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.

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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.

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Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi are the hosts of Point Taken on 620WTMJ, heard Monday through Friday, from 10a - 12:00p.

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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.

In 2022, social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt wrote a piece for The Atlantic entitled “Why the past ten years of American life have been uniquely stupid”. Since that time, the country has seen the continue rise of unregulated social media, intense, and often violent political partisanship, and a further erosion of public civility played out at school board meetings, sporting events, and even at the local grocery store.

Recent polling has measured a growing distrust of media, a concern over political bias in general, and a partisan feud over what regulation of social media content would even look like.

On the latest episode of You Need to Listen, Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi look at the years since 2022 and offer their unique perspectives on how we got here, the current state of our dysfunctional culture, and what, if anything, we can do to reverse course.

This week on the You Need to Listen Podcast, Kristin and Steve take on the question, Are we in the era of stupidity?

Scaffidi and Brey are also the cohosts of Point Taken, which airs 10-Noon, weekdays on 620WTMJ.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox, speaking to the press in the aftermath of the assassination of conservative activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk,

called social media a “cancer” and said it “played a direct role in political violence”.

In the hours and days after the killing, millions of social media users posted content on their own pages both condemning, and in some cases, celebrating, the death of Kirk.

Notably, some users found themselves in the center of a social media firestorm when their content was highlighted, reposted, and in some cases, resulted in the termination of their employment.

The desire by some social media users to immediately react and respond to news events, and the negative reaction to those posts, is causing some to reconsider their commitments to social media platforms.

In the latest episode of You Need to Listen, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey tackle one of the biggest questions of the always-on, social media world. Is it finally time to get off social media?

Scaffidi and Brey are the cohosts of Point Taken, which airs from 10-Noon, Monday through Friday on 620WTMJ. https://wtmj.com/point-taken/

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Add a new word to your dating vernacular.

Shrekking, which is, for lack of a better description, the lowering of your dating standards in the attempt to be treated better, only to experience relationship disappointment still.

Inspired by the movie Shrek, this is just one of the dating trend that exemplifies the superficial nature of modern dating. Another example? The 666 rule, which refers to men who are 6 feet tall, have six-pack abs and make over six figures.

In this latest episode of the You Need to Listen Podcast, Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi explore the evolving (or devolving) standards of dating and explore the problems facing singles. How do you match up, get along, and let's be honest, get it on?

Professional football player Travis Kelce and his brother Jason host the popular podcast New Heights. Travis is also the boyfriend of pop music superstar Taylor Swift.

On a recent episode, Swift joined the two brothers for a conversation about her music , their lives, and offered a glimpse into what may be a re-defining moment in the dynamics between men and women.

Can a football player known for playing a very violent sport and his songwriting, mega-artist girlfriend really rewrite the standard operating procedures when it comes to relationships?

Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi explore the metrics of men and their masculinity on this week's episode of the You Need to Listen Podcast.

Brey and Scaffidi are also the co-hosts of Point Taken, which airs 10-Noon, weekdays, on 620WTMJ.

In an interview with Mike Wallace of 60 Minutes fame, legendary talk show host Johnny Carson uttered these words. "Why do you think that just because you have a Tonight Show, that you have to deal with serious issues?", telling Wallace why he chose to stay out of politics on his show, which aired on NBC from 1962 to 1992.

Jay Leno, in a much more recent interview with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, echoed Carson's comments, saying, "talk show hosts that skew too much one way or the other politically can alienate viewers."

On this week's edition of You Need to Listen, Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi ask the question, are late night television hosts focusing too much on politics, and driving viewers away from their shows?

Comedy and Politics, on this week's edition of YNTL.

Scaffidi and Brey are the co-hosts of Point Taken on 620WTMJ, which airs Monday through Friday from 10:00 - Noon.

Just prior to winning The Open Championship in Ireland, professional Golfer Scottie Scheffler surprised a group of reporters with a lengthy, heartfelt answer about fulfillment and the point of being the best at what he does. He's repeatedly said that faith and family are his top priorities and golf comes in third.

What does fulfillment actually mean and how does it change as we mature? Does professional success impact your personal satisfaction and happiness in life? Should it?

Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi explore the connections between our work, our families, and our lives on this week's edition of You Need to Listen.

Brey and Scaffidi are also the co-hosts of Point Taken, which airs 10-Noon, Monday through Friday on 620WTMJ.

A new Pew Research survey https://www.deseret.com/business/2025/07/07/americans-wont-pay-for-news/ says only 1% of people will pay for a news service that requires a payment up front.

Is this creating a news and information desert or are people finding other ways to get their “news”?

Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi take on the real question on this week’s edition of the You Need to Listen Podcast.

Are news consumers turning off legacy media and turning on to alternative news sources?

Brey and Scaffidi are the hosts of Point Taken, which airs 10-12, Monday to Friday on 620WTMJ.