Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

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Nov 22, 2024 • 4min

Junking Late Vote Counting - Political Junkie PowerPoint

Political Junkie PowerPoint Bill is junking states that are still counting their ballots like California and Arizona. Bill is keeping family. Tacy is junking Trump shaming in the media like the hosts of Morning Joe. Tracy is keeping transparency with the ne new DOGE government department.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 30min

What Trump Says About Our Culture - Full Show

The weather is rough but so is the lead up to Trump’s second term in office. Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Mary Kuhnmuench joins Steve Scaffidi to talk about the election and Trump’s cabinet picks. Reading from a listener's question, Steve asks Judge Mary if the Trump administration will dismantle the federal civil service system. What does Trump’s election say about our culture? Will we see a revision of how the government does things? Is free public education in the U.S. over? What's Mary’s biggest fear going into next year? Closing Arguments: “If your friends all jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge would you do it too?” “If I have to pay more for eggs then so be it.”
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Nov 21, 2024 • 3min

Closing Arguments: Be Thankful for This Great Country

“If your friends all jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge would you do it too?” “If I have to pay more for eggs then so be it.”
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Nov 20, 2024 • 33min

It's Budget Season! - Full Show

Steve Scaffidi is joined by public safety communications expert Anne E. Schwartz, and they begin by discussing by the passing of Gerry Boyler, the attorney who defended Jeffrey Dahmer Steve and Annie are joined by Alex Ayala, current president of the Milwaukee Police Association, and they talk about staffing issues in policing. -Steve and Annie bring up the School Resource Officer issue in Milwaukee Public Schools and ask Alex to weigh in. -Now for a quick public safety story you may not have heard of. A Marinette boy had cancer and the local sheriff’s office let him ride in the tactical rescue vehicle, meet the K9’s and meet local heroes. -Steve asks Alex for a parting word for our fans. Steve Scaffidi is joined next by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann to talk about the vote from his county during the election with their voting hours, turnout and the count time. -It's budget season and Steve asks Josh about how Washington County’s has been handling its budget and Josh also addresses the state’s budget. -Steve asks Josh Schoemann about updates in his Hearts and Homestead initiative and for hunting stories.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 16min

Milwaukee Wasn't the Only County with Late Counting with Josh Schoemann

Steve Scaffidi is joined next by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann to talk about the vote from his county during the election with their voting hours, turnout and the count time. It's budget season and Steve asks Josh about how Washington County’s has been handling its budget and Josh also addresses the state’s budget. Steve asks Josh Schoemann about updates in his Hearts and Homestead initiative and for hunting stories.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 11min

Meet the Milwaukee Police Association's New President

Steve Scaffidi and Annie Schwartz are joined by Alex Ayala, current president of the Milwaukee Police Association, and they talk about staffing issues in policing. -Steve and Annie bring up the School Resource Officer issue in Milwaukee Public Schools and ask Alex to weigh in. 9:28 – Now for a quick public safety story you may not have heard of. A Marinette boy had cancer and the local sheriff’s office let him ride in the tactical rescue vehicle, meet the K9’s and meet local heroes. -Steve asks Alex for a parting word for our fans.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 32min

Trump's Next Appointee is from Wisconsin - Full Show

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson. Steve asks him about Eric Hovde's "pouty" concession, the late-night ballot count that he complained about, what his future political career looks like and who he thinks will be the next Republican challenger for Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. -Steve next asks James about the future of the Wisconsin Democratic Party and if Ben Wikler will stay. He also asks what the Democrats need to do to reshape their message to gain ground again with AMerican voters. Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene top discuss Wisconsinite Sean Duffy being selected as Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary. -Steve asks Jeramey about the “Retail Retreat” going on in Milwaukee with several retails closing in the city like Walmart, Walgreens, Advanced Auto Parts and more; many for mostly different reasons. Also, some Christmas talk.... Steve Scaffidi is joined by Kristin Brey to discuss Trump’s upcoming, possibly unchecked, power with executive orders, cabinet appointees and more. -Kapco Kids2Kids Trivia talk!
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Nov 19, 2024 • 9min

Will Trump's Power Go Unchecked with Kristin Brey

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Kristin Brey to discuss Trump’s upcoming, possibly unchecked, power with executive orders, cabinet appointees and more. Kapco Kids2Kids Trivia talk!
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Nov 19, 2024 • 9min

Retail Retreat in Milwaukee with Jeramey Jannene

Steve Scaffidi is joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene top discuss Wisconsinite Sean Duffy being selected as Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary. Steve asks Jeramey about the “Retail Retreat” going on in Milwaukee with several retails closing in the city like Walmart, Walgreens, Advanced Auto Parts and more; many for mostly different reasons. Also, some Christmas talk....
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Nov 19, 2024 • 12min

What's Next for Eric Hovde? with James Wigderson

Steve Scaffidi is joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson. Steve asks him about Eric Hovde's "pouty" concession, the late-night ballot count that he complained about, what his future political career looks like and who he thinks will be the next Republican challenger for Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Steve next asks James about the future of the Wisconsin Democratic Party and if Ben Wikler will stay. He also asks what the Democrats need to do to reshape their message to gain ground again with American voters.

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