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Guests include Wisconsin Manufacturing and Commerce Representative Jacob Fisher and MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius.

We wrap up with President Trump's response when asked if the attack onboard the FlyDubai plane may be linked to Iran.

MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius talks about how the district is seeing early academic gains under its new reading plan. What does this improvement show? What’s next to continue improving scores? What is being done to continue this upward trend? How do the trends differ between grades and schools?

Reactions to Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell appearing on Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio this morning...including he and Evan Cohen taking a couple cheap shots at Ole T. And Matt Lepay - Hall of Fame Voice of the Wisconsin Badgers - joins for final reflection on Wisconsin's win over Penn State and to preview the big Homecoming tilt with Michigan State on Saturday. Plus, Whoa Nelly! asking which of four significant sports games the guys will be watching tonight?

Wisconsin Manufacturing and Commerce Representative Jacob Fisher talks about how 108 Nominees has been narrowed down to 16 in the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest. How can people start voting today?

How do YOU interpret Jordan Love's answer meeting with the media yesterday when asked about having any conversations with GM Brian Gutekunst about the Packers offensive line? Plus, Alan in Los Angeles calls in to inspire discussion about Gutey's job status in Green Bay. Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia featuring the San Diego Padres; and a round of Take It To The Bank presented by Associated Bank.

It's the Thursday edition, and we now know the Milwaukee Brewers will play the San Diego Padres in the NLDS starting this weekend! Jesse says he's nervous about the matchup. Do most other Brewers fans feel the same way? Tausch rallies the Crew. Plus, recapping Matt LaFleur's update on Jayden Reed missing the remainder of the year following neck surgery. What does it mean for the Green Bay Packers offense to be without one of their main weapons again for the majority of a season?

Hammer and Nick talk Browns-Steelers and play "What's More Likely?!" Plus, Aaron "Drops the Hammer."

1. Milwaukee Public Schools, the state's largest school district, is seeing early academic gains under its new reading plan.

2. In Tennessee, the first execution of a woman in that state since the 18-hundreds, did not go as planned.

3. Wisconsin has a new online tool for people seeking protection from domestic abuse or harassment.

With Steve Scaffidi off, Kristin Brey is joined by former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle to discuss the Trump administration’s fight with the media, campaign press restrictions, Wisconsin Supreme Court cases, and the difference between what is legal and what is right.

They also examine the Cornell sexual assault case, fraternity accountability, and campus rape laws. In Hour 2, Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene breaks down Milwaukee’s latest headlines, including leadership changes at the Wisconsin Center District, cuts to the county courthouse project, an immigration case involving a Milwaukee Muslim leader, and the opening of the Gary Grunau Memorial Plaza.

Carmen and Jurko close the show with more reaction to the White Sox sweeping the Astros and moving on to face Cleveland in the ALDS. The guys discuss the Sox bullpen, Jordan Hicks, Chase Meidroth’s huge home run, the double steal that set it up and why Will Venable pushed the right buttons. They also take calls from Cubs fans after a frustrating two-game exit against the Padres, with plenty of focus on the offense, Jed Hoyer and the pitching staff. The hour also includes Kyle Schwarber’s postseason home-run history, Yankees talk and a little Aurelio’s Popperoni celebration in studio. The show wraps with Kyler Gordon’s practice window & Bears-Jets injury notes.