WTMJ host Kristin Brey opened the show with highlights from the News Nation Town Hall, including powerful remarks from Stephen A. Smith on the government shutdown. She was then joined by former Milwaukee Judge and Marquette’s Lubar Center director Derek Mosley to discuss upcoming events, Milwaukee’s new Office of Wellness and Safety, and the latest Marquette Law School Poll. Later, Institute for Reforming Government’s Quinton Klabon joined in-studio to break down the Department of Education layoffs amid the federal shutdown, their impact on local schools, and the ongoing debates around testing standards, and Turning Point USA’s growing presence at charter schools.

Kristin then turned her attention to Milwaukee’s infrastructure and city challenges with Urban Milwaukee president Jeramey Jannene. They covered the major I-94 reconstruction project, new powers to tow reckless driving vehicles, and the city’s push to resolve issues like unpaid parking tickets and aging fire trucks. The conversation also highlighted “Tiny Homes for Veterans,” the development of a new Innovation District near Walker’s Point, and lighter moments—including a viral video of a Dodgers fan enjoying Milwaukee hospitality.