Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi, Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki began the Friday show by reacting to the Wisconsin Supreme Court debate from Wednesday night. Next, they talked about the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent and what the race means. Briefly, they discussed the budget and the looming government shutdown later today if no resolution is made. Next, by request of Joe, they talk about free speech. LOVE & RODGERS -Bill loved Madison Edgewood’s hockey team and their state championship win. Bill Rodgers’d Brian Gutekunst’s performance as Green Bay Packers general manager so far in American Football free agency. -Joe was Rodgers’ing the math geeks in Washington, D.C. Grab Bags: -Joe plead to Americans that they all needed to get back to normal from before the COVID-19 pandemic. -Bill gave advice to the White House with economic issues and tariffs. -Steve brought up that little to nothing has been done to prevent mass shootings.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi started the show solo by talking about the previous night’s Wisconsin Supreme Court debate. Clips from candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford regarding the 2020 election and absentee ballot in Wisconsin were played and Steve weighed in. Steve Scaffidi was then joined on the phone by U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin Bryan Steil for his take on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court debate from the previous night and the funding. Steve also asked the congressman about the potential resolution of the federal budget. Up next, Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by attorney Matt O’Neill for his take on the U.S. Supreme Court debate and more specifically, the funding. -They next talked about Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student from Palestine who was on a green card visa, his threat of expulsion from the United States and the legal implications including a likely decision from the United States Supreme Court. -CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Matt O’Neill argued that the 1st amendment is the US. Constitution’s most important one and that was shown by what had been happening in the federal government.

Up next, Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by attorney Matt O’Neill for his take on the U.S. Supreme Court debate and more specifically, the funding. They next talked about Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student from Palestine who was on a green card visa, his threat of expulsion from the United States and the legal implications including a likely decision from the United States Supreme Court. CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Matt O’Neill argued that the 1st amendment is the US. Constitution’s most important one and that was shown by what had been happening in the federal government.

Steve Scaffidi was then joined on the phone by U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin Bryan Steil for his take on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court debate from the previous night and the funding. Steve also asked the congressman about the potential resolution of the federal budget.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler and began by asking him about his loss in the vote for the National Chair position. Steve also asks Ben who the future of the Democratic party is and more. -The Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate debate would be later this evening; Steve asked Ben what he was expecting from it and the funding. Steve previewed his upcoming interviews with the Supreme Court candidates. U.S. President Donald Trump turned the White House into a Tesla show room floor thanks and Steve weighed in. 101.7 The Truth host Dr. Ken Harris joined Steve Scaffidi to talk more about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate debate. Closing thoughts; Steve brought up the passing of Milwaukee Bucks legend Junior Bridgeman.

101.7 The Truth host Dr. Ken Harris joined Steve Scaffidi to talk more about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate debate.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler and began by asking him about his loss in the vote for the National Chair position. Steve also asks Ben who the future of the Democratic party is and more. The Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate debate would be later this evening; Steve asked Ben what he was expecting from it and the funding.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider, and they began by discussing the ongoing effects of tariffs on Americans, the United States’ allies and the markets. -Steve asks Christian about his recent article accusing Trump of mistaking strength for weakness. -Steve and Christian discussed the generational factor in Christain’s latest piece Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to discuss the latest on Milwaukee Public Schools, lead paint contamination. -There is a set of buildings on 6th and Walnut in Milwaukee that has historic significance for being built by a black architect and used by black businesses. The Salvation Army recently wanted to tear it down for a homeless shelter. Jeramey and Steve discuss whether those buildings should be preserved. Fellow WTMJ host Kristin Brey joined Steve to talk about their “You Need to Listen” podcast and their latest topic on relationships and politics.

Fellow WTMJ host Kristin Brey joined Steve to talk about their “You Need to Listen” podcast and their latest topic on relationships and politics.

Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to discuss the latest on Milwaukee Public Schools, lead paint contamination. There is a set of buildings on 6th and Walnut in Milwaukee that has historic significance for being built by a black architect and used by black businesses. The Salvation Army recently wanted to tear it down for a homeless shelter. Jeramey and Steve discuss whether those buildings should be preserved.