Now the U.S. Wants Greenland...Again.

Steve Scaffidi returned alongside co-host Kristin Brey for his first Point Taken of 2026, opening the show with reflections on a recent trip to Las Vegas and a sober conversation marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Steve and Kristin examined the evolving legacy of the riots — including convictions, pardons, and continued efforts by some Republicans to downplay the events — before turning to breaking international news. The pair shared their initial reactions to the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, analyzing intent, next steps, and how the press and political leaders responded. The show balanced heavy politics with lighter moments, including a Milwaukee Boat Show giveaway and a playful debate over whether Steve is a “boat guy.” Back on the global stage, they discussed reactions from Venezuelan leadership and weighed in on controversy sparked by a social media post from the wife of Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller amid renewed talk of acquiring Greenland. In the second hour, “The Anger Professor” Dr. Ryan Martin joined by phone to discuss his new book 50 Ways to Feel Better Fast, breaking down the role anger plays in everyday life and who the book is designed to help. The program wrapped with conversations about GLP-1 weight-loss drugs becoming available in pill form and a nostalgic turn to food culture, as Steve and Kristin invited listeners to weigh in on the decline of pizza delivery and the meals they’d still order instantly.