Wisconsin's Afternoon News

John & Sandy dive into the hottest trends of the day, from the surprising drop in gas prices to the upcoming merger of Honda and Nissan. Plus, get into the festive spirit with music from Joel Kopischke! Later, mental health expert Megan Anderson offers advice on managing holiday stress, and ABC News’ Peter Charalambous provides insight into the controversial case of Luigi Mangione. Lastly, Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly joins the conversation to discuss the county's efforts to tackle homelessness this winter. Tune in for a blend of news, expert advice, and community updates!

John & Sandy dive deep into the latest developments in the case of Luigi Mangione, who pleaded "not guilty" to state murder and terror charges in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. ABC News’ Peter Charalambous joins the show as Mangione's attorney claims he’s being used as political fodder by police and the NYC mayor. Explore the complexities of this controversial case and the reactions from those supporting Mangione outside the courtroom.

The holidays can bring stress to many, and John & Sandy are joined by therapist Megan Anderson from “A Therapist, and a Couch” to talk through the emotional challenges of the season. Megan shares practical tips on how to manage stress, maintain mental wellness, and turn holiday tension into meaningful, enjoyable moments. Tune in for strategies to make your holidays brighter and more peaceful.

John & Sandy kick off the hour by recapping the top trending topics of the day! They discuss the significant drop in gas prices, a much-needed relief for drivers, the exciting news of Honda and Nissan merging, and of course, Sandy brings some holiday cheer with Festivus music from friend of WTMJ, Joel Kopischke. Don’t miss this quick dive into today’s big stories with a festive twist!

John, Julia, Brandon & Debbie open the hour with a story you may have missed this week! Plus, ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde joins the show to talk about former Packers QB, Aaron Rodgers' documentary. Finally, ESPN’s Mark Tauscher joins to talk about his family’s Christmas traditions and the best holiday gift he received during his Packers career.

In this hour, John & Julia highlight the heroic story of Eileen Wetzel, who saved a woman’s life in Florida. Then, they bring in ESPN’s Jason Wilde to talk about Aaron Rodgers’ new documentary, “Enigma,” and why he chose not to watch it. The hour wraps with a look at the week’s biggest stories, including a tragedy in Madison and the Bucks' victory, plus a discussion on the tradition of office Christmas parties.

ABC News' Ines de La Cuetara joined John & Julia to give an updated look into the who, what, and why into the attack in Germany that left dozens injured.

Join John & Julia as they dive into the latest trends and news of the day, from a major snowstorm and tragedy in Germany to a shocking update in the JonBenet Ramsey case. Later, they discuss the looming U.S. government shutdown with ABC News’ Molly Nagle, and get a sneak peek at the newest holiday movie releases with Ryan Jay, including “Oz” and “Mufasa.” Lastly, what do you call your holiday tree?

John & Julia discuss the tense negotiations happening in Washington as House Republicans scramble to avoid a government shutdown. ABC News’ Molly Nagle joins to break down the latest from Capitol Hill, including the potential for a deal and the influence of key figures like Trump and Musk.

John & Julia dive into the top three buzzworthy stories of the day, from the snowstorm that blanketed the city, to the tragedy in Germany, and a shocking update in the JonBenet Ramsey case that could change everything.