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Spanning The State
by 620 WTMJ
Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, is skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. She will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across the state. Fans will hear firsthand the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities for the most accurate and relevant information.
Episodes
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New Show: Point Taken w/ Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi
NEW SHOW! WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey introduce themselves and their new show Point Taken 10:16 – Their first start by talking about U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration refusing to release a man from Maryland who was sent to a prison in El Salvador despite protests...
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Final Episode: Giving Tuesday with Reverend Dr. Lisa Bates-Froiland and Going to Outer Space
Reverend Dr. Lisa Bates-Froiland a pastor for Redeemer Lutheran Church joins Kristin for Giving Tuesday. Bates-Froiland explains the harrowing story of two men struggling with mental illness that led to their new renovations to help those facing the same issues. The Pastor shares what they are...
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Spinning the State: Platteville and Kaukauna
Today on Spinning the State: Platteville: This city has been named one of the best college towns in the United States. Kaukauna: Fox Valley Kwik Trip sells Megabucks ticket worth $9.5million.
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Final Episode: Wetlands and Wisconsin, Taking the Confusion out of Referendums and Federal Funding Cuts Affecting Services for Sojourner Family Peace Center
Today on the final episode of Spanning the State Kristin Brey starts the show with speaking to America Corps Reporter Madeline Heim about the role of Wetlands in our state’s ecosystem. Heim explains the value of Wetlands, what the 6 world renowned wetlands Wisconsin is home to, what inspired her…
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414 Day, Yellow Section Coming to the NFL Draft and Summerfest vs. Coachella
620 WTMJ’s News Reporter Elizabeth Lintonen joins Kristin to talk live from the MCTS Fashion show at the 3rd Street Market Hall for 414 Day. Lintonen shares all about the events going on across the city for the annual holiday and Kristin shares some of her favorite things about living in…
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Spinning the State: Marshfield and Milwaukee
Today on Spinning the State: Marshfield: Marshfield Clinic extends its study of Wisconsin Ticks Milwaukee: Former Milwaukee bar Victor's sells for $1million to local investor
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New WTMJ Lineup, Library Week with Wisconsin State Secretary Sarah Godlewski and Decreasing Suicide Rates
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey announces the new 620am WTMJ lineup and the end of Spanning the State. Then Wisconsin Secretary of the State Sarah Godlewski joins Kristin Brey to talk about touring the state for Library Week and her first two years in office. She explains what her role…
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford Unique Journey Back to Election, Tattoo Mishaps, and Recapping this Week’s News Headlines
It’s rare for a political candidate to drop out of a race, endorse her opponent and somehow voters elected her anyway. This is the story for Madison City Councilwoman Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford. Rutherford joins Kristin to talk about her experience being reelected, what her first term…
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Spinning the State: Oshkosh and Milwaukee
Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh: Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride Oshkosh motorcycle ride returns in May. Milwaukee: South Milwaukee High School is requiring Breathalyzers for students to enter prom.
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How Tariffs Wisconsin's Agriculture and Manufacturing Industry, Driving in Severe Weather Dos & Don'ts, and the SAVE Act is Voter Suppression
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey shares her remarks on the Trump administration revoking their Tariffs for 90 days except on China which have now increased to a 145% tariff on Chinese imports. She talks about how this will impact Wisconsin industries. To gain more understanding…
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New Collections for Circus World Museum and Old-World Wisconsin, Federal Funding cut for WI Libraries, and Bruce Springsteen’s New Music
Archivist for Circus World Museum Pete Shrake joins Kristin Brey and Steve to discuss what fascinates people about the circus, what we should know about the museum, and what guests can expect from a new collection coming this season. Then Old-World Wisconsin Beer & Brewing Historian Rob Novak…
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Spinning the State: Stevens Point and Elkhorn
Today on Spinning the State: Stevens Point: Wisconsin Indie Bookstores are taking a stand against Amazon Elkhorn: Elkhorn: Gateway Technical Colleges 17th annual "Celebrate Earth Day".
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The Ramifications of Cancelling FEMA's BRIC Program, Price Gouging Eggs and Trump's Tariffs are they Policy or Trade?
Jordan Buss a Wisconsin-Based grant writer and president of JBAD Solutions LLC joins Kristin to talk about revoking of federal funds to provide tornado safe rooms through FEMS’s BRIC programs. Buss shares his extensive work with rural school districts and years of work trying to provide these...
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Milwaukee-based Wood Art at the NFL Draft, UW-Milwaukee Panther Future Fund and Bobby Portis and His Superstition is Back
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...
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Revoking Student Visa at UW Systems, Fighting Food Scarcity at UW-Eau Claire and Badger Basketball the Reunion with Ben Brust
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey has a sporty show and shares her success with winning her family pool's March Madness Bracket. Then Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Higher Education Reporter, Kelly Meyerhofer joins Kristin to talk about a recent announcement by the Trump Administration…
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Wisconsin in the Wild, Living Donor Day, Women in Sports and National Beer Day
Today is Living Donor Day and Kristin talks to living donor Sean Hiles and Pediatric Heptaologist at UW Health Kids about the success liver transplant Hiles gave to his adopted daughter Ellie. They explain how the procedure went, why their blood match was important for the transplant, how they…
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Spinning the State: Madison and Cudahy
Today on Spinning the State: Madison: A light winter led to fewer un-shoveled sidewalk violations. Cudahy: Cudahy Health Department adds a new furry employee.
