Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey began the show by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office in his second term which was marked on this day and opened the talk and text line for listeners to give their letter grade for his term so far. -Steve and Kristin reacted to some texts regarding their question As a result of Trump’s tariffs, Amazon introduced a feature that showed how much they affected prices on their website. A clip from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responding to this criticism. Fusion Voting could be introduced in Wisconsin. Joining Steve and Kristin remotely were attorneys Jeff Mandell and John Franke to answer questions on what fusion voting was. Steve and Kerstin responded to more texts. Steve and Kristin talked about the big jump to spring on this day. Steve and Kristin talked about polling, specifically with how gender views the Trump administration so far. A bill in the United States legislature banning revenge porn called the “Take It Down Act”. Steve and Kristin speculate how it would be enforced. -They talked more about revenge porn and unsolicited explicit images as it pertained to minors. Steve and Kristin were joined in-studio by Rose Gray from Fox World Travel to talk about his next listener trip to Hawaii. -The conversation continued the conversation about getting a tattoo to him commemorating visiting his 50th state. They announced that Ask Steve Anything would be coming back the next day.

Fusion Voting could be introduced in Wisconsin. Joining Steve and Kristin remotely were attorneys Jeff Mandell and John Franke to answer questions on what fusion voting was.

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined in-studio by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt Smith, and they began by discussing the detainment of Milwaukee County judge Hannah Dugan for obstruction of justice. A clip from attorney Dan Adams was played from Smith’s show UpFront was played for the legal perspective of the detainment; they all discussed. -A clip from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, also from UpFront, was played about his thoughts on the ICE raids like those at the Milwaukee County Courthouse as it pertained to Judge Dugan’s arrest. They talked about his thoughts and the political party divide on this incident. -Speaking of Governor Evers, another clip from him was played about his thoughts on re-election, he simply responded with waiting for the budget to pass before he decided. Steve, Kristin and Matt discussed. -Next, Steve and Kristin asked Matt about the state and future of the Wisconsin State Budget as well as the State Senate voting for Maternal care and how it would do in the State Assembly especially with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. -A clip from the Last Minute from CBS News’ 60 Minutes was played where Scott Pelly talked about the departure of their long-time executive producer Bill Owens over the loss of honesty in independent journalism. Steve and Kristin asked Matt about how this could affect the state of journalism in the future during U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term in office. - Steve and Kristin lastly asked Matt what he was covering next. They talked about Time Magazine’s article on Trump’s first 100 days in office for his second term. Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano joined Steve and Kristin remotely to begin talking about the markets slowly recovering lately, the ongoing trade tension between the U.S. and China and how it all could affect the election going on in Canada that day. -Next, they asked Dave about expiring tax cuts in the federal government and more. Former Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench joined Steve and Kristin next to talk more about her former colleague Judge Dugan’s detainment at the hands of the FBI; she explained what she knew about her as a judge and how it may have affected her arrest. -They then asked Judge Mary if the arrest was justified. -CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Mary talked more about the Judge Dugan situation and being a judge and not an advocate.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was broadcasting remotely from Green Bay for the NFL Draft and co-host Kristin Brey was joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen. They talked a little about what the draft meant for Wisconsin. They also talked about the recent breaking news of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan getting arrested by the FBI. -They next discussed Russia’s latest intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and U.S. President Donald Trump’s response. -They briefly discussed Trump softening his tone on tariffs on China and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. -Moving on to the State Budget and the undecided tax policy in Wisconsin. -RODGERS-LOVE *Bill Loved the Green Bay Packers picking Wide Receiver Matthew Golden in the first round of the draft. He Rodgers’d the Minneapolis district attorney who did not prosecute those who vandalized Tesla cars. *Joe Loved how happy Packers fans were for the Packers’ pick. Joe Rodgers’d Donald Trump pardoning a Las Vegas city councilwoman who misused city funds. -GRAB BAGS *Joe brought up the passing of Pope Francis and his legacy *Bill shouted out to Green Bay and the Packers doing a great job on the first day of the draft *Steve echoed his thoughts. Kristin asked Steve about what he saw going down in Green Bay during the draft festivities the previous night. This just in, former U.S. Representative from New York George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison. Steve and Kristin discussed this and how local journalism played a role in his election and his many controversies. They next talked about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' latest initiative to get teenagers to work in his state. Steve and Kristin discussed the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a case from Maryland that could let families opt their children out of reading LGBTQ books. Meanwhile, the Navy canceled a speaking appearance from podcaster Ryan Holiday where he planned on talking about banned books, including those banned by the military; Steve and Kristin discussed this as well. To close off the show, Steve and Kristin discussed a study that said old age brings better quality of life.

It was the first day of the 2025 National Football League Draft; Steve and Kristin briefly discussed. 10:12 – The average age of United States Senators is old but U.S. Senator from Illinois Dick Durbin announced his retirement at the age of 80 as well as U.S. Representative from Illinois Jan Schakowsky. Democratic Party Vice Chair David Hogg raised money for a fund to primary other older Democrats; a clip of his thoughts was played. -They continued the conversation and debated Hogg’s methods and how old is too old for politicians. -They then discussed what exactly the future of the Democratic party could look like. A strategy to help get Democrats back in the spotlight was entering decentralized media landscape like podcasts. That was exactly what Pete Buttigieg did. A clip was played about what he thought the Democratic party should be standing for. Steve and Kristin debated if what he said was too idealistic. -The importance of Buttigieg’s appearance was found in how U.S. President Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the vote of young men. Steve and Kristin briefly discussed. Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos drafted a budget...with no numbers. Steve ranted about it. Steve and Kristin talked about tariffs and the effect so far it and the economy has had on Americans. Some Republicans want to raise taxes on billionaires to “own the libs”. Steve and Kristin discussed if they would actually go through with it and get other Republicans to go along with it. Steve and Kristin talked about the issues facing Social Security. -To go more in-depth on the issue, they were joined by former Social Security Administration Commissioner and former Baltimore, Maryland mayor Martin O’Malley who told them what was at stake. It was Take Your Kid to Work Day at the Good Karma Brands offices; Steve and Kristin discussed.

