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...

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 a...

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 soft...

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...

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 rule...

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 -Ne...

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...

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 Bre...

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 fro...

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 gasl...

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 recog...

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 Preside...

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 sur...

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 a...

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-Dir...