The Chad Holmes Show

We talk all things politics with Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil. Including last weekend's ICE-out protest in Rib Mountain and the other political issues of the day.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9 am to 10 am hour can be heard on the 98.9 WXCO YouTube channel and on the "Sports 2 Stream" of wxco.fm and Civic Media app.

We get an opportunity to talk to three cast members and the director of the Central Wisconsin Children's Theatre production of "The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree" that stages this weekend at the UWSP at Wausau Veniga Theater. Director Suzanne Stoltze and cast members Madelyn Flees, Mason Cooper and Madi Tatro discuss the show, the challenges, the fun and more. The show will be performed Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 and 7 pm and Sunday at 1 pm. Tickets can be purchased at http://cwct.booktix.com More info on CWCT at http://mycwct.org

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We are joined by cast members of the Central Wisconsin Educational Theatre Alliance (CWETA) production of "Shrek: The Musical" that opens this Thursday at the Wausau West HS Auditorium. Drake Hoffman, Catherine Harmon and Rowan Lammert discuss the show, their parts in the production and more. The show runs this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 pm with a Sunday matinee at 1:30 pm and again with the same schedule next week. We also hear our discussion with Brenton Kneiss about the Wausau Conservatory of Music Gala coming in early March.

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Our Monday gets off to a rough start with technical issues keeping us off the air to start. However, we then get going with an interview with Brenton Kneiss of the Wausau Conservatory of Music to discuss their upcoming Gala at the Wausau Country Club.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9 am to 10 am hour can be heard on the 98.9 WXCO YouTube channel and on the "Sports 2 Stream" of wxco...

We talk the news of the morning including a potential funding deal to keep the federal government open and the arrest of Don Lemon for doing.....journalism. Plus, we talk Wisconsin sports with Paul Michlig.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9 am to 10 am hour can be heard on the 98.9 WXCO YouTube channel and on the "Sports 2 Stream" of wxco.fm and Civic Media app.

In the first hour we find out what is happening at the Grand Theater with Executive Director Sean Wright. Down to about 100 days until the major renovation of the Grand will begin but, until then, still plenty of great shows coming like "Mrs. Doubtfire" for two shows a week from Saturday.

We also discuss Donald Trump's endorsement of Michael Alfonso in the Republican primary for the 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by Tom Tiffany. The 25 year old Alfonso has limited professional experience and none politically other than being the son-in-law of former Congressman Sean Duffy. That...

We are joined for the entire first hour by former Wausau mayor Katie Rosenberg. We talk about her mayoral term, her current run for Marathon County Board, the importance of local civic engagement, the pressures of office, any regrets and more.

In hour 2 we are joined by Sean Wright, Executive Director of the Grand Theater in Wausau to discuss the upcomings shows and Second Century campaign. Also, a rebuttal to comments made by a morning show host down the street concerning the ICE role in Minneapolis.

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We are joined in studio by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. We discuss the latest lawsuit filing in support of Minnesota against the Trump Administration, the work being done in other lawsuits, how his department is trying to maintain public trust in the rule of law and other topics.

We are also joined in studio by Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for state treasurer, D.C. Everest School Board member and supervisor on the Marathon County board. We discuss his statewide race, why the state treasurer position is important, school issues and more.

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It's another cold Monday and we start by discussing the news of the weekend, which was the killing of a VA nurse by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Immediately following the tragedy, members of the federal government attempted to pass along false information that was contradicted by the video of the incident. They lied.

In the third and fourth segments of the first hour we are joined by state Representative Francesca Hong, who is running for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 2026. We discuss how she would deal with a federal government that uses threats against states to...

On a frigid Friday morning with temperatures starting around 25 below zero with wind chills of 50 below we discuss the weather. Not only is it cold now it will stay that way for the next week. Plus, tips on how to stay safe in the cold.

We are joined by Paul Michlig to discuss/argue the Brewers' trade of Freddy Peralta, the potential trade of Giannis by the Bucks, the Badger men's basketball team's win streak and Marquette basketball's struggles.

In the second hour we talk about Wednesday's Democratic Gubernatorial Debate moderated by Civic Media's Dan...

In the first hour we talk politics with Marathon County Democratic Party chairperson Nancy Stencil. From the Democratic race for Governor, recruiting candidates locally, the situation in Minneapolis and the response of national Democrats plus more.

