Spanning The State

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan discuss pedestrians first streets as a new proposal to turn Regent Street in Madison into a pedestrian street or deer district has been circling the web. They compare this idea to events in Milwaukee and how they have been adjusted streets in the past and whether they think it is or isn’t a good idea. Then on Giving Tuesday, March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and Ashley Schneider founder of the MS Run the US joins Kristin and Brian to talk about a 3,260-mile relay run across the country to continue to raise awareness. Schneider tells Kristin and Brian more about the disease and its effects, how she was introduced to the disease and began advocating, as well as the ins and outs of the massive relay race and how she has brought it to a local level. Later Kristin and Brian talk about their relationship to running and their experience in running various 5k's and marathons.

Three seniors, Alexander Schmelzling, Brody Weiss and Caitlin Reindiof Nicolet High School in Glendale join Kristin and Brian to talk about winning the 2025 third in C-SPAN’s 21st Annual StudentCam competition for their documentary “Shots fired. Your Message to the President”. The students talk more about the project and the C-SPAN competition, how they started working together, and the inspiration behind the film. Also, a new lawsuit going through the courts is threatening Section 504 of the Disabilities Education Act of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which ensures students with disabilities or other health conditions get the appropriate accommodations to succeed in school. Director of Legal and Advocacy Services at Disability Rights Wisconsin, Kristin (KIT) Kerschensteiner joins Kristin and Brian to discuss what that means if it goes away. Then Kristin and Brian discuss an Irishman who plans to go to every Irish pub in the world. There is an estimate 6,500 pubs and he has been to 97 in 47 countries.

Today on Spinning the State: Eau Claire: Tim Walz coming to Eau Claire to boost Crawford. Kenosha: Kenosha begins new tradition by dying the river green.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan share a reminder for early voting. They also talk about spring primary mailers that have gone out and have the wrong dates. Then an Elon Musk backed political group is posting fake pro Susan Crawford ads on Facebook, Kristin and Brian discuss. Later Kristin shares a conversation with her mother Debbie about her Alma Mater Assumption High School whose girls’ team just won their WIAA Division State Basketball Championship. Debbie shares her experience on being on the first girls’ basketball team when attending the high school. Then Economics Professor at the Universities of Wisconsin-Madison, Rebecca Neumann joins Kristin and Brian to discuss the end of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Neumann explains what CFPB is, why it was created, why there is a push to get rid of it under and what states can do to protect consumers. Also, a new report state more 54% of Americans show above-average interest in relocating to Ireland. Kristin and Brian discuss why this, what the process is like and Brian’s experience with applying for dual citizenship.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Today on Spinning the State: Sister Bay: Lawsuit against Sister Bay by short-term rental owners can proceed. Winona: Residents protest recent actions by Trump and Musk. Milwaukee: Two local teens win Next Narrative Monologue competition.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin and Brian discuss a new study stating that swearing might be healthy for you. Then Clinical Assistant Professor at UW-Madison, and OB-GYN for UW-Health Dr. Laura Hanks joins Kristin and Brian to talk about a new study she co-authored on the increasing number of surgical sterilizations among women since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. Dr. Hanks explains further why these numbers have increased, if the number changed once abortion services returned in Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin, how women who have never wanted children are taking to this, what risks are involved and if these services are being covered by insurances or if patients are paying out of pocket. Later a man gets accused by TSA of hiding a turtle down his pants. Kristin and Brian discuss the bizarre event.

Today on Spinning the State: Cudahy: Project Concern buys former school to create new help space. Madison: Lawmakers propose ending Daylight Saving Time in Wisconsin. Wausau: Total Lunar Eclipse visible across Wisconsin tonight.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan discuss last night’s debate between Wisconsin’s supreme court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel. They share their thoughts on whether we really needed a debate, if the public watched and their thoughts on what they want to know about each candidate and if this role should be appointed or voted on by the public. Then Political Reporter for Cap Times, Andrew Bahl joins Kristin and Brian to discuss his recent reporting on the county and municipality owned nursing homes being sold to private companies as Wisconsin begins to feel the start of the "Silver Tsunami". Bahl shares what the differences in care are like for privately owned nursing homes versus government owned, the regulated standards needed to run these types of facilities, as well as how this trend affected a home in Algoma in 2022. Also, a 19-dollar Japanese singular strawberry is taking the internet by storm. Kristin and Brian discuss the absurdity and the general public's reactions to it.

