Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

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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.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey reunite to talk St. Patrick’s Day, listener poll results on “Trump Derangement Syndrome” vs. “Trump Devotion Syndrome,” and broader questions about political identity and the country’s direction. They also react to reports of the FCC threatening broadcast licenses over “fake news,” a key resignation tied to the Iran conflict, and the growing influence of political messaging on social media. Later, Motherhood for Good’s Kate Duffy joins to break down the final day of Wisconsin’s legislative session, key issues in the care economy, and races to watch in the upcoming election. City Forward Collective’s Colleston Morgan follows with updates on education policy, Milwaukee Public Schools staffing decisions, and ongoing funding debates across the state.

Steve Scaffidi is joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to break down debates in the Wisconsin State Senate over sports betting, NIL opportunities for college athletes, and potential rebate checks from the state’s budget surplus. They also discuss lingering questions about missing absentee ballots from the 2024 election. Later, Steve checks in with Kristin Brey, who calls in after being snowed in, before turning to winter weather frustrations and the pros and cons of legalized sports gambling in Wisconsin. Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano joins to examine how the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz could impact oil markets and the U.S. economy, along with expectations from the Federal Reserve. The show wraps with updates on the partial government shutdown and the impact on TSA workers.

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen to debate the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran, its impact on gas prices, and whether there’s a viable exit strategy. The panel also discusses rumors of a possible Tommy Thompson comeback, a looming special session on tax relief in Wisconsin, and the future of sports gambling in the state. In the second hour, they turn to the challenges facing DOGE, share a spirited Say Something Nice and Grab Bags, and Steve closes with a candid rant on party politics, talk radio, and the state of the country before wrapping up with the Week-In-Review.

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Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down the latest developments surrounding the DOGE lawsuit and what may be happening behind the scenes in the new federal department. They also check in with author Brian Reisinger on federal assistance for farmers, the status of the long-awaited farm bill, and which members of Congress are backing agricultural priorities. In City Stories, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins to discuss Milwaukee’s evolving stance on ICE and sanctuary city status, traffic calming and reckless driving enforcement, redevelopment plans in the Third Ward and Red Arrow Park, housing initiatives, film incentives, water sales to suburbs, and shifting ownership of a classic Milwaukee dive bar.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey open the show by discussing Senator Rand Paul’s criticism of Congress for ceding power to the executive branch and what that says about political leadership. They also react to shutdown fallout impacting TSA workers and reflect on party loyalty and political identity. Later, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Maria Lazar joins in-studio to discuss her campaign, Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler’s decision not to seek re-election, how voters should evaluate judicial candidates, and her call to “lower the temperature” in state politics. The show wraps with a look at Live Nation’s dominance in ticketing and their recent lawsuit settlement. And of course, Ask Us Anything!

Steve Scaffidi returns early from a trip to Egypt amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and shares his uncertainty over travel safety. He and Kristin Brey take listener reactions on whether they would travel to the region right now. Later, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes joins in-studio to discuss her childcare proposal and broader affordability agenda. The hosts also examine Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler’s decision not to seek re-election, YouTube’s growing dominance in media, AI industry shifts, and debate over the SAVE Act and its potential impact on voting access.