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Over Time: "Looksmaxing" AKA Taking a Hammer to the Face

Steve and Kristin take some Over Time on this bonus, unfiltered podcast. What is "Looksmaxing" and why are so many young men hitting themselves in the face with hammers? The conversation takes a deep dive into this movement and what it says about gender, beauty standards and self-confidence.

Point Taken Bonus: Final thoughts on Bad Bunny

Whatever happened to the You Need to Listen Podcast? Well, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey took a break for the holidays-and Steve’s excessive vacation schedule, to take a pause, and do a bit of rebranding. But, It’s back, with a hot topic, and their always smart takes! In this episode, Steve and Kristin continued the Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime conversation on an extended version of a segment they recently did on Point Taken.

You Need To Listen: Episode 22 - Stop Blaming Feminism.

That New York Times interview that set women’s group chats on fire last week — the one that asked, “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?” Well, technically, the original headline — the one quietly changed after an appropriate amount of hellfire rained down from every corner of the internet — read: “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?” You could argue that the Times knew exactly what it was doing. The provocative headline did what it was meant to do: grab attention and spark a nationwide debate. And it worked. This week, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey decided to jump into that conversation. On this episode of You Need to Listen, Steve and Kristin go beyond the clickbait headline to unpack the real question — how have women changed the workplace, especially over the span of Steve’s career? Kristin also dusts off her Women’s Studies background to explore what “conservative feminism” actually means. If feminism is defined as “the social, economic, and political equality of all sexes” — or as Kristin puts it, “freedom from oppression based on gender” — then what does it look like when viewed through a conservative lens? Tune in for a thoughtful, lively discussion that cuts through the outrage and gets to the heart of how gender, culture, and politics continue to shape our work lives today. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi are the hosts of Point Taken on 620WTMJ, heard Monday through Friday, from 10a - 12:00p. Let us know your thoughts on the episode and if you have suggestions for future You Need To Listen topics, shoot us an email: Kbrey@goodkarmabrands.com or sscaffidi@goodkarmabrands.com

You Need To Listen: Episode 21 - Moving to the Middle?

How can Democrats capture the popularity and voter appeal of economic populism? In certain parts of the country, like the "Rust Belt", the Democratic brand has been increasingly viewed as toxic by working-class voters, creating a barrier to victory in elections, and for some voters, exemplifying the party's sharp left turn on issues like culture, climate, and immigration. On this week's episode of You Need to Listen, Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi examine the growing rift between Democratic voters and their party, and whether that signals an eventual turn to the middle, given that extremists on both ends of the political spectrum increasingly turn many voters off. Finding the middle ground, from compromises on policy to capturing votes in next year's midterm elections, on this week's You Need to Listen Podcast. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi are the hosts of Point Taken on 620WTMJ, heard Monday through Friday, from 10a - 12:00p. Let us know your thoughts on the episode and if you have suggestions for future You Need To Listen topics, shoot us an email: Kbrey@goodkarmabrands.com or sscaffidi@goodkarmabrands.com

You Need To Listen: Episode 20 - How to Talk Trump

In a world where political discourse feels heavier than ever, Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi dive deep into their personal experiences with "Trump exhaustion" in the latest episode of You Need To Listen. While acknowledging the complexities of discussing this Trump administration, they confront the challenges of maintaining civil discourse while addressing the unprecedented political climate. From the overwhelming influx of news to the struggle of balancing personal beliefs with professional responsibilities, Kristin and Steve share their candid thoughts on what it means to engage in political conversation today. Join them as they explore the value of their roles in media, the impact of political lying, and the importance of providing a platform for both sides of the aisle. With a mix of frustration and determination, they seek to find a North Star to guide their discussions and engage their audience in meaningful ways. Is it time to rethink how we talk about politics? Tune in to discover their insights and reflections on the current state of our political landscape.