Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey open the show by examining signs of compromise in Madison as Governor Tony Evers appears to soften his stance on tax relief negotiations with Republican legislative leaders ahead of his final State of the State address. They also discuss partisan tensions surrounding vandalism at a Wisconsin GOP office and what it says about growing political polarization. In the second hour, Steve and Kristin react to shakeups in national media, reflect on the legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, and share lighter moments on missing football, baseball season optimism, and upcoming WTMJ events like Bowling for Babies.

Steve Scaffidi is joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to break down property tax relief negotiations in Madison, debate over absentee voting after uncounted ballots were discovered in 2024, and what to expect from Governor Tony Evers’ upcoming State of the State address. Steve also examines crime trends nationally versus Milwaukee and whether Trump played a role. Later, Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano joins for a Monday Market Preview on the middle class, the Federal Reserve, and the Dow hitting 50,000. The show wraps with reflections on Presidents’ Day favorites, Steve’s latest podcast projects, and new research on coffee’s potential cognitive benefits.

Steve and Kristin are joined by Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki to discuss the biggest political stories of the week. The four talk about a partial government shutdown, Trump's latest approval numbers, Pam Bondi's epic meltdown, and much, much more! Then, Kristin and Steve talk Valentine's Day romance.

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Whatever happened to the You Need to Listen Podcast? Well, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey took a break for the holidays-and Steve’s excessive vacation schedule, to take a pause, and do a bit of rebranding. But, It’s back, with a hot topic, and their always smart takes! This episode, Steve and Kristin continued the Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime conversation on an extended version of a segment they recently did on Point Taken.

In City Stories, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins to break down the controversy surrounding Wisconsin Center District CEO Marty Brooks, the debate over facial recognition technology, tensions between the Milwaukee Police Association and the City Attorney, and the ongoing search for new leadership at the Milwaukee Housing Authority. The show wraps with updates on local development, grocery access challenges, and what’s next for Milwaukee.

Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi discuss Attorney General Pam Bondi’s congressional hearing, the continued fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files, and what it means for accountability. They also examine the expanding surveillance state, including the role of RING cameras in criminal investigations, and react to the latest jobs report. In City Stories, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins to break down the controversy surrounding Wisconsin Center District CEO Marty Brooks, the debate over facial recognition technology, tensions between the Milwaukee Police Association and the City Attorney, and the ongoing search for new leadership at the Milwaukee Housing Authority. The show wraps with updates on local development, grocery access challenges, and what’s next for Milwaukee.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey open the show with the congressional stalemate over Department of Homeland Security funding and the debate surrounding the SAVE Act. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joins to discuss the looming deadline, constituent reactions to federal enforcement actions, and what’s at stake in Washington. Later, ESPN Milwaukee’s Ben Brust shares the story behind his documentary honoring former Badgers assistant coach Howard Moore and the fundraising efforts supporting its release. The show also features Lynne Sexten of Agrace on Alzheimer’s care and research, a conversation about public trust in the Trump administration, and a lively Ask Us Anything covering everything from Mexico and Bad Bunny to voting policy and Wisconsin politics.

Steve Scaffidi returns from his listener trip to Cancun and reflects on national pride and travel with Kristin Brey, and the Winter Olympics before turning to the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein files, including Ghislaine Maxwell’s request for a presidential pardon. The hosts react to analysis from a retired FBI agent on what the piecemeal release of documents really means. Kate Duffy of Motherhood for Good joins to discuss current advocacy efforts around voting rights, immigration enforcement, and the SAVE Act. Later, Steve and Kristin examine the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, Milwaukee’s decision to reject it, and what that says about privacy and public trust. The show wraps with economic check-ins, details on Bowling for Babies, and a Gut Check on whether warning signs of democratic erosion are showing up in the U.S.

Kristin Brey is joined in-studio by WISN political director Matt Smith to break down the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, including Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s comments on immigration enforcement, clashes with Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and what the infighting says about the race. They also dig into new Marquette Law School Poll data showing independent voters souring on immigration enforcement and discuss concerns about Wisconsin’s manufacturing and education pipeline. Later, Kristin reacts to Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny’s halftime performance and message of unity, and takes listener feedback. Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano joins for a Monday Market Preview on Super Bowl advertising, AI’s role in the economy, and a strong finish for the Dow. The show wraps with Olympics updates, listener reactions, and a spotlight on WTMJ Cares’ Bowling for Babies initiative.