Today on Spanning the State, Kristin and Brian discuss the varying amount of state funding that the universities of Wisconsin schools are getting and how uneven they are. They later speak to Chuck Andreas and Tina Hinchley to talk about the delay in the nation’s $900 billion farm bill and how that is impacting Wisconsin farming. They then spin the state to new cities before chatting about a new state-wide low-interest $50 million home repair loan. Then they speak to Roxanne Flitz of the Wisconsin Rapids Public School District and how they are managing after the end of ESSER funding.

Today on Spinning the State:

Whitefish Bay - Whitefish Bay to pay $5.5 million to fix sink hole.

Stella - Hunters asked to submit deer samples for PFAS.

Brodhead - Guerilla Cookie making a comeback for conservation.

Director of Curriculum and Instruction from the Wisconsin Rapids Public School District, Roxanne Filtz joins the show to give more insight on the positive impacts of the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, or ESSER, funding and what most Wisconsin districts are facing now that this pandemic funding is ending and with-it beneficial programs.

Every five years congress writes up a farm bill. This year the bill, worth $900 billion, which can fund food stamps to conservation efforts expired at the beginning of the month. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute’s, Associate Policy Director Chuck Andreas and Wisconsin Farmers Union board member, Tina Hinchley join Kristin and Brian to further explain what is happening, why the bill is held up, and how these decisions are impacting the state.

Today Brian is solo for Friday. He kicks off the show to discuss the sad end of the Brewers Postseason run. He breaks down what we should know about a new strike in Milwaukee. Molson Coors Machinists who asking for better wages, benefits and work life balance. We then have the Political Power HALF Hour with Steve Scaffidi. They recap this week’s debate, Kamala’s visit to the state and more. Later we speak to Camy Matthay of Wisconsin Books to Prisoners to talk about issues with smuggling contraband. Then we play the Brewer Baseball edition on the Grandiloquent game show.

Today on Spinning the State:

Peshtigo - Sea Lamprey treatment aims to increase Great lakes fish health.

Pulaski - New Packers Polka.

Milwaukee - Lakefront Brewery celebrates cheese curd day.

Steve Scaffidi joins Brian Noonan for the Political Power HALF Hour on Spanning the State. They discuss this week in news including the Vice-Presidential Debate between Senator JD Vance and Tim Walz, Kamala’s visit to major republican city Ripon and more.

Camy Matthay of Wisconsin Books for Prisoners joins Spanning the State to talk about the troubles the non-profit has experienced due to outside organizations. She shares how other impersonators have sent contraband to prisons, how they are now wanting to charge inmates and how this may also be an issue on Wisconsin’s Constitution.

Today Brian and Kristin celebrate the Brewers holding in their playoff series. They also share a heartwarming story from out Julia Fello and how Pat Murphy has a heart of gold. They then speak to Wisconsin Republican Party official, Will Martin and how the WI GOP is working to get black voters to the polls. They then Spin the State before Common Cause Wisconsin Executive Director talking to Jay Heck, about election conspiracies and what to look out for. They speak with Maria Comiskey of Old World Wisconsin to talk about their Spooky Legends & Lore event happening this month. Then they wrap the show with news of the return of Culvers Curderburger and Wendy's launch of the SpongeBob themed Krabby Patty.

Today on Spinning the State:

Ripon - Harris to campaign in birthplace of Republican Party.

Green Bay - Registration open for Tundra tales.

Milwaukee - MKE Oktoberfest this weekend.