Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey tackle a wide range of topics shaping headlines and daily life. Here’s what’s inside: 🚨 National Guard in Chicago — NewsNation’s Mills Hayes joins to break down Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s controversial move. 🎙️ Bill Maher’s warning that troops in U.S. cities could signal a coup sparks debate. 📊 Crime, incarceration, and listener reactions to the Guard’s deployment. 🥞 Cracker Barrel’s rebrand—the company responds. 📚 Federal funding for public universities and libraries, and what it means for higher ed. 🍽️ Why fewer families are eating at the dining room table—and what it says about modern life. ✈️ Steve previews his upcoming Cancun trip with Fox World Travel. A mix of politics, culture, and everyday shifts in how we live—this episode covers it

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcome Matt Smith from WISN 12 into the studio for a packed Tuesday show. 🌊 FEMA on the ground in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties—will Trump approve disaster aid? 🗳️ The future of mail-in voting in Wisconsin, with insights from Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs. 🏛️ Wisconsin Black Caucus pushes for more town halls—what difference could it make? 👶 Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s heroic act saving a child’s life. Plus: ✈️ Kristin shares lessons from traveling with a toddler. 🤖 The Amy Klobuchar deepfake controversy sparks a serious conversation on AI abuse. 💵 Dave Spano (Annex Wealth Management) joins to break down interest rates, Jerome Powell, and Trump’s Intel investment. 🌴 Rose Gray (Fox World Travel) helps Steve plan a long overdue trip to Cancun. ⚾ Remembering Bob Uecker with stories from Bob Costas. 🎶 Celebrating 50 years of Springsteen’s Born to Run with listener memories.

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi is joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki for a spirited hour of politics, policy, and perspective. On the docket: 🗺️ Texas redraws its maps — more GOP seats ahead, while California’s Gavin Newsom vows Democratic pushback. 🪖 The National Guard in D.C. — what’s changed in the nation’s capital. 🚨 FBI raid on John Bolton — Trump says he didn’t know. The panel reacts. 🤝 Trump & Putin’s Alaska summit — Ukraine, Europe, and the future of U.S. foreign policy. 📉 The economy check-in — interest rates, jobs, and what it all means for Americans. 🗳️ Sarah Godlewski jumps into the race for Lt. Governor — is it too soon? In the second hour: 🥞 Cracker Barrel’s failed rebrand — what went wrong. 💬 Say Something Nice & Grab Bag — from Congressman Van Orden’s heroics to Christian Yelich, listener shoutouts, and personal milestones. ⚾ Bob Uecker honored by the Cubs, with Milwaukee preparing its own celebration.

From national politics to personal struggles at home, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey bring insight and perspective you won’t want to miss. Here’s what’s on today’s show: 🗺️ The Redistricting War begins — Texas redraws its maps to secure more GOP seats. Is it hopeless for voters? Even former President Obama is weighing in. 👦 The crisis for boys — jobs, role models, marriage, masculinity, and why young men are struggling more than ever. 🎒 Back-to-school worries — from bullying to AI in the classroom, parents and grandparents weigh in through the talk & text line. 🥞 Cracker Barrel’s “boring” rebrand — did they go woke, or just dull? 🍔 George Webb love — Steve shares interviews with fans and owners after free burger mania.

What happens when a presidential remark downplaying slavery collides with Free Burger Day in Milwaukee? On today’s WTMJ show, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey bring the sharp takes and lighter laughs you’ve come to expect. 📰 National spotlight: Trump and Jillian Michaels’s comments on slavery—why history and honesty still matter. 🏛️ Politics up close: Democratic candidate Ryan Strnad joins in-studio to explain why he left the GOP and what he’d do as Wisconsin’s next governor. 😂 Fun & games: Kristin quizzes Steve on Gen Alpha slang (and some from 100 years ago), plus an Ask Us Anything session covering everything from burger toppings to ranked-choice voting.

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey tackle another whirlwind Tuesday of politics. Here’s what’s on deck: 🗳️ Trump, Putin & mail-in voting — after Putin encouraged Trump to push a U.S. mail-in voting ban, the talk and text line lit up: should America ban it? 👑 Life under a dictator? Steve and Kristin imagine what that reality might look like. 🚨 New leadership in Milwaukee’s Violence Prevention Office — Adam Procell steps in. Can he make a difference? 🌍 Trump meets European leaders (including Zelenskyy) — a hot mic suggests Putin “wants a deal” with him. 📺 Media shake-ups — MSNBC becomes MS NOW, while Newsmax settles with Dominion. 💪 Pull-up diplomacy — HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vs. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a fitness challenge. 🎲 Vegas travel trends

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey go deep into the week’s biggest political stories with special guests. Today’s highlights: 🌊 Flood fallout in southeastern Wisconsin — WISN’s Matt Smith joins to discuss FEMA aid, prevention, and how its shaping the 2026 governor’s race. 🗳️ Election integrity in Madison — what’s happening with those uncounted ballots from last November? - Trump meets with European leaders — the future of Ukraine and Russia hangs in the balance. 📺 California vs. Texas redistricting wars — and Gavin Newsom’s weaponization of social media. 💰 Economic deep dive — Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano on Jerome Powell, consumer debt, AI regulation, and retail spending. 🎭 Media, entertainment, and polarization — Steven Olikara joins to talk about breaking out of left-right divides in the new media landscape.

With Republican strategist Bill McCoshen out, WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi steps into the shoes of a MAGA Republican to debate Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki—and Kristin Brey is here to keep the peace (or stir the pot). Today’s lineup: - Trump’s upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska—why it matters, and how much listeners actually care. 🚔 Trump sends the D.C. National Guard into the capital despite falling crime rates—Steve makes the case, Joe fires back. 🏛️ Wisconsin’s governor’s race and a candidate’s controversial stance on gun rights. Plus: 💬 Say Something Nice—shoutouts to bipartisan moments, free burger promises, and Taylor Swift’s New Heights debut with Travis Kelce. 🤖 The ethics and dangers of romantic relationships with AI chatbots. 📦 Why a drop in cardboard box production might signal a recession. ⚾ Brewers fever—12-game win streak celebrations, and pitcher Trevor Megill’s Power of Friendship shirt raising funds for local flood victims.

Jeramey Jannene, an Urban Milwaukee contributor, shares insight on the city's flood recovery efforts, discussing the community's challenges and FEMA aid delays. He highlights the troubling decline in port traffic and its impact on local infrastructure, particularly focusing on the need for environmental cleanups. Additionally, the Milwaukee County Zoo's ambitious new entrance plan sparks conversation about tourism and local investments. Jannene's perspective brings light to important civic issues, blending urgency with a vision for Milwaukee's future.

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey kick off the show with a look at President Trump’s push to reshape the Smithsonian Museum’s view of history. Former Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench joins for deeper legal and historical insight. 🗺️ Redistricting battles in Texas and the GOP power grab. 🏛️ Trump’s National Guard call-up in D.C., the precent set before and the precedent it sets now. Also in the mix: 🌊 Weekend flooding in Milwaukee, with Rep. Gwen Moore asking Trump for FEMA aid—and a conversation about suburban indifference toward city struggles. ⚾ The Brewers’ 11-game winning streak and what’s next for the team. Then it’s Ask Us Anything—listeners fire away with questions about: 🎖️ The military, ⚖️ Women’s rights & same-sex marriage under possible Supreme Court threat, 🌆 Positivity about Milwaukee, 🎰 Las Vegas 🦌 Kristin at deer camp? 🥕 Entering produce in the Wisconsin State Fair, 🎙️ And even Bob Uecker influencing God on the Brewers massive streak.