Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

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.

Steve Scaffidi is back and so is WISN Channel 12 Political Reporter Matt Smith! They begin by talking about the state budget and specifically about remote work and whether state workers should be required to return to the office. We play a clip from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' thoughts on the matter; Steve and Matt discuss. - On the other side of the aisle, we play a clip from Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on his thoughts on remote work; Matt and Steve discuss further. Pivoting to immigration and deportation, we play a clip from Tony Evers for his thoughts on it and Matt and Steve discuss the issue and his thoughts and the complications that could arise. -On the other side of the aisle, we play a clip from U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin Tom Tiffany on his thoughts and as usual Matt and Steve discuss his perspective. What's Matt Smith working on next?

Tracy Johnson is joined in-studio by Quinton Klabon and they begin by discussing the recent repeal of Act 10 by a Dane County judge, what it is, what it means for school districts and what can be done to help teachers and schools. -Tracy next asks Quinton about Milwaukee Public Schools and their search for the next superintendent, what they should be looking for in candidates and the need to balance focus on finances and academics. -Tracy and Quinton wrap things up on MPS and Tracy asks Quinton what he’s working on next. Tracy is next joined on the phone by Scott Manley, Executive Vice President of Government Relations at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce to discuss the state of manufacturing in Wisconsin and the state of immigration in the U.S. as it pertains to the workforce in Wisconsin and the U.S. -Tracy asks Scott more about manufacturing and how the manufacturing of solar in China interferes with more independent, domestic energy like fossil fuels. The RNC host committee earned $92 million from the Republican national Convention, more than they originally expected; Tracy talks about the importance of the economic impact

Tracy is next joined on the phone by Scott Manley, Executive Vice President of Government Relations at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce to discuss the state of manufacturing in Wisconsin and the state of immigration in the U.S. as it pertains to the workforce in Wisconsin and the U.S. Tracy asks Scott more about manufacturing and how the manufacturing of solar in China interferes with more independent, domestic energy like fossil fuels.

Tracy Johnson is joined in-studio by Quinton Klabon and they begin by discussing the recent repeal of Act 10 by a Dane County judge, what it is, what it means for school districts and what can be done to help teachers and schools. Tracy next asks Quinton about Milwaukee Public Schools and their search for the next superintendent, what they should be looking for in candidates and the need to balance focus on finances and academics. Tracy and Quinton wrap things up on MPS and Tracy asks Quinton what he’s working on next.

Tracy Johnson is joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider for his thoughts on Act 10 getting repealed by a Dane County judge last night and what could mean going forward. Tracy asks Christian about his latest piece on referenda mailers which to Christian is using tax money to raise taxes. -What's Christian Schneider working on next? Tracy Johnson is next joined by Urban Milwaukee President and Co-Founder Jeramey Jannene to discuss the aftermath of Election Day issues in Milwaukee’s Central Count and what can be done to improve and prevent a similar issue. -The City of Milwaukee has approved its’ budget and raised property taxes by about 2%. They discuss more on the city and county budgets. -Milwaukee County will vote to possibly raise the fee for ride sharing at Mitchell International Airport. Also, what’s Jeramey working on next?

Tracy Johnson is next joined by Urban Milwaukee President and Co-Founder Jeramey Jannene to discuss the aftermath of Election Day issues in Milwaukee’s Central Count and what can be done to improve and prevent a similar issue. The City of Milwaukee has approved its’ budget and raised property taxes by about 2%. They discuss more on the city and county budgets. Milwaukee County will vote to possibly raise the fee for ride sharing at Mitchell International Airport. Also, what’s Jeramey working on next?

Tracy Johnson is joined on the phone by National Review writer Christian Schneider for his thoughts on Act 10 getting repealed by a Dane County judge last night and what could mean going forward. Tracy asks Christian about his latest piece on referenda mailers which to Christian is using tax money to raise taxes. What's Christian Schneider working on next?