Is Bernie Sanders drawing crowds? Kristin and Brian discuss the general disapproval of republican representatives in red counties. Bernie Sanders is taking advantage and will be visiting Wisconsin next week. Then Kristin explains a new study that shares why you may be waking up in the middle of the night at 3AM. Later Laura Holder Owner of Conservation Dogs Collective talks to Kristin and Brian about their unique sniffing dogs. Holder explains how their noses are used for conservation, how their work improves our environments, how the collective was started, what type of training it requires and what specific species they are looking for. Also, today is Mardi Gras and Brian tells us more about his favorite holiday along with a glimpse at some of his usual festive holiday attire.

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Kenosha: Projects seeks artists, businesses to help create, sponsor new murals.

Casco: Sap in full flow in Door ad Kewaunee Counties.

Green Bay: Paul Hornung 1957 game-used Packers jersey, breaks previous jersey auction record.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk social security. Elon Musk joined Joe Rogan on his podcast last week and shared his opinion on social security stating that it is a Ponzi scheme. Kristin and Brian explain what an actual Ponzi scheme is and how Social Security is actually one of the best functioning financial systems in the country. They also discuss the threat of losing their social security, why it's capped and what will happen with reorganizing and slashing staff. Then Nick Sgarlata Executive Director of Bridge to Brighter, an organization that supports youth in foster care as well as aging out of foster car in Milwaukee County joins Kristin and Brian to talk about all work behind this organization. Sgarlata explains how hard it is for foster kids to age out, what services they provide for those beginning their lives as adults, and an upcoming benefit concert later this month to help fundraise.

Today is Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras. Brian explains the origins of both and what you should know about them as well as Paczki Day with the help of a special segment by Debbie Lazaga. Then Brian shares news about lower ticket prices and promotions by Marcus Theaters that's getting more movie goers back in seats. Also, bosses are monitoring employees more closely now with reports that employee surveillance is skyrocketed to 54%. Brian shares new technology like automatic moving mouses and activity simulators are now booming as more workers look for new ways to look like they are productive.

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Washburn: Surfing pioneer from Wisconsin will be inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame

Green Bay: Green Bay area craft brewers to brew a beer for the NFL Draft.

Slinger: Slinger Speedway being sold. What’s next for the popular stock car track?

Today on Spanning the State Brian Noonan is solo in the studio. Brian recaps this weekend's events including the PBR bull riding event with last week's guest Austin Richardson as well as the biggest night in Hollywood the 97th Annual Academy Awards. Then Brian shares key takeaways from a recent City of Milwaukee Police Satisfaction Survey. He explains how the overall feelings are regarding safety, police visibility, exposure to crime as well as what demographics were more satisfied or dissatisfied. Later Brian talks about Department of Government Efficiency cuts to The National Oceanic and atmospheric Administration. He explains what this department does, how this can impact public safety, slow long-term weather and climate monitoring and more.

Professional Bull Rider with PBR’s premiers Unleash the Beast, Austin Richardson talks to Kristin and Brian about al things bull riding, his redemption arc to his World Championship Title, and the upcoming Fiserv Forum event this weekend. Then we learn more about dashcams on this month's Drivers Ed with Debbie. Then play a special Auto Trivia on the Grandiloquent Game Show only on Spanning the State.

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Baraboo: Al. Ringling theater’s $1M renovation could bring Broadway shows to Baraboo.

Oshkosh: Oshkosh Scholl District receives two laser drill presses to benefit students.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan are live from the Milwaukee Auto Show at the Baird Center. They talk about all the sites, cars and activities at the event, as well as their experiences with cars. Then national news has been circling a grassroots economic boycott, Kristin and Brian share what it is and how they plan to participate. Later it is time for the Political Power HALF Hour with Steve Scaffidi, they are fired up and discuss the explosive meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about ending the war in Ukraine, as well as a new bill passed with religious links and language in Wisconsin's State Budget Proposal to change certain verbiage specifically a change of women to "inseminated person".

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Ashwaubenon: U.S. Championship Cheese contest returns.

Verona: Verona native’s first feature film hits theater Friday.

Hayward: Great snow conditions await participants in this year’s Birkebeiner.