In the second hour it's a smorgasbord of issues: the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta to the Mets. Chad hates it. The cold weather leads to postponements including tonight's scheduled big hockey match up between Wausau West and SPASH. Chad hates that too. Finally a discussion on the importance of 2026. There have been historically significant years throughout the United States' history. This...

We are joined by Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez to discuss her proposal to set rules for ICE agents in Wisconsin. We also talk about her ideas for health care coverage, rural hospitals and access to health care, education, 2-year colleges and more.

Another Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate, Brett Hulsey, calls in to discuss a run-in he had with State Senator Cory Tomczyk.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9...

We talk about a very, very cold start to the day and a week that will stay frigid in northcentral Wisconsin. Be prepared if you have any travel plans!

We are also joined by Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes to discuss her background, why she's the best choice for Governor, issues that affect rural areas and central Wisconsin and more.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9 am...

We received a visit to our 98.9 WXCO studios on Saturday by State Senator and Democratic candidate for Governor Kelda Roys. We discussed her being born and raised in central Wisconsin, her reasons for running, issues such as dealing with the federal government, wind and solar power, rural access to health care and more.

It is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr holiday. We go back to May of 1967 and listen to a speech the Civic Rights Icon gave at Marathon Park in Wausau. So many of the issues and topics that King discussed that day are still...

We are joined in studio by former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for Governor in 2026. We discuss a number of issues including dealing with threats from the federal government, clean energy, health care access, rural issues and more.

We also talk Wisconsin sports with Paul Michlig. Matt Lafleur and the Packers, Bucks continue to struggle, Badger basketball on a win streak and Marquette in the Big East cellar.

We are also joined by Ron Alexander, one of the organizers of a special event tonight at Marathon Park in Wausau to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's...

We start the show with a commentary on the scenes last night in Minneapolis. Discuss how the "plan" of too many Democratic leaders is to wait for November and win the midterm elections. With Trump threatening to use the Insurrection Act, there is not a guarantee there will be elections. Plus, it appears the people are once against ahead of their leaders. We also discuss the water carrying for the fascists by the radio station down the street and their morning show host.

Grand Theater Executive Director Sean Wright joined us to discuss what was a busy...

Today our continuing series of introductory interviews with candidates for Wisconsin Governor continues with Zachary Roper. At 22 years old, Roper is the youngest candidate in the field. We talk about his priorities including stopping the trend of lower numbers of 18 to 35 years living in Wisconsin, hospital access in rural areas, insurance, child care, immigration, the budget surplus and more

In hour 2 we are joined by Grand Theater Executive Director Sean Wright to talk about a great holiday season that just concluded plus a busy schedule of shows in the lead up to the start in May of...

We spend most of the second hour talking to Up North News executive editor Pat Kreitlow about what he is up to after the end of his radio show plus a number of political topics in the news including Minneapolis and more!

In the first hour we talk about a pair of area county board races that have no candidates on the ballot and why that is bad for our democracy. Plus, Christine Daniels of the Good News Project.

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Today we talked to director Katie Kloth and cast member Sarah Brock of the River & Woods Theatre Company's production of "Calendar Girls" that stages this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm at the Wausau East High School Auditorium. We go behind the scenes of the production that brings laughs, tears and more to the stage. Tickets available at RAWTC.Booktix.com and at the door.

Also, we try to bring "context" to the discussion of the tragic killing of Renee Nicole Good. A conservative talk show host in Wausau claims that "context" shows that the shooting...

It's Friday and we talk about some positive work in government as the House of Representatives votes to reestablish the ACA subsidies that expired at the end of December. Still work to do in the Senate but it's a step in the right direction in lowering the cost of health care insurance through the exchange.

We talk Wisconsin sports with Paul Michlig as the Packers get set to face the Bears in the first round of the playoffs. Will a loss lead to big changes? What do the Packers need to do to win? Plus, Giannis says...

We start the show talking to Julie Bollmann, Executive Director of the Children's Imaginarium about an event on Saturday titled "The Teddy Bear Clinic". Teaming up with the Medical College of Wisconsin, the event is designed to support early learning while helping children feel more comfortable with healthcare visits.

More info at www.childrensimaginarium.org

We also are joined in studio by Marathon County Democratic Party chairperson Nancy Stencil to talk about the tragedy in Minneapolis yesterday, the Wisconsin Governor's race, local politics and more.

