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  • Call Me Maybe? Gen Z and the Fear of the Phone

    Why does a phone call make so many young people anxious? Brenda Siri, president and CEO of Corporate Connections, joins the show to discuss the growing phenomenon of "telephobia" among Gen Z and younger workers. The conversation explores why text messages have replaced many real-time conversations, how smartphone culture may be reshaping communication habits, and whether discomfort with phone calls is beginning to impact the workplace. Siri also examines the role parents and employers play in developing communication skills, the potential mental health implications of avoiding live conversations, and what can be done to help younger generations become more comfortable with unscripted, person-to-person interactions.

    8 min
  • LaFleur Becomes the Story, Packers O-Line Is Falling Apart & Defense Finds Its Edge
    The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust checks the receipts from Friday’s biggest Packers-Jets questions, and Kyle’s prediction immediately comes back to haunt him. He thought a Packers win would make Jordan Love Monday’s headline, but instead Matt LaFleur dominates the conversation after another frustrating offensive performance. Kyle explains why he’s lost faith in LaFleur and believes Green Bay’s offense has become the weakness of a roster built to contend.
    The offensive line isn’t helping. Injuries continue to pile up, and Jason Wilde joins the show to say the Packers are in “dire straits” up front. Wilde questions both the development and construction of the line, wonders why Green Bay has been hesitant to play Jagger Burton and points out another alarming problem: 26 penalties through two games, the most by the Packers through two games since penalty tracking began 85 years ago.
    There are reasons for optimism, though. Skyy Moore has transformed the return game, Lukas Van Ness finally delivered the type of performance Green Bay envisioned when it picked up his fifth-year option, and Micah Parsons is already providing leadership from the sideline. If LVN keeps producing and Parsons eventually returns to the field, the Packers could have something dangerous brewing on defense.
    41 min
  • 9/21 4 PM: The Good, the Bad, the Dirty
    Peggy Kusinski fills in for Silvy as Waddle & Sylvie present “The Good, the Bad, and the Dirty.” The show celebrates Miguel Vargas’ historic White Sox season, Patrick Mahomes’ return to form, and Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss before examining the Chargers’ struggles, Baker Mayfield’s poor performance, and Atlanta’s quarterback problems. The crew also discusses High Rocks competitors, brutal NFL injuries, the playoff picture, and the Bears’ defensive standouts.
    56 min
  • 4PM: Can Packers Fans Survive This Season? LaFleur’s Identity Crisis & Bulaga Diagnoses the O-Line
    The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust asks whether Packers fans are emotionally prepared for what could be a very long season. Kyle admits the overtime win over the Jets has him feeling better, but believes every game could become a four-quarter grind. That leads back to Matt LaFleur, as Kyle questions why the offense lacks the clear identity and energy Green Bay appears to have on defense and special teams.
    The K&B fam brings some historical perspective, comparing today’s frustrations to the Packers teams of the 1970s and ’80s. Kyle admits he’s been spoiled by three decades of winning football, but argues that makes watching a talented roster underachieve even more frustrating. One longtime fan who lived through those lean years agrees there’s a major difference now: this Packers team has talent and expectations.
    Then Bryan Bulaga joins the show to diagnose an offensive line decimated by injuries. Bulaga saw some improvement against the Jets, but says blown assignments remain and Green Bay still has a long way to go. He also explains why Caleb Johnson deserves more carries, why stupid personal fouls may require benching players and why he would have preferred Matt LaFleur attack the Jets after Skyy Moore’s huge return instead of going conservative with run-run-pass.
    46 min
  • October in Sight

    As the Brewers inch closer to 100 wins and a deep postseason run, radio voice Lane Grindle reflects on one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history. From the team's relentless style of play and growing national respect to the challenges that still await in October, Grindle discusses why this club feels different from past contenders. The conversation also explores the final pieces the Brewers hope to solidify before the playoffs, the importance of pitching depth, and why many around baseball are openly rooting for Milwaukee to capture its first World Series championship.

    7 min
  • SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: NO Studios DanceFest
    WTMJ’s Sandy Maxx speaks with NO Studios Chief Operating Officer Lisa Caesar about the fifth annual DanceFest at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee. The festival features 22 Midwest dance companies and a wide range of styles, including ballet, Irish dance, street dance, African-inspired performance, and Detroit Jit.
    8 min
  • Ugly Win. Big Relief

    The Packers are back in the win column, and Jason Wilde breaks down what Green Bay's gritty victory over the Jets really means. The conversation centers on the team's ability to overcome injuries, the emergence of Lucas Van Ness as a game-changing defender, and why the win may provide a much-needed confidence boost after a lengthy drought. Wilde also discusses the impact of Micah Parsons' presence, the growing concerns over Green Bay's penalty problems, and what the Packers must clean up before a quick turnaround against Atlanta. While the performance was far from perfect, the segment explores why an ugly win can sometimes be exactly what a team needs.

    9 min
  • SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Bridges Library System
    WTMJ’s Sandy Maxx speaks with Gerard Saylor, director of the L.D. Fargo Public Library in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, about the historic library’s 1902 origins, its recovery from a devastating fire and its future expansion plans. Learn how the Build on a Legacy campaign will create new meeting spaces and expanded areas for children and teens.
    8 min
  • 3p: From the Pump to the Playoffs

    Gas prices continue to climb across Wisconsin while communities search for creative ways to attract new residents and workers. The hour also looks at the Packers' gritty overtime win over the Jets, what it revealed about the team heading into a short week, and why the Brewers continue to build momentum as they chase both 100 wins and a deep postseason run. Plus, a unique Lake Geneva competition celebrates a Wisconsin tradition, and legal analyst Royal Oakes examines the First Amendment battle sparked by the Trump administration's decision to revoke White House credentials for several major news organizations.

    25 min

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