Shows / Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
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.
Episodes
- Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
THE BREWERS ARE YOUR WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
Join Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey as they celebrate the 2026 World Series Champion Milwaukee Brewers with friends from ESPN Milwaukee; including Jen Lada…
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Brewers Battle Back, Political Ad Chaos and Game 5 Preview
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to the Brewers’ tough Game 4 loss, the wild atmosphere at Milwaukee watch parties and the emotional “Stand Up to Cancer”…
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OVERTIME: The Hard Choices Milwaukee Parents Face About Education
Kristin Brey is joined by Colleston Morgan Jr. of City Forward Collective and writer-organizer Garrett Buck for a deeper conversation about school choice…
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Brewers Roll, Faith Meets Politics and the Fight for School Funding
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey celebrate the Brewers’ Game 3 World Series blowout and the excitement building across Milwaukee. They also discuss Archbishop…
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Brewers Take Control, Debate Fallout and Packers Frustration
WISN’s Matt Smith recaps the Tom Tiffany–David Crowley debate and discusses the moments that stood out, including Tiffany’s answer on the 2020 election and…
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Debate Winners, Brewers Fever and the Midterm Countdown
Tiffany debate, the final days before the election, Wisconsin’s congressional races and whether a Republican “blue wave” is really coming. They also discuss…
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Week-In-Review: World Series, Governor's debate, & tequila!
It's the Brewers vs the Rays, Crowley vs Tiffany, Tequila vs tequila, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited!
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Debate Fallout, MPS Enrollment and Brewers Fever
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down the David Crowley–Tom Tiffany governor’s debate, including the “Zuckerbucks” controversy and whether either…
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Vivek’s Attack Ad, the Governor Debate and Brewers World Series Fever
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial attack ad against Amy Acton and examine the strategy behind political advertising…
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Early Voting, Auto Loan Warning Signs and the Brewers’ World Series
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the start of early voting, the decline in absentee ballots and growing suspicion around the election process. They also…
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OVERTIME: Michael Barbaro on The Daily, Polarization and Covering America
Kristin Brey talks with Michael Barbaro, host of The New York Times Daily podcast, about the show’s evolution, the challenges of covering a deeply polarized…
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Governor Debate Preview, Brewers’ World Series Run and a Packers Love Fest
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN’s Matt Smith and Gerron Jordan to preview the first and only Wisconsin governor’s debate. They discuss the…
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Bonus Pod: A Matter of Faith: Faith & Politics
Faith and politics are often treated as separate worlds, but for many people, they are inseparable. In *Faith in Politics*, 620 WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi speaks…
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Brewers Reach the World Series as the Governor’s Race Tightens
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to celebrate the Brewers reaching the…
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Week-In-Review: World Series-bound, plane crash, & Chief Lipski
The Crew wins the pennant, a crash in Sauk County, the fire chief issues a challenge, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living…
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Brewers One Win Away, Wisconsin Schools and Milwaukee’s Parking Problem
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to the Brewers’ huge win over the Dodgers, putting Milwaukee one victory away from another World Series appearance. They…
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Crowley Under Fire, AI Scams and the Brewers’ NLCS Push
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey examine the latest controversy in Wisconsin’s governor’s race, including Tom Tiffany’s attacks on David Crowley and Crowley’s…
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Medicare for All, Faith in Politics and Brewers Belief
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss growing support for Medicare for All, rising healthcare costs and the strain on the nation’s healthcare system. They…
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Wisconsin Debate Preview, Market Moves and a Packers-Bears Blowout
Steve Scaffidi flies solo with WISN’s Matt Smith to break down the Attorney General debate, including questions about illegal immigration, lawsuits against the…
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OVERTIME: Wisconsin’s Blue Wave, Obama’s Crowley Endorsement and the Governor’s Race
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey examine whether Wisconsin Democrats could win a state government trifecta, the impact of Barack Obama’s endorsement of David…
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Republican Undertow, Gas and Groceries and the Brewers’ NLCS Showdown
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Anthony Birch of Platform Communications to discuss the upcoming midterm…
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Week-In-Review: Brewers NLDS, substitute, and 100 years
The Brewers advance, a substitute imposter, MKE airport celebrates a century, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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Brewers Reach the NLCS, Obama Endorses Crowley and Milwaukee Road Woes
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey celebrate the Brewers advancing to the NLCS and discuss former President Barack Obama’s endorsement of David Crowley in…
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Christa Pike Survives Failed Execution: What Happens Next?
