Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is in the studio and Brian Noonan is home safely avoiding the snowstorm. They start the show discussing Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s bizarre press conference and the presence of Elon’s son. They talk about the double standard of women bringing their children to the office versus men and how he is being commended for bringing his nose-picking son although the president does not look so enthused. As well as Elon’s wife’s disapproval with having her son being used as a “Humanizing Prop”. Then they have breaking news from WTMJ's Adam Roberts about a breaking news story regarding a Milwaukee Police Officer who has been shot in the leg and a man has been killed near 27th and Milwaukee. Then they speak to meteorologist Craig Koplien and get an update on the winter snowstorm affecting southeast Wisconsin. Also, Kristin and Brian go over the release of the 2025 Summerfest lineup. They share which bands they are excited about and what acts are enticing to multiple audiences as well as who people are willing to pay to see.

Kristin and Brian share Derek Mosley's Black History Month Fact: The Southern underground railroad, a way black Americans escaped enslavement to Mexico. Later they discuss the state hosting big sporting events from the NBA and NFL. Hosting major sports events in Wisconsin is trickier than expected. Kristin and Brian discuss the decision behind the NBA declining to host the NBA All-Star game in Milwaukee and what criteria we fall short on. In contrast they talk about the upcoming NFL draft being held in Green Bay and how the city's infrastructure and stadium limits the state from ever hosting the Super Bowl. Then UW-Green Bay Professor and Author of "Why We Get Mad and How to Deal with Angry People" Ryan Martin, joins Kristin and Brian to breakdown why men are more prone to anger and anger related consequences. He explains why it differs from gender to gender, what triggers the difference in reactions, how a sense of entitlement plays a factor and where it comes from and how this is forming into an epidemic.

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La Crosse - Blanchard cricket frog fights to maintain Wisconsin numbers.

Lake Mills - Hot dog eating competition nearly fatal for intoxicated man.

Paris - Proposed gas plant draws strong opposition and support.

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 and Brian talk about Trump's decision to tell the U.S. Treasury to stop producing Pennies. They recap an interview from WTMJ's Wisconsin’s Morning News with Andrew Kimmel, rare coin dealer, and President & founder of Paragon Numismatics and what he says will happen to the US currency of pennies. Lieutenant Jacob Holsclaw DNR Administrative Warden joins Kristin and Brian to talk about the numerous ice emergencies we've seen this winter and what safety tips and tricks outdoorsy people should know to be safe on their favorite frozen lakes. Also Milwaukee County workers are getting big pensions, worth millions.

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Green Bay - Protesters endure winter weather to march in support of immigrant neighbors.

Superior - Local businesses face challenges as they relocate for bridge replacement.

Milwaukee - “Green and Gold” gets a second week in theaters.

Today on Spanning the state Kristin and Brian recap Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. They share what they thought about the Philadelphia Eagles dominating the Kansas City Chiefs, specific ads that stuck out to them, and Trump being in the audience. Then they share their thoughts on rapper Kendrick Lamar's Halftime performance. They talk about the layered symbolism within the show and the outrage by viewers who either didn't get the performance or did like the music. Later they break down a story of a Milwaukee County woman, became a victim of racism after getting an oil change Kunes, an Oak Creek car dealership. They discuss the importance of allyship, online activism and the power of social media for good. They share how the Kunes responding to the matter, the protests that ensued and how we all use our money when it comes to supporting businesses, especially after the effects of the DEI Rollbacks. They also share Derek Mosely's Black History Month Fact of the day.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan share Derek Mosley's Black History Month Fact of the day. Then they discuss a new obesity definition that challenges the current B.M.I practice. They chat about how science has evolved and that the B.M.I is not as accurate due to weight not truly determining health. Later they share which Superbowl prop bets they will be paying attention to and Taylor Swift's role this year at the superbowl. Then of course it's Friday and we have the Grandiloquent Game Show: Superbowl Trivia.

Today on Spinning the State:

Wisconsin Rapids - A 116 year old Wisconsin rapids church to be demolished.

Oshkosh - Goodyear is sending two blimps to EAA AirVenture.

De Pere - Star Wars exhibit is landing in De Pere.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk about the upcoming spring primary and the superintendent race. Of the three candidates, Brittany Kinser never had a Wisconsin teachers license, and her administrators license lapsed. Kristin and Brian discuss whether it is appropriate for her to have this role and if anyone should have a role without experience in the field they will manage. On top of that, another candidate Jill Underly did not attend the most recent board education committee meeting Kristin and Brian share if they think that was a good decision or if it will backfire for her. Then Steve Scaffidi is live in the studio with Kristin and Brian for the Political Power HALF Hour. Today they took a pulse check now that we are three weeks into his second term and his onslaught of executive orders and the vast number of lawsuits responding to these orders. Then they talk about how various protests against Trump's administration that have popped up locally nationally and internationally and the choices our political leaders are taking to fight him.