Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen on the phone. They began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mineral Deal with Ukraine regarding war debt with the war with Russia. Steve next asked Bill about Trump and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnon’s “big bill” for the budget and what was and was not on it. They then delibnerate if the bill would pass and if there would be a government shutdown. Next, they discussed the State Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, spending money on advertisements and the validity of them. Next, brief thoughts on tariffs. Love & Rodgers -Joe loves Truth Social’s pledge for diversity. Joe Rodgers-ed public corruption. -Bill loves Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Dave Borowski for calling out the lack of school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools. He was also Rodgers-ing MPS and the City of Milwaukee for not putting in the SROS. GRAB BAGS -Steve brought up the passing of his mother-in-law Diane Andresca and how much she meant to him. -Joe wished his father a happy 71st birthday. -Bill congratulated Steve on his weight loss journey.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi began the show by discussing a report from TMJ4 reporter Megan Lee about a couple in Slinger, Wisconsin getting a complaint filed against them for having a political sign out on their lawn longer than permitted by village ordinance. A clip from the report was played and Steve gave his thoughts and opened the talk and text line for listeners’ thoughts as well. The previous night, the United States House of Representatives passed a budget bill that would still have to go through the Senate. Steve went over what was included and gave his thoughts. Steve next discussed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services and his promise to review the childhood vaccination schedule. Steve Scaffidi went on to criticize Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency and the danger that they pose for America. Steve closed the show by talking about the town halls that Republican U.S. congressmen like Wisconsin’s Glenn Grothman.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider, and they began by discussing Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency and more. -They continued by discussing the uncertain future of the United States Postal Service under U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special and what Christian would be working on next. Steve Scaffidi was next joined by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene... -They began by discussing the intersection in Milwaukee at Michigan Street and Lincoln Memorial Drive and the delayed plan to rework it to make pedestrian crossing between downtown and the lakefront easier and safer and how the potential rework of Interstate 794 may affect things. They also talked about The Hop Streetcar and the necessary repairs needed to fix it. -Steve and Jeramey next talked about the Port of Milwaukee’s planned cruise ship dock for 2026. -Steve and Jeramey closed the show by discussing Jeramey’s conversation with former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the hotel coming to Deer District, the proposed soccer stadium for Milwaukee’s Iron District.

Steve Scaffidi was next joined by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene... They began by discussing the intersection in Milwaukee at Michigan Street and Lincoln Memorial Drive and the delayed plan to rework it to make pedestrian crossing between downtown and the lakefront easier and safer and how the potential rework of Interstate 794 may affect things. They also talked about The Hop Streetcar and the necessary repairs needed to fix it. Steve and Jeramey next talked about the Port of Milwaukee’s planned cruise ship dock for 2026. Steve and Jeramey closed the show by discussing Jeramey’s conversation with former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the hotel coming to Deer District, the proposed soccer stadium for Milwaukee’s Iron District.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider, and they began by discussing Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency and more. They continued by discussing the uncertain future of the United States Postal Service under U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special and what Christian would be working on next.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt Smith. They began the show by discussing Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ budget address and how the Wisconsin State legislature felt about it. On Smith’s show UpFront, they heard from Democratic Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys for her positive reaction to the budget. Next, they heard from Republican Wisconsin State Senator Van Wanggaard for his less than stellar reaction to Evers’ budget proposal. They discussed both sides of the political aisle being willing to talk about the budget together. Steve and Matt briefly discussed Matt’s interview with former Wisconsin politician Tom Barrett after he had recently returned from ambassadorship in Luxembourg. Steve and Matt listened to another UpFront Clip with Tom Barrett, and they discussed the possible future of his political career, his thoughts on former U.S. President Biden, current President Donald Trump. Steve asked Matt what he was considering covering and who he was considering interviewing for next Sunday’s UpFront. Steve closed the show by asking Matt if he was sensing political fatigue in the U.S. and Wisconsin.