Spanning The State

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: Wausau - Aspirus Wausau Hospital plans $227M expansion. Milwaukee - Milwaukee ER Doctor to appear on Jeopardy. Paddock Lake - Westosha High based aviation program launches fundraiser.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan start the show with a big conversation about social media and our youths. MPS announced they are joining a list of other school districts who are suing popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat for contributing to the crisis in youth mental health. Kristin and Brian discuss whether the lawsuit is necessary or if there is a better option. Later Jesse Urban, President, and Founder of Be Still Inc. joins Kristin and Brian for Giving Tuesday. Urban explains how the nonprofit helps provide Christian church leaders a break from clergy burnout. She shares how the Be Still utilizes short-term stays through AirBNB and Vrbo, how big of a problem this burnout is, and how they created the idea. Then the Trump administration has been quite busy, today they announced a hold on all federal funding. Kristin and Brian try to decipher what this means and what we know now.

Kristin and Brian discuss the how important it is for students learn in person as the Milwaukee Public School system announces a new pitch to create an online only charter school. They share how they learn best and what this means for introverts and extroverts. Later they chat about President Donald Trump's executive order to rollback DEI programs nationwide, and how it's impacting how they shop at big popular retailers.

Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh - UW-Oshkosh is selling it's former Equity & Diversity building. Racine - Freight steamer, fireboat among another record number of Lake Michigan shipwreck discoveries. Rib Mountain - First Chick-Fil-A to open in Central Wisconsin.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan start the show with a conversation with CIO and Founder of Deductive Capital and Partner at Wall Street Beats and Kristin brother Ben Brey. Ben Brey explains what we should know about a new Chinese AI software, DeepSeek and how it is affecting US stocks, what this means for AI and ChatGPT, and what happens next with the direction of AI software. Egg prices are still very expensive, Kristin and Brian talk about Wisconsin grocers are battling state laws to provide eggs. As well as how they are handling shortages tied to the Avian Flu and inhumane chicken farming may or may not play a factor for consumers. Later they also talk about higher alcohol sales after mass shootings, they discuss the correlation between the two and why people run to the bottle during hard times even if they don't directly impact the person.

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 and Brian discuss KB and Brian discuss Governor Tony Evers remarks at his 2025 State of the State address. News about Buc-ee's coming to Oak Creek has Brian pumped they chat about how his commute just got better. Then later Kristin and Brian have stern words for some parents on the heels of news that more than 3,000 referees throughout the year. However, this shortage is not completely due to the workforce but more to do with the parents of the athletes.

Today on Spinning the State: La Crosse - La Crosse airport hopes to attract new airline service. Green Bay - Mixed-use development could be built across the street from Lambeau Field. Beloit - Beloit/Sun Prairie Jazz bands to play with Wynton Marseilles.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan tackle the hard conversation of free speech and consequences for working employees. Yesterday Sam Kuffel Meteorologist for CBS 58 News made national news for being fired this week for a social media post on her personal account reprimanding Elon Musk for his “Roman Salute”. Kristin and Brian talk about company policies and knowing your rules as an employee when navigating personal social media accounts and being a public figure. Later they speak to Veteran and Chief Nurse executive at UW Health, Rudy Jackson joins Kristin and Brian to talk being honored by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for their exemplary work for hiring and supporting Veterans with their Wisconsin Military Medics and Corpsman Program. He explains how their program utilizes their military training to work in a civilian healthcare role. He also shares how these programs are helping fill the growing shortage of nurses, and waiving the requirements for certifications they are skilled in has helped with our healthcare systems both locally and nationally. Also, there is always time for a little bit of levity and that comes in the form of rats on cocaine? Kristin and Brian talk about how rats within a Houston Police department have broken into their contraband and have become high. They talk about an interview with a UW-Madison scientist on the affect of cocaine on rats.

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. Spinning the State -Neillsville: A case of the mumps was found in Clark County after ongoing vaccination hesitancy -Green Bay: Green Bay Public Schools was aiming for carbon neutral goals with little details on how they would do it -Manitowoc: A World War II Submarine is heading to Door County and might be seen from the shores of Lake Michigan. Girl Scouts Cookie Season has begun, and Brian Noonan and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Wendy Dahl, the director of product program at Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. They ask Wendy about her history with the Girl Scouts, what changes she had noticed in the Girl Scouts and their cookies. Lastly, they ask Wendy how. Kristin and Brian reminisced about their favorite cookies and Girl Scouts cookie stories. President Donald Trump launched a new “meme coin”. To help explain what they are, Marquette Emeritus Associate Professor of Finance David Krause joined Kristin Brey and Brian Noon in-studio. Krause also explained why some people in the Cryptocurrency space are angry about it. Brian and Kristin talked more about meme coins and Non-Fungible Tokens.

