

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
620 WTMJ
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 13, 2025 • 14min
Why the 1st Amendment is the Most Important with Matt O'Neill
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.

Mar 13, 2025 • 5min
Congressman Bryan Steil on the Supreme Court Debate
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.

Mar 12, 2025 • 31min
More State Supreme Court Debate Preview
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.

Mar 12, 2025 • 5min
Dr. Ken Harris on the Rule of Law vs Voting with Your Conscious
101.7 The Truth host Dr. Ken Harris joined Steve Scaffidi to talk more about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate debate.

Mar 12, 2025 • 15min
Ben Wikler on Losing the Democratic National Chair Race
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.

Mar 11, 2025 • 31min
Tariffs and Generation X - Full Show
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.

Mar 11, 2025 • 7min
You Need to Listen Preview: Politics and Relationships
Fellow WTMJ host Kristin Brey joined Steve to talk about their “You Need to Listen” podcast and their latest topic on relationships and politics.

Mar 11, 2025 • 8min
A Question on Historic Preservation with Jeramey Jannene
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.

Mar 11, 2025 • 15min
Mistaking Strength for Weakness with Christian Schneider
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 Christian’s latest piece

Mar 10, 2025 • 31min
State Supreme Court Debate Preview - Full Show
9:10 – WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt Smith, and they began by talking about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race, a clip from former Republican Governor Scott Walker on his thoughts was played; Steve and Matt analyzed.
They talked more about the race, which direction voters would swing in a purple state like Wisconsin and more.
A clip from U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin Mark Pocan was played for the Democratic perspective; Steve and Matt briefly discussed.
A clip from Marquette Law School Poll director Charles Franklin was played for his perspective on the State Supreme Court race as far as polling went. Matt and Steve discussed this and the upcoming debate that Matt would be moderating.
Steve asked Matt more about the debate format.
Steve asked Matt about movies, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams going to the Los Angeles Rams and former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers uncertain future.


