Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Jordan Love's appearance on The Rich Eisen Show where Love was asked about the rivalry and noise behind Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears towards Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers. Love believes actions are more important that talk and the team "will handle business" whenever the time comes. That's great... but do the Packers actually have enough "Alpha's" for that mentality? Get ready to be entertained on Molly & Jim! Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown talk all things Wisconsin sports and bring your afternoon drive the sports debate hangout it desperately needs.

Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch are back together and the Milwaukee Brewers just beat the Seattle Mariners 22-0 the night before! It's the largest shutout win in MLB HISTORY since 1888 and the largest the franchise history! Does MLB need a mercy rule for games like this? At what point in a baseball game is a team mathematically "out of it"? Jim and Riley give their proposal to Brewers radio broadcaster Lane Grindle who pushes back against a mercy rule. Get ready to be entertained on Molly & Jim! Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown talk all things Wisconsin sports and bring your afternoon drive the sports debate hangout it desperately needs.

Jason Wilde joins Homer with an encouraging Packers update after Aaron Banks took part in team periods for a second straight day. Wilde says it was surprising because Banks had previously talked about knee soreness after strenuous football activity, but the progress is meaningful even if the Packers still need to manage him carefully. He also discusses Tucker Kraft continuing to practice without a long-term deal, Zaire Franklin bringing needed energy to the defense, and the way Franklin and Kraft reflect the team’s competitive edge. Wilde then breaks down Jordan Love’s leadership style, saying Love may not be fiery like Aaron Rodgers, but he is consistent, authentic and respected for being himself. He says that kind of leadership can still motivate teammates, especially if Love’s play takes another step this season.

Homer opens the Wednesday Homer Hour furious about the Brewers’ 22-0 win turning into a position-player pitching joke, arguing baseball should switch to “banana ball” rules once a team effectively quits. Rain Man brings Brewers, Bucks, Marquette and Wisconsin trivia before Jason Wilde joins with a Packers update on Aaron Banks returning to team periods, Tucker Kraft’s all-out practice style and Zaire Franklin’s edge. Wilde also discusses Jordan Love’s leadership, saying Love is staying authentic instead of trying to be louder than he really is. Jerry Augustine then joins to break down Logan Henderson, Jacob Misiorowski and why Milwaukee’s young pitching gives the Brewers a real chance to chase a World Series. The hour closes with Homer continuing to push Augustine toward a future banana-ball pitching appearance.

Ben and Kyle open Wednesday’s show reacting to the Brewers’ 22-0 destruction of the Mariners, including Luis Lara’s first career home run coming off a position player. The guys debate whether Lara should fully claim the milestone, while Kyle says he would have to lie to his grandkids about the details if it were him. The conversation shifts to Tucker Kraft practicing without a new contract, with Kyle defending Kraft’s team-first mentality and comparing it to his past criticism of Jordan Love sitting out during contract talks. Ben argues Kraft is taking a dangerous risk because one injury could change his value before the Packers pay him. The hour closes with the news that Matt Lepay is joining ESPN Wisconsin, plus a Badgers discussion about Sean Eichorst making a strong first impression compared to Chris McIntosh.

Hour 2 opens with Brewers legend Nyjer Morgan joining the Yuengling Legends Line after Milwaukee’s 22-run eruption and strong series against the Dodgers. T-Plush says Luis Lara’s first homer absolutely counts, argues the Brewers have enough to make a World Series push, and says October will come down to timely hitting, defense, health and staying “plush.” He backs Jake Bauers, Jackson Chourio and Joey Ortiz as hitters he would trust in big moments, while also saying Christian Yelich still deserves belief because veterans can change a game with one swing. Packers talk takes over after Cubs and White Sox fans break into a “Green Bay sucks” chant, sending Kyle into a full rant about Chicago sports fans being obsessed with the Packers. The hour closes with another round of national Packers disrespect after Colin Cowherd predicts Green Bay will finish last in the NFC North, with Kyle firing back that Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur and the Packers should be competing with the Lions for the division.

The 414 Hour opens with Ben offering Kyle a piece of his Brewers over-85.5 wins bet, giving the guys another reason to track Milwaukee’s push toward the NL Central crown. They revisit how the Brewers have continued to beat preseason expectations, why Craig Counsell in Cubs gear still feels wrong to Ben, and why Nyjer Morgan’s comments about rest and health stood out during the stretch run. Jordan Love then joins the conversation after telling Rich Eisen the Packers need to “handle business” in the NFC North, which leads Ben and Kyle to debate whether Green Bay, Detroit and Chicago all belong in the division race. Kyle refuses to fully buy the Bears after one strong season, while Ben argues Chicago has at least done enough to be taken seriously. Catastrophic closes with CKatt’s dark-room exile, Jen, Gabe and Chewy calling Kyle the No. 1 Packers “toad,” a Cubs fan waving a Packers flag during a “Green Bay sucks” chant, and Homer judging potential baby names before the Homer Hour.

This hour begins with Adam Roberts’ 5 O’Clock Focus, taking a deeper look at one of the day’s most important local stories. We then hear Sandy Maxx’s conversation with actor, philanthropist, and veteran advocate Gary Sinise, who reflects on Graceful Warrior, the legacy of service that inspires his work, and the memory of his late son, Mac Sinise. Plus, a TMJ4 Weather Update and a replay of our MKE Economy Briefing with Dale Kooyenga, examining rising borrowing costs, the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and the workplace, changing social trends among younger generations, and what those shifts could mean for the economy and society moving forward.

Waddle and Silvy are joined by Jesse Rogers to recap Sox Cubs before Michael Wilbon hops on for his weekly conversation.

This hour begins with a powerful conversation about justice and remembrance as community activist Tory Lowe discusses the Milwaukee triple homicide that claimed the life of Navy veteran and mother of two Shamarla “Asir” Hare, and the ongoing calls for accountability. We then shift to the arts with performer Elisheva Sheuer, who previews Forever Young, a celebration of music, storytelling, and the connections that bridge generations. Later, we hit the road with Travel Wisconsin for a look at the state’s thriving biking culture and scenic trails. We wrap up with Dale Kooyenga’s MKE Economy Briefing, exploring rising borrowing costs, the impact of AI on education and young people, changing workforce trends, and what these developments could mean for the next generation.