserve our respect and appreciation, Brian Peterson is one of our WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honorees for 2022.

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Salute to Service '22: Ryan Crouse

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2022/05/25

Village of Pewaukee Police Officer Ryan Crouse was in the middle of his shift when he learned of the horrific tragedy unfolding at a Waukesha, Wisconsin Christmas parade. Quickly heading to the scene in his squad car, he encountered a chaotic scene, with victims scattered across the roadway and sidewalks. For his willingness to go above and beyond, and for his incredible dedication to serving the greater community, Officer Ryan Crouse is one of our WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honorees for

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Salute to Service '22: Mollie Richie

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2022/05/24

Mollie Ritchie is a nurse practitioner who works for Emergency Medicine Specialists group. In her role, she serves all the emergency rooms for Ascension in southeastern Wisconsin. In her career, she has served as a trauma coordinator, EMS liaison, and has fostered relationships between local police and fire departments. Mollie is a dedicated professional in every sense of the word. For her public service as a healthcare first responder, Mollie is one of our WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honorees

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Salute to Service '22: Andrew Wilkiewicz

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2022/05/23

On January 13, 2022, Milwaukee Police Detective Andrew Wilkiewicz was off duty and at a local restaurant when an assailant entered the restaurant and attempted to rob a female delivery driver. Detective Wilkiewicz confronted the individual, engaged in a physical altercation, ultimately being shot two times in the abdomen.

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Salute to Service '21: Cora Markowski

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2021/05/28

Todays WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honoree, Milwaukee Firefighter and Paramedic Cora Markowski, began her career as a firefighter at the age of 18, right out of high school, and has never looked back. Working tirelessly through the COVID-19 pandemic, she has dedicated her career to helping the community of Milwaukee and sees herself as a future leader and an inspiration to other young women who want to work in public safety.

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Salute to Service '21: Kai Anderson

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2021/05/27

Todays WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honoree, City of Milwaukee Police Officer Kai Anderson, was a patrol officer for years with the department and now trains police officers preparing them for their careers in law enforcement. His commitment to his fellow officers, and to his community, has helped him with his current challenge, a diagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer.

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Salute to Service '21: Joe Flick

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2021/05/26

Todays WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honoree, Joe Flick, has been a dedicated member of the Milwaukee Fire Department for 18 years. Shortly before the Coronavirus pandemic began, he was promoted to Lieutenant. A member of the Heavy Urban Rescue Team, he has been involved in a significant number of rescue operations.

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Salute to Service '21: Ray Rowe

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2021/05/25

Todays WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honoree is a clear example that overcoming challenges early in life is not only possible, but can also provide a road map for helping other young people in his community. Kenosha County Sheriffs Deputy Ray Rowe has helped thousands of kids in Kenosha County through his leadership in the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Program) and making positive connections with children and adults in his community for over two decades.

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Salute to Service '21: Marco Ostricki

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2021/05/24

Our first WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honoree this year is a great example of the dedication and commitment required to be a first responder during the challenges of a world-wide pandemic. Marco has worked tirelessly through the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the civil unrest in the city of Milwaukee over the last year working for Paratech Ambulance (now Midwest Medical) as an EMT and also as a part-time firefighter-EMT for the New Berlin Fire Department.

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