Spanning The State

Co-host of Wisconsin's Afternoon News, Julia Fello joins Kristin and Brian to discuss what Milwaukee should do with the 794 highway and their special hour to discuss it further. Then they speak to DNC Vice Chair Candidate, Josh Burstein on the his campaign for this position and his past working for the Democratic National Committee and convention.

Today on Spinning the State: Lac Du flambeau - As deadline nears, Lac du Flambeau residents uneasy as tribe readies barricades along roads. Madison - A new pro women’s volleyball team is coming to Madison. Cleveland - After a resident's concerning water test, the Village of Cleveland is searching for a cause.

Today on Spanning the State, Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan start the show with an interesting conversation on how algorithms extend pass just your social media apps but also may affect how much you pay for rent. They spoke to Professor of Law at the Marquette University Law, Kali Murray to further explain along with how it affects price fixing for high-end luxury buildings in Milwaukee, how a mana...

Kristin and Brian discuss the behavior of an Eagles fan who was berating a Packers fan on the heels of their interview with Jay Sorgi. They talk about cancel culture and how they mans outrageous behavior as backfired. Later they speak to Research assistant professor of Psychiatry, Justin Russell joins Kristin and Brian to discuss a new and surprising discoveries they found on how childhood trauma...

Today on Spinning the State: Ashland - Wisconsin's first fast EV chargers are now online. Madison - Hundreds of Madison school teachers have been hired on emergency license. Stevens Point - UW-Stevens Point teachers has added a science class focused on Cannabis.

Today on Spanning the State, Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk about the ban on TikTok and the end of a social media era. They then speak to expert on free expression, media ethics, and social media as well as UW-Madison Professor, Kathleen Culver, gives Brian and Kristin further insight on the U.S. ban on TikTok. She explains the addiction of the app, the lobbying to get it removed, and how our...

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 - Homelessness in Wausau: City seeks long-term solutions. Port Washington - City considering annexing land for data center. Madison - Woman sells licorice dispenser inspired by Wayne’s World.

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: Luxemburg - Local Girl crowned “Fairest of the Fair” for 2025. Waukesha -UW-Milwaukee’s Waukesha campus could make way for housing. Milwaukee - Chris Stapleton, Hank Jr. to headline Harley Fest.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian recap a wild week in the news. Then they continue their conversation on META's decision to replace fact checking. They speak to Lucas Graves, Journalism & Mass Communications Associate Professor at UW-Madison to understand get a better understanding of fact checking, the process behind it, how community notes differ and what this decision means for soc...

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: Marshfield - Most popular baby names for 2024 in Central WI. Oshkosh - Menominee park train not running. Sheboygan - Johnsonville truck driver inducted into hall of fame.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan open the show and give updates on the fires in California. Then discuss voter ID bills in Wisconsin as state legislators are trying to cement needing a photo ID to vote. Then Researcher Tyler Byrnes for the Wisconsin Policy Forum helps Kristin and Brian understand why Wisconsin roads are struggling to find a plan to fix our roads. Also, the...

Kristin and Brian reminisce on the legacy of Elvis Presley. They also speak to Journal Sentinel Reporter, Jim Nelson on his time reporting on the aftermath in Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. He shares what he and other reporters found, why they went, and what his personal experience was.

Today on Spinning the State: Green Bay - Hotels charging up to 15 times their normal rate for Draft. Madison - Clinic sees high demand for long term birth control. New Glarus - Snowy owl calls New Glarus home.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan open the show talking about heartbreaking wildfires taking over southwest California and their experiences while living in the state. Then they speak to Peter Burress, Government Affairs Manager w/ Wisconsin Conservation Voters on how several state coalitions are advocating for safer healthier water. Then they speak to Kaitlin Tauriainen, Wisconsin School Nutrition As...

In this hour of today's show Kristin and Brian speak to Milwaukee's Commissioner of City Development, Lafayette Crump on how he and his team are providing homes for homebuyers out of vacant residences. Then they try to define what the middle class is in modern day Wisconsin. Later they talk about the brewing competition between Gruber Law and Nicolet law.

Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh - LEGO Robotics Team Heading to State Tournament Again. Pepin - 100 Years After it's Creation, National Mississippi River Refuge Faces New and Old Challenges. Marshfield - Dr. Dolly Paw-ton Helps Kids at Marshfield Children's Hospital

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk about the declining population in the state of Wisconsin that is projected to be lower than 200k residents by 2050 . They discuss ideas of how to curve this dwindling number, the complex systems of becoming a US citizen and the financial medical hardships stopping people from having children. Later Damian Buchman stops by for Giving Tu...

Kristin and Brian spin the state that talk Governor Tony Evers plan to have citizens more involved in amending our state laws and constitution. Then thy speak to Alderman Paul Bergelis about snow removal fees in Milwaukee and what he and other alders plan to do about it.

Alderman Peter Bergelis joins Kristin and Brian to discuss the discourse amongst other alders when it comes to fees for snow removal.

Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh - Historic Grand Opera House in Oshkosh Prepares for $10M Expansion Project. Kenosha - Kenosha Person of the Year Named. Waukesha - Foundation for Music Legend, Wisconsin Native Les Pail Wants to Make Music Accessible.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan are both back in the studio for the first time in weeks kick off the first full week of the new year with a bang. First, they chat about the major Green Bay Packer loss last night, as well as their thoughts on January 6th four years later. Then law senior fellow at Marquette Law School, Alan Borsuk joins the show to break down open enrollment for Wisconsin Public Scho...

Writer and Director of "February" an independent film that was well received at the 2024 Wisconsin Film Festival. He talks about the 12 part series he plans to do with this project, what he learned about the culture of Western Wisconsin, and what is was like filming in unlikely areas, like Tomah.