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Guests include MLB.com Brewers Beat Writer Adam McCalvy.

We wrap up with a preview of game 1 between the Brewers and Cubs before gametime coverage.

MLB.com Brewers Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about how Craig Counsell feels about the Brewers beating the Cubs, if there’s another chance at a rain delay, how the operations crew at Wrigley Field cleans up following rain, and if he got to try any of Quinn Priester’s grandma’s cookies!

1. Milwaukee County is out with a new flood update. Here's what we know now, since the historic flooding on August 9th, emergency response teams and volunteers have assessed nearly 35-hundred properties in the county. More than 50 percent of the inspected properties are considered "destroyed" or having "major damage." Meanwhile, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says cities are still evaluating the impact on public infrastructure. Preliminary damage estimates exceed 34-million dollars. Crowley says FEMA could arrive as early as Thursday to do its own assessment. That's part of the process to determine whether our damage meets the requirements for a Presidential disaster declaration.

2. A Los Angeles woman, who prosecutors call the "Ketamine Queen", will plead guilty to federal charges in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. She's the last of nearly half a dozen people to take a plea deal in the "Friends" star's deadly overdose. After months of denials, Jasveen Sangha will admit she sold the drugs that killed Perry. She could face up to 45 years in prison. Perry died at his Los Angeles home in October 2023, hours after he was injected by his personal assistant. That assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, has already agreed to plead guilty.

3. The National Retail Federation says families are projected to spend an average of $858 on all the back-to-school essentials. Retail experts say you may want to wait to buy new clothes. She also suggests buying store brands, instead of the more expensive name brands, and looking at refurbished electronics to save some money.

It's the Tuesday edition! Jesse returns after missing Monday's show and recounts his eventful day hosting The Barry Alvarez Show with the legendary Wisconsin football coach. Tausch was intrigued by what he heard Adam Schefter say this morning about Micah Parsons' future with the Dallas Cowboys. Could the Packers actually be interested in acquiring one of the best defensive players in the game? Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins to discuss.

Sherwin pulls back the curtain on the radio industry—sharing an insider's perspective on what makes it tick, what’s broken, and why it still matters. From the golden days of broadcast to the challenges of staying relevant in the digital era, Sherwin dives into both the good (like community connection and creative freedom) and the bad (corporate control, shrinking opportunities, and outdated systems). Whether you're a radio veteran, aspiring broadcaster, or just a curious listener, this episode gives you an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how the radio world really works.

Sherwin tackles one of Milwaukee’s most talked-about political decisions: the mayor’s appointment of an ex-convict and former gang member to lead the city’s newly established Office of Community Wellness and Safety.

Sherwin takes the mic to unpack a fiery trio of headlines: Donald Trump’s latest political maneuvers, the evolving role (and failures) of FEMA in national crises, and Vice President Kamala Harris’s positioning as the 2024 election looms. Are we witnessing strategic leadership—or calculated chaos?

Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson discuss Scottie Scheffler's "Tiger Esque" performances as of late including his win in the BMW Championship, can Keegan Bradley be a Ryder Cup player and captain, who does it come down to for the final spot on the US Ryder Cup team and a preview of The Tour Championship.

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins The Homer Hour, what are the percent chances that the Packers try and make a deal for Micah Parsons, is there avenue where the Packers could strike a deal, when was the last trade the Packers gave up draft choices of any significance for a player they wanted, on the Packers injury situation at wide receiver leading into the season, will the Packers play their starters in the final preseason game, on Marshawn Lloyd's back luck injuries and where is the strength of this Packers team after 3 weeks of training camp?