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Today we invite your voice and voices to be heard on this program. You can call us at 715-814-9330 to join the show plus if you know of voices that we should be highlighting on the show please let us know by e-mailing Chad at chad.holmes@civicmedia.us. We also talked about the new government website that tries to change the history of what happened on January 6, 2021. Christine Daniels of the Good News Project joins us in the second hour to talk about a great Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign in December and about some difficulties happening with...

The show returns and we are joined in the first hour by Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic nominee for Governor David Crowley. We talk about why he is running, how he is attempting to connect with northern Wisconsin and rural voters, issues such as education, child care and heath care plus the kind of leader he wants to be for Wisconsin.

For more information on the Crowley campaign go to https://www.crowleyforwi.com/

In the second hour, we talk to Central Wisconsin Educational Theatre Alliance Artistic Director Laurie Maegli and Artist-in-Residence Eric Petersen. CWETA...

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Chad Holmes on Facebook to keep up with Chad and the show!

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Chad Holmes on Facebook to keep up with Chad and the show!

We start our final edition of the Chad Holmes Show and talk about what things will look like starting tomorrow. Plus, Mayor Doug Diny of Wausau announces four appointments to the Ethics Board that is currently investigating his actions with the Ballot Drop Box.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across...

We start our final edition of the Chad Holmes Show and talk about what things will look like starting tomorrow. Plus, Mayor Doug Diny of Wausau announces four appointments to the Ethics Board that is currently investigating his actions with the Ballot Drop Box.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across...

We discuss the new WXCO line-up coming on Wednesday. The NFL Draft this week and other sports. Daily History Lesson and Ian takes the Number for the Day quiz!

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire...

We discuss the new WXCO line-up coming on Wednesday. The NFL Draft this week and other sports. Daily History Lesson and Ian takes the Number for the Day quiz!

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire...

It's a wet start to the new week and we talk about the local forecast with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Plus, connecting the death of the Pope, Easter, Chris Conley, Donald Trump and the homeless population of Wausau.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to...

It's a wet start to the new week and we talk about the local forecast with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Plus, connecting the death of the Pope, Easter, Chris Conley, Donald Trump and the homeless population of Wausau.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to...

Our final Friday sports segment with Paul Michlig talking Bucks, Brewers and his trip to the Draft next week in Green Bay. Plus the Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows...

Our final Friday sports segment with Paul Michlig talking Bucks, Brewers and his trip to the Draft next week in Green Bay. Plus the Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows...

We get set for the weekend talking Bucks playoffs, the Brewers, the NFL Draft coming next week to Green Bay and more with Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens. Plus a look at the holiday weekend forecast with Brittney Merlot. Longtime listener Cornell stops by the studio and we talk about Earth Day and more.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To...

We get set for the weekend talking Bucks playoffs, the Brewers, the NFL Draft coming next week to Green Bay and more with Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens. Plus a look at the holiday weekend forecast with Brittney Merlot. Longtime listener Cornell stops by the studio and we talk about Earth Day and more.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To...

We talk to Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil about the candidates for state party chair, listening sessions, potential candidates for the 7th District congress and more.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast...

We talk to Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil about the candidates for state party chair, listening sessions, potential candidates for the 7th District congress and more.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast...

We talk to Pat Kreitlow about the upcoming programming changes to Civic Media and the added third hour of his show starting next Wednesday plus more. A beautiful start to the morning but some rain coming soon and we find out how much with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Plus, a judge sounds like he is running out of patience with the Trump Administration ignoring a court order when it comes to flights to El Salvador.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO...

We talk to Pat Kreitlow about the upcoming programming changes to Civic Media and the added third hour of his show starting next Wednesday plus more. A beautiful start to the morning but some rain coming soon and we find out how much with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Plus, a judge sounds like he is running out of patience with the Trump Administration ignoring a court order when it comes to flights to El Salvador.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO...

Yesterday was Jackie Robinson Day to celebrate the anniversary of the baseball great breaking the color barrier. You wouldn't know that was the reason for the celebration if you read the MLB press release on it. Plus, even losing one's job because of Trump's policies doesn't change the minds of Trump supporters in Indiana. We shouldn't be surprised.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a...