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Medicaid Townhalls in Northwestern Wisconsin, GOLD the Documentary and Brady Street: Portrait of a Neighborhood
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey talks about the events over the weekend including a fake tweet that swayed the stock market and the thousands of protests that took place across the country on Saturday. Then Emily Tseffos the Chair of the Democratic Party of Outagamie County in…
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NFL Draft in Wisconsin, Packers & the Draft Online Course, Week in Review and the Tribond Challenge Trivia
The NFL draft is 20 days away from being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Executive Director of Continuing Education & Workforce Training at UW-Green Bay Jess Lambrecht joins Kristin and Steve to discuss a new online course titled "The Packers & The Draft”. Lambrecht shares what topics will be…
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Spinning the State: Wisconsin Dells and Wisconsin
Today on Spinning the State: Wisconsin Dells: Noah’s Ark is adding heated pools and attractions for the 2025 season. Wisconsin: Menards is holding a pet supply drive for humane association.
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Reactions to Trump's Tariffs, Buying Elections and What Will Billionaires Do Now?
Today on Spanning the State with Kristn Brey and guest co-host Steve Scaffidi they are joined by Executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Nick Ramos to talk about the outcome of Wisconsinites and the Supreme Court Election this past Tuesday. They discuss Wisconsinites standing up to...
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March Mammal Madness Champion, Wisconsin Idols and Messy Political Drama
The champion of the 2025 March Mammal Madness has been crowned. Kristin, Steve and Producer Rhea discuss the results. Then award winning journalist and author of "Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me" Dean Robbins joins Kristin and Steve to discuss his new book…
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Spinning the State: La Crosse and Paddock Lake
Spinning the State: La Crosse: The city makes history with its newly elected mayor. Paddock Lake: The Second Annual Holi Party.
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"Liberation Day" a Controversial US Tariffs Plan, Tax Incentives for WI Filmmakers and Bye Bye TikTok 2.0?
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is joined by guest co-host Steve Scaffidi. They speak Canadian Economist Todd Hirsch further discuss President Donald Trump enacting his tariff plan. Hirsch explains if there is a better way to have executed Trump’s “Liberation Day” where it benefits our...
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Campaign Finance Reform for Wisconsin Elections and The 2025 Tournament of Taverns
Today is April Fool's Day and Kristin Brey shares more about the article she wrote for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on how she wishes the massive amount of money being spent on the supreme court race could actually go towards resources the state desperately needs. Then creator of Dive Bars of...
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Spinning the State: Rice Lake and Port Washington
Today on Spinning the State: Rice Lake: A Firearms Manufacturer is bringing more jobs to Northwestern Wisconsin Port Washington: Kopp's Frozen Custard adds "Mr. Baseball" flavor to honor Bob Uecker
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Elon Musk vs. Wisconsin Courts, April Fool's Day On Milwaukee History and Giving Tuesday: Albert's Dog Lounge
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey shares information on spring primaries today and what Wisconsin voters should know ahead of going to the polls. She also goes over the timeline over the weekend regarding Elon Musk’s involvement in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race and Attorney General Josh...
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Crocs vs. Gators, March Mammal Madness, Casey at the Bat and Brewers Trivia
Kristin, Brian, and Producer Rhea are back to share their results from the Sweet Sixteen round of March Mammal Madness. They share their unbelievable upsets, a real-life mammal battle they found, and what underdog is destroying all their brackets. Text “Mammal” to the talk and text line...
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Spinning the State: Slinger and Milwaukee
Today on Spinning the State: Slinger: Village enforces then walks back political yard sign rule. Milwaukee: MKE Brewing Co. is bringing back its “all-you-can-drink” tour for Milwaukee Day.
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Musk's Financial Incentives & Wisconsin Elections, the Legality of Interfering with Elections and The Political Power HALF Hour with Steve Scaffidi
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan are fired up about Elon Musk and his relentless involvement in Wisconsin’s Spring Primary Supreme Court Race. Last night Musk announced in a now deleted tweet that he would be giving out $1 Million dollars at a rally this weekend for…
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Hypernormalizing Disnformation, March Mammal Madness and Kristin's Brewers Home Opener Scavenger List
Kristin, Brian, and Producer Rhea are back with March Mammal Madness today they discuss how their brackets faired in round two, who they have going to the sweet sixteen round and which mammals are really mammals on this bracket. Later Dr. Joe Pierre Psychiatrist Author of "False: How Mistrust,...
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Spinning the State: Racine and Green Bay
Today on Spinning the State: Racine: Racine and Kenosha at risk for measles outbreaks. Green Bay: Taste of the Draft Gala will feature 20 Wisconsin Supper Clubs.
