Spanning The State

Today on Spinning the State: Green Bay - Protesters endure winter weather to march in support of immigrant neighbors. Superior - Local businesses face challenges as they relocate for bridge replacement. Milwaukee - “Green and Gold” gets a second week in theaters.

Today on Spanning the state Kristin and Brian recap Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. They share what they thought about the Philadelphia Eagles dominating the Kansas City Chiefs, specific ads that stuck out to them, and Trump being in the audience. Then they share their thoughts on rapper Kendrick Lamar's Halftime performance. They talk about the layered symbolism within the show and the outrage by...

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan share Derek Mosley's Black History Month Fact of the day. Then they discuss a new obesity definition that challenges the current B.M.I practice. They chat about how science has evolved and that the B.M.I is not as accurate due to weight not truly determining health. Later they share which Superbowl prop bets they will be paying attention to and Taylor Swift's role thi...

Today on Spinning the State: Wisconsin Rapids - A 116 year old Wisconsin rapids church to be demolished. Oshkosh - Goodyear is sending two blimps to EAA AirVenture. De Pere - Star Wars exhibit is landing in De Pere.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk about the upcoming spring primary and the superintendent race. Of the three candidates, Brittany Kinser never had a Wisconsin teachers license, and her administrators license lapsed. Kristin and Brian discuss whether it is appropriate for her to have this role and if anyone should have a role without experience in the field they will m...

Today on Spinning the State: Madison - Small Wisconsin company will run its first Super Bowl ad and give away $1.2 million. Milwaukee - Discovery World renovating Caribbean aquarium. Oconto Falls - Student absenteeism Lowers Oconto Falls’ school report card scores.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan start the show discussing Costco now offering entry level work for 30hr. Kristin and Brian talk about the how several essential industries do not offer adequate compensation for necessary work and if an easier work life is better. They also discuss the federal work buy out from President Donald Trump and if they would be swayed to take the...

Kristin and Brian share more Black History Month Facts from Derek Mosley. Today’s fact features mailperson Mary “Stagecoach Mary” fields and her impact on the US Postal System. Later they Waukesha’s County Executive warning of "deep service cuts" after withdrawing the sales tax plan. Kristin and Brian discuss the outrage from citizens on the tax hike considering the outcome of voters to do so. The...

Today on Spinning the State: Bowler - Indigenous leaders warn of tribe members caught up in ICE raids. Sheboygan - County DOT wins national award. Beaver Dam - Data center could come to Beaver Dam as similar projects spark concerns about energy demand.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan discuss Sun Prairie's initiative for police to send mental health specialists on emergency calls instead of officers through their Community alternative Response Emergency Services program. They ponder which situations require what response and how this initiative is seeing good results it can still be harmful. Later they speak to Mark Somm...

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: Madison - Mascots at Madison’s four high schools will soon be getting a new look Wisconsin Rapids – The city may ban fluoride in drinking water. Kenosha – The city reveals details of program to increase affordable housing.

Today on Spanning the State, Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan share their thoughts on the online trend “No Buy 2025” which encourages less spending for a underconsumption core lifestyle. They discuss what’s pushing the trend. Is it removing the need to purchase items not critical for a day-to-day lifestyle or is it turn political consumer activism? Asha Sawyers, Interim Executive Director of MKE Blac...

Kristin and Brian listen to a share a feature from WTMJ reporter Adam Roberts about the 50th anniversary of 1975 Alexian Brothers Novitiate standoff. Then Brian and Kristin share their thoughts on the Oscar nominated film "A Complete Unknown" and what other artists made the controversial jump from one genre to another. Later Pam Jahnke of the Midwest Farm report and the Fabulous Farm Babe joined K...

Today on Spinning the State: Appleton - ‘Our Afghan Neighbors’ exhibit explores life for Fox Valley refugees. Omro - The Omro Heist (filmed in Wisconsin) coming to MKE. Madison - What’s causing the dramatic ice halves in Madison lakes?

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan start the show with a recap of some of the craziest and newsworthy headlines from the weekend that you might've missed. Then they speak on the Noah's ark esq list of animals used for groundhog's day like Goats and Penguins. As well as the infamous Punxsutawney Phil's prediction for six more weeks of winter. Then is it Black History Month, i...

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 and guest co-host Steve Scaffidi chat about Overtourism and how the major number of people traveling impacting communities and the new rules being placed to accommodate the influxes of people. Then has Netflix taken the crown as the superior streaming service? They tell us what they think and how they consume their favorite shows.

Today on Spinning the State: Waupan - Six additional Waupun prison employees have resigned or been fired amid a federal investigation. Sauk City - Ever just want to smash stuff? There’s a room for that!

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is joined by guest co-host WTMJ's Steve Scaffidi. They breakdown the tragic collision last night between an American Airlines passenger plane and military helicopter and the ensuing finger pointing already happening. Then they reveal further details in the after effect of President Donald Trump’s order to freeze federal funding and the effects on Wisconsin...

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: Whitewater - Whitewater in the immigration spotlight. Wisconsin Rapids - AI computing facility planned for Wis Rapids. Fond du Lac - Sturgeon Spearing season starting soon.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan pose the question, what do you do when your elected officials work on legislation that you know wone get passed? Wisconsin Democrats announced legislation Tuesday that would block state and local government officials from cooperating with federal deportation efforts. Kristin and Brian discuss the odds of it passing, how each side of the ais...