

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
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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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May 21, 2025 • 49min
Put Away Your Damn Phone
Steve Kristin dig deep into cell phone policy in schools and the lack of protection for kids on social media.
PLUS: Salute to Service featuring Norway Fire Department Chaplain Rev. Mark Jaramillo

May 21, 2025 • 4min
Salute to Service: Norway Fire Department Chaplain Reverend Mark Jaramillo
This week is Hero Week on Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by Waterstone Bank,
WTMJ's Point Taken is honoring 6 different public service employees who went above and beyond for their communities
Today's honoree is Norway Fire Department Chaplain Mark Jaramillo [pron. hahr-uh-mii-yo], who redefined what it meant to be a pastor in the firehouse.

May 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
A Big, Less Than Beautiful Day For A Bill
As the bill goes through Congress, Steve and Kristin the cuts to Medicaid may hit hard for a lot of Americans.
PLUS: Sesame Street gets a new home and already a challenger for the next Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
The show caps off with Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by Waterstone Bank, featuring Milwaukee Police Detective Dennis McKnight.

May 20, 2025 • 3min
Salute to Service: Milwaukee Police Detective Dennis McKnight
On today's Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by Waterstone Bank, we honor Milwaukee Police Detective Dennis McKnight who saved the life of someone at a local gym.

May 19, 2025 • 1h 6min
Democrats Want No Part in Trump's Bill
That's what Gwen Moore told WISN's Matt Smith who joins Steve and Kristin in their weekly first hour segment.
We also catch up with Dave Spano for the lates on the markets in the U.S. and abroad.
PLUS: Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service with Waukesha Police Officer Dan Riess

May 19, 2025 • 3min
Salute to Service: Waukesha Police Officer Dan Riess
2025's first nomination is Waukesha police officer Dan Riess from their K-9 Unit.

May 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
Illegal vs Undocumented: Why Language Matters
It's another heated Friday (and we don't just mean the weather) on Point Taken with political strategists Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki having fierce debates on birthright citizenship, Trump's gift from Qatar and MORE!

May 15, 2025 • 1h 2min
I Can't Believe It's Not Subsidized!
Starbucks employees are protesting but it isn't about wages.
Steve takes things solo today talking about tariffs with a local expert.
And speaking of local experts, Urban Milwaukee's Jeramey Jannene joins to talk about I-794, rectifying Milwaukee's ballot mistakes and something new that WASN'T subsidized by taxpayers.

May 14, 2025 • 50min
The Great Biden Cover-Up
So maybe the media was withholding how bad Joe Biden's situation was last year...
Steve and Kristin have a healthy discussion on that and debated who should pay for fire sprinklers after Milwaukee's recent five alarm fire.
PLUS: Ask Us Anything!

May 13, 2025 • 1h
The Big Beautiful Bill's Dirty Little Secret
The latest bill from Republican legislator's with Trump's agenda has a hidden clause on AI.
Plus we look into federal cuts in our health with special guests including the return of Chef Michael Feker!
PLUS: Steve and Kristin talk about what exactly is going on with Democrats right now.


