Kristin and Brian reminisce on the legacy of Elvis Presley. They also speak to Journal Sentinel Reporter, Jim Nelson on his time reporting on the aftermath in Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. He shares what he and other reporters found, why they went, and what his personal experience was.

Today on Spinning the State:

Green Bay - Hotels charging up to 15 times their normal rate for Draft.

Madison - Clinic sees high demand for long term birth control.

New Glarus - Snowy owl calls New Glarus home.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan open the show talking about heartbreaking wildfires taking over southwest California and their experiences while living in the state. Then they speak to Peter Burress, Government Affairs Manager w/ Wisconsin Conservation Voters on how several state coalitions are advocating for safer healthier water. Then they speak to Kaitlin Tauriainen, Wisconsin School Nutrition Association President and Child Nutrition Coordinator for the Ashwaubenon School District in Brown Count talks to Kristin and Brian about providing free universal lunch to Wisconsin students. Also, Mark Zuckerberg has replaced fact Checking on all META social media platforms, our hosts discuss how we got here and what this means for news on social platforms.

In this hour of today's show Kristin and Brian speak to Milwaukee's Commissioner of City Development, Lafayette Crump on how he and his team are providing homes for homebuyers out of vacant residences. Then they try to define what the middle class is in modern day Wisconsin. Later they talk about the brewing competition between Gruber Law and Nicolet law.

Today on Spinning the State:

Oshkosh - LEGO Robotics Team Heading to State Tournament Again.

Pepin - 100 Years After it's Creation, National Mississippi River Refuge Faces New and Old Challenges.

Marshfield - Dr. Dolly Paw-ton Helps Kids at Marshfield Children's Hospital

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk about the declining population in the state of Wisconsin that is projected to be lower than 200k residents by 2050 . They discuss ideas of how to curve this dwindling number, the complex systems of becoming a US citizen and the financial medical hardships stopping people from having children. Later Damian Buchman stops by for Giving Tuesday to talk about the Ability Center. He talks with Kristin and Brian about how the organization helps advocate for people who are temporarily able-bodied. Then most people have a cabinet full of plastic bags, Kristin and Brian chat about their hoarded bags and how local groceries like Metro Market and Pick N Save are trying to cut down on them.

Kristin and Brian spin the state that talk Governor Tony Evers plan to have citizens more involved in amending our state laws and constitution. Then thy speak to Alderman Paul Bergelis about snow removal fees in Milwaukee and what he and other alders plan to do about it.

Alderman Peter Bergelis joins Kristin and Brian to discuss the discourse amongst other alders when it comes to fees for snow removal.

Today on Spinning the State:

Oshkosh - Historic Grand Opera House in Oshkosh Prepares for $10M Expansion Project.

Kenosha - Kenosha Person of the Year Named.

Waukesha - Foundation for Music Legend, Wisconsin Native Les Pail Wants to Make Music Accessible.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan are both back in the studio for the first time in weeks kick off the first full week of the new year with a bang. First, they chat about the major Green Bay Packer loss last night, as well as their thoughts on January 6th four years later. Then law senior fellow at Marquette Law School, Alan Borsuk joins the show to break down open enrollment for Wisconsin Public Schools. Later they speak Nathan Deming, writer and director of independent film February. They discuss the 12-part project series, filming in rural Wisconsin and the reception the film received at the state film festival.