Spanning The State

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AI Creating Jobs in WI with Amy Pechacek Aug 06, 2024

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AI is becoming more common whether we like it or not, Secretary for the Department of Workforce Development, Amy Pechacek joins Spanning the State to talk about how instead of fearing it we can use it to our advantage. She breaks down a new policy by the Wisconsin State Task Force on how they plan to use it for education, workforce development and economic development.

Full Show: Live from The Wisconsin State Fair Day 3 Aug 05, 2024

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Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan broadcast live from the Bank Five Nine Studio for day 3 of The Wisconsin State Fair. They start the show talking to CEO of Annex Wealth Management, Dave Spano to get a rundown on the alarming decline of multiple markets this morning. Then they chat with Mark Sommerhauser of the Wisconsin Policy Forum about the housing crisis plaguing WI and growing families. They also talk to Ann Schulz Coordinator for the dairy element of the fair for all the dairy happenings this year. Later they spin the state and give their Olympics Update before chatting with Jay Sorgi, author of “ Greater Than the Games” and his work to have Milwaukee host an Olympic Game.

Spinning the State: Ripon, Waupun, and Kensoha Aug 05, 2024

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Today on Spinning the State: Ripon - Ripon College offers free tuition. Waupun - Youth footballer Punter makes an epic play! Kenosha - A German firm builds their biggest US Plant.

Olympics in Milwaukee with Jay Sorgi Aug 05, 2024

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Author of “Greater Than the Games”, Jay Sorgi joins Spanning the State to talk about his book and his work to get Milwaukee to host an Olympic Game.

Dairy at the Fair with Ann Schulz Aug 05, 2024

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Coordinator Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board, Ann Schulz joins the show to give Kristin and Brian the lowdown on all things dairy at this year’s Wisconsin State Fair.

WI Housing Crisis with Mark Sommerhauser Aug 05, 2024

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Wisconsin Policy Forum, Communications Director and Policy Researcher Mark Sommerhauser talks to Kristin and Brian about the growing lack of housing in Wisconsin. Currently the state will need 140,000 to 227,000 housing units to meet the demand for growing families, but the pace of housing permits has become stagnate. Sommerhauser explains why this is and what will happen next.

Market Meltdown with Dave Spano Aug 05, 2024

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CEO of Annex Wealth Management, Dave Spano joins Spanning the State to break down what’s happening with multiple markets including stocks, cryptocurrencies, oil and the dollar who were drastically down Monday morning. He explains the status of the U.S. economy, how the presidential election race may have an impact, and what he recommends clients do next.

Full Show: Live from The Wisconsin State Fair Day 2 Aug 02, 2024

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Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan broadcast live from the Bank Five Nine Studio at The Wisconsin State Fair for day 2. They start the show talking to Journal Sentinel Public Investigative Reporter, Tamia Fowlkes who was in person for the interview between NABJ and former President Donald Trump. They then wrap up a very busy two weeks of politics with Steve Scaffidi for the Political Power HALF Hour. Later they Spin the State and chat with NTT IndyCar Series Driver Will Power who is out at the fair. Later they give their 2024 Paris Olympic Games update and of course it’s Friday and it’s time for a special version of Stick or No Stick on the Ha Ha Grandiloquent Game Show.

IndyCar Series Driver Will Power Aug 02, 2024

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NTT IndyCar Series Driver, Will Power joins Kristin and Brian in the Bank Five Nine Studio to talk about his career and the upcoming Milwaukee Mile 250s happening Labor Day Weekend.

Political Power HALF Hour with Steve Scaffidi Aug 02, 2024

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Steve Scaffidi of WTMJ's Political Power Hour is back on Spanning the State for the Political Power HALF Hour. They talk about all the political chaos that has occurred within the last two weeks. Steve shares his thoughts on the NABJ interview with Donald Trump, Kamala Harris’ historic announcement to be the democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential election. And the upcoming August 13th primaries.

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