Author, professor, and Director of the center for Limnology joins the show to shares what we should about invasive species plaguing our lakes. From big species to microscopic he explains how they are impacting our water quality, lake navigation, and fisheries as well as how they travel from one location to another, sometimes without a trace.

Steve Scaffidi is back for the Political Power HALF Hour on Spanning the State, this week they talk about RFK Jr. being on the Wisconsin ballot and the controversy over his “entanglement” with Olivia Nuzzi. They also follow up on more scandal in politics with Republican nominee for Governor of North Carolina and self-described "Black Nazi", Mark Robinson, before chatting about celebrity endorsements of politicians.

It's time to celebrate! Kristin and Brian start the show with great news as the Brewers won big last night. They then break down what makes a good neighborhood, as several mid-sized Wisconsin cities top lists. They speak to Oshkosh Fire Chief about the lack of funding Firefighters and how it's affecting their jobs as first responders. Kristin and Brian share how they would spend $124,000 if they won it in a lottery before spinning the state. Later they talk to Votebeat reporter to gain insight on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s quest to be removed from the ballot. Lastly, they chat with a Racine School Resource Officer and take a deeper dive into what that job entails.

Today on Spinning the State:

Superior - Birders flock to Superior for Jaeger Fest.

Green Bay - Green Bay approves city staff selling beer in parks

Madison - An all-vegan festival.

There has been a heavy discourse on whether or not schools should have School Resource Officers in the schools, and a push to get them BACK in Milwaukee Public Schools. In order to gather a better understanding about the job, Police Officer and SRO at Racine's Horlick High School, Sean Kras joins Kristin and Brian in studio to discuss further. He sheds light on the training both roles require, the difference between being on a beat versus being in a school, what to do during a school shooting and more.

Alex Shur, Writer for Votebeat an affiliation of Wisconsin Watch, joins the show to break down the saga of third-party candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. requesting to be removed from the ballot this November.

Oshkosh Fire Chief Michael Stanley joins Spanning the State and discusses lack of funds designated to Wisconsin’s firefighters to respond to all calls. Stanley shares how he wants to utilize a staffing solution he experienced as a firefighter in Colorado to help alleviate being stretched to thin.

Kristin and Brian speak kick off today’s show speaking to Jessie Opoien about Wisconsin’s down ballots and how they are gaining national attention. Then they speak to Grace Fuhr of Historic Milwaukee and the upcoming annual Doors Open Milwaukee event along with Kristin’s daredevil activity happening this weekend. Later we spin the state, talk about Brian’s naughty childhood pranks as a new TikTok trend is terrorizing Wisconsin residents and the local deals for National Cheeseburger day. Later they speak to Tom Daykin from the Journal Sentinel about the mass amount of commercial space not being converted into housing before appreciating American legend Dolly Parton and her work to bring books to the youth in Madison.

Today on Spinning the State:

New Berlin - Miss Wisconsin Pageant moves to New Berlin.

Superior - City-owned network seeks to improve internet service, lower costs for Superior residents.

Sheboygan - Stacy Sebald walk for worker fatalities has an update.

Plainfield - Ed Gein getting the “Monster” treatment on Netflix.

Tom Daykin, Business Reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joins Kristin and Brian to break down the preservation of older Milwaukee buildings, warehouses and commercial office spaces, and their ability to be converted into housing. He explains the benefits this would have for local neighborhoods and the barrier that legislation is creating to stop it from happening.