Wisconsin's Morning News
Hosts Vince Vitrano and Erik Bilstad bring you the latest in news and information from across Southeast Wisconsin every weekday morning.
What are we Waiting For in Green Bay?
What is going on at 1265 Lombardi Ave? Are we extending LaFleur or not? ESPNâs Gabe Neitzel joins the program to talk about the delay of news of extending LaFluer â or not extending him
9a: An "Intimate" Night
Talk about a pocket pancake! This hour, we begin with asking Microsoft President Brad Smithif A.I. will take over. Plus, LaFleur's extention and where is it, and the Weekend Trend w/ Sandy Maxx
The Weekend Trend: A Space Themed Goblin Outing
The Weekend Trend and we have a space theme! Moonwalking lessons, space movies, concerts, and so much more space themed things at the Waukesha Jamboree. Also, the Goblin King Ball at Turner Hall. Plus, an *intimate* evening with Pat Murphy, and Professional Bull Riding
8a: Be Intentional, Man
Nobody knows what it means. This hour, more details surrounding the ICE involved shooting in Minneapolis - the new one. An Everyday Hero. And an announcement from Pabst Theater Group with a new product they are offering this year.
7a: Talk About Rock Bottom
Also, basketball! This hour, a special guest at the White House today. The Microsoft President answers a question if he thinks A.I. will ever take over. The astronauts are officially back (with one more than they left with??) And Mark Tauscher tralks LaFleur's extension and what's with the delay
The Matt LaFleur Delay w/ Mark Tauscher
We brief Tausch on our speculation of the reason the astronauts on the ISS were sent home early was because of a pregnancy. Which means it happened in space. Will Maury Povich be involved? Anyway, back to business on LaFleur. Whatâs the delay on the announcement with LaFleur?
6a: Are The Monkeys Real?
Great response to that question. This hour, more details surrounding another ICE involved shooting in Minneapolis. Debbie's snowmobile safety piece. An Everyday Hero, and ESPN's Jen Lada stops by to discuss empathy and professionalism in an NFL press conference
Everyday Hero: Playing Frogger with your Life
Everyday Hero! After a Vanilla Ice Reference, a man who witnessed kids crossing a very busy highway. This man risked his own life to grab these kids who were aimlessly wondering in the highway. And the caretakers â had no idea?! Thank goodness for this Everyday Hero.
Between Professionalism & Empathy w/ Jen Lada
An exchange with a reporter and the Jacksonville Jaguars head coach where the reporter congratulated the coach on the success of their season following a loss to the playoff game. ESPNs Jen Lada stops by to discuss. There was blowback. Is there a time and place for that? Did the reporter overstep being complimentary? Jen gives her thoughts. Whatâs the balance between professionalism & empathy?
9a: If I'm Going to Get Beat
At least its from one of our own! This hour, we begin with USA Speedskater and Olympic medalist Emrey Lehan to talk about his prep for Milan. Also this hour, a way to determine if you're sick ahead of time, and Dr. Ken Harris talks on a 14 year old case finally issuing charges
Olympian Speedskater Emery Lehman
The Winter Olympics are almost here â and we have Bronze Medalist and Team USA Speedskater Emery Lehman on the program to talk about his year leading up to the Winter Olympics in Milan, the success he has had as a speedskater, his time in other Olympic competitions, and of course what heâs looking forward to at this yearâs winter Olympics.
8a: Avoid Mistakes By Thinking
There's the recepie to combating A.I. This hour, we begin with our full conversation with Microsoft President Brad Smith where we talk data centers, A.I. advancments, and of course how does Smith use A.I.? Also, Giannis boo'd back at the crowd yesterday, and President Trump flipped the bird. What an hour!
Microsoft President Brad Smith
Microsoft President Brad Smith was at UW-M for support of the billion dollar A.I. Data Center. He was just in Washington D.C. giving a huge talk about the advancement of A.I. and the United Statesâ investment in those centers. Now, a lot of locals are nervous about what these data centers will do to their properties, their home, and more the actual costs of these data centers. Microsoft was transparent on shouldering the costs and not pushing it on citizens. Our conversation with Microsoft President Brad Smith.
