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Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian have Journal Sentinel Reporter, Rico Torres back on the show to explain how political parties are connecting with the Latino communities to get them to vote this November. Then they speak to Linda Hansen from Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition to talk about her unique diagnosis and how to help other women find access to screening. Later they spin the state and talk to Certified Bourbon Steward Zack Farrar about this weekend Wisconsin Whiskey Fest. They then speak to Steve Scaffidi about misinformation within political platforms before celebrating National Cheese Curd Day.

Today on Spinning the State:

Milwaukee - MPS misses financial deadline.

DeForest - Why the election matters for the new Buc-ees.

Superior - Gas plant withdraws permit request.

Linda Hansen, Breast Cancer Advocate, and WBCC Wisconsin breast Cancer Coalition, joins Spanning the State for Giving Tuesday to share her experience receiving a breast cancer diagnosis after having years with clear mammograms. The diagnosis was found from having dense breast tissue, which usually undetected. Hansen shares how women can advocate for themselves to get the right screenings, and how the WBCC is trying to get Breast Cancer treatment to be covered by insurance in Wisconsin.

Zack Farrar, Certified Bourbon Steward with the Wisconsin Whiskey Fest joins the show to talk about the upcoming festival. He shares what we should expect at the 3rd annual event, how attendees can safely try all the whiskeys throughout the day, and more about this year’s charity partner, Bristlecone Charity. You can learn more about the fest by going to: www.wisconsinwhiskeyfest.com

Journal Sentinel Reporter Ricardo Torres, joins the show once again but this time to talk about how both Democratic and Republican parties are reaching out to Latino communities leading up to the election. He elaborates on how this demographic has largely gone under the radar, the number of voters who are still unregistered, and which party is catching their attention.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian speak to state climatologist Steve Vavrus about the nations natural disasters and how that may impact us. They then discuss the presence of politics at the Packer game. Later they speak to Matt DeFour about the partisan issue of voting based on the economy. Later they speak Chad Schultz of the WIAA about eight player football as children are choosing flag over tackle more often now.

Today on Spinning the State:

Viroqua - Viroqua artist wins award.

Port Washington - Ozaukee and Washington County host prescription take back day.

Milwaukee - Love without violence conference.

As CTE and major injuries, similar to the one witnessed by Detroit Lions linebacker this weekend, spike the more younger football players switching from advancing to tackle football. This lack of interest and few players has led high school teams to get innovative and create teams like 8 player football. WIAA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association) Assistant Director, Chad Shultz joins Spanning the State to break down this new way of playing ball.

For most Americans the state of the economy is a big issue bringing them to the polls on November 5th. On paper the economy and employment rates are at a good spot, however many voters are still concerned. Matt DeFour from Wisconsin Watch helps Kristin and Brian break down Marquette University Law school polling Data to see if these economic concerns are based solely on a partisan viewpoint.

Wisconsin State Climatologist, Steve Vavrus joins Spanning the State to talk about the fate of Wisconsin when it comes to natural disasters. In the wake of both hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Kristin and Brian ponder what extreme weather events we could face, how these catastrophic events in other parts of the country still impact us economically and geographically, and how important our location is when it comes to climate change.