Spanning The State

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk flu season. Wisconsin has experienced one of its worst flu seasons in a decade. Brian and Kristin discuss the wild number of hospitalizations due to various diseases and colds that have been ravaging the nation, which has been nicknamed the "Quademic". But that is not the only issue causing illness, they also talk about the growing res...

Kristin and Brian discuss a new proposal by Wisconsin's GOP that will give victims of hurricane or wildfire natural disasters a $10,000 income tax break and if it will be worth it to move to cold Wisconsin. Then they share today’s Judge Derek Mosley's Black History Month Fact: The black man and slave who was on the Lewis & Clark Expedition who helped along the journey. Later Dr. Erin Hammer, assoc...

Today on Spinning the State: Sheboygan: Marina recertified as Wisconsin Clean Marina. Milwaukee: Celebrate Fred Usinger Day with a free brat and a beer. La Crosse: Airport continues new airlines and restaurant options.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan discuss the Save Act. Voter suppression has already been an issue for many minority groups in the U.S. but now it seems it is targeting women and trans people. Kristin and Brian discuss the bill and how Brian received the news to be fake but proved it’s true. Kristin explains the impact this will have on married women and the new lengths it...

The NBA All-star was a bit underwhelming and was overshadowed by a lot of TV events including the SNL’s 50th anniversary as well as the NHL USA vs. Canada Game. However, that's not the only reason the star-studded sports event has lost its luster. Kristin and Brian discuss why the All-Star game is not as entertaining as it used to be but also ponder Giannis Antetokounmpo idea to instead have the A...

Today on Spinning the State: Verona: Dane County Humane Society seeks donations for orphaned bobcats. Wisconsin Rapids: Council to discuss extending mayoral term to four years. Madison: Madison woman creates elaborate snow labyrinths that most people will never see.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk to 620WTMJ’s Jeff Sherwin host of “The Upswing” about the status of Milwaukee’s controversial public transportation, The Hop. Jeff Sherwin shares the origins of the transportation, what is going to happen with it moving forward, the overall opinion of it by Milwaukee citizens and more. Then food deserts and Child Care deserts have been...

Kristin and Brian discuss complicated question: Why are egg prices surging, but not chicken wings? They talk about the price of eggs skyrocketing amongst a stubborn Avian flu outbreak. They talk about the difference between the chickens that are used for eggs and used for meat, "Broilers" as well as their disgust of knowing when or how your meat is killed to be consumed. They also discuss their go...

Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh: Congolese refugees in Oshkosh are facing hardships. Peshtigo: Fourth wall Films begins production on “Peshtigo: American Firestorm”. Springfield: Historic steam locomotive to return to Mid-Continent Railway Museum.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan are back in the studio away from the cold. Today is election day, spring primaries in Wisconsin. Brian and Kristin go over what is on the ballot, how ballots vary from county to county and what are some of the outcomes they are expecting from bigger races like the superintendent race and more. Then Kristin and Brian discuss how political ca...

Brian continues with our Judge Derek Mosley's Black History Fact: Sophia Danenberg the first black woman and black American to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Then Brian shares the most annoying office worker habits from after a TikTok trend listed over 21,000 posts on the matter. Later Kerry Flynn Media Reporter for Axios joins Brian to further explain President Trump's large number of media a...

Today on Spinning the State: Milwaukee - Wisconsin DNR confirms avian flu in wild duck on Lake Michigan. Dane - Snowmobile trails open in Dane County. Kenosha - New therapy dog brings “Joy” to Kenosha County deputies.

Today on Spanning the State Brian Noonan is solo again as Kristin is on vacation. There is a cold advisory over the next few days in Southeast Wisconsin. Brian shares tips and other dos and don'ts to stay safe and warm in the intense winter weather. Then Governor Tony Evers' proposal of nearly $500 million budget to overhaul the state's prisons. Brian talks about how the Governor is trying to acce...

Brian speaks to Meteorologist Craig Koplien about this weekend's upcoming snow storm. Then love can be helpful for the heart and it's Friday so it's time for the Grandiloquent Game Show: Fact of Foolishness Trivia.

Today on Spinning the State: Sheboygan - Employers use different strategies to offer access to childcare. Oshkosh - Young woman spears 4th largest sturgeon ever. Fond du Lac - Sons of American Legion Squadron 75 Freezin’ for a Reason to raise funds for homeless vets.

Today on Spanning the State Brian Noonan is solo in the studio. He starts the show with updates on plowing in local neighborhoods after this week's previous snowstorm and upcoming weekend winter storm. Brian gives tips and tricks on how to be prepared, when the plows are coming and how to keep your car ready. Then Red White and Blueland. Brian talks about politicians in the state surrounding lake...

Today on Spinning the State: Cable - Snow cooperates for this year’s Birkebeiner. Wausau - Milwaukee brewers and Racing Sausages visit a Wausau school. Two Rivers - Steven Avery petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to review denial of last appeal.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk to Kate Duffy, founder of Motherhood for Good, a grassroots group that advocates for legislation for working parents talks about Wisconsin lawmakers considering expanding Medicaid access to new mothers which would help low-income mothers with postpartum health coverage. Wisconsin and Arkansas are the only state in the nation who have n...

Kristin and Brian share Judge Derek Mosley’s Black History Month Fact: Enslaved Black Americans fleeing to fight for the British Army to escape enslavement in the Revolutionary War. Then they discuss how Wisconsin became America’s frozen pizza capital as Wisconsinites consume more frozen pizza per capita in the nation. Then the New York Jets have reportedly given Aaron Rodgers restrictions in orde...

Today on Spinning the State: Sheboygan - Lakeland University receives $365K in Kohler trust funds. Madison - Top Wisconsin lobbyers in 2024. Milwaukee - Children’s Wisconsin hospital reinstates gender-affirming care.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is in the studio and Brian Noonan is home safely avoiding the snowstorm. They start the show discussing Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s bizarre press conference and the presence of Elon’s son. They talk about the double standard of women bringing their children to the office versus men and how he is being commended for bringing his nose-picking son although th...

Kristin and Brian share Derek Mosley's Black History Month Fact: The Southern underground railroad, a way black Americans escaped enslavement to Mexico. Later they discuss the state hosting big sporting events from the NBA and NFL. Hosting major sports events in Wisconsin is trickier than expected. Kristin and Brian discuss the decision behind the NBA declining to host the NBA All-Star game in Mil...

Today on Spinning the State: La Crosse - Blanchard cricket frog fights to maintain Wisconsin numbers. Lake Mills - Hot dog eating competition nearly fatal for intoxicated man. Paris - Proposed gas plant draws strong opposition and support.

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 talk about Trump's decision to tell the U.S. Treasury to stop producing Pennies. They recap an interview from WTMJ's Wisconsin’s Morning News with Andrew Kimmel, rare coin dealer, and President & founder of Paragon Numismatics and what he says will happen to the US currency of pennies. Lieutenant Jacob Holsclaw DNR Administrative Warden joins Kristin and Brian to talk about the n...