The second hour dives into breaking local and national news, starting with a Milwaukee town hall on potential ICE operations that drew hundreds of attendees. Dr. Ken reacts to Congress ending the shutdown with a $1.2 trillion funding deal, developments in a high-profile transgender healthcare lawsuit, and a police shootout in Brookfield tied to drive-by shootings in Waukesha County. He also shares firsthand perspective after witnessing a stolen Wauwatosa squad car pursuit before arriving at the station. The hour continues with breaking news on an officer-involved shooting on Milwaukee’s north side, a Brown Deer homicide plea deal, and a discussion on whether plea bargains truly deliver justice. The show wraps with political updates, commentary on election security, listener calls, and final thoughts from Dr. Ken.