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  • 4PM: Is Gutey On The Hot Seat?
    It's Molly & Jim on a Matt Hamilton Tuesday! The crew jumps right into the fray reacting to Gutey's comments from less than a month ago where he talked about how confident he was in the Packers offensive line... certainly contrary to what we've seen from Green Bay to start the season and his recent moves. They talk with Jason Wilde about Brian Gutekunst and the offensive line, and Jason takes umbrage with Matt asking about the possibility of moving on from Gutey... they finish off with some more offensive line commentary!
    51 min
  • Padres, Pressure and the Iran Stalemate

    CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with October baseball and the possibility of a Brewers-Padres postseason showdown. The discussion then turns to international affairs, focusing on escalating tensions with Iran, the U.S. military's role in protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and the Trump administration's strategy of using economic pressure to force negotiations. Garrett explains why the administration believes sanctions and blockades will eventually bring Iran to the table, while also outlining the challenges created by the disconnect between Iran's leadership and its citizens. The segment explores the political costs of higher energy prices, the limitations of military options, and why the ongoing standoff remains a slow-moving test of patience for both Washington and Tehran.

    8 min
  • 4p: Second Chances and Sudden Setbacks

    This hour begins with a surprising twist in Milwaukee's search for a new public library director, as city officials rescind a nomination just one day before the candidate was set to move to Wisconsin, citing a missed qualification requirement in the hiring process. The conversation then shifts to a deeply personal and timely discussion with breast cancer survivor and author Allison Sweet Grant, who shares the story behind her memoir Lump and reflects on diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and the emotional journey of surviving cancer. Later, the show examines a tragic New York City subway accident that serves as a reminder of the dangers of everyday transit. The hour concludes with Dr. John Raymond of the Medical College of Wisconsin, who offers guidance for the approaching respiratory virus season, including what to expect from flu, COVID-19, and RSV, and why prevention and vaccination remain important tools for staying healthy.

