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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Public Investigator Reporter, Tamia Fowlkes joins Kristin and Brian to break down the noteworthy interview between former President Donald Trump and the National Association of Black Journalist at their annual convention in Chicago. Tamia attended the convention and shares insight on what she experienced as she was in the front seat. Together they discuss Trump’s comments about black female journalists, Police Immunity, and VP Kamala Harris’ racial identity.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan broadcast live from the Bank Five Nine Studio at The Wisconsin State Fair. They kick off their show talking about the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase program helping farmers establish their businesses, providing food pantries with stipends and combatting hunger. Then Kristi Chuckel, Chief Administrative Officer for The Wisconsin State Fair joins the show to talk more about what to expect this year for the next 11 days. Later they speak to Investigative Reporter Phoebe Petrovic about how your tax dollars may be funding discrimination. And of course they spin the state and give their WI Olympic Game update.

Religious Schools in Wisconsin that receive taxpayer money can’t discriminate when it comes to admission, but that hasn’t stopped them from making life miserable for many LGBTQ students who are trying to find their way. Some of these schools do in fact have anti-LGBTQ policies and the problem is…there’s nothing we can do about it. Investigative Reporter Phoebe Petrovic joins Spanning the State to explain why, and how our tax dollars are funding these vouchers.

Local food organizer for Wisconsin Farmers Unions Forest Humphrey, joins Kristin and Brian to talk about the WI Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA Program) a new program providing support for local farmers. The program is back for a second season where they are awarding 5,000 and $25,000 to supply food to pantry partners, including fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs and specialty products like honey. They are also offering resources to farmers to upscale their business.

Today Brian and Kristin break down Biden's speech for term limits for Supreme Court Justices with Howard Schweber. They then get the scoop on a new program for easier FAFSA filing with Marco Morrison. Later they spin the state and meet and albino buck before breaking down your WI 2024 Paris Olympians. Lastly, they chat with Dr. Daniel Lawrence on the disinformation and how to combat it.

Today on Spinning the State:

East Troy - An Albino Buck has been spotted.

Maple - Predator proof fence protects cattle.

Madison - Songwriting workshop to foster musicians in Madison.

Milwaukee - Downtown dog park construction begins in August.

Associate Professor of Writing at UW-Superior, Digital Media Theorist, Dr. Daniel Lawrence joins the show to talk about the harms of disinformation and how to combat it. He explains the role social media plays, how it differs from propaganda, and keyways to make sure you are informed correctly.

College Possible Wisconsin Executive Director, Marco Morrison joins Spanning the State to talk about their new FAFSA Completion Campaign that is helping students and families register for college amongst FAFSA's clunky new revamp and confusing application process.

UW-Madison Political Science Professor Emeritus Howard Schweber joins Spanning the State to help answer the hot questions Kristin and Brian have after President Biden's Speech presenting the idea of term limits for the US Supreme Court Justices.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk about what Referendums will be on your voting ballot tomorrow with WI Policy Forum's Tyler Barnes. They dissect how the new WI Act 37 law will affect local breweries with MobCraft's Elise Strupp. Later they profile some of Wisconsin's very own athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Then they talked to Journal Sentinel Investigative Reporter Cleo Krejci on what she experienced working behind the scenes at an assisted living facility.