Wisconsin's Afternoon News

The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for a Thanksgiving night showdown against the Miami Dolphins. John is joined by ESPN Wisconsin host and Packer hall-of-famer Mark Tauscher to preview the game. Tauscher also shares his personal experiences of playing on Thanksgiving and what it’s like for the players.

John Mercure and Adam Roberts dive into the day’s top stories, including the compensation for Kohl’s new CEO, the latest on President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs and their potential local impact, and a heartwarming tale of an Arizona grandma celebrating Thanksgiving with someone she once accidentally texted years ago. They also explore the debate on cussing in front of kids, reflect on what they’re most thankful for!

John Mercure and Adam Roberts sit down with OEC Group station manager James Vanderloo to explore the potential impact of proposed tariffs under President-elect Trump. From trade wars with China and Mexico to how these policies could shake up the local economy, this episode covers the economic ripple effects we may see.

John Mercure and Adam Roberts break down three of the day’s most buzzworthy topics: the controversial compensation package for Kohl’s new CEO, a rare bourbon auction happening in Kentucky, and the heartwarming story of an Arizona grandma celebrating Thanksgiving with someone she accidentally texted years ago.

In the final hour, Mike and John dive into the latest deer hunting statistics, including the drop in registrations compared to last year. Then, they’re joined by State Senator John Jagler to discuss the future of Milwaukee Public Schools and the consequences of non-compliance with state laws. Finally, they welcome Kim Lamansky from Kathy’s House and Linda Ling, a current resident at the facility, to share moving stories of healing and support for those seeking medical treatment in Milwaukee.

In this hour, John and Mike recap the Packers' impressive win over the San Francisco 49ers with Steve “The Homer” True from ESPN Milwaukee. Then, they discuss the most common emergency room visits during Thanksgiving, from burns to cuts, and how to stay safe during the holiday. Plus, Dr. John Raymond from the Medical College of Wisconsin joins to talk about the ongoing effects of long COVID and what we need to know as we head into the holidays.

Dr. John Raymond, CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin, joins John and Mike to discuss the latest on the COVID vaccine and the ongoing effects of long COVID, particularly as the holiday season ramps up.

After a dominating win over the 49ers, Steve “The Homer” True from ESPN Milwaukee joins John and Mike to recap the Packers' performance and look ahead to their Thursday night game against the Miami Dolphins.

John Mercure and Mike Spaulding as they cover the hottest topics of the day. From the resignation of Kohl’s CEO to the announcement of the "word of the year" tied to a social media trend, they break down the headlines. Plus, they discuss the potential impact of the newly announced ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and President-Elect Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Lastly, what is the holdup with SRO's and MPS? Senator John Jagler joined the show to explain.

State Senator John Jagler joins John and Mike to discuss the future of Milwaukee Public Schools in the wake of non-compliance with Act 12. Should there be penalties for MPS, and what message does this send to students?