Beginning the hour, we get a statewide weather report from Civic Media meteorologist Brittney Merlot with the unseasonably warm weather the state is experiencing right now. Pat thinks there may be some meat counters around Wisconsin that will see an influx of customers with temps hitting the high forties and low fifties today!

Pat then breaks down several proposals the Wisconsin legislature is framing as solutions for schools throughout the state, by posting signs that say "In God We Trust" and arming teachers in the wake of school shootings. Pat shares his thoughts and we get a quick reaction from Dr. Kristin Lyerly (via Facebook) on the RFK Jr. hearings that took place yesterday.

We’ll continue our conversations with new members of the Wisconsin Legislature—but don’t refer to Sen. Jamie Wall and Rep. Randy Udell as rookies. These “freshmen” have been around Wisconsin politics for a long time, often behind the scenes, and are ready to serve Wisconsin in the state Senate and Assembly.

With the Super Bowl now around the corner, Pat and Luke discuss favorite dips and a new list out from Sports Illustrated about the Top Ten Green Bay Packers. Can you guess who made the list?

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