Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

Steve Scaffidi is joined by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Writer Bill Glauber and current reporter from the same publication Daniel Bice, and they begin by discussing the upcoming Wisconsin State Supreme Court race which could be more expensive than the one that occurred in 2023. They also predict what the campaigns would look like. Steve asked Bill and Dan about people tuning out of mainstream news sources like 24-hour television networks and possibly returning to newspapers. They also talk about the role of talk radio, media bias and female political/judicial candidates. Steve, Dan and Bill discussed the State Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford in-depth and what was known about them. Next, they discussed the Wisconsin State Superintendent race and the challengers going against incumbent Jill Underly The Clock is Ticking on TikTok: Steve, Bill and Dan discussed TikTok’s ban in the U.S. and if it would be sold in time to prevent the ban. They also discuss tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos and who they thought was more dangerous.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi, Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen began their show by discussing President-Elect Donald Trump's sentencing trial in New York City that was not delayed after constant attempts and protests from Trump. Steve also asked Joe about what would happen with United States Department of Justice Special Council Jack Smith’s findings on Trump. Steve, Bill and Joe talked more about Smith’s findings, if Trump would address them on Inauguration Day and where Trump’s cabinet appointees were so far. Next, they discussed how the legacy of U.S. President Joe Biden’s term would look like in the future. Rodgers-Love: Bill loved the Aaron Rodgers that people knew back in Green Bay, Joe was moving on from Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk. Bill was moving away from Matt LaFleur Grab Bags: Joe was going to be more positive in 2025 as he saw the new Bob Dylan Biopic. Bill McCoshen mentioned how Jimmy Carter changed his life in politics.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was solo today, he was monitoring the funeral of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and also talked about current President Joe Biden and his current mental state that led to the re-election of former President Donald Trump with associated clips from Trump and Biden’s debate and U.S. Senator’s Chuck Schumer’s thoughts on Biden’s mental state that were played The show was re-introduced with audio from Jimmy Carter’s funeral and Steve talked about the mental state of Donald Trump with his desire to re-name the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America; a clip was played of Trump saying so. Then a clip current U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on the United States of America acquiring Greenland was played; Steve weighed in. More intermittent Jimmy Carter funeral coverage was played. More funeral coverage was played, and Steve changed the conversation to School Resource Officers at Milwaukee Public Schools as it had been 1 year since their requirement was implemented with no results. Clips from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers sharing their thoughts on the matter were played. Steve shared his disdain for the incompetence of the situation. Additional funeral coverage was played as well as a clip from comedian and talk show host Bill Maher sharing his thoughts on the definition of “Woke”; Steve then weighed in. Steve gave his closing thoughts on the show with a recap and more words on the late great Jimmy Carter.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Institute for Reforming Government general council Jake Curtis, and they began by discussing everything that U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump has said recently as Inaugurated Day approached, particularly his desire for the United States of America to take control of the Panama Canal from China. -Steve asked Jake what he would expect from his inauguration and his first few days in office. -Steve and Jake set the table for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race in April. -They continued the conversation on the State Supreme Court race by looking at the main candidates, the potential cost in campaign dollars and how and when Act 10 might be ruled on. Steve teased his new podcast that he would be doing with Spanning the State host Kristin Brey by listing some of the topics. Steve talked about his upcoming listener trip with Fox World Travel in Sicily and Malta.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene, and they began by discussing about the 386 sealed, uncounted ballots that were found in Madison, Wisconsin. Steve and Jeramey then discussed the state of the craft brewery industry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with all the closings and acquisitions that had been occurring and why it was happening. Steve and Jeramey discussed the leadership program that was happening within the Milwaukee County Transit System. Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by fellow WTMJ host Kristin Brey to talk about their new podcast “You Need to Listen”. They also discussed the certification process of U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump from the previous day and some of the drama that had occurred in Congress and the Senate. Steve and Kristin discussed words, definitions and more but also the impending inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump and what the administration would look like. A clip from the television show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee featuring comedian Jimmy Fallon telling fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld about a story regarding Jack Nicholson. Steve and Kristin discussed.

Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by fellow WTMJ host Kristin Brey to talk about their new podcast “You Need to Listen”. They also discussed the certification process of U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump from the previous day and some of the drama that had occurred in Congress and the Senate. Steve and Kristin discussed words, definitions and more but also the impending inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump and what the administration would look like. A clip from the television show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee featuring comedian Jimmy Fallon telling fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld about a story regarding Jack Nicholson. Steve and Kristin discussed.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene, and they began by discussing about the 386 sealed, uncounted ballots that were found in Madison, Wisconsin. Steve and Jeramey then discussed the state of the craft brewery industry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with all the closings and acquisitions that had been occurring and why it was happening. Steve and Jeramey discussed the leadership program that was happening within the Milwaukee County Transit System.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt Smith, and they began by discussing the State of Wisconsin still being in the middle of counting votes from the 2024 November election. A clip from Smith’s conversation with Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs was played about the questions on the yet-to-be-counted ballots. Matt and Steve discussed more about covering politics, especially as today marked the 4-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection attempt. A clip from Smith’s conversation U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin Bryan Steil was played where he gave his thoughts on security during the inauguration and the peaceful transfer of power between U.S. President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump. Matt and Steve discussed more about election security in the wake of the tragedy that occurred in New Orleans, Louisiana and in Madison, Wisconsin and stopping heinous incidents before they happen. A clip from Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki from the previous Friday’s Political Power Hour was played regarding stopping “lone wolf” assailants/terrorists. Matt and Steve discussed security further. Steve and Matt closed out the show with final thoughts and what Matt would be covering this week.

Happy(?) New Year! WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic Strategist Joe Zepecki. They began by discussing their predictions for 2025 in Washington, D.C. Steve, Bill and Joe discussed the effects of Trump’s new national security team and how the recent attacks in Las Vegas, Nevada and New Orleans, Louisiana may have expedited the process. Steve, Bill and Joe gave more predictions regarding the House of Representatives and President-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO possibly turning on each other. Steve, Bill and Joe discussed whether or not Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers would seek re-election in 2026 and who could take his place. Steve, Bill and Joe discussed the upcoming State Supreme Court race that would likely be between Brad Schimel. Joe Zepecki would like to get rid of U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace but keep another Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. Bill would like to get rid of FBI Director Christopher Wray and loves upcoming U.S. Congressman Tony Wied. Grab Bags: Bill brought up the upcoming Department of Public Instruction race in April and Joe brought up his favorite books from 2024.

WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and they began by discussing the attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana on early New Years Day that killed 15 people. Steve and Judge Mary discussed how to prevent incidents like that in New Orleans and identifying someone who is mentally unwell before the incident and how to deal out consequences when the assailant has already died. Steve and Mary discussed U.S. Senator from Louisiana John Neely Kennedy’s press conference and response to the New Orleans attack. Steve and Mary then talked about U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts failing to use his authority to keep the other justices in check. Closing arguments: Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench said: “Get out of your ZIP Code”, or rather one’s own comfort zone and be a curious human being.