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss Christa Pike’s failed execution, her future under the death penalty and whether the justice system gives enough…
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Trump’s Iran Comments, the Loss of Third Spaces and Brewers Playoff Pressure
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to Donald Trump’s comments about Iran, the potential impact of the midterm elections, and concerns about what could…
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Wisconsin Jobs, Governor Debate Preview and the Packers’ Season from Hell
Steve Scaffidi goes solo with WISN’s Matt Smith to discuss Sean Duffy and Jameson Greer’s visit to Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin’s job market, and the…
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Political Dysfunction, Wisconsin’s Governor Race and Brewers Fever
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to discuss the Jack Smith hearing, congressional dysfunction, and the backlash over…
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Week-In-Review: Brewers, Watertown, & flydubai
The Brewers head into October, another ban in Watertown, an emergency landing in the Middle East, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor…
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Media Battles, Supreme Court Cases & Milwaukee Headlines
With Steve Scaffidi off, Kristin Brey is joined by former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle to discuss the Trump administration’s fight with the media, campaign press…
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Misinformation, “Super Intelligence” and Milwaukee’s Food Deserts
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey examine a congressional blunder involving Jack Smith, the dangers of political news silos, and the Watertown School District’s…
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OVERTIME: Charlie Berens on AI, Data Centers & Building Wisconsin’s Future
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcome comedian and Wisconsin advocate Charlie Berens to discuss his new organization, Build Wisconsin Better, and the growing…
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Trump’s Political Push, Rising Prices and the Crisis Facing Young Americans
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss President Trump’s campaign involvement, political spending, and whether a controversial government-funded PSA crosses…
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Wisconsin’s Governor Race, Campus Safety and a Historic Brewers Season
WISN’s Matt Smith joins Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey to discuss Francesca Hong’s campaign, the upcoming attorney general debate, and the latest developments…
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Tiffany Blocks the Media, Inflation Hits Voters and the Packers Hit Rock Bottom
Steve Scaffidi hosts the Political Power Hour with Joe Zepecki and Jake Curtis to discuss Tom Tiffany blocking a Journal Sentinel reporter and how it compares…
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Week-In-Review: 100 Wins, White House Ban, & Hazing
100 wins for the Crew, media organizations banned from the White House, hazing in Madison, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living…
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Trump’s Media Fight, America’s Reading Crisis & Milwaukee’s Budget
Steve and Kristin examine the Trump administration’s restrictions on White House media access and compare them with Barack Obama’s approach to the press. They…
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OVERTIME: Parents Are Hiring “Second Moms” for Their College Kids?!
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey go “Overtime” to debate the rise of concierge services for college students. A business that acts as a “mom for hire” by doing…
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Wisconsin Ballot Amendments, Political Money & Lambeau Ladies
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss campaign fundraising, the role of outside money in politics, and whether candidates should distance themselves from…
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Trump’s Media Ban, Canada Trade War & Wisconsin Debate Questions
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the Trump administration’s decision to restrict access for several news organizations, public attitudes toward partisan…
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Data Centers, Interest Rates & Fixing the Packers’ Offensive Line
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey speak with WISN 12’s Matt Smith about the debate over data centers in Wisconsin Rapids, media access concerns involving the…
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Macklemore, Iran, AI & Wisconsin’s Governor’s Race
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after expressing support for Palestine, along with questions about free…
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Stolen Baby Trees, Milwaukee Raises & an MMSD Lawsuit
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcome Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene for an abbreviated edition of Point Taken. They discuss the mystery behind 100 stolen…
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Midterm Stakes, Kennedy Center Fight & Milwaukee Gun Violence
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the midterm elections, rising gas and grocery prices, the potential for a shift in House control, and the debate over…
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Mail-In Voting, Sydney Sweeney’s Ad & AI Actors
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the Supreme Court’s latest mail-in voting decision, affordability and inflation, Wisconsin redistricting, and Mitch…
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Tom Tiffany’s Plane Crash, AI Fears & the Packers’ Collapse
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey talk with WISN 12’s Matt Smith about the upcoming Wisconsin governor’s debate, Tom Tiffany’s plane crash, and the changing…
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25 Years After 9/11: Unity, Politics & Wisconsin’s Governor’s Race
Steve Scaffidi, Kristin Brey, Bill McCoshen, and Joe Zepecki reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, how the attacks changed America, and whether the country…
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Week-In-Review: Sweeping the Cubs, Dallas, & September 11th
Trump rallies in Dallas, the Crew sweeps the Cubs, remembering 25 years ago, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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Trump’s $5,000 Promise, AI Fears & Milwaukee’s Pothole Problem
Todd Allbaugh fills in for Steve Scaffidi as he and Kristin Brey discuss President Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment, concerns about artificial intelligence, and…
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Political Polarization & the AI Threat
Todd Allbaugh fills in for Steve Scaffidi as he and Kristin Brey discuss the Brewers’ latest win, Tom Tiffany skipping the GOP convention, and where both…
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Canada Tariffs, Child Care & a Badger Punt for the Ages
Todd Allbaugh fills in for Steve Scaffidi as he and Kristin Brey discuss Canada tariffs, Wisconsin exports, rising costs, and the debate over child care…
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Trump, Hegseth & Wisconsin’s 2026 Election
Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen join Point Taken to discuss Donald Trump’s impact on the 2026 midterms, his potential…
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Week-In-Review: School stars, building collapse, & Brewers v Cubs
School is in session, a building collapses, the I-94 rivalry series continues, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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Milwaukee’s Flock Cameras & Restaurant Closings
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the biggest issues facing voters in Wisconsin’s governor’s race, while City Forward Collective highlights the growth of…
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OVERTIME: Gen Z Is Skipping Deodorant to Attract Women?
Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi dive into a bizarre social media trend involving Gen Z men embracing their “natural musk” in hopes that supposed pheromones…
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Housing Market Warning Signs & Waupun’s Flock Cameras
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss warning signs in Florida’s housing market, whether Democrats need more “manly men,” and why voters want hard work to…
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Remember MapQuest?
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the Trump administration’s latest boundary-pushing moves, from renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” to the “Big…
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Who’s Paying That Influencer?
Broadcasting live from the Salvation Army’s Swing for the Kettle Golf Invitational, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss rising back-to-school costs and…
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Can Tom Tiffany Separate Himself from Trump?
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki to discuss President Trump’s latest trade fight with Canada, his continued push…
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Week-In-Review: Lake America, New Berlin Mayor, & Josh Jacobs
A trade war with Canada, a contentious mayor, Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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OVERTIME: Bill Gates Is Worried About AI. Should We Be?
Bill Gates is warning about the potential dangers of AI, but how worried should we actually be? Steve and Kristin discuss everything from job losses and…