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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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36:45

Point Taken Weekend Edition: 2-6-26

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2026/02/08

In this Week's lookback:Journalists Mary Spicuzza and Dan Simmons – Wisconsin connections in the Epstein Files Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olsen – New AI platform LSN2U designed to help heal relationships destroyed by political disagreements Wisconsin Candidate for Governor and Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez – Her new healthcare plan for Wisconsin Democratic Strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican Strategist Bill McCoshen – What should the business model of newspapers

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65:40

Is It Really the Biggest Fraud in Wisconsin?

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2026/02/06

Kristin Brey is joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen for a wide-ranging breakdown of a partial federal government shutdown that flew under the radar, ongoing court battles over immigration enforcement, and whether ICE’s presence in Minnesota is temporary or here to stay. They also debate the status of the Jeffrey Epstein files and the much needed consequences for those exposed. The conversation turns to the business and future of journalism

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4:11

The Week-In-Review! 2-2-26 to 2-6-26

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2026/02/06

A sudden kidnapping, the Greek Freak stays, the big game on the horizon and more…It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited...

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62:34

From Schools to County: Budgets are Hard

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2026/02/05

Kristin Brey opens the show with listener feedback and a sharp discussion on the unchecked power of billionaires, sparked by massive layoffs at The Washington Post and questions about moral responsibility when extreme wealth meets public institutions. Listeners weigh in on taxation, fairness, and accountability.In Forward Thinking, City Forward Collective’s Colleston Morgan joins to explain Milwaukee Public Schools’ budget process and what it means for school funding and facilities. Later, City

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66:04

From Epstein to Elections: A Democracy Check

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2026/02/04

Kristin Brey is joined by guest co-host Todd Allbaugh for a wide-ranging conversation on accountability, democracy, and trust. They react to continued media layoffs, including at The Washington Post, and question why public outrage has faded over the partial release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.The show also features Lincoln Project senior advisor Trygve Olsen, who introduces his new AI platform designed to help repair relationships fractured by political division. Later, former Danish lawmaker

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65:15

A Public Option for Wisconsin? Healthcare, Work, and...

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2026/02/03

Kristin Brey is joined by Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez for an in-depth discussion on her proposal for a Wisconsin healthcare public option, how it would work alongside existing programs, and what happens if political gridlock stands in the way. Kristin also presses the lieutenant governor on legislative strategy and how she’s making the case to undecided voters. Later, WRTP | Big Step CEO Lindsay Blumer joins in-studio to explain how workforce intermediaries, apprenticeships, and employer

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65:17

The latest on ICE in Minneapolis

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2026/02/02

Kristen Brey runs solo in the studio this Monday. She's joined in this packed show by WISN's Political Director Matt Smith. The two break down the latest in the ICE operation in Minneapolis, an ACLU Lawsuit against 5 Wisconsin Sheriffs, and Fire Chief Aaron Lipski's push for sprinklers in older buildings. Then, Mary Spicuzza and Dan Simmons join the show to discuss potential ICE regret and Wisconin's connections to the Epstein files. Later on, Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano joins the

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64:18

Is a Trump Endoresment a Bad Thing?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2026/01/30

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Institute for Reforming Government’s Jake Curtis to examine the progress of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. They break down ICE leadership changes, President Trump’s border strategy, and how recent events are reshaping public trust and political priorities. The conversation shifts to Wisconsin politics, including Trump’s endorsements, a shake-up in the governor’s race, and implications for upcoming

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3:50

The Week-In-Review! 1-26-26 to 1-30-26

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2026/01/30

An ICE leadership change in Minneapolis, a key to the city, the Greek Freak Wants a Trade and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

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62:24

Wisconsin Transit at a Crossroads

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2026/01/29

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down leadership changes in federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and react to new footage shared by Donald Trump Jr. involving Alex Pretti. The show then shifts to the science behind GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, with Marquette University professor Dr. Bek Altas explaining how they work, their benefits and risks, and where the research is headed.In City Stories, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins to unpack a landlord fined for heating violations,

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65:14

Can Social Media Be Less Divisive?

