

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 12, 2025 • 1h 5min
Trump Riles Up Conservatives with Drug Price Control
So yeah, Trump did something that Kristin agrees with? We analyze what it means for conservatives.
PLUS: conversations with Channel 12's Matt Smith on local politics and Annex Wealth's Brian Jacobson on the hot-cold tariffs.

May 9, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Intelligence Quotient of the President
It's Friday, which means strategists Bill and Joe are here to debate and discuss politics including a serious look at the dumb things Trump has said recently.
PLUS: A celebration and look at Mother's Day and AI

May 8, 2025 • 1h
Pope Watch 2025 Comes to a Close
The white smoke appeared...but Kristin and Steve didn't see him so Jeramey Jannene gave them the latest in Milwaukee.
PLUS: Senator health concerns, a new trade deal with the UK and of course, Wisconsin's budget.

May 7, 2025 • 49min
The Conclave is Watching Conclave
The Conclave has begun!
Steve and Kristin talk about people's papal obsession, the big meeting between Trump and Carney and answer YOUR questions on Ask Us Anything!
PLUS: Anne E. Schwartz joins to talk about the importance of Salute to Service!

May 6, 2025 • 1h 6min
And Now, Deep Thoughts
Steve and Kristin have deep thoughts about a boat that's finally, actually been moved, the state of education in Oklahoma, thw return of company towns and more.
PLUS: An old friend is running for governor and joins them to talk all about it.

May 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
Pope Donald I
Is Trump's Pope picture offensive? Steve thinks so but there's so much more to discuss!
Channel 12's Matt Smith joins him and Kristin on Wisconsin reactions to ICE and more.
PLUS: Saturday Night Live, Dave Spano and MORE!

May 2, 2025 • 1h 4min
Musical Chairs in the White House
On the action-packed Friday Edition, Kristin and Steve are joined by Joe Zepecki and...Jake Curtis?
They review Trump's first 100 days, a new candidate for Wisconsin Governor and more.
THEN: Steve is getting a tattoo and he and Kristin talk about the future of PBS and NPR.
PLUS: A new game show on PT?

May 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Return of Kamala Harris
Kamala is back in the spotlight, but does it matter anymore?
We also hear from Canadian Economist Todd Hirsch on the significance of our northern neighbor's recent election.
And Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene gives us the latest on what's going on in Milwaukee.
PLUS so much more!

Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 4min
Ask US Anything Returns!
That's right! We're bringing back a segment from Steve's old show answering YOUR questions.
WIAA Executive Director Stephanie Hauser also answers our questions on NIL for student athletes.
PLUS: A quick overview of Trump's First 100 days in ffice rally.

Apr 29, 2025 • 13min
Steve Visits His 50th State of Hawaii with Fox World Travel
So long, predictable. Aloha, paradise! It’s time to trade the humdrum for hammocks and the mundane for Mai Tais. This 10-day Hawaiian getaway is just the break you need to stop and smell the…plumeria.