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Billionaires Funding Supreme Court Races, Thanalysis and Builders Movement Creating Powerful Conversations on Gun Control
1:14- Elon Musk has now broken the record on the amount of money spent by an outside group campaigning for a U.S. Judicial Race in the United States. Kristin and Brian speak to President of American Bridge 21st Century and leading expert in opposition research and political strategy, Pat Dennis…
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Understanding Teen Girls and Social Media, Wisconsin Sheriffs on ICE and
Author of "Digital Girlhood" Dr. Kate Phelps joins Kristin and Brian to discuss the absence of girls in the conversation/articles/opinions on adolescent girls online. Dr. Phelps shares why she decided to study "tween girls", why she thinks society's view on girls and social media is too…
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Spinning the State: Madison and Oshkosh
Today on Spinning the State: Madison: A tailgate celebration for Wisconsin's best spellers. Oshkosh: Ed Gein the Musical to debut in Oshkosh.
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Is a National Security Breach a Laughing Matter? Giving Tuesday: Pearls for Girls and Big Comedy Coming to Milwaukee
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan take on the major story of the day. Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included…
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One Fair Wage on Subminimum Wages, New Foods at the Ballpark and What Happened to Manners?
A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel column by James Causey addressed "crappy manners" regarding picking up dog poop and how it gets discarded. Brian chimes in with his thoughts and the current state of manners and if society still has basic etiquette. Then President of One Fair Wage Saru Jayaraman joins...
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Spinning the State: Milwaukee, Racine and Trempealeau
Today on Spinning the State: Milwaukee: Lego Milwaukee Art Museum won’t become an official set. Racine: City approves 1:00 a.m. close time for food trucks. Trempealeau: Raptor project launches bald eagle webcam.
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Understanding the Judicial System Under Trump's Second Term, and Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Goes National
Today on Spanning the State Brian is solo. Brian discusses President Donald Trump public ally endorsed Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel. Brian poses the question/ ponders what is driving Wisconsin voters to the polls now that this election has taken a more national stance. He also...
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Lonliness Epidemic, Migration to Wisconsin, You Need to Listen and Tournament Trivia
Migration to Wisconsin has reached its highest level in the last two decades. However, the uptick hasn't come from citizens from other states but from other countries. Kristin and Steve share their thoughts on this new record and how it may change now based on the crackdown on immigration. They...
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Spinning the State: Egg Harbor and Stevens Point
Today on Spinning the State: Egg Harbor: “Overwhelming” response to call for extras in Door County for feature film. Stevens Point: UW-Stevens Point to host “World’s Largest Trivia Contest”.
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Buc-ee's Oak Creek Controversy, Limiting Presidential Powers and the Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Race Continues
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is joined by guest co-host Steve Scaffidi. Steve shares his expertise as the former mayor of Oak Creek with Kristin to explain the controversy surrounding the potential opening of the chain gas station Buc-ee's. They also discuss the obsession with gas...
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Testing for Public School Students, the Power of Public Records and Wombat Wrongdoings
Kristin, Brian, and producer Rhea kick-off March Mammal Madness on Spanning the State. Today they share what the mammal-forward NCAA-esq tournament is, how it started and how they plan to play along. Text “Mammal” to the talk and text line (855)616-1620 for more information, check out our…
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Spinning the State: Madison and Ellsworth
Today on Spinning the State: Madison: Bill inspired by Kenosha County Sheriff’s police dog passes State Assembly. Ellsworth: Wisconsin Festival placed in the Top 10 of USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Testing for Public School Students, the Power of Public Records and Wombat Wrongdoings
Today on Spanning the State, based on yesterday’s conversation over the lack of debate between Department of Instruction candidates Dr. Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser, Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan found on further research that the candidates had a 90-minute zoom forum hosted by the Wisconsin...
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The Deportation of Ma Young, the DPI Debate or Lack Thereof and How are You Washing Your Clothes?
Amongst the Trump Administration continuing its rigorous deportation efforts they also listed the country of Loas as “Uncooperative” when it didn’t receive its deportees. One victim of this has been Ma Yang, a 37-year-old Hmong Milwaukee woman who was deported to Loas. Sophie Carson a reporter…
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Spinning the State: De Pere and Madison
Today on Spinning the State: DePere: St. Norbert’s College begins terminating faculty and programming. Madison: Violations for over slating sidewalks rose in Madison, but still no fines.
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Understanding the Manosphere, More Trouble Under Elon Musk and National Laugh Day
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan discuss the importance of endorsements and admonishments in newspapers. They share their thoughts on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel new editorial commenting on Elon Musk’s troublesome political group that is manufacturing a disinformation...
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Crowdfunding for House of Bridges and Origins of The Onion
On the heels of the Milwaukee's oldest and one of the nation's oldest LGBTQ bars This Is It! There is a new need for a LGBTQ-friendly third space. Operator of pop-up concept "Mother's" Chef Vanessa Rose joins Kristin and Brian to discuss a campaign to open House of Bridges in the old Company...
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Spinning the State: Oshkosh and Lake Mills
Today on Spinning the State: Oshkosh: Local newsroom wins six journalism awards. Lake Mills: Local woman wins gold at Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
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Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, is skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. She will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across the state. Fans will hear firsthand the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities for the most accurate and relevant information.
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