

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.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 31min
Dogebags - Full Show
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and on the phone by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen, and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Napoleon-like quote about his supposed absolute executive power.
Next, they discussed Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency and how he proposed giving back the money saved by cutting jobs to the taxpayers.
They quickly discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers budget proposal, starting with Joe’s response.
They continue the budget topic and Bill responded. They then discussed Donald Trump’s comments on Russia and Ukraine
Love & Rodgers
-Joe is Rodgers-ing cuts to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Joe Loves the White House social media accounts putting a crown on Donald Trump.
-Bill is Rodgers-ing all Assembly Democrats for lowering education standards in Wisconsin. Bill Loved the 4 Nations faceoff in the National Hockey League.
Grab Bags: Bill talked politics with some Canadian hockey players, and they apparently liked Trump’s reduced government but didn’t like Canada being called the 51st state. Joe went to the new ecology center at Milwaukee’s Washington Park. Steve brought up Bobby Portis getting banned from playing after accidentally taking the wrong pain killer.

Feb 20, 2025 • 32min
It's All About Wording - Full Show
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Stephanie Hauser, executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, and they began by discussing WIAA’s recent banning transgender athletes in compliance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, transfer student eligibility and more.
-They continued the conversation by discussing the right to access student records, what WIAA is planning on like state championships and Steve asks if education focuses too much on athletics
-Steve then asks Stephanie why Wisconsin has so many divisions.
Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by attorney Matt O’Neill and they began by discussing the Eric Adams case, the future of the department of justice and more.
-Steve asked Matt about President Donald Trump’s buyout of federal workers, lawsuits against the federal government and more.
-CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Matt talked about the State Supreme Court Race.

Feb 20, 2025 • 15min
The Future of the Justice Department with Matt O'Neill
Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by attorney Matt O’Neill and they began by discussing the Eric Adams case, the future of the department of justice and more.
Steve asked Matt about President Donald Trump’s buyout of federal workers, lawsuits against the federal government and more.
CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Matt talked about the State Supreme Court Race.

Feb 20, 2025 • 16min
WIAA and Their New Policy with Stephanie Hauser
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Stephanie Hauser, executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, and they began by discussing WIAA’s recent banning transgender athletes in compliance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, transfer student eligibility and more.
They continued the conversation by discussing the right to access student records, what WIAA is planning on like state championships and Steve asks if education focuses too much on athletics
Steve then asks Stephanie why Wisconsin has so many divisions.

Feb 19, 2025 • 32min
We're Just the Pretty Faces for Radio - Full Show
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and they began by discussing the previous day’s primary election, turnout, election integrity and more.
-Next, they discussed the Wisconsin Supreme Court taking on Act 10 and the potential impact if it goes away.
-They then discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers state budget address.
-They finished up on a lighter note and talked about the Slinger high school football winning the Wisconsin State Championship last year.
Steve Scaffidi was then joined remotely by 101.7 The Truth Host Dr. Ken Harris and they also discussed the budget address.
Steve closed the show with thoughts on U.S. President Trump’s claim that Ukraine started their war with Russia.

Feb 19, 2025 • 7min
Reviewing the Budget Address with Dr. Ken Harris
Steve Scaffidi was then joined remotely by 101.7 The Truth Host Dr. Ken Harris and they also discussed the budget address.

Feb 19, 2025 • 19min
DOGE but for Wisconsin with Josh Schoemann
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and they began by discussing the previous day’s primary election, turnout, election integrity and more.
Next, they discussed the Wisconsin Supreme Court taking on Act 10 and the potential impact if it goes away.
They then discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers state budget address.
They finished up on a lighter note and talked about the Slinger high school football winning the Wisconsin State Championship last year.

Feb 18, 2025 • 34min
Fear and Reluctance to Change - Full Show
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson, and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump, court challenges to his executive orders and his staff and ultimately the limits to his power.
-Next they discussed Elon Musk’s reach in the Trump administration and potential court intervention there. They also talk about the consequences of it all and the future of the United States of America.
Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about a recently closed loophole that would prevent lesser sentences for repeat unlicensed drivers.
-Jeramey and Steve discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ audits on Milwaukee Public Schools regarding recent lead contamination found in their schools. They also talked about the continuing (and delayed) resolution of school resource officers in MPS.
-Steve and Jeramey then talked about ICE detentions and how much if actually going on in Milwaukee and Wisconsin and more.

Feb 18, 2025 • 18min
Nothing Can Go Right for MPS with Jeramey Jannene
Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about a recently closed loophole that would prevent lesser sentences for repeat unlicensed drivers.
Jeramey and Steve discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ audits on Milwaukee Public Schools regarding recent lead contamination found in their schools. They also talked about the continuing (and delayed) resolution of school resource officers in MPS.
Steve and Jeramey then talked about ICE detentions and how much if actually going on in Milwaukee and Wisconsin and more.

Feb 18, 2025 • 17min
Beyond Presidential Limits with James Wigderson
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson, and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump, court challenges to his executive orders and his staff and ultimately the limits to his power.
Next they discussed Elon Musk’s reach in the Trump administration and potential court intervention there. They also talk about the consequences of it all and the future of the United States of America.


