

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
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Hosted by Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey, Point Taken is for the politically curious and self described political junkie. Steve & Kristin explore, debate, & offer insight into the world of Wisconsin & national politics.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 32min
What is Normal Anymore? - Full Show
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.

Dec 12, 2024 • 16min
David Crowley on Graduating and the Budget
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

Dec 11, 2024 • 31min
Maybe Don't Fake Your Own Death - Full Show
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.

Dec 11, 2024 • 11min
How to Track Ghost Guns with John Risenhoover
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.

Dec 10, 2024 • 34min
A Humanitarian Disaster in the Making - Full Show
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.

Dec 10, 2024 • 5min
Can We Please Keep Politics Out of Christmas with Kristin Brey
Steve Scaffidi is joined by Spanning the State Host Kristin Brey to discuss if we’ll be talking much about politics during the holidays.

Dec 10, 2024 • 12min
Is Wisconsin Drinking Less Beer? with Jeramey Jannene
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?

Dec 10, 2024 • 15min
The Ghost Politics Present with James Wigderson
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.

Dec 9, 2024 • 32min
Both Sides of the Aisle on THe Budget and Deportation - Full Show
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?

Dec 6, 2024 • 32min


