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Waddle and Silvy discuss the baseball weekend in Chicago before Waddle breaks down how his grandson was hit by a wiffle ball in South Carolina. Then, they run through Aki's A-List.

Alex Strouf, Jason Wilde and Gabe Neitzel open State of the Packers from Summerfest by debating Matt LaFleur’s fresh contract extension, the late-season collapse, and whether “finishing” is really something a team can practice. They weigh how much blame belongs to LaFleur versus Brian Gutekunst after injuries, offensive line issues and the Micah Parsons trade all shaped the 2025 ending. The guys t...

Hour 2 starts with the biggest anxiety point on the roster: the Packers offensive line. The crew breaks down Jordan Morgan at left tackle, Sean Rhyan’s move to center, Zach Tom’s recovery, and the possibility that Jagger Burton could force another dreaded offensive line rotation. They also review the defensive front under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon, including Javon Hargrave, Devonte Wyatt, Ch...

The final hour opens with the linebackers, where Edgerrin Cooper needs to become a more consistent playmaker and Zaire Franklin is expected to fill a major role after Quay Walker’s departure. The guys then move to the secondary, praising the safety trio of Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard while raising serious questions about cornerback depth, Carrington Valentine’s tackling, and K...

Jason Wilde joins Ben Brust and Alex Strouf to react to Sean Eichorst’s conversation on Wilde and Tausch and what it might mean for Luke Fickell’s future at Wisconsin. Wilde says Eichorst was likely being careful not to paint himself into a corner before he truly gets to know Fickell and evaluates the football program. He explains why being from Wisconsin can help an athletic director understand t...

With Kyle Wallace still out, Ben Brust is joined by Alex Strouf for a patriotic start built around the U.S. soccer team getting Flo Balogun reinstated before its World Cup matchup with Belgium. The guys debate whether FIFA finally got the call right or simply bent its own rules because the tournament is in America. They also ask how many Brewers losses fans would sacrifice for a U.S. win, with Str...

Hour 2 opens with more reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s emotional farewell to Milwaukee and his sit-down with Jim Paschke about chasing another championship. Ben and Strouf debate whether Giannis and the Bucks both waited too long to admit the partnership had run its course, especially after the Damian Lillard move failed and the Myles Turner signing felt more desperate than championship-changi...

The 414 Hour opens with Alex Strouf trying to rap his way into the segment before Ben replays Jesse Nelson’s Boston-flavored intro attempts and Kyle Wallace texts in his approval. Ben and Strouf return to Giannis’ farewell and argue about whether the Bucks and Giannis should have accepted the breakup sooner, with callers comparing the fan base to kids in a divorce. The hour then turns to Brice Tur...

Lane Grindle joins to discuss the Brewers' All-Star representatives, including Jacob Misiorowski's meteoric rise and the cases for William Contreras and Brice Turang. Who deserves a spot, who got overlooked, and what their performances mean for Milwaukee's remarkable season so far?

This hour begins with WTMJ’s Craig Koplien providing the latest on the Geneva Lake drowning investigation and the community’s response to the tragedy. We also discuss an MPD officer being struck by fireworks on Brady Street over the holiday weekend and the safety concerns that followed. Plus, a preview of Team USA’s matchup with Belgium, and Rose Gray joins with summer travel ideas, including EAA...

Rose Gray joins to share unique travel ideas, including apple-themed destinations, a preview of EAA festivities, and insights on a special JF trip. Plus, tips for making the most of your summer travels across Wisconsin and beyond.

An MPD officer was struck by fireworks while working on Brady Street over the holiday weekend, raising concerns about safety, crowd behavior, and the risks first responders face during large public celebrations. We break down what happened and the response from law enforcement.

WTMJ’s Craig Koplien joins with the latest on the drowning incident on Geneva Lake, providing updates on the search and recovery efforts, what investigators know so far, and the community's response to the tragedy.

Waddle and Silvy discuss where the Bears' position players rank in the NFL before they recap the weekend with the Good, the Bad and the Dirty.

ESPN CLE Special HR 2 - Kevan and Nick talk more LeBron and Guardians just staying afloat through adversity.

ESPN CLE Special HR 1 - The Buckeye Boys are filling in for Browns Daily this week as they talk all signs pointed toward LeBron back in CLE.

Kristin Brey is joined by Colleston Morgan Jr. of City Forward Collective and writer-organizer Garrett Buck for a deeper conversation about school choice, public education and the difficult decisions Milwaukee parents face. Inspired by Nikole Hannah-Jones’ writing about her family’s education choices, they discuss race, privilege, school quality, community responsibility and the tension between su...

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes back Martin Moore of Koss for another edition of The Future of Almost Everything. Jeff and Martin explore how technology is changing workplace norms, from voice prompts replacing keyboards to the benefits and drawbacks of phone-free events. They also discuss how national brands can connect locally, then brainstorm ways newcomers to Milwaukee c...