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. Neillsville: A case of the mumps was found in Clark County after ongoing vaccination hesitancy Green Bay: Green Bay Public Schools was aiming for carbon neutral goals with little details on how they would do it Manitowoc: A World War II Submarine is heading to Door County and might be seen from the shores of Lake Michigan.

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. WTMJ hosts Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan began by previewing the show’s topics and discussions. They then went on to talk about the Walt Disney Animation film The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the history of the word sanctuary because of a recent executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump requiring searches for undocumented immigrants in churches and schools. Brian noticed the reality when he received an email from the school he used to work at. Kristin and Brian continue the conversation on immigration by focusing on the logistics of detainment and the capacity of the one ICE detention facility in Wisconsin. Healthcare costs take a big toll on small businesses. To talk about it, Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan were joined on the phone by Wonderstate Coffee CEO TJ Semanchin and National Campaigns Director for Main Street Alliance Shawn Phettaplace. TJ shared his experience with healthcare for his employees and how Shawn’s organization is working with the Wisconsin state legislature to help businesses like Wonderstate Coffee. A University of Wisconsin-Madison paleontologist's ankle bone discovery was recently revealed to be the oldest dinosaur bone in the Northern Hemisphere. Kristin and Bryan discussed.

Kristin and Brian share more tips and tricks on how to brave this national cold weather. They share dos & don'ts you should be aware of when it comes to your vehicles and speak with listener and Mechanic Jeff from Brookfield. Later UW universities are now offering classes based on adulting. Kristin and Brian share which programs they wish they would've had and would even take now and they hear from WTMJ listeners on what classes they would take.

Today on Spinning the State: Whitefish Bay - City considering $7.5 million plan for Fox Bay Theater. Wauwatosa - City to receive $1 million to improve railroad crossing. Menasha - Plastics factory moving to Texas. More than 100 to lose jobs.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan break down President Donald Trump's inauguration day. They recount the 46 executive orders that he signed, and which ones alarmed them. They also discuss his pardoning of January 6 insurrectionists and what that means for justice in America in comparison to Joe Biden's last-minute pardons. As well as what these actions say in regard to gaslighting and normalizing certain behavior in and out of politics. Later they speak to David Cohn, current director of First Tee, a youth development organization that educates kids and teens on the game of golf. He shares how they teach kids how to play, the power of learning the sport, and how they still provide programs even in the dead of winter.

There is a lot of news today and on top of the Inauguration it is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk about the legacy of MLK Jr. and his impact before social media to rally groups that amassed to major numbers. They also discuss how many Wisconsin schools are NOT off of school to during the Federal Holiday and how many states in the nation took a long time to recognize it. Then Kristin shares her thoughts on this whirlwind of a weekend in regard to the TikTok ban and its resurgence.

Today on Spinning the State: Eagle River - Ice Castle rises in North Woods. West Bend - Woman reflects on 40 yrs. Working at McDonalds. Madison - More than you bargained for: Deals and camaraderie at Madison’s Dig & Save.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan have LOTS to talk about. First the touch on some of the craziest events that happened this weekend from the 14-hour TikTok Ban, Brian's Daughters engagement and the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. Then they speak to Republican Strategist, Bill McCoshen who shared his firsthand experience of 2025 Presidential Inauguration of the 47th President Donald Trump. He talks about what the day was like, where he watched the celebration, and he speaks on the absence of key politicians but the presence of media moguls. Later he also discusses President Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to guard against Trump’s reprisals. Then Kristin and Brian talked to WTMJ Meteorologist Craig Koplien, on intense cold weather affecting 120 million people across the country this week. He shares what we should expect, why so many states are experiencing these intense temps and is it another polar vortex we should be worried about. Also, which is the best for cold weather, mittens or gloves? Brian and Kristin discuss.

Today on Spanning the State: Racine - Downtown Racine’s only brewery has closed. Fond du lac - Parents affected by overdose help bring aid kits to 8 locations in Fond du Lac. Howard - Safe Haven box for unwanted babies.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian recount the sad news of the passing American professional baseball catcher and sportscaster who served as the primary broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball for 54 seasons Bob Uecker and how they spent the rest of their day. Sarah Halpern Meekin Director of UW-Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty and author of a study surveying 60 rural Wisconsin men, joins the show to speak to Kristin and Brian about the mass exodus of rural men from the workplace. She explains the reasons, which vary from wages and video games to a lack of disability benefits. She shares what else they uncovered in the study, and what demographics they focused on. Steve Scaffidi joins Kristin and Brian for the Political Power HALF Hour. They discuss what we are preparing for come Monday and the inauguration of Donald Trump. They then talk about how our government has mismanaged the tragic wildfires in California and how it's being politicized as well as Steve's fire thoughts on having TikTok banned and it's possible resurgence.