    24 min
  • Packers Are DESPERATE for O-Line Help & Is Kevin Zeitler the Answer?
    On The Homer Hour, Homer reacts to the Packers continuing their frantic search for offensive-line help, including a visit with 36-year-old Kevin Zeitler. Jason Wilde explains why Zeitler would be different from the additions of Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton, especially if Green Bay is willing to spend significant money to bring him in. The guys debate whether a completely revamped line featuring Tomlinson, Zeitler and Becton could be coming and what that would say about Brian Gutekunst’s preseason confidence in the group he originally assembled.
    Wilde says the Packers’ sudden activity is an admission that both the evaluation and development of the offensive line failed. Jacob Monk hasn’t developed into a dependable starter, Jagger Burton struggled badly in his first start and Becton may not even be physically ready to contribute immediately. Meanwhile, Jordan Love continues taking punishment behind a unit that simply cannot function. Homer and Wilde also question Matt LaFleur’s response, including why Green Bay abandoned the running game despite being even worse in pass protection.
    Plus, Tim Van Vooren joins Homer to explain why Green Bay’s biggest problem isn’t just losing, it’s how quickly the team has rolled over when adversity hits. TVV says the Packers must protect Love before the constant pressure permanently changes how he plays quarterback. Then the mood brightens with the Brewers’ October formula: Homer says Milwaukee only needs to go 11-8 to win it all, while TVV believes Pat Murphy’s team should embrace exactly what made it successful over 103 regular-season wins instead of trying to become something different in the postseason
    48 min
  • 2PM: Packers Are the WORST Team in the NFC North & Gutekunst’s O-Line Plan Has COLLAPSED
    The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust with Alex Strouf filling in for Ben starts with an uncomfortable realization: the Packers currently look like the worst team in the NFC North. After watching Chicago win with third-string quarterback Case Keenum, Kyle admits the Bears, Vikings and Lions have all shown something Green Bay hasn’t through three weeks: the ability to compete for four quarters. Even Packers-Bears has been moved out of its original national TV window, adding another indignity to Green Bay’s brutal start.
    Then a Brian Gutekunst soundbite from less than a month ago resurfaces and ages like milk. Gutekunst said the Packers felt “really, really good” about their offensive-line depth and were worried other teams might poach their players. Three games later, Green Bay has turned to veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton after injuries and disastrous performances exposed that depth. Kyle and Strouf question Gutekunst’s evaluation of the position and retrace the decisions involving Josh Myers, Elgton Jenkins, Aaron Banks and the young linemen that helped create the current crisis.
    Mark Tauscher joins the show and says the veteran additions are essentially emergency moves that reveal how dire things have become. Tausch says Green Bay could easily be 0-3 because the line hasn’t played well enough to win NFL games, and needing outside help at multiple positions makes this far more concerning than simply replacing one injured starter. Plus, Tausch explains why Wisconsin’s comeback win at Penn State now needs to be validated with a strong Homecoming performance against Michigan State.
    53 min
  • 3PM: Packers Aren’t Dead YET & Brewers Have a Chance to Rewrite October History
    The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust with Alex Strouf filling in for Ben features a special edition of Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust, with Strouf stepping into the hot seat. Nate from Slinger puts up seven correct answers, while Strouf stumbles his way to four, proving that replacing Ben for a day doesn’t necessarily mean replacing him atop the trivia mountain.
    Then it’s all about October. The Brewers wait for the winner of Cubs-Padres, and the guys debate which matchup they’d rather see in the NLDS. Strouf wants another shot at the exact path Milwaukee faced last year: Cubs in the NLDS and Dodgers in the NLCS. After 103 wins and an 18-6 September, Kyle believes this Brewers team is better equipped to handle either opponent, with Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson and Robert Gasser giving Milwaukee a rotation capable of carrying it deep into October.
    Plus, Xavier McKinney tells everyone to calm down about the 1-2 Packers, and Kyle surprisingly agrees. Green Bay has looked like the worst team in the NFC North, but Kyle argues the season can still change if the offensive line simply becomes functional. The hour ends with even more potential help on the way as the Packers host veteran guard and Wisconsin native Kevin Zeitler, giving Kyle yet another reason to believe Green Bay is desperately trying to repair the biggest weakness on its roster.
    38 min
  • Postseason Baseball is Here! New Faces in Green Bay
    The Packers added 2 former first round picks on the Offensive line. What should we expect?
    Beaver Dam Hall of Famer Melissa Woltman spoke with Wally about her enshrinement on Friday!
    Cale Zomer joins Wally to round out the show with Playoff baseball talk and Blind Rankings, PLAYOFF BASEBALL EDITION!
    58 min
  • Extra: Wisconsin Football Just Changed the Narrative… Now What?
    Wisconsin football just pulled off one of the biggest wins of the Luke Fickell era. But was the 24-20 comeback over Penn State a turning point — or just a great Saturday?
    Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Wisconsin's incredible comeback against Penn State and break down what the win means for the Badgers moving forward.
    Wisconsin trailed by 10 with just over eight minutes remaining before scoring 14 points in the final 3:30 to steal the victory. Colton Joseph struggled for much of the afternoon before catching fire late, while the defense continued to give Wisconsin a chance and the Badgers found a way to win a game that appeared to be over.
    But now comes the bigger question: Was Penn State a moment, or is this actually a change in Wisconsin football?
    Jim and Riley debate what the Badgers need to prove against Michigan State, why the standard has changed after beating Penn State, and whether Wisconsin can finally learn how to handle success after years of struggling to find it.
    In this segment:
    🦡 Wisconsin's stunning comeback over Penn State
    🔥 Colton Joseph's wild fourth-quarter performance
    💪 Darian Dupree's breakout performance
    🛡️ Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano continuing to lead the defense
    🏈 Why Wisconsin's offensive line deserves major credit
    🤔 Was Penn State a moment or a marker of change?
    📈 Why the Badgers' standard has changed
    🎢 The highs and lows of the Colton Joseph experience
    🏃 Why Wisconsin's running game could still determine the team's ceiling
    🔥 Can the Badgers handle success against Michigan State?
    The Penn State win proved Wisconsin can beat a high-quality opponent. Now the Badgers have to prove they can do it week after week.
    Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers football reactions, analysis, interviews and debate from The Jump Around.
    23 min
  • 4PM: Packers Reach DESPERATION MODE & Could Kevin Zeitler Actually Save the O-Line?
    The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust with Alex Strouf filling in for Ben reacts to another potential Packers offensive-line addition as veteran Wisconsin native Kevin Zeitler visits Green Bay. Kyle is ecstatic that Brian Gutekunst continues searching for help, while Strouf sees a giant red flag: a team that entered the season with Super Bowl expectations is already desperately searching for its third veteran offensive lineman. The guys debate whether Laken Tomlinson, Mekhi Becton and potentially Zeitler can actually improve the unit or whether Green Bay is simply trying to make a historically bad situation survivable.
    The K&B Fam floods the phone lines over who deserves the blame. Some callers argue Packers fans and media are overreacting to a 1-2 start, while others believe Green Bay’s sudden urgency proves Gutekunst badly misjudged his roster. Kyle argues the Packers deserve credit for admitting the problem and attacking it, while Strouf says the frustrating part is that these moves became necessary only three weeks into a season when the offensive line was already an obvious concern.
    Then Homer crashes the show and immediately pokes a hole in Kyle’s optimism: if Gutekunst built the offensive line that failed, why trust him to pick the players who fix it? That sparks a hilarious battle over whether these veteran additions are actually “better” or merely “different.” Kyle insists even marginal improvement could give Jordan Love enough time to function, while Homer compares Green Bay’s attempted fix to owing $1,000 and finding another $20. It’s technically progress, but the Packers still have a mountain of problems left to solve.
    46 min

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