Kristin and Brian discuss steadily increasing concert ticket prices and how concertgoers are outraged but are still footing the bill. Later Executive Director for Habit for Humanity of Wisconsin, Peter Lewandowski joins Kristin and Brian to talk about a meeting of Habitat for Humanity affiliates and what they had to say about affordable housing. Lewandowski shares more information on the program and who qualifies. They also discuss what challenges they face for building affordable housing in rural communities, how the federal freezing is affecting the program and how others can volunteer. Also, Brian shares his experiences working with Habitat for Humanity in the past and they share a reminder to mark your calendars for this upcoming spring primary.

Today on Spinning the State: Franklin: Tiger Aesthetics invests $50M in franklin manufacturing facility. Sun Prairie: Sun Prairie is the first Wisconsin municipality to achieve 100% renewable electricity for operations. Cleveland: Free “Pi-Looza” event at Lakeshore College.

Today on Spanning the State with Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan they tackle Southwest their latest decision to change their policies joining many major airlines. Kristin and Brian discuss the details of their changes, if they are changing how they travel and who with and how this may affect travel at the Milwaukee International Airport. Then La Crosse mental health advocate, Kody Green joins Kristin and Brian to talk about his experience being diagnosed with Schizophrenia while in college, his new book “ Mind Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace,” that focuses on navigating employment with a mental illness and how he is helping others with similar experiences. Later A Republican and a Democrat Team Up to Change Congress. After Congresswoman Brittany Peterson (D-CO) traveled with her 4-week-old to cast her vote on the house floor it tugged at heartstrings across the country. Now she and Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) are teaming together to force a vote on a resolution to allow new parents to designate a colleague to vote on their behalf for 12 weeks after having a child. Kristin and Brian discuss this new act of Bi-partisanship and share more of their thoughts.

In the united states, 42% of adults living with obesity and the number is projected to rise. However, access to anti-obesity medication is incredibly hard for insured individuals to come by. Dr. Chris Ford of Milwaukee’s Emergency Physician at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s joins Kristin and Brian to discuss why Medicare isn’t covering these medications, how obesity is affecting many Americans and overall health in the states, which insurances companies are covering it and why others aren’t and why it’s cheaper in other countries. Then Director of Milwaukee’s The 57th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mike Boyle joins Spanning the State to talk about this weekend’s big event. He shares why he is back directing this year after saying last year was his last, what to expect for participants who have never been, the history of the parade, what other events to expect that day and the involvement of the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin. Later Brian and Kristin discuss the DHS commercial where Secretary Kristi Noem announced a nationwide and international multimillion-dollar ad campaign warning illegal aliens to leave our country now or face deportation with the inability to return to the United States.

Today on Spinning the State: Chippewa Falls: County law enforcement officers begin high-tech training. Fond du Lac: DOJ investigating after Fond du Lac authorities shoot, kill man holding a BB gun.

