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Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin is an organization that provides resources and community to veterans across the state. Now co-founders, Otto and Vicki Reetz have expanded their mission by selling their New London home and converting it into Country Haven Farm a place for Veterans to decompress, and enjoy the natural beauty of Northern Wisconsin. Reetz joins Kristin and Brian for Giving Tuesday to share more about the organization and how they provide these resources for our Veterans.

During the holiday season some traditions never grow old, like seeing your favorite play or musical like the Nutcracker or a Christmas Carol. However, if your job is to review the arts, can watching and critiquing these shows year after becoming repetitive? What fresh insight can you give on something you’ve seen every year? Arts and Books Editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jim Higgins joins Kristin and Brian to discuss how he does it every year and keeps it fresh!

On Monday, a Dane county judge struck down, ACT 10, a landmark state law that protected union rights for public employees in the state. Now these unions and public employees are trying to find a way forward as the verdict is facing an appeal from republican leaders. President and General Counsel for Law Forward joins Spanning the State to explain what happens next, the difference between yesterday’s ruling and the one in July, what parts of Act 10 are still in place, and when will we all get more answers.

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:

Milwaukee - Walker’s Point shelter gets funds to remain open.

Brookfield - Brookfield knife sharpener invited to Japan

Greendale - Albino deer spotted.

Brian closes out the holiday week with another solo show. We hear from Debbie Lazaga who gives us an update on some "mating habits" for Wisconsin deer and how it's affecting our travel. Brian then speaks to Tom Burns owner of "The Green Bay House" the ultimate location for tailgating for a Packer game that gives back. Also, some holiday gifts may include a sticker deal to American National Parks. Later Brian spins the state and shares a recap of the important conversations he and Kristin had about men's health in honor of Movember. The deadline is approaching for the Movember contest, text "Mustache" to 855-616-1620 for information on how to participate and win tickets to a Bucks game. Then Brian speaks to West Bend Tap Room Co-founder Kyle Vetter about his fundraiser to raise money for cancer. Then it's time for the Grandiloquent Game show before we all finish the Holiday weekend.

Today on Spinning the State:

Peshtigo - Peshtigo Water Committee decides natural fluoride is enough.

Caledonia - The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.

Kyle Vetter co-founder of West Bend’s Tap Room talks to Brian about the tragic cancer diagnosis of his wife and fellow co-founder Stephanie Vetter. He shares information about their 1840 Brewery Fundraiser to help support his wife and family through their journey to recovery. If you are interested in donated text “Beer” to the WTMJ hotline at 855-616-1620 for the link.

Tom Burns owner of “The Green Bay House” a home near Lambeau field. Burns tells Brian about how the home went from an AirBNB to a worldwide tailgate destination but that’s not it. He also informs Brian of their Instagram presence, how their home helps support veterans and families, and their Ultimate Tailgate and Raffle event.

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.