Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Republican Strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic Strategist Joe Zepecki and they begin by discussing the looming government shutdown with chaos in Congress and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s role in it. What about Elon Musk’s role? An Idiot Savant: Steve, Bill and Joe discuss more about Elon Musk’s role in Donald Trump and Republicans’ decision making Steve, Bill and Joe react to some fan texts. The guys discuss Fani Willis being removed from Donald Trump’s election case in Fulton County, Georgia. Keep what you Love, Rodgers what you don’t (Try Again): Joe brings up unreported positive things done by Democrats this year, Bill brings up the Madison shooting, Joe says we need to do something about it and Bill is Rodgersing Mike Johnson Steve Rodgers Elon Musk. GRAB BAGS: Bill brings up the State Superintendent Race in Wisconsin challenging Dr. Jul=ill Underly. Joe is bringing up needing more grace these days. Steve says politics will go on.

Keep what you Love, Rodgers what you don’t (Try Again): Joe brings up unreported positive things done by Democrats this year, Bill brings up the Madison shooting, Joe says we need to do something about it and Bill is Rodgersing Mike Johnson Steve Rodgers Elon Musk.

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by attorneys Matt O’Neill and James Santelle to discuss the recent breaking news that Fani Willis will be removed for Donald Trump’s case in Georgia as well of some of Trump’s other lingering trials that may be dismissed with him becoming president in less than a month. Steve, Jim and Matt discuss the school shooting in Madison and if the parents or school should be held accountable and punishment as a deterrent. Steve, Matt and Jim next discuss the Dane County judge overturning then pausing said overturn of Act 10. Trump's hush money case in New York; where will that go? Steve, Jim and Matt discuss. CLOSING ARGUMENTS: -Matt O’Neill’s closing argument is the death of the pardon with Joe Biden and his son Hunter and January 6th pardons from Donald Trump. -James Santelle brings up the backfiring martial law incident in South Korea and how America would respond in a similar situation.

CLOSING ARGUMENTS: -Matt O’Neill’s closing argument is the death of the pardon with Joe Biden and his son Hunter and January 6th pardons from Donald Trump. -James Santelle brings up the backfiring martial law incident in South Korea and how America would respond in a similar situation.

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Anne E. Schwartz and on the phone by Licensed Professional Trauma Counselor Kate to talk about her experience dealing with a shooting at Wawatosa West High School in the 90s and applying that to the shooting that happened in Madison on Monday. -Steve and Annie ask Kate about how to help children who experience trauma like school shootings, her criticisms of media during these events and more. -Wrap-Up Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann joins Steve Scaffidi in-studio next to talk about a show he produced every Christmas, Enchantment in the Park and more. -Steve asks Schoemann about Act 10 challenges in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and more. -Wrap-up on Act 10 and Schoemann endorsing Brad Schimel

Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann joins Steve Scaffidi in-studio next to talk about a show he produced every Christmas, Enchantment in the Park and more. Steve asks Schoemann about Act 10 challenges in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and more. Wrap-up on Act 10 and Schoemann endorsing Brad Schimel

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Anne E. Schwartz and on the phone by Licensed Professional Trauma Counselor Kate to talk about her experience dealing with a shooting at Wauwatosa West High School in the 90s and applying that to the shooting that happened in Madison on Monday. Steve and Annie ask Kate about how to help children who experience trauma like school shootings, her criticisms of media during these events and more.

Steve Scaffidi gives his initial reactions to yesterday’s school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle and Steve asks James for the legal perspective with his experience dealing with shootings like the one at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. -Steve asks James what is likely going to happen next from the legal perspective. Steve responds to texts from the show and about the situation in Madison. More responses, discussion and closing thoughts...

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle and Steve asks James for the legal perspective with his experience dealing with shootings like the one at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Steve asks James what is likely going to happen next from the legal perspective.

Steve Scaffidi is joined in the studio by Greg Marcus, CEO of the Marcus Corporation, to discuss the renovations coming to downtown’s Hilton Milwaukee that would remove several rooms. -Greg explains the why of hotel room reductions and then he and Steve talk about the movie industry Steve Scaffidi is next joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigative reporter John Diedrich to talk about his report on accidental gun shooting deaths. -Next, John and Steve discuss the consequences of these accidental shootings, particular ones within a family, and whether felonies should be charged. Steve also asks John what he learned from his report.