Today marks the 5th year since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus pandemic. Kristin and Brian discuss the aftermath of the global pandemic and the lack of conversation and mourning surrounding the event that took over seven million lives worldwide. They discuss the lack of memorials dedicated to the event, the on-going controversial debate about vaccines, and where the United States are now on a global health after terminating funding for vaccine research in the time of several varying viruses, flus and resurgence of once “eradicated” diseases like the measles and more. Later Executive Director Mary Joy Hickey of Girls Rock! An organization helps foster Independent thinking, builds positive self-esteem and bridges cultural and social divides through music education and performance. Hickey joins Giving Tuesday on Spanning the State and shares with Kristin and Brian how music plays a huge role in their work, how it all started, what’s the difference between Girls Rock and Ladies Rock! and how they are celebrating during Women’s History Month. Also, in the midst of many people going back to restocking their physical collections from books, CDs, VHS tapes, and more some have noticed their favorite DVDs are rotting. Kristin and Brian discuss the phenomenon and how Warner Bros. is helping replace some of their rotting DVDs.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Senior Research Associate with Wisconsin Policy Forum Ari Brown joins Kristin and Brian to discuss a report her authored regarding a decrease in opioid deaths in Wisconsin and its correlation with the recent distribution of settlement funds. Brown explains what they uncovered from their report, trends they’ve seen within the last year revolving opioid and fentanyl usage and deaths, what settlements were reached in Wisconsin and local government and state health departments are using their money. Then it's been decades since a homeless 29-year-old Silver Jenkins was found dead in the Eau Claire Jail. An investigation was conduction was complete in August of 2003, however; the Wisconsin Department of Justice still has not released the review. Frank Zufall has been reporting on the story through the Criminal Justice Reporting Project with The Wisconsin Examiner. Zufall shares with Kristin and Brian what he has uncovered through his reporting and what other findings have come to light since the incident.

Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh: New exhibition at Paine Art Center will focus on Native American basketmaking. Milwaukee: Milwaukee School of Engineering is building a new A.I. learning Center.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian discuss President Trump’s Joint Resolution of Congress. They also discuss his recent remarks regarding a “Crypto Strategic Reserve” built from five different digital assets. David Krause Emeritus Associate Professor of Finance at Marquette University later joins Kristin and Brian to further breakdown Trump’s executive order to establishing the Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, which is tasked with evaluating the creation of a strategic stockpile of national digital assets. Krause explains what a crypto reserve will look like, how the U.S. will afford it, what are the benefits and other concerns we should be aware of. Later Peer Specialist Program Manager for Access to Independence, Gaochi Vang joins the show to discuss their initiative to bring their program of getting advice and support from professionals to Wisconsin prisons. Vang explains how this program was introduced to prisons, how their certification training works, success stories from their initiative as well as where else this program is being utilized. Kristin and Brian then circle back to President Donald Trump’s Joint Resolution of Congress and share their thoughts on the state of decorum when conducting official government meetings, hearings and events.

Is Bernie Sanders drawing crowds? Kristin and Brian discuss the general disapproval of republican representatives in red counties. Bernie Sanders is taking advantage and will be visiting Wisconsin next week. Then Kristin explains a new study that shares why you may be waking up in the middle of the night at 3AM. Later Laura Holder Owner of Conservation Dogs Collective talks to Kristin and Brian about their unique sniffing dogs. Holder explains how their noses are used for conservation, how their work improves our environments, how the collective was started, what type of training it requires and what specific species they are looking for. Also, today is Mardi Gras and Brian tells us more about his favorite holiday along with a glimpse at some of his usual festive holiday attire.

Today on Spinning the State: Kenosha: Projects seeks artists, businesses to help create, sponsor new murals. Casco: Sap in full flow in Door ad Kewaunee Counties. Green Bay: Paul Hornung 1957 game-used Packers jersey, breaks previous jersey auction record.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk social security. Elon Musk joined Joe Rogan on his podcast last week and shared his opinion on social security stating that it is a Ponzi scheme. Kristin and Brian explain what an actual Ponzi scheme is and how Social Security is actually one of the best functioning financial systems in the country. They also discuss the threat of losing their social security, why it's capped and what will happen with reorganizing and slashing staff. Then Nick Sgarlata Executive Director of Bridge to Brighter, an organization that supports youth in foster care as well as aging out of foster car in Milwaukee County joins Kristin and Brian to talk about all work behind this organization. Sgarlata explains how hard it is for foster kids to age out, what services they provide for those beginning their lives as adults, and an upcoming benefit concert later this month to help fundraise.