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2026/01/28

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey open the show with listener reactions to falling consumer confidence and dive into a conversation with Dr. Joanna Massey on hate speech, social media division, and the limits of free expression. Later, WCCO’s Jason DeRusha joins by phone to share his observations from Minneapolis amid ongoing protests and federal immigration enforcement. The episode wraps with Ask Us Anything, covering pronunciation debates, political endorsements, and even sports card collecting.

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63:53

Calling BS on Tom Tiffany's ICE Video Comments

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2026/01/27

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined in-studio by former U.S. Attorney James Santelle to examine the legal fallout from ICE’s violent actions in Minneapolis, including the killing of Alex Pretti and what accountability for federal agents actually looks like under the law. The conversation expands to major court challenges to President Trump’s executive orders, the legality of masked ICE officers, and warning signs of a broader constitutional crisis.Later, Steve and Kristin revisit

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66:20

ICE's Actions in Minneapolis are not Law Enforcement

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2026/01/26

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey unpack the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis and the rising national unease it’s sparked, including listener reactions and breaking developments. They discuss claims about voter data extortion, play audio from Minneapolis officials, and take a call from a listener on the ground. In the second hour, they’re joined by Dave Spano for a Monday Market Preview on how politics and unrest might be affecting markets and inflation,

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36:44

Point Taken: Weekend Edition - 1-25-26

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2026/01/25

In this Week's lookback: WISN-TV Political Director Matt Smith – Gubernatorial Candidates react to Minnesota, ICE and protests. Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor Missy Hughes Author Brian Reisinger– What's impacting Wisconsin farmers right now. Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene – Milwaukee's growing food desert problem. Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski – Wisconsin data center regulation.

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64:08

Why Jack Smith's Hearing Matters

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2026/01/23

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined in-studio by Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski for an in-depth conversation on election integrity, data centers and their impact on local communities, and the state of Wisconsin’s governor’s race. They also discuss ICE raids and protests in Minnesota, reproductive freedom, and priorities facing the state legislature. In the second hour, Steve and Kristin break down Jack Smith’s congressional testimony related to January 6, misinformation

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3:57

The Week-In-Review! 1-19-26 to 1-23-26

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey ·

2026/01/23

A celebration for a Milwaukee staple, the president pushes for Greenland, extreme cold hits Wisconsin and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

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62:46

The State of Farmers, the Governor's Race and Milwaukee

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2026/01/22

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down Wisconsin’s political and economic flashpoints, from the Democratic governor’s race and an in-studio conversation with candidate Missy Hughes to the real-world impact of trade wars on Wisconsin farmers with Brian Reisinger. Plus, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins for City Stories, tackling MPS leadership conflicts, housing challenges, food deserts, and public transit issues shaping Milwaukee’s future.

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64:17

Epstein and ICE: The Cost of Looking Away

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2026/01/21

Momentum matters — and this week on Point Taken, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey ask where it goes when the spotlight moves on.They start with the Jeffrey Epstein files and why the push for full transparency and accountability seems to be fading in 2026, reacting to a heated exchange between Scott Jennings and Leigh McGowan on the seriousness of what’s still unresolved. The conversation then shifts to ICE protests in Minnesota, including troubling reports of off-duty police officers and civilians

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64:07

One Year of Trump in Super Wet January

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2026/01/20

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey opened the show marking one full year of President Donald Trump’s second term, inviting listeners to grade his performance and reacting to texts that touched on immigration, healthcare, and everyday impacts in Wisconsin. The conversation shifted to a major healthcare bill that passed Congress with bipartisan support during the show, with Kristin breaking down key provisions and listener concerns. Lighter but culturally revealing topics followed, including a debate

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52:52

Trump Needs to Lay Off Greenland

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2026/01/19

Steve Scaffidi was joined in studio by WISN-TV political director Matt Smith to break down how Wisconsin politicians are responding to the ICE protests unfolding in Minnesota, featuring clips from UpFront interviews with gubernatorial candidates Sarah Rodriguez and Tom Tiffany. The conversation highlighted sharp contrasts in how Democrats and Republicans are framing federal immigration enforcement and public unrest. Steve and Matt also discussed Congressman Bryan Steil’s bipartisan bill aimed at

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