The kidnapping of a Wisconsin journalist in Baghdad echoes the tragic story of James Foley. His mother, Diane Foley, joins us to reflect on the dangers of reporting in conflict zones and how her son’s legacy continues to shape the fight for journalist safety.

At 5:08, Kyle Wallace joins the show to dig into the rise of teen takeovers and why he believes parents need to take a stronger role in setting boundaries and expectations, emphasizing how guidance and accountability at home can curb disruptive behavior in public spaces. At 5:16, Charles Benson breaks down key moments from Donald Trump’s latest speech before shifting to a lighter note with a look at some birthdays. The hour wraps at 5:46 with Brendan Conway from WE Energies explaining the company’s push for a rate hike, what’s driving the request, and how the utility says it will affect customers as the approval process moves forward.

Charles Benson joins the show to recap key moments from Donald Trump’s latest speech and then shifts gears for a lighter turn, highlighting a few birthdays today

Kyle Wallace joins the show to dig into the rise of teen takeovers and why he believes parents need to take a stronger role in setting boundaries and expectations. He breaks down how guidance, involvement, and accountability at home can help curb the behavior playing out in public spaces.

This hour moves fast, starting with Craig Koplien breaking down the potential for severe weather and what conditions are lining up across the region. We then shift to a live update on the ICE arrest of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee’s president before turning to a discussion on the emerging research around traits and warning signs seen in parents of school shooters. At 4:36, we head to space with a look at Artemis II and what the mission represents for NASA’s next steps. The hour closes with Brendan Conway from WE Energies explaining the company’s push for a rate hike and how the utility says it will affect customers moving forward.

Brendan Conway from WE Energies joins the show to explain why the utility is seeking a rate hike, what’s driving the request, and how the company says it will affect customers. A straightforward look at the reasoning, the impact, and what comes next in the approval process.

In this packed hour, we move from breaking news to community insight and sports analysis, starting with a rapid 3 at 3 rundown on Brown County power outages, rising Artemis program costs, and Matt LaFleur’s notes from the NFL coaches meeting. Lt. Efrain Cornejo then joins us to explain what the department is seeing with teen takeovers and how early presence and simple, proactive communication help curb problems before they escalate. Brewers analyst Dom Cotroneo follows with a look at how the team is adapting to the Automated Ball‑Strike system and where Milwaukee’s starting rotation stands as the season unfolds. We close with Antonio Butts of the Walnut Way Conservation Corp., who breaks down the community impact of WE Energies’ proposed rate hike and what it could mean for residents and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

As WE Energies pushes for a rate hike, Antonio Butts of the Walnut Way Conservation Corp. weighs in on what higher utility costs could mean for residents and local revitalization efforts. A grounded look at how energy policy meets neighborhood reality.

Dom Cotroneo joins the show to dig into how the Brewers are adjusting to the Automated Ball-Strike system and what it means for hitters and pitchers alike. He also sizes up Milwaukee’s starting rotation, where the strengths are emerging, and what questions still linger as the season takes shape.

Lt. Efrain Cornejo breaks down what the department is seeing around recent teen takeovers and why early presence in gathering areas is making a difference. From communication to small proactive steps, he explains how the little things are helping officers stay ahead of disruptive crowds.