Today is Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras. Brian explains the origins of both and what you should know about them as well as Paczki Day with the help of a special segment by Debbie Lazaga. Then Brian shares news about lower ticket prices and promotions by Marcus Theaters that's getting more movie goers back in seats. Also, bosses are monitoring employees more closely now with reports that employee surveillance is skyrocketed to 54%. Brian shares new technology like automatic moving mouses and activity simulators are now booming as more workers look for new ways to look like they are productive.

Today on Spinning the State: Washburn: Surfing pioneer from Wisconsin will be inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame Green Bay: Green Bay area craft brewers to brew a beer for the NFL Draft. Slinger: Slinger Speedway being sold. What’s next for the popular stock car track?

Today on Spanning the State Brian Noonan is solo in the studio. Brian recaps this weekend's events including the PBR bull riding event with last week's guest Austin Richardson as well as the biggest night in Hollywood the 97th Annual Academy Awards. Then Brian shares key takeaways from a recent City of Milwaukee Police Satisfaction Survey. He explains how the overall feelings are regarding safety, police visibility, exposure to crime as well as what demographics were more satisfied or dissatisfied. Later Brian talks about Department of Government Efficiency cuts to The National Oceanic and atmospheric Administration. He explains what this department does, how this can impact public safety, slow long-term weather and climate monitoring and more.

Professional Bull Rider with PBR’s premiers Unleash the Beast, Austin Richardson talks to Kristin and Brian about al things bull riding, his redemption arc to his World Championship Title, and the upcoming Fiserv Forum event this weekend. Then we learn more about dashcams on this month's Drivers Ed with Debbie. Then play a special Auto Trivia on the Grandiloquent Game Show only on Spanning the State.

Today on Spinning the State: Baraboo: Al. Ringling theater’s $1M renovation could bring Broadway shows to Baraboo. Oshkosh: Oshkosh Scholl District receives two laser drill presses to benefit students.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan are live from the Milwaukee Auto Show at the Baird Center. They talk about all the sites, cars and activities at the event, as well as their experiences with cars. Then national news has been circling a grassroots economic boycott, Kristin and Brian share what it is and how they plan to participate. Later it is time for the Political Power HALF Hour with Steve Scaffidi, they are fired up and discuss the explosive meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about ending the war in Ukraine, as well as a new bill passed with religious links and language in Wisconsin's State Budget Proposal to change certain verbiage specifically a change of women to "inseminated person".

Today on Spinning the State: Ashwaubenon: U.S. Championship Cheese contest returns. Verona: Verona native’s first feature film hits theater Friday. Hayward: Great snow conditions await participants in this year’s Birkebeiner.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan they are joined by 620 WTMJ Reporter Jessica Gatzow to talk about a meeting with the Milwaukee Public School District and the Milwaukee Police Department regarding getting school resource officers back in schools. Gatzow explains what it was like hearing the contentious arguments in the courtroom, Judge Borowski’s ruling to push the deadline back once again, the consequences for MPS for missing the first deadline and what will happen next. Then the host of 620 WTMJ's Midwest Farm Report and Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke talks to Kristin and Brian about more agriculture updates in Wisconsin. Today they discuss Wisconsin farmers wanting to get involved in renewable fuels, farmers being left out of federal grant reimbursements and the anxiety for maple syrup producers are feeling over the weather.

On today's short Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan discuss the Universities of Wisconsin-Madison is breaking it's promise to have more conservative thinking professorship at the school and how that contradictorily ties into the rollbacks of DE&I initiatives. Also they chat with Writer for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, CEO & Senior Writer at Platform Communications, and Author of "Land Rich Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer" Brian Resisinger about how President Donald Trump's freezing of Federal Payments and how it's affecting funding for local farmers.

