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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.

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.