New Show: Point Taken w/ Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi
NEW SHOW! WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey introduce themselves and their new show Point Taken
10:16 – Their first start by talking about U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration refusing to release a man from Maryland who was sent to a prison in El Salvador despite protests from the man’s family and U.S. courts. They play audio from ABC Radio and discuss.
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley held a town hall recently where his constituents vented their concern about the Maryland Man. Audio from the town hall was played and Kristin and Steve discussed.
Trump, Mahr and Kid Rock Walk into the White House: Real Time TV Talk Show host Bill Maher visited President Trump at the White House last week. A clip from last Friday’s show was played about his experience; Steve and Kristin weighed in and discussed talking with people one disagrees with.
Tariffs were a still big issue in the country, a clip from a Chinese expert was played on how the country was ambivalent if the United States completely backed out; Steve and Kristin discussed.
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Keith Gilkes, Executive Chairman at Platform Communications to discuss a recent poll on Wisconsin Residents with their thoughts on the state budget and the economy.
Steve and Kristin were joined by WTMJ program director Mike Spaulding to talk about the rejected names for Point Taken.
15 Apr 2025
Final Episode: Giving Tuesday with Reverend Dr. Lisa Bates-Froiland and Going to Outer Space
Reverend Dr. Lisa Bates-Froiland a pastor for Redeemer Lutheran Church joins Kristin for Giving Tuesday. Bates-Froiland explains the harrowing story of two men struggling with mental illness that led to their new renovations to help those facing the same issues. The Pastor shares what they are doing with their new mental health clinic and kitchen, how their grand opening and ribbon cutting went and more. Later Steve Scaffidi joins Kristin to talk about his vacation and their thoughts on the Blue Origin flight featuring the first female-only crew since 1963 and what to expect on their new show. Then Kristin and Producer Rhea give their final farewell on Spanning the State.
15 Apr 2025
Spinning the State: Platteville and Kaukauna
Today on Spinning the State:
Platteville: This city has been named one of the best college towns in the United States.
Kaukauna: Fox Valley Kwik Trip sells Megabucks ticket worth $9.5million.
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136,948,534
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.3 / 5
12 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
93
Engagement
51
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