Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

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.

WTMJ Hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey break down the key points of Donald Trump's press conference yesterday, including what this could mean for Trump's actions moving forward. Then, they talk with disability advocate Carl Schulze, who recently completed a trip from Neenah to Madison - by wheelchair. They discuss Instagram's new map feature, ways to keep kids away from screens, and they close the show with discussion on whether or not Wisconsin may ever legalize marijuana.

WTMJ Hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey talk with two Milwaukee movers and shakers who were on the front lines of the weekend's flooding - CBS58 Reporter AJ Bayatpour and Fire Chief Aaron Lipski. Later on, they welcome Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano to discuss the latest in finance news. They close out the show with a discussion with Brian Bennett from STIR Advertising to discuss sexism in the advertising industry and the effectiveness of American Eagle's controversial Sydney Sweeney campaign.

Live from the Wisconsin State Fair, WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey welcome Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki for a fast-paced political roundtable—plus a surprise appearance from Steve’s grandson, Max. Here’s what’s on deck: 🔍 The Jeffrey Epstein case—will Congress step in? 📊 Reviewing Trump’s first 200 days in office. 🗺️ A brewing redistricting war between red and blue states. 💰 Are presidential tariffs effective—or even fair? 🎥 Viral backlash at Rep. Bryan Steil’s townhalls—does it reflect the district’s true mood? 🏛️ Wisconsin governor’s race updates, from Bill Berrien’s walk-back to Kelda Roys’ hesitation over threats of political violence. 🔮 A look ahead to 2028—who runs, and what will Trump do? Then, the tone lightens: 😂 Steve’s grandson Max drops by to tell a joke, share his Fair adventures, and even put Bill and Joe in the hot seat. 💬 Say Something Nice—from Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta’s advice to bipartisan shoutouts. 🎒 Grab Bags—Max’s kind baseball gesture, Joe’s paddleboarding debut, and more.

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey broadcast live from the Wisconsin State Fair with a jam-packed show blending fun, policy, and politics. They kick things off recapping their fair adventures before diving into school choice and Scholarship Granting Organizations with WILL’s Will Flanders. Steve reacts to GOP governor candidate Bill Berrien’s backpedaling on Nikki Haley, and Kristin runs off to prep for the cream puff eating contest — with live play-by-play coverage and a suspicious second-place finish. They also unpack Wisconsin’s smoky skies and the congressional letter to Canada, “Tariff Day 2.0,” and the Brewers' hot streak. Jeramey Jannene joins with a live contest recap, insights into downtown violence, new developments in the Third Ward, and the final (?) saga of “Deep Thought”. It’s a State Fair episode you don’t want to miss.