Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

A 9th national title for the Badgers, an unlikely murder, baseball season arrives and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited!

Opening Day Hour 3 includes Steve & Kristin talking about the fan interaction so far, Greg Matzek talks about the interactions between Jordan Stolz & Jordan Love, and Steve & Kristin wrap up the show talking all things Brewers!

Opening Day hour 2 includes an insight into the tailgating scene with WTMJ's Neil Doyle, Greg Matzek talks about the big baseball topics of The Miz taking the mound and Jackson Chourio being taken off the roster, Kristin and Steve talk about excitement building among fans despite traffic concerns, interview with Brewers Owner Mark Attanasio, and Kristin and Steve wrap up talking about how Opening Day should be declared a floating Wisconsin holiday.

Opening Day hour one includes some breaking baseball news with Greg Matzek, Steve & Kristin reflecting on their past opening days, an interview with Brewers Relief Pitcher Jared Koenig, an interview with the Co-Directors of "Ueck", and an interview with Brewers Starting Pitcher Brandon Woodruff.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey recap a recent listener fundraiser before diving into a new study suggesting social media platform X may be pushing users toward more extreme views — and what that means for how people consume news. Later, Institute for Reforming Government’s Jake Curtis joins to discuss the leftward shift on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, declining campaign spending, and how it all could affect major cases on the horizon. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Mary Spicuzza also joins to break down a healthcare fraud case in Milwaukee and its broader implications. The show wraps with Ask Us Anything, covering acting, taxes, and more.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey examine ongoing debates over mail-in voting and the SAVE Act, including listener perspectives and concerns about access to the ballot. They also discuss growing scrutiny around historical figures, joined by Forward Latino president Darryl Morin to reflect on the legacy of Cesar Chavez in light of sexual assault allegations and how the community has and should respond. Later, the hosts break down proposed federal action on prediction markets and sports gambling, Wisconsin’s new limits on FoodShare purchases, and potential movement on funding for TSA, DHS, and ICE amid the partial government shutdown.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN political director Matt Smith and for the first time ever his UpFront co-host Gerron Jordan to preview Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court debate, including what voters should watch for and how both candidates are positioning themselves ahead of the race’s only scheduled face-off. The conversation also covers the impact of the partial government shutdown on TSA workers and travelers, along with a Monday Market Preview from Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano on how the war in Iran is affecting markets and gas prices. The show wraps with reflections on the legacy of former FBI Director Robert Mueller (and what Trump said about him after his death), updates on Wisconsin athletics, and a look ahead to future listener trips.

It’s the Friday Political Power Hour on Point Taken as Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to debate the U.S. conflict with Iran, what a “win” would look like, and whether there’s a clear exit strategy. They also discuss political strategy on both sides, including advice for President Trump and Democrats in Congress. Closer to home, the panel breaks down major shakeups in Wisconsin politics, including Republican retirements, the potential for a blue wave, and the upcoming State Supreme Court race. The show also touches on a proposal to rename County Highway K, before wrapping with Say Something Nice, Grab Bags, and a Badgers basketball postmortem with ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf.

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Steve Scaffidi opens the show with Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann explaining the proposal to rename County Highway K after Charlie Kirk, followed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jessie Opoien with updates from the Wisconsin legislature’s final session, including NIL funding and what’s next in Madison. In City Stories, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins to cover a wide range of developments across Milwaukee, from leadership changes and pay controversies to hotel projects, transit issues, and new business openings. Later, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley reflects on his State of the County address, highlighting budget priorities, economic development, and plans to improve regional outcomes.