Dominic Cotroneo, Host of Milwaukee Brewers content on 620WTMJ joins Kristin and Brian live from Goodyear Ballpark to talk about Brewers Spring Training. Cotroneo preview for the season, he shares updates on how star Christian Yelich is playing ahead of opening day, how Manager Pat Murphy is doing now in his second year with the team, and what we should know about the automated ball-strike system. Then the Green Bay Packers want the NFL to ban the "Tush Push" a not so successful football play for the home team. Kristin and Brian discuss how this may look bad on the team and echoes a "crybaby sentiment". They also talk about this request to ban the play may be tied to the idea of not having enough "Grit". They explain a new study conducted in Norway that tackles "Lawnmower Parents" robbing their children of grit by removing any obstacles from their child's path.

Today on Spinning the State: Racine: Staff information potentially accessed during RUSD security breach. Marinette: “This Girl Can” promotes women in welding. Chippewa Falls: Art teacher’s book makes statewide Battle of the Books competition.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk to Managing Editor for the Badger Project, Peter Cameron about Super PACs in Wisconsin after a law a new law in Maine may change the state's campaign finances. Cameron explains how a law like this would impact swing states like Wisconsin. Cameron also further explains the how Super PACs work and how a law like this differs from national fundraising efforts and what else he discovered when writing about the law. Then Amanda Fahrendorf Senior Communications Associate for Kinship Community Food Center a Milwaukee Non-Profit joins Kristin and Brian for Giving Tuesday. Fahrendorf explains how the non-profit uses food as an entry to engage with the community and help it thrive. Fahrendorf also explains how Kinship differs from other food banks and food pantries, the history of how they started, it's history with food distribution in Riverwest and more on their new Thrive on King location. Later Kristin and Brian discuss a new report about total ecommerce spending that explains why we saw record spending during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Do people still use Coupons? Kristin and Brian state of the paper money saver and if consumers still use it. They share their thoughts on their own coupon usage, if using coupons is tied to the state of the economy and the transition from paper coupons to digital coupons. Judge Derek Mosley joins Kristin and Brian for Black History Month. They talk about his list of black history facts he has been sharing on his personal pages, what inspired him to do this, a new fact about blues music in Wisconsin as well as the news that the assembly passing a resolution to honor Black History Month. Also, the Buc-ee's in Wisconsin watch continues. Kristin and Brian talk about Governor Tony Ever's budget proposal to further push the development of the franchise in the state and where the funds are coming from to get this going.

Today on Spinning the State: Madison: Ukraine supporters gather in Madison to protest administration’s comments. Neenah: Family of 4 year old who needs a kidney seeks help. Kenosha: City names Hometown Hero of the Year.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian discuss the recent uproar at Town Hall Meetings across the country. They explain the bizarre and outrageous town halls of citizens questioning their representatives of the acts of Elon Musk and President Trump in Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida and specifically in Idaho where a local citizen was arrested by unidentified individuals which made national news. They also discuss the onslaught of boos Wisconsin U.S. Representatives Glenn Grothman and Scott Fitzgerald received by attendees at this past week's meetings and how these actions have questioned the effectiveness of town halls and possibly the revival of the tea party. Later Kristin and Brian ponder the question if your local politicians should live in the district they are representing? They talk about two current candidates who are running for the vacant east side 3rd District Milwaukee Common Council seat, however one of the two, Alex Brower lives one block away from the area they would represent. They share their thoughts on how far is too far for a politician and what the state law says for certain elected officials. Then Birkenstocks are now NOT considered art according to a court in Germany. Kristin and Brian share which shoes they think could be considered "Art" and what they think about Birkenstocks shoes which almost made Brian lose a foot?

Kristin and Brian discuss a new class that teachers generation Z how to battle phone-phobia. Then they share Judge Derek Mosley's Black History Month Fact: Dr. Marian Croak who created the technology to donate to a charitable organization after a natural disaster. Brian also shares a new children's book he found that has more black history facts people didn't know about. As well as the Grandiloquent Game Show: “Wisconsin Says What?”.

Today on Spinning the State: Mauston: Voters approve referendum to keep school district open. Madison: Sculptures Planned for Monona Terrace rooftop this summer. Wisconsin Rapids: Wisconsin Rapids will continue to add fluoride to its water.