As we are only 4 days away from election day Brian, Kristin and Steve discuss final thoughts going into the weekend. They chat about their predictions and pressures at the polls from spouses to vote a certain way, as well as the gender gap between how men and women are voting. They then discuss the general “outrage fest" on both sides, that's clouding our digital media. Then they talk about the role of women within this election and Trump’s remarks on protecting women.

According to the American Psychological Association's August Stress Management Report 7 out of 10 people list politics as their leading cause of stress. Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, Psychologist at UW-Health shares tips and tricks with Kristin and Brian on how to manage your stress in these final days leading up to election day.

Today on a spook-tastic edition of Spanning the State Kristin and Brian kick things off in full Halloween garb. They then speak to America Corps reporter Madeline Heim about all things we didn't know about bats and the new fungal syndrome that's affecting their entire species. Later we hear a spooky story from our friends Wisconsin's Morning News for their annual Halloween podcast. Later Kristin and Brian ponder whether people should trick-or-treat on Halloween or not. Later they spin the state for more ghoulish stories you've missed. Then they speak to Dr. Kyra Bobinet about how election stress is impacting your brain and how to fix it. Then they wrap things up with a review about Raising Cane's from Brian as they fast food chain is popping up all over Wisconsin.

Today on Spinning the State:

Racine - Racine County to implement .5% sales tax.

Sheboygan - Sheboygan Haunted House is Wisconsin’s longest running.

Oshkosh - Museum to celebrate Day of the Dead.

Dr. Kyra Bobinet joins the show to talk about her new book, Unstoppable Brain: The New Neuroscience That Frees Us From Failure, Eases Our Stress, and Creates Lasting Change. She explains how this election stress has been weighing on many people and what that means for our brains. She shares what role your Habenula plays in this, how to turn it off and studies around this effect.

America Corps Reporter Madeline Heim joins the show today to share some unknown facts about bats you should know this Halloween. She explains fun facts about their ecosystem, the spooky timing of publishing this story, how they help farmers save money on pesticides, their connection to Tequila and what “White-Nose Syndrome” is.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian discuss the diverse population of refugees in Wisconsin and how they are building unique communities in the state. They later speak to Chris Meter of Mission94 about the firearm educational facility. We hear from our own Adam Roberts about what is on your ballot before Spinning the State. Then they speak to State Representative about the swingiest county in the state. They close the show with speaking to documentarian Chris Pretti about their film on the Punk Rock scene in Green Bay.

Today on Spinning the State:

Green Bay - Packers Character Playbook Community Impact Project.

Milwaukee - Nearly $20 million awarded to conserve Milwaukee River basin, part of $1.5 billion federal package.

New Glarus - New Glarus Brewery breaks ground on expansion.

Chris Pretti, Director of Green Blah! A documentary about a small punk rock community in Green Bay during the 80s. Pretti, shares why he decided to make this film, how it all came together and what the punk rock scene was like in Green Bay.

Christopher Meter, Mission94 Firearms Education Center Range Manager, joins Kristin and Brian to discuss the new Firearms education Center in Kenosha. Meter explains what the difference is between a gun range and a gun education center. Mission 94 has only been open for a month, but they are already providing information not only on firearms but history courses and current events involving firearms like WWII firearms to gun owner safety education and more. A center of learning. And the best part most of their educational units are free to the public.