Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after expressing support for Palestine, along with questions about free speech and celebrity activism. Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen join the Political Power Hour to discuss the possibility of a Democratic wave, rising costs, the impact of the Iran conflict, Wisconsin’s governor’s race, AI oversight, and the future of the Kennedy Center. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcome Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene for an abbreviated edition of Point Taken. They discuss the mystery behind 100 stolen baby trees, questions surrounding raises for elected officials, a new dashboard tracking neighborhood displacement risk, and Veolia’s lawsuit against Milwaukee Public Schools. Plus, a debate over Milwaukee’s fire truck needs and the statewide prison tablet program. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the midterm elections, rising gas and grocery prices, the potential for a shift in House control, and the debate over removing the Senate filibuster. The show also examines the controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center, Milwaukee’s gun violence crisis with WAVE Educational Fund Executive Director Nick Matuszewski, and the role of universal background checks and extreme-risk laws. Associated Press WAVE Educational Fund Plus, the Brewers clinch the division, Cubs fans take the rivalry too far, and Steve and Kristin turn this year’s Brewers team into a movie. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss the Supreme Court’s latest mail-in voting decision, affordability and inflation, Wisconsin redistricting, and Mitch McConnell’s return to the Senate. The show also examines the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s sports betting ad, women in sports, and the future of AI-generated actors and movies. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey talk with WISN 12’s Matt Smith about the upcoming Wisconsin governor’s debate, Tom Tiffany’s plane crash, and the changing political landscape. The show also examines backlash over a controversial post about Tiffany, growing concerns about artificial intelligence, interest rates and regulation with Dr. Brian Jacobsen, and the Packers’ loss with Alex Strouf. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

Steve Scaffidi, Kristin Brey, Bill McCoshen, and Joe Zepecki reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, how the attacks changed America, and whether the country can still come together during moments of crisis. 9/11 Memorial & Museum The Political Power Hour continues with a discussion of the 2026 midterms, the canceled Wisconsin Broadcasters Association gubernatorial debate, rising oil and gas prices, and the FCC’s dispute with Jimmy Kimmel. The panel also shares final thoughts on remembering 9/11, public service, and political unity. Wisconsin Broadcasters Association debate report Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Todd Allbaugh fills in for Steve Scaffidi as he and Kristin Brey discuss President Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment, concerns about artificial intelligence, and Jimmy Kimmel moving a James Talarico interview to YouTube amid reported FCC pressure. Jeramey Jannene joins the show to discuss Milwaukee’s pothole problem, lawsuits facing the city, and MCTS plans to expand bus routes and ridership. Catch Point Taken weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon Central on 620 WTMJ or wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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?

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.

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.

Broadcasting live from the Salvation Army’s Swing for the Kettle Golf Invitational, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss rising back-to-school costs and hear from listeners about what families are spending this year. Milwaukee Area Commander Major Beverly Gates and Captain Shannell Johnson join to explain how the Salvation Army supports local families and what donations can do for the community. Plus, Steve and Kristin discuss political campaigns and the U.S. Department of Defense quietly paying online influencers, while Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano breaks down the latest on oil, interest rates, and the economy.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki to discuss President Trump’s latest trade fight with Canada, his continued push against mail-in voting, and how his policies could affect Republicans like Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany heading into November. The conversation also covers Wisconsin’s growing tax surplus, the expanding debate over data centers, and the challenges of regulating emerging technology. Later, Steve and Kristin discuss serious allegations involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs and broader concerns surrounding player safety in the NFL before wrapping up with Say Something Nice, Grab Bags, and the Week-In-Review.

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Bill Gates is warning about the potential dangers of AI, but how worried should we actually be? Steve and Kristin discuss everything from job losses and corporate responsibility to some of the much scarier possibilities being raised by people inside the technology industry. They also ask whether tech companies can responsibly regulate themselves — and whether the government can possibly keep up. AI is already part of everyday life. The bigger question is where it goes from here.