Episode

When Politics End Friendships

Podcast: Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Published: May 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 3602
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Summary

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss rising political divisions and whether they’re increasingly driving wedges between friends and families, inviting listeners to share their experiences. They also examine surveillance concerns in Appleton following controversy over Flock cameras. In City Stories, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene joins to cover ongoing infrastructure challenges, retail closures tied to theft, and major development updates across Milwaukee. The show also touches on international policy, local governance, and the real-world impact of political and economic shifts.