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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 1H 4M

Newsom Takes Redistricting Battle to Social Media

from Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey

WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey go deep into the week’s biggest political stories with special guests. Today’s highlights: 🌊 Flood fallout in southeastern Wisconsin — WISN’s Matt Smith joins to discuss FEMA aid, prevention, and how its shaping the 2026 governor’s race. 🗳️ Election integrity in Madison — what’s happening with those uncounted ballots from last November? - Trump meets with European leaders — the future of Ukraine and Russia hangs in the balance. 📺 California vs. Texas redistricting wars — and Gavin Newsom’s weaponization of social media. 💰 Economic deep dive — Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano on Jerome Powell, consumer debt, AI regulation, and retail spending. 🎭 Media, entertainment, and polarization — Steven Olikara joins to talk about breaking out of left-right divides in the new media landscape.

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