Kristin and Brian continue there coverage on the passing of American professional baseball catcher and sportscaster who served as the primary broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball for 54 seasons. They talk to Dominic Cotroneo the host of Brewers content on WTMJ since the 2022 season, about the impact of Bob Uecker on the Milwaukee Brewers. They also speak to Gene Mueller about his time with Bob. Then later they talk to Ben Jammin' and Carrie Noni Juice join the show to talk about their new show time as the morning show on sister station 101.7 The Truth.

Today on Spanning the State Brian Noonan and Kristin Brey take time to honor Bob Uecker, American professional baseball catcher and sportscaster who served as the primary broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball for 54 seasons. They speak to WTMJ fans about his legacy and share stories on how he influenced many lives. Later they speak to Dr. Catherine (Cassie) Ferguson Co-Director of the Health Equity Scholars Program talks to Kristin and Brian about their program, how it provides scholarships to students seeking education at the Medical college of WI. They talk about the criteria, and how this will help alleviate the shortage of doctors & physicians within the state and specifically in Milwaukee.

Co-host of Wisconsin's Afternoon News, Julia Fello joins Kristin and Brian to discuss what Milwaukee should do with the 794 highway and their special hour to discuss it further. Then they speak to DNC Vice Chair Candidate, Josh Burstein on the his campaign for this position and his past working for the Democratic National Committee and convention.

Today on Spinning the State: Lac Du flambeau - As deadline nears, Lac du Flambeau residents uneasy as tribe readies barricades along roads. Madison - A new pro women’s volleyball team is coming to Madison. Cleveland - After a resident's concerning water test, the Village of Cleveland is searching for a cause.

Today on Spanning the State, Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan start the show with an interesting conversation on how algorithms extend pass just your social media apps but also may affect how much you pay for rent. They spoke to Professor of Law at the Marquette University Law, Kali Murray to further explain along with how it affects price fixing for high-end luxury buildings in Milwaukee, how a management software system RealPage may be influencing these prices and how these prices changes may be affecting the real estate markets as a whole. Later they talk about President Joe Biden's legacy in office and what they would like to hear him say in is farewell speech this evening. Then they talk about former First Lady Michelle Obama's decision to not attend President-Elect Donald Trump's Inauguration.

Kristin and Brian discuss the behavior of an Eagles fan who was berating a Packers fan on the heels of their interview with Jay Sorgi. They talk about cancel culture and how they mans outrageous behavior as backfired. Later they speak to Research assistant professor of Psychiatry, Justin Russell joins Kristin and Brian to discuss a new and surprising discoveries they found on how childhood trauma affects mental health in adolescence. He talks about the study he and other colleagues at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health conducted, what they found, how exposure to violence correlate to long-time mental health, other varying factors that influence trauma, how a lack of mental health resources in Wisconsin plays a role vs. brain chemistry and more.

Today on Spinning the State: Ashland - Wisconsin's first fast EV chargers are now online. Madison - Hundreds of Madison school teachers have been hired on emergency license. Stevens Point - UW-Stevens Point teachers has added a science class focused on Cannabis.

Today on Spanning the State, Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk about the ban on TikTok and the end of a social media era. They then speak to expert on free expression, media ethics, and social media as well as UW-Madison Professor, Kathleen Culver, gives Brian and Kristin further insight on the U.S. ban on TikTok. She explains the addiction of the app, the lobbying to get it removed, and how our data ties into this. Later they are back for Giving Tuesday and speak to Cathy Wolfla and Cindy Thota of Special Spaces. Cathy and Cindy share how they work making over bedrooms for children who are battling cancer. They talk about unique rooms they've created the details like the type of bedsheets that are necessary for kids to find comfort in their rooms, how they shop for their materials, and their upcoming collaboration with the Milwaukee Admirals. Then they chat about the BIG 10 and how the leagues travel is producing higher carbon emission.

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: Wausau - Homelessness in Wausau: City seeks long-term solutions. Port Washington - City considering annexing land for data center. Madison - Woman sells licorice dispenser inspired by Wayne’s World.

