Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

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.

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

The A-Team (or a team) has been assembled, Steve Scaffidi along with Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki discuss what president-elect Donald Trump’s first day/week/month in office will look like and his pardons for convicted January 6th rioters. Next, Steve, Bill and Joe discuss Trump’s cabinet picks. The gang discuss more about the cabinet with a focus on the FBI director. Political Junkie PowerPoint -Joe is keeping new renewable energy infrastructure in Wisconsin and ditching anticipatory obedience. -Bill is keeping Donald Trump’s ability to reach across the aisle and junking preemptive pardons. -Steve is keeping attention mass deportations effect on Wisconsin’s economy. GRAB BAGS: Joe says to become an organ doner. Bill brings up the recently departed David Prosser, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. They begin by talking about Crowley recently graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; he also will be giving the commencement speech and talks about that. -Moving on to the Milwaukee COunty budget, Steve asks Crowley how the process has been going. Steve also asks him about Act 12, school resource officer requirement for Milwaukee Public Schools and if he has taken a position on it and if he supports SRO’s and public safety in general. Crowley also talks about transit and help from the State legislature. LAstly Steve asks if Crowley has finished his Christmas shopping We attempted to get into contact with former Ambassador of the Holy See Francis Rooney to discuss Donald Trump’s foreign policy but were unable; Steve reacts to texts about Trump’s second term. Christmas and Kapco talk.

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. They begin by talking about Crowley recently graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; he also will be giving the commencement speech and talks about that. Moving on to the Milwaukee County budget, Steve asks Crowley how the process has been going. Steve also asks him about Act 12, school resource officer requirement for Milwaukee Public Schools and if he has taken a position on it and if he supports SRO’s and public safety in general. Crowley also talks about transit and help from the State legislature. Lastly Steve asks if Crowley has finished his Christmas shopping

Steve Scaffidi is joined by public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz, and they begin by discussing school resource officers still not being in Milwaukee Public Schools. Steve Scaffidi and Ann E. Schwartz are joined on the phone by former ATF Agent and account agent at ForceMetrics to discuss how they track crime and ghost guns, using the Oklahoma City Bombing and the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder as examples. Steve and Annie talk Christmas time and traditions. Steve and Annie next talk about the man who faked his death that was recently taken into custody in Green Lake County and is expected to be charged later today and shout out to the sheriff. Steve and Annie discuss this year’s Shop with a Cop event. Kapco and Wrap-Up.

Steve Scaffidi and Ann E. Schwartz are joined on the phone by former ATF Agent and account agent at ForceMetrics to discuss how they track crime and ghost guns, using the Oklahoma City Bombing and the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder as examples.

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson and they begin by looking towards 2025 and discussing Donald Trump's second term and his plan for mass deportation. They discuss the implications for the economy with how important immigrants are for America's workforce. -Continuing the conversation, Steve asks James Wigderson about Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers potentially going against Trump's deportation and what the struggle between state and federal government may look like. They also discuss how complicated mass deportation would actually be and James' Christmas wish list for politics. Jeramey Jeannene joins WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi in-studio, and he is beleaguered with the Milwaukee Housing Authority. -The Hilton in Downtown Milwaukee is going to be downsizing. Steve and Jeramey discuss. -Another brewery closing, making it a trend, and this one is Enlightened Beer. Jeramey thinks it could be because less people are drinking beer. Also, what is Jeramey working on next? Steve Scaffidi is joined by Spanning the State Host Kristin Brey to discuss if we’ll be talking much about politics during the holidays.

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Spanning the State Host Kristin Brey to discuss if we’ll be talking much about politics during the holidays.

Jeramey Jeannene joins WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi in-studio, and he is beleaguered with the Milwaukee Housing Authority. The Hilton in Downtown Milwaukee is going to be downsizing. Steve and Jeramey discuss. Another brewery closing, making it a trend, and this one is Enlightened Beer. Jeramey thinks it could be because less people are drinking beer. Also, what is Jeramey working on next?