Chad Holmes kicks off the day with a weather update promising an unusually warm start to November, but warns of a chilly weekend ahead. The conversation shifts to the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney, exploring his multifaceted legacy from a respected Secretary of Defense to his controversial role in the Iraq War. Meanwhile, the Wausau Community Theater gears up for 'Sweeney Todd,' with Ian Welsh part of the ensemble. Holmes teases upcoming interviews with the cast and discusses the significance of hope and change in U.S. politics, reflecting on the election of Barack Obama 17 years ago today.