Kristin and Brian discuss steadily increasing concert ticket prices and how concertgoers are outraged but are still footing the bill. Later Executive Director for Habit for Humanity of Wisconsin, Peter Lewandowski joins Kristin and Brian to talk about a meeting of Habitat for Humanity affiliates and what they had to say about affordable housing. Lewandowski shares more information on the program and who qualifies. They also discuss what challenges they face for building affordable housing in rural communities, how the federal freezing is affecting the program and how others can volunteer. Also, Brian shares his experiences working with Habitat for Humanity in the past and they share a reminder to mark your calendars for this upcoming spring primary.

Today on Spinning the State:

Franklin: Tiger Aesthetics invests $50M in franklin manufacturing facility.

Sun Prairie: Sun Prairie is the first Wisconsin municipality to achieve 100% renewable electricity for operations.

Cleveland: Free “Pi-Looza” event at Lakeshore College.

Today on Spanning the State with Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan they tackle Southwest their latest decision to change their policies joining many major airlines. Kristin and Brian discuss the details of their changes, if they are changing how they travel and who with and how this may affect travel at the Milwaukee International Airport. Then La Crosse mental health advocate, Kody Green joins Kristin and Brian to talk about his experience being diagnosed with Schizophrenia while in college, his new book “ Mind Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace,” that focuses on navigating employment with a mental illness and how he is helping others with similar experiences. Later A Republican and a Democrat Team Up to Change Congress. After Congresswoman Brittany Peterson (D-CO) traveled with her 4-week-old to cast her vote on the house floor it tugged at heartstrings across the country. Now she and Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) are teaming together to force a vote on a resolution to allow new parents to designate a colleague to vote on their behalf for 12 weeks after having a child. Kristin and Brian discuss this new act of Bi-partisanship and share more of their thoughts.

In the united states, 42% of adults living with obesity and the number is projected to rise. However, access to anti-obesity medication is incredibly hard for insured individuals to come by. Dr. Chris Ford of Milwaukee’s Emergency Physician at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s joins Kristin and Brian to discuss why Medicare isn’t covering these medications, how obesity is affecting many Americans and overall health in the states, which insurances companies are covering it and why others aren’t and why it’s cheaper in other countries. Then Director of Milwaukee’s The 57th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mike Boyle joins Spanning the State to talk about this weekend’s big event. He shares why he is back directing this year after saying last year was his last, what to expect for participants who have never been, the history of the parade, what other events to expect that day and the involvement of the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin. Later Brian and Kristin discuss the DHS commercial where Secretary Kristi Noem announced a nationwide and international multimillion-dollar ad campaign warning illegal aliens to leave our country now or face deportation with the inability to return to the United States.

Today on Spinning the State:

Chippewa Falls: County law enforcement officers begin high-tech training.

Fond du Lac: DOJ investigating after Fond du Lac authorities shoot, kill man holding a BB gun.

Today marks the 5th year since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus pandemic. Kristin and Brian discuss the aftermath of the global pandemic and the lack of conversation and mourning surrounding the event that took over seven million lives worldwide. They discuss the lack of memorials dedicated to the event, the on-going controversial debate about vaccines, and where the United States are now on a global health after terminating funding for vaccine research in the time of several varying viruses, flus and resurgence of once “eradicated” diseases like the measles and more. Later Executive Director Mary Joy Hickey of Girls Rock! An organization helps foster Independent thinking, builds positive self-esteem and bridges cultural and social divides through music education and performance. Hickey joins Giving Tuesday on Spanning the State and shares with Kristin and Brian how music plays a huge role in their work, how it all started, what’s the difference between Girls Rock and Ladies Rock! and how they are celebrating during Women’s History Month. Also, in the midst of many people going back to restocking their physical collections from books, CDs, VHS tapes, and more some have noticed their favorite DVDs are rotting. Kristin and Brian discuss the phenomenon and how Warner Bros. is helping replace some of their rotting DVDs.

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.

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.

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.

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.