The 5:00 hour kicks off with the Top 5 @ 5, highlighting major local and statewide headlines—from Milwaukee’s shift to bagged leaf collection and election mail concerns, to a massive bird migration, a north side shooting, and this week’s Wisconsin’s Most Wanted case. The conversation then turns to a thought-provoking poll: should race be included in news reporting, with strong listener opinions and commentary from Kathy. The discussion continues with deeper exploration of race in media, alongside breaking news about hantavirus cases in the U.S. The show closes by reconnecting with the audience through YouTube chat and revealing final poll results, bringing community voices full circle.