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 from the man’s family and U.S. courts. They play audio from ABC Radio and discuss. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley held a town hall recently where his constituents vented their concern about the Maryland Man. Audio from the town hall was played and Kristin and Steve discussed. Trump, Mahr and Kid Rock Walk into the White House: Real Time TV Talk Show host Bill Maher visited President Trump at the White House last week. A clip from last Friday’s show was played about his experience; Steve and Kristin weighed in and discussed talking with people one disagrees with. Tariffs were a still big issue in the country, a clip from a Chinese expert was played on how the country was ambivalent if the United States completely backed out; Steve and Kristin discussed. Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined on the phone by Keith Gilkes, Executive Chairman at Platform Communications to discuss a recent poll on Wisconsin Residents with their thoughts on the state budget and the economy. Steve and Kristin were joined by WTMJ program director Mike Spaulding to talk about the rejected names for Point Taken.
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 doing with their new mental health clinic and kitchen, how their grand opening and ribbon cutting went and more. Later Steve Scaffidi joins Kristin to talk about his vacation and their thoughts on the Blue Origin flight featuring the first female-only crew since 1963 and what to expect on their new show. Then Kristin and Producer Rhea give their final farewell on Spanning the State.
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.
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 to write her series on them and why they need to be drained. Then Kristin talks about a new proposal to manage how referendums are written on our ballots to make the wording less confusing. Later Milwaukee’s Sojourner Family Peace Center Chief Executive Carmen Pitre joins Kristin to discuss how federal funding and administrative directives are impacting the organization providing services for victims of Domestic Violence. Pitre shares what ramifications Sojourner and other partners have faced with federal funding cuts, what services are at risk from these cuts, what kind of funding they received before and what Wisconsin Politicians have come to help.
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 Milwaukee. Then Founder of Section Yellow John Plagmann join Kristin to talk about the sober section he has created for Packer fans at Lambeau field. Plagmann shares how this started up in Green Bay during the regular packer season, what they have instore for the upcoming NFL Draft and how he hopes to implement this for future draft and sporting events. Also Kristin and Producer Rhea compare Summerfest the world’s largest music festival to other major music festivals like Coachella.
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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 as the Cahir of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands is, what libraries she has visited, as well as her thoughts on Ben Wikler stepping down and what should the democratic party do now both locally and nationally. Later Natalie Eilbert statewide mental health reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Kristin to discuss a new study by researchers on reducing the rate of suicide in the United States. Eilbert explains what they uncovered in the study, what the zero-suicide model is and how federal funding has impacting mental health programs across the state.
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 was like, how hard the decision was to try and suspend her campaign and her decision now as she has been reelected. Kristin Shares her unique story of how she got her tattoo ahead of the tattoo convention coming to the Baird Center this weekend. Then later we recap the week with WTMJ’s Adam Roberts Week in Review before playing this week’s Grandiloquent Game Show Trivia: This Week in the News.
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.
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 Agricultural Economist Charles “Chuck” Nicholson joins Kristin to talk about the likely impact of tariffs on the dairy industry in Wisconsin. Nicholson explains the ecosystem of trade in the dairy industry, what we import and export, how this will impact the job market as nearly 300,000 Wisconsin jobs are in agriculture or manufacturing, and his thoughts on which countries would be the most important to prioritize deals with. Later Kristin shares her Tariff shopping guide on which what goods we should buy now to avoid higher prices. Then WTMJ's Debbie Lagaza shares her information on what to do while driving in severe weather as Tornado weather creeps upon us. Also, the Republican-led House just passed the SAVE Act — a bill critics say could make it harder for millions of Americans to vote. Kristin breaks down the Save Act exactly is and how it is voter suppression.
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 joins Kristin and Steve to talk about museum's completion of their 1930s tavern. Novak shares when the tavern will be on display for guests, the cool history about the tavern, and what the process is like to renovate a 100-year-old building. Later Deb Marett Public Information Coordinator at Milwaukee County Federated Library System talks to Kristin and Steve about Trump’s executive order to cut federal funding for public libraries and museums. Marett explains what the institute of Museum and Library Service is and what their funding supports, what this cut of federal funds means for the future of our libraries, what may happen now that Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 20 other states in a lawsuit and how citizens can help. Also, Kristin and Steve talk about Bruce Springsteen releasing seven new albums this June and then teaser for their new podcast episode that is NSFW.
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".
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 shelters. He explains what the BRIC program is, why the BRIC was cancelled by FEMA which has resulted in loosing between $24-30 million in funding for rural school districts in Wisconsin and what they plan to do next. Steve Scaffidi host of WTMJ's the Political Power Hour joins Kristin to talk about Trumps Tariffs and his recent announcement to hold off on most tariffs for 90 days. They ponder whether this is policy or about trade and how the outcomes of these actions are not the results that were intended. Then they discuss surging numbers in eggs prices and how producers have tripled their profits with price gouging due to the Avian flu.
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 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 revoking student visas of 13 current or former Universities of UW-Madison students. They discuss why the administration made this decision, what we know about the 13 students, what happens when a student’s visa is terminated and if they have any grounds to counter this decision in the court. Later for Giving Tuesday Third year student at UW-Eau Claire the student director with the Student Office of Sustainability Kristen O’Brien joins Kristin to talk about her initiative seeking to reduce food insecurity at the university. She shares what she and her fellow students are experiencing, how she is making a difference with her initiative and why students are facing these challenges. Then 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee's Ben Brust host of KBN and Badger Basketball Alumni joins Kristin to talk all things Badger Basketball and the upcoming "Made 'Em Believe 2015 Wisconsin Basketball Reunion" that he will be hosting this summer.
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 are doing now, and the other work UW Health does with liver and kidney donors and recipients. Also, Wisconsinites are making headlines. Kristin shares recent stories on popular Wisconsinites like Carrie Coon and Bon Iver. Kristin celebrates Wisconsin Native KK Arnold Winning the NCAA Women's National Championship Game and Kristin goes down memory lane with her mom Debbie on how she won a state championship in school and the the recently uncovered yearbook to prove it. Today is also National Beer Day and Kristin shares the history on how it was created.
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.
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 northeastern Wisconsin, 2024 State Assembly candidate, and former statewide organizer for Indivisible joins Kristin to talk about her recent town hall regarding Medicaid. Tseffos explains how she organized it, the purpose of organizing events like this, and her thoughts on the difference between protests and round tables to talk about issues. Later, Green Bay based Filmmaker Paige Mckenna joins Kristin to talk about her new documentary “GOLD”. The film focuses on a strip club named “The Gold Nugget” in unincorporated town “Spread Eagle”. Mckenna shares why she was inspired to make the film, the story of the owner Miss Dusty, how her mind perspective changed on the industry and what the reception was like when showing the film at the Beloit International Film Festival. Kristin also discusses another film project, one that is closer to home “Brady Street: Portrait of a Neighborhood”. A documentary airing at the Milwaukee Film Festival that tells the story of Brady Street and it’s ties to 150 years of immigration and change.
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 covered in the class, who will be the instructor, their previous online course based on the history of the Packers, and how the city and university are feeling about the major event. Then Kristin talks to Steve about his experience being at an NFL draft before and what he is looking forward to when attending this year’s draft. Later look at all the news from the past week with WTMJ’s Adam Robert’s Week in Review. Later they end the week with the Grandiloquent Game Show: Tribond Challenge Trivia.
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