7a: Has Run Its Course
Is this the official beginning of the end? Fans boo'd the Bucks - Giannis boo'd back. We discuss that with Mark Tauscher. Also this hour, where we stand on 'WisEye' and a Badgers buzzer beater you have to hear
He Boo'd Back w/ Mark Tauscher
So the Bucks got booâd yesterday after getting blown out by the Timberwolves last night â without their best players on the floor. At one point, Giannis booâd the crowd back following a tough And-1. Mark Tauscher joins the show â and is this the beginning of the break up and the end to Giannisâ time in Milwaukee?
6a: Our SOTY Gets His Hardware
Thanks for coming out Microsoft CEO Brad Smith! This hour, a conversation with the leader of one of the biggest tech giants of the world. Plus, The US push for Greenland becoming more aggressive. And Dr. Ken Harris answers the question as to why a 14 year old case is finally coming back with fresh charges.
Do Gooders Don't Kill People
A case back in 2012 has come back with charges. Corey Stingley, a 16-year-old who was caught shoplifting a convenient store in West Allis. Customers tried to stop Stingley and ended up giving him injuries that eventually killed him. Those men where never charged â up until today. Those two men are facing charges. Why did it take so long? Dr. Ken Harris joins the show to lend his expertise.
International Snowmobile Safety Week: DNR Tips for Safe Snowmobiling During Peak Season
Every winter in Wisconsin, snowmobiles donât just hit the trails. They cross roads. They share space with cars and during International Snowmobile Safety Week, the Wisconsin DNR says that overlap matters more than ever.
9a: Real Haymakers
Those kids were swinging! This hour, we begin with CBS News White House Reporter Olivia Rinaldi from the latest from Washington. We also detail the player's thoughts on Matt LaFleur, and Miwaukee's traffic safety measures that it got more funding for.
Olivia Rinaldi: Protests from Iran to the US
CBS White House Reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins the program. A lot to cover and we start with the major protests going on in Iran and President Trump is threatening to intervene. Now, as Olivia details, there is currently an internet blackout â so thereâs no way of really knowing whatâs going on in Iran. But what does intervene mean? Plus back home, investigations continuing into the ICE involved shooting in Minneapolis and threats of sending more troops to Minneapolis as tensions continue to rise.
8a: Between Bieber & X-Files
What a masterclass in producing. This hour, yes the astronauts in space are coming back, and we speculate as to why. Microsoft CEO Brad Smith speaking at a conference touting his data centers and their transparency for residents in Wisconsin, and an amazing hockey brawl you need to see
7a: "It was 30 to 6..."
Asked and answered. This hour, a hearing in front of the Supreme Court regarding transgender athletes. Plus, Brian Niznansky previews the winter Olympic sport that is winter in January, and Mark Tauscher talks about the future of Matt LaFleur, and how we still don't know if he's getting fired or extended.
Covert Operation LaFleur w/ Mark Tauscher
Mark Tauscher joins the program and the players love him. Despite the result â the players are bought in to Matt LaFleur. But will the front office listen? Plus, we have a bite from Micah Parsons who put the accountability of the loss on the players, not on coaching. So which is it? Will LaFleur be gone or extended?
The True Winter Olympics w/ Bryan Niznansky
Not the major event in Italy, but what we're dealing with right here! Brian Niznansky joins the program and after a quick check-in on his thoughts following the Packers loss, today is going to be warm. Like, we might touch 50. However, itâs supposed to snow late tonight and later in the week. Niz warns this may mix with some rainy/slushy mix that could impact the morning commute.
6a: An Extraterrestrial Affair
We're just connecting *some* dots. This hour, we preview the Clintons appearing before the oversight committee for his association to Jeffrey Epstein. A Winter Survival Guide from Mkewithkids.com. Safe street funding, and Lori Nickel talks player/coach relationship - especially when the job of one of them is in question.
