Elizabeth Lintonen returns with a lively roundup of must-see attractions at the Wisconsin State Fair, while Charles Benson provides key insight into the evolving landscape of the 2026 Wisconsin governor’s race. Plus, Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis joins John and Julia live to address the urgent debate over police pay.

This hour kicks off with Jeff McCarthy of Bank Five Nine on their deep involvement at the fair, followed by a tasty tour of the Wisconsin Products Pavilion. Then, John and Julia pivot to national news with ABC’s Brad Garrett breaking down the disturbing Manhattan office shooting. They wrap with Alderman Peter Burgelis calling for urgent action in Milwaukee’s police pay crisis.

Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis joins John and Julia live to address the urgent debate over police pay. With staffing stretched thin, he calls for immediate action to support recruitment, training, and retention of officers.

ABC’s Brad Garrett joins to analyze how a shooter was able to enter a Manhattan office building with minimal resistance. Was it a systemic failure or a gap in protocol? Brad dives into what went wrong—and what we can learn from it.

John Mercure and Julia Fello dive into a jam-packed hour from the Wisconsin State Fair! They start with the top 3 trending stories of the day with Elizabeth Lintonen, then talk plants with expert Melinda Myers, get the inside scoop from State Fair CEO Shari Black, and close the hour with Packers historian Brent Hensell revealing the story behind the team’s new 1923-inspired throwback uniforms. Food, fun, football, and flowers—it’s all here.

Packers historian Brent Hensell joins the show to explain how the team is honoring its roots with throwback uniforms modeled after the 1923 squad—including hand-painted helmets. A fascinating look at the past meeting the present.

John Mercure and Julia Fello kick off the fair coverage with the top 3 trending stories from opening day at the Wisconsin State Fair. WTMJ’s Elizabeth Lintonen joins to share her food finds, crowd impressions, and first-day highlights.

It’s a packed hour as final touches go into the beloved Wisconsin State Fair, and Sean Brynda takes us behind the scenes with farmers and organizers. Co Nguyen shares how “Operation Advance” is working to secure the future of the Wisconsin War Memorial. Plus, MMAC CEO & President Dale Kooyenga explains how the Milwaukee Domes were saved.

Co Nguyen, President and CEO of the Wisconsin War Memorial, discusses the $18 million “Operation Advance” campaign. With historic architecture and deep civic value, the Memorial’s long-term future is at stake. Find out what’s at risk, what’s been raised, and how you can help preserve this lakeside icon.

Travel Wisconsin's Anne Sayers shares tips for cooling off at some of the state's best indoor escapes with John Mercure & Julia Fello. Lastly, We wrap with a Milwaukee economic briefing featuring Dale Kooyenga, giving you an inside look at business trends shaping the region, inclduing the details on saving the Domes.