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Northern Wisconsin is well known for its strategic shipping hub and serves and firstest inland seaport in the US. However, under a second Trump administration there may be changes affecting trade and tariff policies. International Trade Consultant at the Small Business Development Center of the University of Wisconsin-Superior Chris Wojtowicz joins the show to help explain what opportunities and challenges we may face with a second Trump term.

John Diedrich, investigative Reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Kristin and Brian to talk about his newest chapter titled “unintended” from his investigative “Behind the Gun.” This new chapter focuses on unintentional shootings involving children in Wisconsin, Diedrich shares more about what he uncovered with is reporting, what’s happening to prevent these tragic incidents, and how this impacts certain communities within the state.

Kristin and Brian tackle a full show. They first talk to Jason Stein, President of the Wisconsin Policy Forum about the ways ACT 10 impacted Wisconsinites. Ike Wynter Woodworking Artist joins the show to talk about his craft and his new spotlight after being feature on "NBC's Nightly News with Lester Holt." Then they speak to Carmen Pitre about the Sojourner Family Peace Center and the Wisconsin Humane Society's initiative, the Safe Haven Foster Program that helps foster pets who have been impacted by domestic violence. Later they chat with Journal Sentinel Ricardo Torres about what is happening with Kohls Department Store Company and their low sales and CEO turnover. ALSO, make sure to tune in tomorrow December 5th to find out who won our Movember contest.

Today on Spinning the State:

Oshkosh - Temporary ordinance bans alcohol in Opera House Square Park.

Kenosha - County Health Dept. offering harm reduction vending machines.

Greenbush - Wade House historical Society receives Stagecoach from Wells-Fargo collection.

Journal Sentinel Reporter Ricardo Torres is back and here to spill the tea on what is going on with Kohls the department store company. Torres explains what is happening with their consistent drop in sales throughout the year, their high turnover of CEOs, and other reasons the Wisconsin Retailer is struggling to stay afloat.

Domestic Violence has been steadily growing over the last two decades. When advocating for the victims of this violence a lot of the focus goes towards the people being affecting but many aren’t aware that pets can also be harmed. Safe Haven Foster Program is an initiative that aims to help find foster homes for victim’s pets to they can leave abusive situations. The Wisconsin Humane Society and Sojourner Family Pace Center has partnered together to create the initiative and CEO and President of Sojourner, Carmen Pitre joins the show to tell Kristin and Brian more about it.

local Wood Artist Ike Wynters, joins the show to talk about his journey becoming an artist, his interest in woodworking, the process behind creating his work and recent national attention since being featured on “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt”.

President of the Wisconsin Policy Forum, Jason Stein joins Kristin and Brian add to the conversation regarding ACT 10. As a co-author of the book “More Than They Bargained For: Scott Walker, Unions and the Fight for Wisconsin” Stein is clued in on all things surrounding the law, and give smore insight on the impact, both good and bad, that the ACT 10 has done in Wisconsin.

Today on Spanning the State, Kristin and Brian speak to Law Forward President, Jeff Mandel on ACT 10 and what happens now to union workers and public workers since it was overruled. Later they welcome Vickie Reetz of Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin to share how they provide resources to Veterans for Giving Tuesday. Then share what charitable organizations they donate to for the actual Giving Tuesday observance. Journal Sentinel arts and books editor Jim Higgins joins the show to explain how he reviews your favorite annual Christmas productions and keeps it fresh. Then they close the show with a conversation on the growing amounts of E. Coli in food and a very exclusive Miller Lite Xmas and all the cool holiday themed items we aren't getting to enjoy.

Today on Spinning the State:

Madison - UW-Madison climbs back to sixth place in national research rankings.

Appleton - Appleton Catholic high school fires principal for violating policy aimed at preventing sexual abuse.

Eagle - Old World Wisconsin Home for the Holidays.