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Guests include Survival Systems Instructor Daniel McInnis and Chief Economic Strategist Brian Jacobsen.

We wrap up with the Week in Review.

Chief Economic Strategist Brian Jacobsen talks about how for the first time in three years, the Fed is raising its benchmark interest rate and borrowing costs are up to their highest mark in more than a year. How does raising the benchmark rate when it's already high help combat inflation? What is the target inflation rate and where are we today? Typically, how long does it take for changes like this to take effect? Can an interest rate hike solve issues related to the supply chain and geopolitical tensions?

Carmen and Jurko go to Las Vegas with Todd Furman for a full Week 2 betting preview after the Bills opened the week with an impressive win over the Lions. Todd breaks down Bears-Vikings, the movement on the total, Ben Johnson’s history against Brian Flores and why Colston Loveland could be more involved on Sunday. He also gives NFL and college football angles on Steelers-Patriots, Bengals-Texans, Jaguars-Broncos, LSU-Ole Miss, Chiefs-Colts, Stanford-Duke and Akron-Minnesota. Later, the guys revisit Jack’s No Country for Old Men review, promote Chicago’s College Tailgate, and check in on the Throw-mometer as Caleb Williams chases the first 4,000-yard passing season in Bears history. The hour closes with White Sox playoff-race talk, Grant Taylor’s seven-out save, Jurko’s golf league comeback story and final Bears-Vikings score predictions.

Survival Systems President Daniel McInnis talks about how a plane carrying Republican candidate for Governor Tom Tiffany lost power and crashed into Lake Wausau Saturday night, injuring him and his pilot and causing them to swim to safety. What did Tiffany and his pilot do right to survive this situation? This plane was on the smaller scale, but what emergency protocol should people follow if they ever find themselves in a similar situation?

1. We’re tracking several rounds of steady to heavy rain that will impact southern Wisconsin tonight and throughout the weekend.

2. Gas prices continue to rise rapidly across the country with the national average now at $4.472/gallon and diesel at $6.441/gallon.

3. The ultra rare collection of Nintendo game cartridges found in Waukesha this summer were just sold for more than 12-thousand dollars!

An enlightening Weekend Preview and Man vs. Machine in Headlines predicting the outcome of Packers-Jets on Sunday afternoon as the countdown to kickoff continues. Also, Whoa Nelly! asking about the curious case of Kyle Harrison. And Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints.

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after expressing support for Palestine, along with questions about free speech and celebrity activism.

Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen join the Political Power Hour to discuss the possibility of a Democratic wave, rising costs, the impact of the Iran conflict, Wisconsin’s governor’s race, AI oversight, and the future of the Kennedy Center.

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Reactions to Matt LaFleur's commentary on Marshawn Lloyd's performance in Week 1, along with expectations for the running back in Week 2 as the Packers visit the Jets. Plus, the countdown to kickoff continues with PrizePicks of the Week, Steinhafels Sleepers of the Week, and Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs.

Hammer and Emmett preview Browns-Buccaneers and talk Guards' playoff push. They also run through "The ESPN CLE Draft."

It's the Friday edition getting ready for the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets on Sunday! But before the Stat of the Week, the Green and Gold Game Preview, or Jason's quick exchange with Devonte Wyatt in the locker room...Tausch wants to try and fix hotel check-in and check-out policy?