4p: Transit, Justice, and the Markets

This hour opens at 4:08 with Adam Roberts breaking down the Amtrak Hiawatha West Expansion, what the project aims to deliver, and how it could reshape regional transit. At 4:16, MPA President Alexander Ayala reacts to the Tremaine Jones trial, calling the guilty verdict a measure of closure for Officers Corder and McRay while noting that nothing can replace the colleague they lost. He shares that Officer McRay is back at work and reflects on why he believes Jones should have taken a plea deal to avoid a painful trial. The conversation widens to whether Milwaukee has enough officers, how the department is preparing for teen takeovers, and what the summer may look like as staffing and safety concerns collide. At 4:36, we roll into WTMJ’s Week in Review, capturing the biggest stories of the week. The hour closes at 4:46 with Brian Jacobsen from Annex Wealth, who explains how the markets are moving today and why recent statements from Donald Trump are influencing investor behavior, sector sensitivity, and overall market sentiment.