Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

Steve Scaffidi opens the show with a fiery rant about power outages and communication failures following severe weather in Oak Creek, raising questions about utility accountability and customer service. Later, the show highlights Donate Life Month with Dr. Matthew Cooper of the Medical College of Wisconsin, who explains the importance of organ donation and the realities of transplant care. Steve a...

Steve Scaffidi is joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to break down the latest in Wisconsin’s governor’s race, including new insights from candidates Francesca Hong and Tom Tiffany, and a controversial congressional bid from Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis. Later, Steve reacts to the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the competing narratives surroundi...

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to continue the fallout from Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez’s “behind the curtain” comments and what they mean for the Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race. The panel also discusses gerrymandering battles across the country, the ongoing conflict with Iran and its economic impact, new polling on the U.S. Supreme Court,...

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Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to leaked audio from Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, raising questions about transparency, governance, and the impact on the 2026 governor’s race. They also revisit a broader debate over how much transparency is too much in government. In City Stories, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins to cover Milwaukee’s response to recent storms, sewer a...

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey cover a wide range of topics, from gerrymandering debates and shifting voter trends to Earth Day reflections and environmental concerns. They’re joined by Port of Milwaukee Director Benji Timm to discuss the city’s growing cruise industry and infrastructure improvements. In the second hour, Kristin Bride shares the story behind her advocacy work and the documentary...

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey begin the show by remembering Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Dan Bice before turning to concerns about prediction markets and whether insiders could be profiting from the war with Iran. They also examine the broader rise of betting culture in the U.S. Later, the hosts discuss protests at a Wisconsin farm tied to animal testing, political backlash within the MAG...

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to break down the state of Milwaukee Public Schools, including budgeting, facilities, and teacher pay, before turning to the increasingly competitive Wisconsin governor’s race and what early campaign signals reveal. The conversation then shifts to global tensions as the hosts question whether a ceasefire with Iran wil...

Kristin Brey is joined by Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to break down global tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and what it could mean for markets and geopolitics. They also examine early developments in Wisconsin’s governor’s race, including Tom Tiffany’s first campaign ad and a major endorsement for Kelda Roys. The conversation turns to serious allegations involving members of Congress, q...

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Kristin Brey and Todd Allbaugh react to heavy rain and flooding across Milwaukee, raising questions about infrastructure and whether the city can keep up with increasingly intense weather. They also break down a growing feud between the Trump administration and Pope Leo XIV, including controversy over religion being used in political messaging. Later, City Stories with Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Ja...

Kristin Brey and Todd Allbaugh break down early moves in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race, including a new TV ad from Republican Tom Tiffany and a major endorsement for Democrat Kelda Roys. They discuss what these signals mean — and why the rest of the field has been relatively quiet. The conversation also covers a stalled special session on gerrymandering, a key Republican lawmaker stepping aside...

The NFL is under investigation — but not for what happens on the field. Steve and Kristin break down the DOJ probe into the league’s broadcast rights and the growing frustration of fans trying to keep up with games across multiple streaming platforms. Is this just the future of sports media, or are consumers getting squeezed? Plus, where they actually agree: watching your hometown team shouldn’t b...

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to severe weather across Southeast Wisconsin before diving into a series of political controversies, including allegations against members of Congress and a local resignation over inflammatory comments. They’re joined by Ozaukee County Supervisor Monis Khan to discuss the impact of harmful rhetoric and accountability in public office. Later, the show marks 414...

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to break down major developments in Wisconsin politics, including Brad Schimmel’s new role, fallout from the Supreme Court race, and the ousting of Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman. They also preview Governor Tony Evers’ upcoming special session on gerrymandering. Later, Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave...

It’s the Political Power Hour as Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki to break down a decisive Wisconsin Supreme Court election, what it means for both parties, and how momentum could carry into 2027 and beyond. The panel also dives into the escalating conflict with Iran, debating strategy, political fallout, and what a “win” would even look like. Later, the...

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Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey open the show with a heated discussion on trust in science after reports of a delayed CDC study on COVID-19 vaccine benefits, questioning what it will take to rebuild public confidence amid growing anti-vaccine sentiment. Later, Waukesha mayor-elect Alicia Halvensleben joins to discuss her upcoming transition into office and priorities for the city. In City Stories,...

Steve and Kristin dive into a surprisingly real question: does how politicians look actually matter? Inspired by a USA Today article pushing for “hotter” candidates, they debate whether appearance, charisma, and “cool factor” play a role in winning elections — or if it’s all superficial compared to policy. It’s part political analysis, part pop culture, and fully Overtime.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey react to Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election results, breaking down what a decisive win means for the state’s political direction and whether voters are moving away from culture war issues. They also discuss local referendum outcomes, rising costs, and what Election Day revealed about voter priorities. Later, the conversation shifts to a ceasefire in the Iran conflic...

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey open the show on Wisconsin Election Day, checking in with listeners about turnout, polling locations, and whether massive campaign spending actually changes outcomes. They also question what civic duty should look like in the U.S. — and whether voting should be required. The conversation then turns sharply to national news, reacting to President Trump’s escalating r...

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN political director Matt Smith to break down Wisconsin’s Supreme Court debate, including what stood out, how both parties are framing the race, and why, as Matt puts it, “Wisconsin voters are not dumb.” They also discuss pending legislation on Governor Tony Evers’ desk and the growing role of outside money in a supposedly nonpartisan election. Late...

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki to react to the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, what it signals about the administration, plus the ongoing tensions abroad with Iran. They also discuss the latest Supreme Court developments and break down Wisconsin’s high-stakes judicial race following last night's debate b...

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It's a solo Steve show today! Steve responds to President Trump's primetime address. Then, Alex Strouf joins to talk about the hot start to the Brewers' season. Later, Steve ponders how much of the current state of the country Trump can still blame on Biden. In the second hour, Urban Milwaukee's Jeramey Jannene joins the show to give his take on recent events around town.