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Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan start the show with a recap of some of the craziest and newsworthy headlines from the weekend that you might've missed. Then they speak on the Noah's ark esq list of animals used for groundhog's day like Goats and Penguins. As well as the infamous Punxsutawney Phil's prediction for six more weeks of winter. Then is it Black History Month, it may be up in the air if the rest of the country will celebrate after President Donald Trump's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Rollbacks but Kristin and Brian make space for the observed holiday. They speak to Michael Jahr the film director of a new full-length documentary, "Liberty at Stake: The Joshua Glover Story" and the Wisconsin tie to the freedom of a black man in southeast Wisconsin and why we don't know about this story. It is also a special birthday today, but Brian does not know whose, listen and see if you can figure it out.

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.

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.

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.

Kristin Brey and guest co-host Steve Scaffidi chat about Overtourism and how the major number of people traveling impacting communities and the new rules being placed to accommodate the influxes of people. Then has Netflix taken the crown as the superior streaming service? They tell us what they think and how they consume their favorite shows.

Today on Spinning the State:

Waupan - Six additional Waupun prison employees have resigned or been fired amid a federal investigation.

Sauk City - Ever just want to smash stuff? There’s a room for that!

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is joined by guest co-host WTMJ's Steve Scaffidi. They breakdown the tragic collision last night between an American Airlines passenger plane and military helicopter and the ensuing finger pointing already happening. Then they reveal further details in the after effect of President Donald Trump’s order to freeze federal funding and the effects on Wisconsin government facilities. Later they speak to Elsa Gumm, Domestic Abuse Intervention Community Advocacy Coordinator to discuss a new report on the lack of protection being offered to victims of domestic violence, stalking and harassment in the court room. Then Bill Belicheck has a questionable suggestion for the Vince Lombardi trophy and some of our Green Bay Packers’ naughty antics are resulting in hefty fines.

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:

Whitewater - Whitewater in the immigration spotlight.

Wisconsin Rapids - AI computing facility planned for Wis Rapids.

Fond du Lac - Sturgeon Spearing season starting soon.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan pose the question, what do you do when your elected officials work on legislation that you know wone get passed? Wisconsin Democrats announced legislation Tuesday that would block state and local government officials from cooperating with federal deportation efforts. Kristin and Brian discuss the odds of it passing, how each side of the aisle is leaning toward and how it feels to continuously see your elected officials not succeed in getting things accomplished. As well as an elected officials work to get President Trump add to Mount Rushmore and Brian and Kristin debate who they would add to the national monument. Then there has been a lot of debate regarding H 1B Visa. Some believe these will be detrimental will take away American jobs while others say it will bring in more needed expertise. Kristin and Brian talked to Journal Sentinel Reporter Sophie Carson to understand more about the visas, how this could impact Wisconsin companies, immigration lawyers and more.

Later American Family Field has approved upgrades to for winter events worth $30million but it’s being funded by the state Kristin and Brian share their thoughts on whether this is or isn't a solid move for the stadium and Wisconsin taxpayers.