

Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
620 WTMJ
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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Feb 20, 2025 • 32min
It's All About Wording - Full Show
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Stephanie Hauser, executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, and they began by discussing WIAA’s recent banning transgender athletes in compliance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, transfer student eligibility and more.
-They continued the conversation by discussing the right to access student records, what WIAA is planning on like state championships and Steve asks if education focuses too much on athletics
-Steve then asks Stephanie why Wisconsin has so many divisions.
Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by attorney Matt O’Neill and they began by discussing the Eric Adams case, the future of the department of justice and more.
-Steve asked Matt about President Donald Trump’s buyout of federal workers, lawsuits against the federal government and more.
-CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Matt talked about the State Supreme Court Race.

Feb 20, 2025 • 15min
The Future of the Justice Department with Matt O'Neill
Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by attorney Matt O’Neill and they began by discussing the Eric Adams case, the future of the department of justice and more.
Steve asked Matt about President Donald Trump’s buyout of federal workers, lawsuits against the federal government and more.
CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Matt talked about the State Supreme Court Race.

Feb 20, 2025 • 16min
WIAA and Their New Policy with Stephanie Hauser
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Stephanie Hauser, executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, and they began by discussing WIAA’s recent banning transgender athletes in compliance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, transfer student eligibility and more.
They continued the conversation by discussing the right to access student records, what WIAA is planning on like state championships and Steve asks if education focuses too much on athletics
Steve then asks Stephanie why Wisconsin has so many divisions.

Feb 19, 2025 • 32min
We're Just the Pretty Faces for Radio - Full Show
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and they began by discussing the previous day’s primary election, turnout, election integrity and more.
-Next, they discussed the Wisconsin Supreme Court taking on Act 10 and the potential impact if it goes away.
-They then discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers state budget address.
-They finished up on a lighter note and talked about the Slinger high school football winning the Wisconsin State Championship last year.
Steve Scaffidi was then joined remotely by 101.7 The Truth Host Dr. Ken Harris and they also discussed the budget address.
Steve closed the show with thoughts on U.S. President Trump’s claim that Ukraine started their war with Russia.

Feb 19, 2025 • 7min
Reviewing the Budget Address with Dr. Ken Harris
Steve Scaffidi was then joined remotely by 101.7 The Truth Host Dr. Ken Harris and they also discussed the budget address.

Feb 19, 2025 • 19min
DOGE but for Wisconsin with Josh Schoemann
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined in-studio by Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and they began by discussing the previous day’s primary election, turnout, election integrity and more.
Next, they discussed the Wisconsin Supreme Court taking on Act 10 and the potential impact if it goes away.
They then discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers state budget address.
They finished up on a lighter note and talked about the Slinger high school football winning the Wisconsin State Championship last year.

Feb 18, 2025 • 34min
Fear and Reluctance to Change - Full Show
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson, and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump, court challenges to his executive orders and his staff and ultimately the limits to his power.
-Next they discussed Elon Musk’s reach in the Trump administration and potential court intervention there. They also talk about the consequences of it all and the future of the United States of America.
Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about a recently closed loophole that would prevent lesser sentences for repeat unlicensed drivers.
-Jeramey and Steve discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ audits on Milwaukee Public Schools regarding recent lead contamination found in their schools. They also talked about the continuing (and delayed) resolution of school resource officers in MPS.
-Steve and Jeramey then talked about ICE detentions and how much if actually going on in Milwaukee and Wisconsin and more.

Feb 18, 2025 • 18min
Nothing Can Go Right for MPS with Jeramey Jannene
Steve Scaffidi was next joined in-studio by Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene to talk about a recently closed loophole that would prevent lesser sentences for repeat unlicensed drivers.
Jeramey and Steve discussed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ audits on Milwaukee Public Schools regarding recent lead contamination found in their schools. They also talked about the continuing (and delayed) resolution of school resource officers in MPS.
Steve and Jeramey then talked about ICE detentions and how much if actually going on in Milwaukee and Wisconsin and more.

Feb 18, 2025 • 17min
Beyond Presidential Limits with James Wigderson
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined on the phone by political writer James Wigderson, and they began by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump, court challenges to his executive orders and his staff and ultimately the limits to his power.
Next they discussed Elon Musk’s reach in the Trump administration and potential court intervention there. They also talk about the consequences of it all and the future of the United States of America.

Feb 17, 2025 • 33min
The Future of Freedom of the Press - Full Show
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was joined by Milwaukee Journal reporters Daniel Bice and Mary Spicuzza, and they began by discussing the Associated Press getting banned from the White House and the future of America's freedom of the press.
Next, they talked about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race between Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford, their partisan alignment despite it being a supposedly non-partisan race.
Tomorrow there was going to be a primary election, and they discussed the Wisconsin State Superintendent race and the partisanship of that election.
Steve, Dan and Mary discussed the Milwaukee alderman race that is also n the primary ballot and one of the candidates facing harassment accusations from women in three states.
Steve asked Dan and Mary what stories they were looking forward to covering this week.
“Why are both Mary and Dan wearing white sweaters?” and more fun questions before the show ends.


