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.

  1. há 8 h

    Political Polarization & the AI Threat

    Todd Allbaugh fills in for Steve Scaffidi as he and Kristin Brey discuss the Brewers’ latest win, Tom Tiffany skipping the GOP convention, and where both parties stand in Wisconsin. Business psychologist Dr. Russell J. Barcelona joins the show to explain the roots of political polarization and how people can move beyond tribal thinking. Plus, a debate over whether artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, food recalls, and a reaction to Jon Stewart’s comments about air quality in New York City. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

  2. há 1 dia

    Canada Tariffs, Child Care & a Badger Punt for the Ages

    Todd Allbaugh fills in for Steve Scaffidi as he and Kristin Brey discuss Canada tariffs, Wisconsin exports, rising costs, and the debate over child care funding and stay-at-home parents. Dave Spano explains how tariffs could affect the markets and what investors can do to protect themselves. Plus, a recap of the Badgers’ loss, the incredible punt that reached the 1-yard line, the history of Labor Day, and a look ahead at the week in Wisconsin politics. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

  3. há 5 dias

    Trump, Hegseth & Wisconsin’s 2026 Election

    Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen join Point Taken to discuss Donald Trump’s impact on the 2026 midterms, his potential Super PAC involvement, Pete Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon, and whether Americans feel safer today. The panel also debates mail-in voting, Wisconsin’s governor and attorney general races, polling, campaign spending, and the future of election strategy. Plus, Say Something Nice, the Grab Bag, and Week in Review. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

  4. há 5 dias

    Week-In-Review: School stars, building collapse, & Brewers v Cubs

    School is in session, a building collapses, the I-94 rivalry series continues, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

  5. há 6 dias

    Milwaukee’s Flock Cameras & Restaurant Closings

    Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the biggest issues facing voters in Wisconsin’s governor’s race, while City Forward Collective highlights the growth of Augustine Preparatory Academy. Jeramey Jannene joins for City Stories to break down Milwaukee’s Flock camera debate, Water Street restaurant closings and new openings, workforce housing, Bay View businesses, changes inside Milwaukee city government, and a New Berlin mayor accused of anti-Muslim racism.

  6. 2 de set.

    OVERTIME: Gen Z Is Skipping Deodorant to Attract Women?

    Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi dive into a bizarre social media trend involving Gen Z men embracing their “natural musk” in hopes that supposed pheromones will help attract women. The conversation somehow travels from deodorant and dating to ancient hygiene, the Oregon Trail, Steve’s preferred deodorant and the important realization that most of human history probably smelled pretty terrible. Would you date someone who stopped wearing deodorant because they thought their natural scent made them more attractive?

  7. 2 de set.

    Housing Market Warning Signs & Waupun’s Flock Cameras

    Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss warning signs in Florida’s housing market, whether Democrats need more “manly men,” and why voters want hard work to pay off. Waupun Mayor Ron Bishop defends his city’s use of Flock cameras, plus a look at college costs, declining enrollment, Oak Creek’s Lion Fest, Waupun’s sculptures, and the $500 AI toothbrush. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

  8. 1 de set.

    Remember MapQuest?

    Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the Trump administration’s latest boundary-pushing moves, from renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” to the “Big Beautiful Ballroom,” and ask a bigger question: who actually steps in when the government goes too far? Plus, MapQuest unexpectedly becomes the lone holdout. Later, George Santos gets banned from Kalshi for betting on his own behavior, prompting a conversation about prediction markets, insider trading, and whether easy access to gambling is helping kill the appeal of Las Vegas. The second hour turns to back-to-school season, empty nests, and the legal documents families should consider once their children turn 18.

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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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