Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider to talk about the recent controversy of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accidentally including a writer from The Atlantic in a group text chat of other White House officials detailing war plans regarding Yemen. A clip of Hegseth’s response on the matter was played. A clip of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson response to the text chat situation was played; Steve and Christian responded.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi discussed the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race and played a clip from WISN Channel 12 show UpFront where Wisconsin Republican Chair Brian Schimming’s thoughts on the race where he saw it as close; Steve agreed. Another clip from UpFront was played where Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler gave his thoughts on the race and noted the funding from Elon Musk; Steve responded. Another UpFront clip of Brian Schimming was played with his thoughts on funding and the irony of Democrats complaining funding. Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by Canadian economist Todd Hirsch, and they broke the ice with the idea of making Canada the U.S.'s 51st state. They then talk about the recent effect of U.S. tariffs in Canada. -Steve then asked Todd about the books he's written, Canadian banks, the inevitability of more tariffs and the future of U.S. and Canada's economic relationship. Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by 101.7 The Truth host Sherwin Hughes and they started by discussing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency unfettered access to U.C. citizens' data and the federal government.

Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by 101.7 The Truth host Sherwin Hughes and they started by discussing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency unfettered access to U.C. citizens' data and the federal government.

Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by Canadian economist Todd Hirsch, and they broke the ice with the idea of making Canada the U.S.'s 51st state. They then talk about the recent effect of U.S. tariffs in Canada. Steve then asked Todd about the books he's written, Canadian banks, the inevitability of more tariffs and the future of U.S. and Canada's economic relationship.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to begin asking about the state of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race. On a similar note, they then discussed Elon Musk’s influence and funding on the Supreme Court election and politics in the U.S. in general as well as the element of trust. Next, they talked about Tim Walz recent visit to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recent visit to Eau Claire, Wisconsin and his comment about Tesla stock. Steve, Bill and Joe then talk about the several lawsuits against U.S. President Donald Trump. LOVE & RODGERS -Bill loved Wisconsin Badgers Basketball in the NCAA Tournament. Bill hated the virtual “debate” between the Wisconsin State Superintendent candidates. -Joe was loving Republicans using their voice and not compromise their integrity. GRAB BAGS -Joe mentioned U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance had record low approval rating -Bill shouted out female hockey players in junior hockey league team Janesville Jets and Brad Schimel.

INTRO WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler and they began by discussing the future of the Democratic party including grassroots organizing, using anger to mobilize voter turnout, issues they could use as a catalyst, U.S. President Donald Trump’s misuse of power, kicking big money out of politics and more. -They discussed more about Trump pushing the limits of his power, the possibility of removal from office and push back from Republicans and voters, early voting turnout for Democrats and if Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers would run for another term. Next, Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by former Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench to talk about the cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, its overreach of power and the lawsuits following -President Trump got scolded by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Steve and Judge Mary discussed the role the highest court in the United States might have in the president’s misuse of power. -CLOSING ARGUMENTS

Next, Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by former Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench to talk about the cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, its overreach of power and the lawsuits following President Trump got scolded by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Steve and Judge Mary discussed the role the highest court in the United States might have in the president’s misuse of power. CLOSING ARGUMENTS

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler and they began by discussing the future of the Democratic party including grassroots organizing, using anger to mobilize voter turnout, issues they could use as a catalyst, U.S. President Donald Trump’s misuse of power, kicking big money out of politics and more. They discussed more about Trump pushing the limits of his power, the possibility of removal from office and push back from Republicans and voters, early voting turnout for Democrats and if Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers would run for another term.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi and WTMJ News reporter Adam Roberts were joined in-studio by Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel. They asked him why he was running, the recent Marquette Law School Poll, his endorsements, his thoughts on the current court, his account on the "rape kit" issue being depicted in the media and attack advertisements, his thoughts on the funding in the Supreme Court race, his stance on abortion and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson's Women's Health Organization, his confidence in this election's integrity, Wisconsin Act 10 and what he thought voters should know about him. Steve and Adam reflect on the conversation with Judge Schimel and walk up their next conversation. Steve Scaffidi and Adam Roberts were then joined on the phone by Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and they asked her why she was running, what she's been hearing from voters, election integrity, if Supreme Court justices should be elected, what she would do as justice, why voters should vote for her, Act 10's future, recusal if she was on the bench and her last message to voters. Wrap-Up

Steve Scaffidi and Adam Roberts were then joined on the phone by Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and they asked her why she was running, what she's been hearing from voters, election integrity, if Supreme Court justices should be elected, what she would do as justice, why voters should vote for her, Act 10's future, recusal if she was on the bench and her last message to voters.