Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel discusses some transportation-related challenges associated with the start of the new school year, the upcoming Operating Levy Referendum, and efforts to address problems associated with students missing classes.

Chris Miksanek, the Mid-City Movie Guy, reviews a popular and somewhat controversial film by Matt Walsh and the sequel to the 1988 blockbuster Beetlejuice.

Tom and Andy continued discussing the most recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, along with the decision by the Teamsters concerning the presidential endorsement, and downtown Rochester redevelopment.

Tom and Andy talk about the a second attempt to take the life of former President Donald Trump and the scorching rhetoric that may have contributed to the attempted assassination.

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson talks about the many successes, as well as some failures, of the county's drug court program. He also provides an update on the Southeastern Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial, and a reminder to be especially vigilant in watching out for children now that school is back in session.

Steve Lange from Rochester Magazine joins Andy to talk about a little-known Olmsted County Park just south of Rochester, Mayo Clinic's first-ever resident glassblower, and a story about a young woman from India who made Rochester her family's home and is leading some cutting-edge research at Mayo Clinic.

As always, Tom and Andy cover a wide array of topics, but much of this program focused on the recent debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Tom and Andy talk about a recent poll of likely Minnesota voters and what a couple of analysts say about Kamala Harris's shrinking lead in the state. The program also includes a preview of the Presidential Debate and a lewd list of other topics.

Mike Dougherty (aka MnDOT Mike) talks about the major highway projects in the region that are finally finished, including the work on Highway 52 by Cannon Falls. Mike also previews some of the more disruptive projects that will take place next year and invites everyone to an upcoming meeting on reworking the busy South Broadway and Highway 14 intersection in Rochester.

Tom and Andy's topics for today include RFK Jr. and his endorsement of Donald Trump, criticisms of the education initiatives pushed by Governor Tim Walz, the upcoming presidential debate, in the ongoing issue of criminal defendants being routinely released without bail.