Episode

Voting for Imperfect Candidates

Podcast: Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Published: Jun 3, 2026
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Summary

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey ask listeners a fundamental political question: how much personal baggage can a candidate carry before voters walk away? The discussion stems from news involving gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong and quickly expands into the broader issue of electability versus policy. Later, Tim Sullivan of Adams MultiMedia joins to discuss the controversy surrounding a Watertown school concert and the fallout from removing a song tied to LGBTQ history. The show also examines changes at CBS News and what they may signal for journalism before wrapping up with gardening tips and healthy aging advice from Melinda Myers and Capri Communities.