They Love Their Coach w/ Lori Nickel
Exit interviews are happening in Green Bay after their season ended on Saturday night in the NFC Wild Card game. The job security of one coach Matt LaFleur is in question after another playoff loss. Lori Nickel joins the program and we talk about the comments of the players and how the locker room truly feels about their leader. Thereâs a lot of work to do â but Lori details how LaFleur being the coach, isnât the only one to blame.
The Winter Survival Guide w/ Calie Herbst - MKEwithkids.com
Now that football is over â winter is officially here â and we need something to do on the weekends with no Packer games! Calie Herbst from mkewithkids.com joins the program to give us her Winter survival guide! Sled hills, ice skating, and even glow events that happen at night!
9a: Too Scary
Possible Wisconsin's Morning News movie outing again? This hour, we begin with the Packers breakdown and what the future holds. Plus, the 'block Oracle' movement. And The Week Ahead!
8a: Dusting with the Leafblower
It's got to get cleaned somehow. This hour, we begin with going to 'The Office' with LAK Group's Mike Grubich with more generational divides in the workplace. The Breakdown of the Packers Breakdown, and of course another story we do every year - yet we make fun every year.
In The Office: Workplace Generational Divide
We head into The Office with Mike Grubich! We begin with the ânever-ending work dayâ which is a good reason for employees to get upset. How do managers make sure this doesnât happen? Plus, employees who yell at their managers â is this the cause of generational differences? Mike breaks it all down.
7a: Was That Goodbye?
Sounded like something. This hour, we begin with with the Federal Reserve being subpoenaed by the DOJ and what that means. We do The Week Ahead, and Mark Tauscher stops by to break down the season ender for the Green Bay Packers
From 'Snuffer" to "Suffer" w/ Mark Tauscher
Mark Tauscher joins the show and my goodness, it still hurts how the Packers lost to the Bears, with a 2nd half collapse that will make for a tough and long offseason. Tausch talks about momentum, what should have âsnuffedâ the Bears out, but it turned from snuffer to suffer real quick.
The Week Ahead: The Space Speculation
The Week Ahead â A boost to tourism attempt in Milwaukee, NASA is bringing home the astronauts at the ISS due to a âmedical concern.â More playoff football this weekend, and what is all coming to the silver screen.
6a: "Only if..."
And that "if" definitely happened. Cue the Michael Stipe! A tough end to the Packers season - so what's next? Plus, the block Oracle movement. We explore all the international dealings with ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers, and of course we have another annual story that we 'have' to cover.
From Cuba to Iran w/ ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers
A lot happening internationally that the US has its hands in. ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the show. We begin with Cuba, who has had itâs oil supply nearly cut off since the US intervened with Venezuela. The President warning Cuba to make a deal with the US âsooner rather than later.
Pancake Breakfast Special: CES Fact or Fiction
It's a crutch until you haven't used it in forever! The Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas took place this week - and there are so many products coming out some seem too good to be true. Others seem so bad they sound fake. So what better opportunity to play a CES edition of Fact or Fiction
9a: Good Plan
"Better score a touchdown" Thanks coach! This hour we begin with sound and comments from officials following the ICE shooting in Minneapolis - as well as the one in Portland. Plus, sick astronauts, a gameplan for Saturday night, and a Pancake Breakfast Special that is almost too good to be true.
8a: Hitting it Since 2005
What was the first song you bought on iTunes 25 years ago? What a look back at a revolutionary time in music! Also this hour, we dive into a press conference with the Mayor of Minneapolis speaking on the ICE shooting earlier in the week - we also get into the Portland situation as well. And all the Packers Bears rivalry storylines
7a: Meet Mean Gene
You all know Mean Gene. It's just a matter of how long you've known him. This hour, celebrating a revolutionary anniversary, the latest details of the MN ICE Shooting investigation, why those astronauts have to come home. And Mark Tauscher stops by to preview Packers/Bears
The Keys to the Packers Concerns w/ Mark Tauscher
Mark Tauscher joins the program and of course this is the last day of prep before Packers / Bears on Saturday night! The Packers practiced at Lambeau yesterday. Something to look into? A test of the outside elements? Also Solider Field field stinks. Why? We then get a prediction from Tausch