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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.
Episodes
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Back to School, Without the Phone
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey look ahead to the new school year as Wisconsin’s classroom phone restrictions take effect, hearing from parents, teachers, and…
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The Political Winds Are Changing
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss what makes someone a good communicator before turning to a pair of brands facing backlash over controversial ads and…
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Let Teenagers Be Teenagers
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey ask a question that’s getting harder to answer: where are teenagers actually supposed to hang out? As more businesses and…
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Crime Is Down: Do We Feel Safer?
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN-TV Political Director Matt Smith to discuss Milwaukee’s primary election clerical error and how political…
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Will Data Centers Be the Top Issue in November?
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to debate whether data centers have become the defining issue in Wisconsin’s…
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Week-In-Review: Spin City fight, Brewers Thunder, & National Debt
A fight at Spin City, the Brewers bring the thunder, record-breaking debt, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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Does Anyone Care About the National Debt?
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey tackle the national debt as it climbs past $40 trillion, asking whether voters or Congress actually care enough to do something…
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OVERTIME: Would You Get a College Degree in Content Creation?
Kiristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi debate Arizona State University’s new bachelor’s degree in content creation, offered through the Walter Cronkite School of…
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Who Gets to Police the Press?
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss how businesses should respond to severe weather after tornado warnings swept through Milwaukee County, then turn to ABC…
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Polling Sucks
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss Canada’s push to expand citizenship through ancestry and ask listeners whether they’d ever consider moving or retiring…
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What's This Race Going to Be About?
Back in the studio, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey turn their attention to the general election matchup between David Crowley and Tom Tiffany. What issues…
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Crowley vs Tiffany: Who's Got the Advantage?
Live from the Wisconsin State Fair, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to look ahead to the general election after…
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Week-In-Review: Primary election, rare video games, & State Fair
Primary Election Day in Wisconsin, rare video games in Waukesha, the State Fair continues, & more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living…
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What Really Went Down in Milwaukee's Central Count
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey continue breaking down David Crowley’s Democratic primary victory, examining whether his more nuanced approach to issues like…
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The Undecided Voters Picked Crowley
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to David Crowley’s narrow victory over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary. Joe Zepecki and…
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Election Day at the State Fair
Live from the Wisconsin State Fair on Election Day, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey make their final predictions for Wisconsin’s primary races and look ahead…
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Will Evers' Endorsement Backfire?
Live from the Wisconsin State Fair, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey make their final assessments of Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary before…
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Would Governor Evers Endorse Hong?
Steve Scaffidi is joined live at the Wisconsin State Fair by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen for one final Friday…
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Week-In-Review: Skubal, Madison Protests, & State Fair
The Brewers miss out on a big trade, the protestors return, the State Fair begins, and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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Meet the Candidates: Joel Brennan
What makes a great governor? In this special Meet the Candidates edition of Point Taken, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey sit down with Joel Brennan, Democratic…
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Meet the Candidates: Kelda Roys
What makes a great governor? In this special Meet the Candidates edition of Point Taken, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey sit down with Kelda Roys, Democratic…
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Meet the Candidates: David Crowley
What makes a great governor? In this special Meet the Candidates edition of Point Taken, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey sit down with David Crowley…
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New City Developments, Same Old State Fair
Broadcasting live from the Wisconsin State Fair, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by West Allis Mayor Dan Devine to kick off opening day before…
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What's Really Going on at Madison's Willy Street
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the ongoing protests in Madison following the police shooting of Corey Ruiz before reflecting on the 14th anniversary…
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The Theoretical independent Platform
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the latest U.S. tariffs on Canada with economist Todd Hirsch before asking a bigger question: if Americans could build…
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Did Hong Win or Did the Other Campaigns Just Lose?
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN-TV Political Director Matt Smith to look back at last week's Democratic gubernatorial debate, discuss…
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Will Wisconsin Democrats Unite Under Hong?
Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen join Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey to react to Mandela Barnes dropping out of Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary…
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Fox Valley Tornado, Governor's Race & Packers Training Camp
A Tornado sweeps through the Fox Valley, the Governor's race thins, Packers training camp begins, and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor…
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Issues that Matter in the Governor's Race
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey dive into one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing political issues: data centers. After Kristin MC'd a gubernatorial forum on the…
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Debate Without Fireworks
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial debate, discussing which candidates helped themselves, why the tone stayed…
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Law, Politics, and the Meaning of America First
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey ask a simple question with complicated answers: what does it really mean to be "America First?" They debate manufacturing…
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The Great Debate Preview
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN-TV's Matt Smith and Gerron Jordan to preview Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary debate. The…
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Everyday Feels Like a Lifetime with Iran
Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen take over Point Taken to break down the final stretch of Wisconsin's gubernatorial…
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Week-In-Review: Crowley, Badgers, & AirVenture
Crowley re-enters the race, the Wisconsin Badgers return, AirVenture is underway, & more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
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Inside Crowley's "Dirt McGirk" Account
Steve Scaffidi is joined by ESPN Milwaukee’s Alex Strouf to react to WTMJ becoming the new radio home of Wisconsin Badgers football, men’s basketball, and…
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OVERTIME: Democrats, Stop Getting in Your Own Way
With Kristin away this week, Steve flies solo on Overtime. He shares his perspective on Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial race, why he believes the party is…
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Sick of the Left-Leaning Wisconsin Influencers
Steve Scaffidi breaks down the latest twist in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary after Democrats asked the Wisconsin Elections Commission to let…
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Is Francesca Hong Relatable to Rural Wisconsin?
Steve Scaffidi and guest co-host Todd Allbaugh take a deep dive into Wisconsin’s rapidly changing gubernatorial race and the growing divide between Democratic…
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin BreyEXTRA POINTS: Sal Frelick on Best Buddies Fundraiser
Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Sal Frelick to talk about his upcoming Best Buddies fundraiser, "Game Night" with Sal,"…
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David Crowley and the Poll That No Longer Matters
Steve Scaffidi is joined by WISN-TV Political Director Matt Smith to break down another dramatic shakeup in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary after…
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Rodriguez is Out and Trump Is Out of His Mind
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Joe Zepecki and Jake Curtis to react to the breaking news that Sara Rodriguez has dropped out of Wisconsin’s…
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Week-In-Review: Rodriguez, Smoke in the Air, & Giannis
A scandal in the Governor's race, smoke fills the city, the Greek Freak hits Miami, and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited
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Don't Mail Your Ballot Yet
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down the latest campaign finance reports in Wisconsin’s governor’s race, discussing which candidates gained momentum, who…
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OVERTIME: Why the U.S. Can;t Win the World Cup (It's Not About Talent)
Why does the United States have millions of youth soccer players but still struggle to compete for a Men's World Cup title? This week on Overtime, Steve…
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The Republicans Are in for a Shellacking
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss President Trump’s upcoming address on election infrastructure, renewed scrutiny over Elon Musk’s role in Wisconsin’s…
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Rodriguez's Campaign is Effectively Dead
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to the latest developments in Sara Rodriguez’s gubernatorial campaign after a campaign finance reporting error and…
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The Rodriguez Campaign in Crisis
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to break down the shakeup in Sara Rodriguez’s gubernatorial campaign after the…
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The Establishment Strikes Back
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and UpNorthNews founder Pat Kreitlow to break down the rapidly shifting…
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Week-In-Review: Lake Geneva, Red Card, and J.D. Vance
A tragedy on Lake Geneva, a red card controversy, the Vice President visits Milwaukee, and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living…
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J.D. Vance Called the Mayor's Bluff
Steve Scaffidi is joined by CARW CEO Tracy Johnson to remember former Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and reflect on the bipartisan leadership style that…
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OVERTIME: The Death of Expertise
Steve and Kristin ask a big question: are we living through the "death of expertise?" Inspired by a conversation from Point Taken, they discuss why audiences…
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So Much for a Memorandum of Understanding
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to Wisconsin, the latest developments in the Iran conflict, and growing concerns over…
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New Wisconsin Hire w/ ESPN Milwaukee's Ben Brust
Ben Brust, from Kyle and Brust on ESPN Milwaukee, joins the show to discuss the hiring of Wisconsin's new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst, what it means for…
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Platner on the Brink, McConnell Rumors, and a Broken Political System
Steve and Kristin open the hour with the mounting allegations against Graham Platner, his defense, and the growing question of whether he will suspend his…
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FIFA "Trump's" Balogun's Red Card
Kristin Brey is joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to discuss Wisconsin's America 250 celebrations, the latest developments in the governor's race…
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin BreyOVERTIME: Reflections on America 250
Point Taken contributors Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki joined Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi for a special hour reflecting on America's 250th as the nation…
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The World Cup and the American Story
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to Team USA’s World Cup victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina before expanding the conversation into birthright citizenship…
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WEEK-IN-REVIEW: Heat Dome, Giannis Mural & America 250
A heat dome invades Milwaukee, a mural defaced, America celebrates 250 and more. It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin BreyOVERTIME: John Cena Proves Even Macho Men Can Be Vulnerable
Pete Davidson's emotional conversation with John Cena about his Make-A-Wish work sparked a much bigger discussion than either Steve or Kristin expected. They…
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Is Wisconsin's Democratic Party Changing?
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss whether Democratic Socialism is becoming the future of the Democratic Party after gubernatorial candidate Francesca…