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 Spanning the State: Luxemburg - Local Girl crowned “Fairest of the Fair” for 2025. Waukesha -UW-Milwaukee’s Waukesha campus could make way for housing. Milwaukee - Chris Stapleton, Hank Jr. to headline Harley Fest.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian recap a wild week in the news. Then they continue their conversation on META's decision to replace fact checking. They speak to Lucas Graves, Journalism & Mass Communications Associate Professor at UW-Madison to understand get a better understanding of fact checking, the process behind it, how community notes differ and what this decision means for social media users. Then Steve Scaffidi is live in the studio for the Political Power HALF Hour. Today they discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing and conviction of last year on 34 charges in his hush money case. The "Real Housewives Reunion" of politicians at President Jimmy Carter's funeral, and Steve's thoughts on Voter ID laws in Wisconsin Legislature.

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: Marshfield - Most popular baby names for 2024 in Central WI. Oshkosh - Menominee park train not running. Sheboygan - Johnsonville truck driver inducted into hall of fame.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan open the show and give updates on the fires in California. Then discuss voter ID bills in Wisconsin as state legislators are trying to cement needing a photo ID to vote. Then Researcher Tyler Byrnes for the Wisconsin Policy Forum helps Kristin and Brian understand why Wisconsin roads are struggling to find a plan to fix our roads. Also, the Milwaukee County Zoo is looking for a new employee, specifically a groundhog. Kristin and Brian discuss why the search has been so complicated, and who will tell us whether we will have a longer winter.

Kristin and Brian reminisce on the legacy of Elvis Presley. They also speak to Journal Sentinel Reporter, Jim Nelson on his time reporting on the aftermath in Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. He shares what he and other reporters found, why they went, and what his personal experience was.

Today on Spinning the State: Green Bay - Hotels charging up to 15 times their normal rate for Draft. Madison - Clinic sees high demand for long term birth control. New Glarus - Snowy owl calls New Glarus home.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan open the show talking about heartbreaking wildfires taking over southwest California and their experiences while living in the state. Then they speak to Peter Burress, Government Affairs Manager w/ Wisconsin Conservation Voters on how several state coalitions are advocating for safer healthier water. Then they speak to Kaitlin Tauriainen, Wisconsin School Nutrition Association President and Child Nutrition Coordinator for the Ashwaubenon School District in Brown Count talks to Kristin and Brian about providing free universal lunch to Wisconsin students. Also, Mark Zuckerberg has replaced fact Checking on all META social media platforms, our hosts discuss how we got here and what this means for news on social platforms.

In this hour of today's show Kristin and Brian speak to Milwaukee's Commissioner of City Development, Lafayette Crump on how he and his team are providing homes for homebuyers out of vacant residences. Then they try to define what the middle class is in modern day Wisconsin. Later they talk about the brewing competition between Gruber Law and Nicolet law.

Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh - LEGO Robotics Team Heading to State Tournament Again. Pepin - 100 Years After it's Creation, National Mississippi River Refuge Faces New and Old Challenges. Marshfield - Dr. Dolly Paw-ton Helps Kids at Marshfield Children's Hospital

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk about the declining population in the state of Wisconsin that is projected to be lower than 200k residents by 2050 . They discuss ideas of how to curve this dwindling number, the complex systems of becoming a US citizen and the financial medical hardships stopping people from having children. Later Damian Buchman stops by for Giving Tuesday to talk about the Ability Center. He talks with Kristin and Brian about how the organization helps advocate for people who are temporarily able-bodied. Then most people have a cabinet full of plastic bags, Kristin and Brian chat about their hoarded bags and how local groceries like Metro Market and Pick N Save are trying to cut down on them.

Kristin and Brian spin the state that talk Governor Tony Evers plan to have citizens more involved in amending our state laws and constitution. Then thy speak to Alderman Paul Bergelis about snow removal fees in Milwaukee and what he and other alders plan to do about it.

Alderman Peter Bergelis joins Kristin and Brian to discuss the discourse amongst other alders when it comes to fees for snow removal.

Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh - Historic Grand Opera House in Oshkosh Prepares for $10M Expansion Project. Kenosha - Kenosha Person of the Year Named. Waukesha - Foundation for Music Legend, Wisconsin Native Les Pail Wants to Make Music Accessible.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan are both back in the studio for the first time in weeks kick off the first full week of the new year with a bang. First, they chat about the major Green Bay Packer loss last night, as well as their thoughts on January 6th four years later. Then law senior fellow at Marquette Law School, Alan Borsuk joins the show to break down open enrollment for Wisconsin Public Schools. Later they speak Nathan Deming, writer and director of independent film February. They discuss the 12-part project series, filming in rural Wisconsin and the reception the film received at the state film festival.

Writer and Director of "February" an independent film that was well received at the 2024 Wisconsin Film Festival. He talks about the 12 part series he plans to do with this project, what he learned about the culture of Western Wisconsin, and what is was like filming in unlikely areas, like Tomah.