Spanning The State

In the early 1945 the nation was exposed to what is call one of the greatest public health achievements in the 20th century, Water Fluoridation. This is the act of adding fluoride to local public water systems to help prevent tooth decay. Now some Wisconsin counties are considering removing it from water supplies. To learn more about the risks and what this means for the public, Brian and Michael...

Dr. Mark Ehlers a Urologist at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee joins Brian and Kristin for Movmeber to spread more awareness about men's health. Dr. Ehlers shares what listeners should know about testicular cancer, how to conduct self exams, when to see a doctor, and more!

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: Milwaukee - Frontier airlines adds non-stop flights from Milwaukee. Ootsburg - Documentary about Phoenix steamship sinking having screening.

There are many worries the come to mind when you get behind the wheel, especially when crossing paths with someone driving under the influence. With the legalization of cannabis around the country and the legal access to Delta 8 and Delta 9 products in Wisconsin, this has been a bigger concern. Scientists have been studying the affects of delta products in a new pilot study. Heather Barkholtz is a...

Of all the distilleries in the country you would think there would be a Native American owned, especially in Wisconsin. But that was not the case up until now! Curt Basina Owner of the Copper Crow Distillery joins Kristin and Brian to talk about this major achievement. He shares how they decided to open the distillery, the significance of the name, why they play music to their barrels, and what yo...

About 12% of American businesses make it past their 25th anniversary. The percentage drops even lower for those that go further. Owner of Kegel, a German Austrian heritage food and culture store, Julian Kegel joins Spanning the State. He talks about how their business has lasted so long, how they evolved from a prohibition-era store to what they are now, and how they plan to celebrate 100 years ne...

Today Kristin and Brian check if Wisconsin Schools “made the grade” for their annual report card. They speak to Quinton Klabon, from the Institute for Reforming Government to understand what these grades mean. Then they speak to Laura Lyons, comedian, and host of “Iconically Ill”. She shares her harrowing story of recovery and the lingering effects of long covid. Later they spin the state and remi...

Today on Spinning the State: Hallie - Solar array in Hallie adds clean energy to Chippewa Valley. Racine - Racine school district expanding mental health access. Sussex - woman featured on Food Network Cookie Challenge.

Journal Sentinel Food Critic, Rachel Bernhard joins Kristin and Brian to chat about her latest event “Inside the Journal Sentinel”. She shares how she began her career as a food critic, why life on the job is like when dining out now, her favorite dishes, how she thinks Milwaukee did as the host of the latest season of Top Chef and more!

Laura Lyons, Comedian, and host of “Living Iconically Ill” joins Kristin and Brian to share her journey recovering from Covid after it left her in a comma for almost 4 months and now chronically ill. She shares how she has found comfort and growth through her podcast and comedy shows, as well as how her experience has led to sharing more stories from those who also suffer from a chronic illness.

School Report cards on Wisconsin schools were released this week. In the report 84% of WI schools met or exceeded expectations. This year assessment scores were also updated to accommodate for DPI changes to the Forward Exam, PreACT, and ACT tests. Quinton Klabon, Senior Research Director for Institute for Reforming Government joins the show to further explain why these report cards are important,...

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan give a update on local politicians; a complaint filed against Supreme court Justice Michael Gableman, Eric Hovde’s ranking after conceding to Senator Tammy Baldwin, and Congressman Sean Duffy being selected to be the head of the Department of Transportation for President-Elect Trumps cabinet. Later they speak to Heidi Gould of the Jewish Community Pantry for Giving Tu...

Today on Spinning the State: Watertown - School District shifts to more restrictive policies for transgender students. Brookfield - Oscars Frozen custard destroyed by fire. Kenosha - Kenosha United students kick off charity week.

Guinness World Record holder, Greta Scheuer joins Spanning the State to talk about her legendary Smurf collection. She talks about how she began collecting, how much she has spent on the collection, what it takes to be a Guinness Record Holder and how she beat her own record!

Heidi Gould, Director of the Jewish Community Pantry. She talks about how thy are gearing up for the holidays and how important their work is as the number of people facing food insecurity in our community is growing. Gould also shares how to donate, their need for trained volunteers, and the other local Jewish organizations the pantry is affiliated with.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan kick off the week speaking to Congressman Grothman about the government’s recent hearing discussing UAPs aka Aliens. They then chat about Wisconsin Legislators plans for their next session. Later they speak to Alexander Shur of Votebeat to get a recap of the oral arguments in the case of Meagan Wolfe and the WI Elections Commissions. Then they speak to Journal Sentine...

Today on Spinning the State: Milwaukee - Ancient indigenous mounds found in MKE cemetery. Superior -- Superior school chief honored — with a nod to improved graduation rates. Wisconsin Rapids - Wood County Sheriff’s therapy dog turns 1.

Journal Sentinel Reporter, Sophie Carson joins Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan to discuss the how President-Elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies, and mass deportation plan will affect Wisconsin Immigrants. She explains, the likelihood of this happening, how Wisconsin will be impacted, and what this might cost for Americans.

Votebeat Reporter, Alexander Shur joins Spanning the State to give an update on this morning’s hearing where the Wisconsin supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case on whether Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator, Meagan Wolfe can keep her job.

Wisconsin’s 6th District Republican Representative, Congressman Glen Grothman joins Kristin and Brian to talk about a recent hearing where government committees discussed the topic of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). Congressman Grothman shares why we are now having these meetings, are they talking about UFOS and Aliens, that else they uncovered from these hearings and more.

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.