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Brian Noonan is joined by special guest co-host Steve Scaffidi to round out Friday on Spanning the State. They first chat about RNC coming to Milwaukee next week before they step into the Political Power Hour with Steve. Later they talk to Dustin Weeden about the dwindling number of high school students going to Wisconsin universities. Then it is time for Friday's Grandiloquent Game Show.

Today's Spinning the State with Steve Scaffidi:

Milwaukee - Watch Convention on MKE City Channel.

Eau Claire - The Kubb Championship is this weekend.

Sussex - Big Boy to close and moving to the Dells.

Political Power Half Hour with Steve Scaffidi - Today Brian and guest co-host Steve Scaffidi discuss Biden's press conference Thursday day night before diving into more RNC discussion and speculation on who the Republican Vice-Presidential candidate nominee will be.

The VP of the State Higher Education Officers Association, Dustin Weedin, joins Spanning the State to enlighten Brian and Steve on the shrinking number of high school students opting to continue their education at Wisconsin universities.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk to WEAC President Peggy Writz-Olsen and get a break down on the new ACT ruling. Later they speak to Morris Peal Chairman of Patriotic Millionaires and his thoughts on why more millionaires should pay fair federal income taxes. Then they chat about cows and fit bits before getting the scoop on the exclusive RNC Red White and Brew welcome party with Event Planner David Caruso.

Today on Spinning the State we go to:

Kenosha - 6 Kenosha schools are closing to save the district money, some might be refurbished for affordable housing.

Green Bay - Green Bay schools ask for $183 million referendum

Milwaukee - Nikki & Ron D have been denied speaking roles at RNC.

Monona - City of Monona imposes 180-da vape shop moratorium to address underage vaping.

Premiere vent Planner David Caruso stops by Spanning the State to share how he is preparing for the Red White and Brew Welcome party ahead of the RNC. He shares what it takes to organize an event for 15,000 people, why its on the Summerfest grounds, why the press isn't allowed and more.

Former Managing Director at BlackRock and the chairman of Patriotic Millionaire, Morris Pearl tells Spanning the State about this unique group of millionaires who are advocating to have fair taxes for the rich. He explains how the group was formed, what is their definition of rich, and more of the discourse from other wealthy people on having adequate federal income taxes.

Last week a Dane County judge ruled that ACT 10 is unconstitutional and denied a case to challenge the law. The lawsuit he decided on was submitted last year by seven union teachers. Today Spanning the State has Teacher & Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen on the show to help us further under judge Frost ruling, what happens next, and how this affects WEAC and collective bargaining.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk to Mario Koran about doctors with missing credentials being employed at local Wisconsin prisons as well as Mario's unique path toward a life in Journalism. For Giving Tuesday we talk to Community Smiles and their work providing dental care to those without the means. Then later we talk to MASH Union President Peter Rickman to discuss how Fiserv Forum workers are reluctant to work at the RNC next week and his lack of access before chatting about major fines for garbage dumping and a new Wisconsin tv star on the rise.