8AM: What The Business Is, Aurora Sinai Shooting Fallout, MPS Graduation Rate Surge (Hour 2)

Bailey and Dame open the hour by taking calls for “What The Business Is,” giving local entrepreneurs a free platform to promote their work and connect with the community. They emphasize the importance of consistency, visibility, and supporting homegrown businesses. The conversation then turns serious as they review new details in the shooting at Aurora Sinai Hospital. Updated reports confirm the victim remains on life support despite earlier information suggesting he had passed. Hospital officials acknowledged lapses in handheld security screening procedures and confirmed that responsible personnel have been terminated. Dame notes that Sinai has historically maintained strong security, but one breakdown proved costly. Both hosts agree accountability was necessary. They continue unpacking the incident, calling it preventable and pointing to reports that the suspect may have been experiencing mental health challenges and was not targeting a specific individual. Bailey shares a personal story about witnessing a security dog detect a weapon and drugs before a flight, underscoring that while some safeguards may feel excessive, they can be critical in preventing tragedy. The discussion highlights how a single lapse can create devastating consequences. The hour closes on a positive note, celebrating news that Milwaukee Public Schools’ graduation rate has reached its highest level in 15 years — a milestone both hosts say deserves recognition and optimism heading into the weekend.