Spanning The State

NEW SHOW! WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey introduce themselves and their new show Point Taken 10:16 – Their first start by talking about U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration refusing to release a man from Maryland who was sent to a prison in El Salvador despite protests from the man’s family and U.S. courts. They play audio from ABC Radio and discuss. Iowa Senator Chuck Gr...

Reverend Dr. Lisa Bates-Froiland a pastor for Redeemer Lutheran Church joins Kristin for Giving Tuesday. Bates-Froiland explains the harrowing story of two men struggling with mental illness that led to their new renovations to help those facing the same issues. The Pastor shares what they are doing with their new mental health clinic and kitchen, how their grand opening and ribbon cutting went an...

Today on Spinning the State: Platteville: This city has been named one of the best college towns in the United States. Kaukauna: Fox Valley Kwik Trip sells Megabucks ticket worth $9.5million.

Today on the final episode of Spanning the State Kristin Brey starts the show with speaking to America Corps Reporter Madeline Heim about the role of Wetlands in our state’s ecosystem. Heim explains the value of Wetlands, what the 6 world renowned wetlands Wisconsin is home to, what inspired her to write her series on them and why they need to be drained. Then Kristin talks about a new proposal to...

620 WTMJ’s News Reporter Elizabeth Lintonen joins Kristin to talk live from the MCTS Fashion show at the 3rd Street Market Hall for 414 Day. Lintonen shares all about the events going on across the city for the annual holiday and Kristin shares some of her favorite things about living in Milwaukee. Then Founder of Section Yellow John Plagmann join Kristin to talk about the sober section he has cre...

Today on Spinning the State: Marshfield: Marshfield Clinic extends its study of Wisconsin Ticks Milwaukee: Former Milwaukee bar Victor's sells for $1million to local investor

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey announces the new 620am WTMJ lineup and the end of Spanning the State. Then Wisconsin Secretary of the State Sarah Godlewski joins Kristin Brey to talk about touring the state for Library Week and her first two years in office. She explains what her role as the Cahir of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands is, what libraries she has visited, as well a...

It’s rare for a political candidate to drop out of a race, endorse her opponent and somehow voters elected her anyway. This is the story for Madison City Councilwoman Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford. Rutherford joins Kristin to talk about her experience being reelected, what her first term was like, how hard the decision was to try and suspend her campaign and her decision now as she has been...

Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh: Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride Oshkosh motorcycle ride returns in May. Milwaukee: South Milwaukee High School is requiring Breathalyzers for students to enter prom.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey shares her remarks on the Trump administration revoking their Tariffs for 90 days except on China which have now increased to a 145% tariff on Chinese imports. She talks about how this will impact Wisconsin industries. To gain more understanding Agricultural Economist Charles “Chuck” Nicholson joins Kristin to talk about the likely impact of tariffs on the...

Archivist for Circus World Museum Pete Shrake joins Kristin Brey and Steve to discuss what fascinates people about the circus, what we should know about the museum, and what guests can expect from a new collection coming this season. Then Old-World Wisconsin Beer & Brewing Historian Rob Novak joins Kristin and Steve to talk about museum's completion of their 1930s tavern. Novak shares when the tav...

Today on Spinning the State: Stevens Point: Wisconsin Indie Bookstores are taking a stand against Amazon Elkhorn: Elkhorn: Gateway Technical Colleges 17th annual "Celebrate Earth Day".

Jordan Buss a Wisconsin-Based grant writer and president of JBAD Solutions LLC joins Kristin to talk about revoking of federal funds to provide tornado safe rooms through FEMS’s BRIC programs. Buss shares his extensive work with rural school districts and years of work trying to provide these shelters. He explains what the BRIC program is, why the BRIC was cancelled by FEMA which has resulted in l...

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 Kristin Brey has a sporty show and shares her success with winning her family pool's March Madness Bracket. Then Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Higher Education Reporter, Kelly Meyerhofer joins Kristin to talk about a recent announcement by the Trump Administration revoking student visas of 13 current or former Universities of UW-Madison students. They discuss why the admin...

Today is Living Donor Day and Kristin talks to living donor Sean Hiles and Pediatric Heptaologist at UW Health Kids about the success liver transplant Hiles gave to his adopted daughter Ellie. They explain how the procedure went, why their blood match was important for the transplant, how they are doing now, and the other work UW Health does with liver and kidney donors and recipients. Also, Wisco...

Today on Spinning the State: Madison: A light winter led to fewer un-shoveled sidewalk violations. Cudahy: Cudahy Health Department adds a new furry employee.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey talks about the events over the weekend including a fake tweet that swayed the stock market and the thousands of protests that took place across the country on Saturday. Then Emily Tseffos the Chair of the Democratic Party of Outagamie County in northeastern Wisconsin, 2024 State Assembly candidate, and former statewide organizer for Indivisible joins Krist...

The NFL draft is 20 days away from being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Executive Director of Continuing Education & Workforce Training at UW-Green Bay Jess Lambrecht joins Kristin and Steve to discuss a new online course titled "The Packers & The Draft”. Lambrecht shares what topics will be covered in the class, who will be the instructor, their previous online course based on the history of the P...

Today on Spinning the State: Wisconsin Dells: Noah’s Ark is adding heated pools and attractions for the 2025 season. Wisconsin: Menards is holding a pet supply drive for humane association.

Today on Spanning the State with Kristn Brey and guest co-host Steve Scaffidi they are joined by Executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Nick Ramos to talk about the outcome of Wisconsinites and the Supreme Court Election this past Tuesday. They discuss Wisconsinites standing up to being “bought” by billionaires for their vote, Ramos’ thoughts on the most expensive judicial race in...

The champion of the 2025 March Mammal Madness has been crowned. Kristin, Steve and Producer Rhea discuss the results. Then award winning journalist and author of "Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me" Dean Robbins joins Kristin and Steve to discuss his new book that centers around the true tales of legends and trailblazers with Wisconsin ties. Robbins shares how he...

Spinning the State: La Crosse: The city makes history with its newly elected mayor. Paddock Lake: The Second Annual Holi Party.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is joined by guest co-host Steve Scaffidi. They speak Canadian Economist Todd Hirsch further discuss President Donald Trump enacting his tariff plan. Hirsch explains if there is a better way to have executed Trump’s “Liberation Day” where it benefits our economy, and how this now affects the United States standing in the international community. Then Wiscon...

Today is April Fool's Day and Kristin Brey shares more about the article she wrote for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on how she wishes the massive amount of money being spent on the supreme court race could actually go towards resources the state desperately needs. Then creator of Dive Bars of Wisconsin Scott Small is back a year later to talk to Kristin about the 5th annual 2025 Tournament of th...