WTMJ host Kristin Brey was joined in-studio by Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki for a wide-ranging political discussion. They began with U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace deal between Israel and Hamas, shared thoughts on the ongoing federal government shutdown and its effect on healthcare, and debated the National Guard’s deployment controversies in Chicago and Portland. They also touched on Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize news and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s decision to run for re-election rather than for governor.

In “Say Something Nice,” the trio found common ground, with each offering praise across the political aisle, before diving into their “Grab Bags” of global stories. Joe stayed on to discuss the growing scrutiny of data centers in southeastern Wisconsin, the local environmental impact, and how the issue could shape upcoming elections. The episode closed with national political headlines — from Katie Porter’s struggling gubernatorial campaign to the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James.