Former US Attorney, Jim Santelle joins Spanning the State to help break down the legalities of Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings that were released over the holiday. He helps explain the changes that were made to Act 10, as well as the decision to restore ballot drop boxes.
Today Spanning the State is jam-packed! First Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan chat with Wisconsin Secretary of tourism, Ann Sayers about how major events like Top chef and the RNC are impacting tourism. They then talk to Greg Marcus of the Marcus Corporation to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Saint Kate hotel. Milwaukee Bucks Rookies, AJ Johnson and Tyler Smith, join the show later and talk about the NBA Draft and what life in Wisconsin will be like. Lastly they bring it home with an update on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the two court cases regarding abortion before talking about fireworks ahead of the 4th of July. PUT IT IN REVERSE TERRY!
Michelle Velasquez, Chief Strategy Officer, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin gives us an update on where abortion stands in Wisconsin after it was struck down in 2021. She also explains the two court cases they agreed to hear and what's at stake for planned Parenthood plays in regard to both.
Newly drafted Milwaukee Bucks Rookies, AJ Johnson and Tyler Smith stop by Spanning the State to chat about all thing's sports, the NBA draft and of course Wisconsin. They ask them what being in the draft was like, what food they've eaten, and what they are looking forward to experiencing here in the state.
Marcus Theaters & Marcus Corporation CEO Greg Marcus stops by Spanning the State to chat about two of his own standout Milwaukee hotels Saint Kate and the Pfister Hotel. He talks about celebrating the 5th anniversary of Saint Kate and managing that through the pandemic, as well as how they are gearing up for the RNC.
Wisconsin Secretary of Tourism, Anne Sayers joins Spanning the State to talk about the recent wave of tourism Wisconsin is expecting. Sayers explains how the RNC, Top chef and overall summers in Wisconsin will affect how many people come to the state and how we actually measure those numbers.
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk to Cap Times Becky Jacobs about a potential policy change on whether students can campaign in UW system dorms, as well as a chat with Carmen Pangilian on how Wauwatosa is combating mental health issues affecting our youths throughout the summer. Later they are back with Giving Tuesday featuring Milwaukee OATS and they also discuss 100 years of creampuffs and Milwaukee's flag.
Giving Tuesday - Enrique Murguia Community Organizer and Owner of screen-printing studio Milwaukee OATS " Only a T-Shirt" joins the show to share how his 10-year-old printing business has helped provide positivity and self-empowerment throughout the city.