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined remotely by political writer Christian Schneider to talk about his latest article on Elon Musk’s “gross baby farm” at his ranch in Texas. -Speaking of Elon Musk, they next talked about him stepping away from his role in the federal government and what could be next for him. -They next asked Christian about a recent controversy on a recent episode of Saturday Night Live and their White Lotus parody skit. Kristin and Steve discussed U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Baby Boom Agenda” that would incentivize American families having more babies but, as Kristin pointed out, not supporting paid childcare. The Wisconsin State Legislature did something right! The Republican-controlled State Senate voted 32 to 1 to pass postpartum Medicaid expansion. They talk about that one State Senator that did not vote for it, Chris Kapenga from Delafield. They finished the hour by talking about their podcast “You Need to Listen”. Steve and Kristin were next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene to first talk about property values rising in Milwaukee and what it could mean. -Milwaukee's latest newly inaugurated alderman Alex Brower, an open socialist, made a big stump speech after his inauguration that referenced Vladamir Lenin and Karl Marx and mentioned issues like education; Jeramey explained. -Milwaukee was going all in on drones; Jeramey told Steve and Kristin how the Milwaukee Police Department was using them and the possible implications. -The abandoned boat off of Milwaukee’s coast had some breaking news. Jeramey explained the background and Steve talked about how it expresses people’s fascination with the stupid. WTMJ News reporter Adam Roberts joined Steve and Kristin for another update about the boat and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s press conference near the site and the cinematic picture taken by fellow reporter Nazir Spencer. It is Shakespeare Day and Steve and Kristin closed the show by celebrating and doing some Shakespeare movie trivia.

Steve Scaffidi was back! He and fellow WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi talked about the legacy of the recently departed Pope Francis. Steve and Kristin were joined in-studio by Chris Reader from the Institute for Reforming Government to discuss recent polling on Wisconsin voters after the statewide election from the beginning of April. -They asked Chris about specific motivators for voters in the election and other standout findings. Steve and Kristin talked about United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s meltdown during an Easter Egg roll on the White House lawn; a clip of it was played. Steve and Kristin remembered the September 11th, 2001 attacks in New York City and discussed the recent comments made by Senior U.S. Senator from Wisconsin Ron Johnson about the 9/11 conspiracy theories. Steve and Kristin continued their conversation on Pope Francis’s passing and his replacement; plus, the spectrum of views from the various cardinals that could be the next pope including Tim Dolan and Wisconsin’s own Ray Burke. They also talk about betting on the next pope happening...and it’s not the first time this had happened. Steve and Kristin were joined in-studio by attorney Tom Kuzmanovic to talk about the detainment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, the U.S. Supreme Court’s authority on the matter and what it said about testing the limits of the Donald Trump administration’s power. -They continue their conversation focusing on the Executive branch’s power with U.S. President Trump challenging birthright citizenship. -Closing Arguments: Tom brought up the Alien Enemies Act that Trump had been weaponizing, the broader implications and the act of disappearing people. They talked more about President Trump’s overreach and the potential consequences of recent federal cuts. They closed the show by recognizing this day as Earth Day, Pope Francis’s advocacy for environmentalism and the importance of taking care of the planet.

In the first hour, Kristin Brey is joined by guests Dan Bice and Bill Glauber. They discuss the passing of the Pope, potential information leaks in the White House, politics in Wisconsin since the State Supreme Court election, and more. Later, Kristin talks about what makes a "manly" job, the White House's new stance on the origin of COVID-19, and is joined by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano.

The show begins with reaction to Supreme Court decision. Bill mentioned he thinks it sets a bad precedent going forward for future governors. Joe mentioned this is how things work, and changes happen over time. State of the local political parties. Joe discussed his run for DNC Chair at the state level, his recent support as well as his hope for the future for his party. Bill explained how his side is a little different while also mentioning his party is in a bit of a "disarray."

WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki to announce his run for Wisconsin Democratic Chair. They asked him the “what”, the “why”, and the “how” of his run. -They next asked Joe questions from the talk and text line including ones about party membership, “gas and groceries” and more. Steve and Kristin reflect on their last conversation. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Recently held a press conference on the “autism epidemic” and autistic people’s supposed inability to function in society and a clip from it was played; Steve and Kristin reacted with how wrong and insulting he was. A clip from Dr. Alex Kolevzon, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Mt. Sinai from NBC News was played explaining what autism really is. Kristin and Steve continue to react and analyze. Kristin and Steve played a clip from U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska where she expressed her distress with speaking up against U.S. President Donald Trump. Steve and Kristin talked more about fear of the Trump administration by citing MMAC President Dale Kooyenga in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explaining local businesses expressing fear from the federal government and the “rock and a hard place” situation that the media found itself in during this political environment FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was seen wearing a gold Donald Trump pin where the American Flag would typically be; Kristin and Steve speculated. Steve and Kristin were joined in-studio by WTMJ News reporter Adam Roberts to discuss a public hearing regarding the issues Madison had during an election held by Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs and a persistent questioning from Republican commissioner Bob Spindell. Steve and Kristin talked more about the Maryland man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador without proper cause.