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Kristin, Brian, and Producer Rhea are back with March Mammal Madness today they discuss how their brackets faired in round two, who they have going to the sweet sixteen round and which mammals are really mammals on this bracket. Later Dr. Joe Pierre Psychiatrist Author of "False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things That Aren't True" joins Kristin and Brian to discuss normalizing disinformation. Dr. Pierre shares where we are seeing "hypernormalization" in our everyday lives, what drives an individual to hold on to false information, the difference between disinformation and disinformation and why are brains allow us to believe and not believe certain things. Also, Kristin ponders what or who she should track down for her Home Opener Milwaukee Brewers Scavenger hunt.

Today on Spinning the State:

Racine: Racine and Kenosha at risk for measles outbreaks.

Green Bay: Taste of the Draft Gala will feature 20 Wisconsin Supper Clubs.

1:14- Elon Musk has now broken the record on the amount of money spent by an outside group campaigning for a U.S. Judicial Race in the United States. Kristin and Brian speak to President of American Bridge 21st Century and leading expert in opposition research and political strategy, Pat Dennis to understand why billionaires care so much about state supreme courts. Dennis shares, if this amount of spending really helps secures elections, if the spending impacts turnout, what role do congressional maps play for the candidates and backers and if there is a return to normalcy when electing non-political roles like supreme court seats.

1:41 - Last year Kristin and Brian interviewed participants of The Wisconsin 14 a 3-day “solution Session” where 14 different Wisconsinites gathered to find common ground on abortion and recommend policy solutions that everyone could agree on. Through this experiment two contributors formed a friendship and a new group, "Builders Movement". They join the show to talk about their collaborative event discussing Gun Control. Builders Movement Communications Lead Tori Larned and Clinical Mental Health Counselor Bria Halama share what their event will be like, what inspired them to create the event, if there has been movement form the policies the Wisconsin 14 developed and their work with Builders Movement.

Author of "Digital Girlhood" Dr. Kate Phelps joins Kristin and Brian to discuss the absence of girls in the conversation/articles/opinions on adolescent girls online. Dr. Phelps shares why she decided to study "tween girls", why she thinks society's view on girls and social media is too simplistic, what positives she took from these conversations and her biggest takeaways. Then Public Investigator Reporter Gina Lee Castro and Data Reporter Eva Wen of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel join Kristin and Brian to talk about their reporting on Sheriffs throughout the state of Wisconsin and their stances on ICE. Then Kristin and Brian give more of their thoughts on the Signal National Security Scandal.

Today on Spinning the State:

Madison: A tailgate celebration for Wisconsin's best spellers.

Oshkosh: Ed Gein the Musical to debut in Oshkosh.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan take on the major story of the day. Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic. Kristin and Brian discuss how this mistake is a major risk to national security as well as their thoughts on how the online community has reacted to it with humor and if this is a correct reaction. Then CEO and President of Pearls for Girls Tiffany Tardy joins Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan for Giving Tuesday. Tardy explains how Pearls for Girls, an organization that served over 12,000 girls in Milwaukee by empowering them with self-development tools, guidance and support to strive better for brighter futures for over 30 years. Tardy shares the history of the program, more details on how the program works and the qualifications to join as well as their "Inspired to Lead" event in April. Also, actor and Comedian Patton Oswald is coming to Milwaukee for the 20th Annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival.

A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel column by James Causey addressed "crappy manners" regarding picking up dog poop and how it gets discarded. Brian chimes in with his thoughts and the current state of manners and if society still has basic etiquette. Then President of One Fair Wage Saru Jayaraman joins Brian to talk about subminimum wage. They discuss the work of One Fair Wage, what will happen if the tax on tipped wages ends, how did subminimum wage begin, and what is the 25 by 250 campaign. Also, as we approach opening day for the Milwaukee Brewers, Brian shares what new foods are coming to American Family Insurance field this season.

Today on Spinning the State:

Milwaukee: Lego Milwaukee Art Museum won’t become an official set.

Racine: City approves 1:00 a.m. close time for food trucks.

Trempealeau: Raptor project launches bald eagle webcam.

Today on Spanning the State Brian is solo. Brian discusses President Donald Trump public ally endorsed Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel. Brian poses the question/ ponders what is driving Wisconsin voters to the polls now that this election has taken a more national stance. He also makes a point that this election may be solely based on turnout. Then Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Legal Studies at the Universities of Wisconsin-Madison Howard Schweber joins Brian Noonan about the relevancy of judges and the court judicial system in this current Trump Administration. Schweber shares a refresher on what is the judicial branch and how it works, what the Alien Enemies Act and how it’s being fought by federal judges, and if we are facing a constitutional crisis and what that means for Americans.

Migration to Wisconsin has reached its highest level in the last two decades. However, the uptick hasn't come from citizens from other states but from other countries. Kristin and Steve share their thoughts on this new record and how it may change now based on the crackdown on immigration. They also compare this to the dwindling number of people not having children. Then Kristin and Steve discuss the growing loneliness epidemic sweeping younger generations and across the country. However, according to a survey by The Pulse states on the Northern half of the country are don't suffer as much from loneliness. Later Kristin and Steve also plug their new podcast "You Need to Listen" which can be found on all streaming services. Also, they plat the Grandiloquent Game Show w/ Steve Scaffidi: NCAA Tournament Trivia.