Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

The Old Man Who Cried Peace

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to break down the early battle for control of the U.S. Senate in 2026, the state of Wisconsin’s governor’s race, and whether recent polling vindicates supporters of the failed bipartisan tax relief and education funding deal. The panel also discusses President Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran, the importance of candidates reaching outside their political comfort zones, and the broader challenges facing both parties. The show wraps with Say Something Nice, Grab Bags, the Week-In-Review, and a conversation about public reactions to billionaire-led space exploration.

Week-In-Review: Memorial Day, Packers Arrest, & Stolen Signs

A Memorial Day salute, Packers running back arrested, stolen yard signs, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by Outdoor Living Unlimited.

What the Flock?

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey preview their interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany before pressing him on election integrity, affordability, healthcare costs, education reform, and his opposition to Wisconsin’s failed bipartisan tax relief package. Later, City Stories with Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene covers major developments in Milwaukee, including likely leadership changes at the Wisconsin Center District, controversy surrounding Flock cameras, housing projects across the city, and growing concerns around transit funding and county government.

What Will Be the Legacy of John Roberts' Court?

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by former U.S. Attorney James Santelle to break down major upcoming Supreme Court cases involving birthright citizenship, redistricting, voting records, and mail-in ballots — along with what this era of the court may ultimately be remembered for. Later, Marquette Law School Fellow and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Craig Gilbert joins to discuss new polling showing Democratic voters shifting left faster than Republicans are shifting right. The show also touches on jury duty frustrations and a closely watched Senate runoff in Texas.

What Voters Really Wanted

Steve Scaffidi opens the show by asking listeners whether rising gas prices changed their Memorial Day travel plans before diving into new polling on Wisconsin’s failed bipartisan tax relief and education funding package with Marquette Law School Poll director Charles Franklin. Later, Steve discusses the importance of summer jobs for teenagers, checks in on the broader economy with Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, and welcomes City Forward Collective’s Colleston Morgan to examine what the failed bipartisan deal means for education funding and Milwaukee Public Schools moving forward.