Chicago Tribune Political Reporter, Rick Pierson joins Brian on Spanning the State to discuss how the big city prepared for the major political event. They later discuss the how the Illinois delegation reacted to President Biden’s decision to step down, how this convention differs from the RNC, what the 2024 convention is like compared to the one in 1996, and how to why Illinois Governor JB Pritzger was not selected for the democratic ticket.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Spinning the State:

Green Bay - Century old bible returned to family of original owner.

Madison - Badger Hockey teams to play in Wrigley Field.

Oshkosh - One Woman Comedy Show tonight!

Milwaukee Irish Fest Volunteer & community Engagement Manager, Amelia Bursi joins Spanning the State to talk about the upcoming cultural fest. She shares what to expect this weekend like an interactive Child’s Aquarium, the return of the Sacred Trees of Ireland and of course what beer is on tap.

Steve Scaffidi is back for the Political Power HALF hour on Spanning the State. Today they discuss elections results from Tuesday including the amendments and Hovde vs. Baldwin. They then shift gears to the presidential election, how woman will play a huge role in the outcome of November, Trump’s comments on the Medal of Freedom and what the difference between that and the Medal of Honor as well as Steve’s thoughts on Kamala’s Economic Plan.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian recap yesterday's elections results. They talk to Sandra McLellan about the quality of water at local beaches after shutdowns due to E.Coli and fecal matter. Then they speak to Brittany Kinser of Kinser Consulting and their new collaboration with Wisconsin Reads to help promote literacy in schools. Later they spin the state and talk about a lawsuit that may possibly prohibit personalized drivers licenses. They then close the show speaking to Olivia Fronmueller about the federal effort to remove lead service lines and educating the public about it.

Today on Spinning the State:

Kohler - Golf course to get three USGA events.

Neenah - Neenah Veterans are raising money for flag display.

Big Flats - What is the best campground in Wisconsin.

Wausau - Wausau native to install statue.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Federal Programs Project Manager joins Spanning the State to discuss Wisconsin’s federally funded process to replace lead service lines throughout the state and the four-million-dollar grant program to support education and outreach to help people better understand the process.

Founder and CEO of Kinser Consulting Brittany Kinser, stops by to discuss the new partnership with Wisconsin Reads and their new initiative aimed at transforming literacy outcomes for elementary school children in Milwaukee. Kinser shares what other schools she is partnering with, how the program works, as well as the urgency to act as literacy rates are plummeting.

It may not be as bad as the River Seine in Paris but Wisconsin beaches across Lake Michigan have been shut down from fecal pollution and E. Coli. Professor of Ecosystem Health in the School of Freshwater Sciences University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee joins Spanning the State to explain why this is happening, what else is plaguing our beaches, and other ways we can enjoy a beach day.