Today on Spinning the State:

Madison - Small Wisconsin company will run its first Super Bowl ad and give away $1.2 million.

Milwaukee - Discovery World renovating Caribbean aquarium.

Oconto Falls - Student absenteeism Lowers Oconto Falls’ school report card scores.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan start the show discussing Costco now offering entry level work for 30hr. Kristin and Brian talk about the how several essential industries do not offer adequate compensation for necessary work and if an easier work life is better. They also discuss the federal work buy out from President Donald Trump and if they would be swayed to take the deal or not. Later they welcome Investigative Reporter John Diedrich back to discuss several new installments to his gun series “Unintended”. He shares more information he has collected on unintentional shootings involving children in Wisconsin. As well as the aftermath of two cases where parents were charged and the role the city of Milwaukee plays in it.

Kristin and Brian share more Black History Month Facts from Derek Mosley. Today’s fact features mailperson Mary “Stagecoach Mary” fields and her impact on the US Postal System. Later they Waukesha’s County Executive warning of "deep service cuts" after withdrawing the sales tax plan. Kristin and Brian discuss the outrage from citizens on the tax hike considering the outcome of voters to do so. Then does your favorite politician or public figure have a burner account? Have you stumbled upon it? Well two Oshkosh Area School District Board members admitted to having fake accounts but were not reprimanded. Kristin and Brian discuss whether those in the public eye should be allowed to have a fake social account or not.

Today on Spinning the State:

Bowler - Indigenous leaders warn of tribe members caught up in ICE raids.

Sheboygan - County DOT wins national award.

Beaver Dam - Data center could come to Beaver Dam as similar projects spark concerns about energy demand.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan discuss Sun Prairie's initiative for police to send mental health specialists on emergency calls instead of officers through their Community alternative Response Emergency Services program. They ponder which situations require what response and how this initiative is seeing good results it can still be harmful. Later they speak to Mark Sommerhauser Communications Director & Policy Researcher for the Wisconsin Policy Forum about a new report they released highlighting Wisconsin’s Sports Betting laws on tribal lands ahead of the Super Bowl this weekend. Then Bird Flu is on the rise and businesses like the Waffle House are reacting.

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:

Madison - Mascots at Madison’s four high schools will soon be getting a new look

Wisconsin Rapids – The city may ban fluoride in drinking water.

Kenosha – The city reveals details of program to increase affordable housing.

Today on Spanning the State, Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan share their thoughts on the online trend “No Buy 2025” which encourages less spending for a underconsumption core lifestyle. They discuss what’s pushing the trend. Is it removing the need to purchase items not critical for a day-to-day lifestyle or is it turn political consumer activism? Asha Sawyers, Interim Executive Director of MKE Black joins Kristin and Brian for Giving Tuesday. Sawyers shares how MKE Black supports locally owned black businesses. She explains how many businesses they have in their directory, the criteria needed to join MKE Black, the events they have coming up, their partnerships with bigger organizations like the Milwaukee Bucks and Northwestern Mutual and more. Then Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and instead of provide the same Costco flowers and hallmark card Lego has created a new unique gift for loved ones their own Lego flower bouquet.

Kristin and Brian listen to a share a feature from WTMJ reporter Adam Roberts about the 50th anniversary of 1975 Alexian Brothers Novitiate standoff. Then Brian and Kristin share their thoughts on the Oscar nominated film "A Complete Unknown" and what other artists made the controversial jump from one genre to another. Later Pam Jahnke of the Midwest Farm report and the Fabulous Farm Babe joined Kristin and Brian to give an update on major changes to the Wisconsin farming industry since President Donald Trump has taken office. She explains how the new trade tariffs are impacting business and necessary connections to Canada and how federal funding freezes may impact grants for workers and more.

Today on Spinning the State:

Appleton - ‘Our Afghan Neighbors’ exhibit explores life for Fox Valley refugees.

Omro - The Omro Heist (filmed in Wisconsin) coming to MKE.

Madison - What’s causing the dramatic ice halves in Madison lakes?