We take a break from last night's election to talk to some terrific guests: we are joined by Wausau West student Sophie Matz to discuss her role and the production of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" coming this weekend to West. We also find out what is happening at the Grand Theater with Executive Director Sean Wright and have our monthly visit with Christine Daniels of the Good News Project. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday...

Bob Look joins us for the first hour of the show and we recap Election Day 2024. Why did it happen? What did it mean? Where do we go from here? 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...

85th Assembly District Democratic nominee Yee Leng Xiong is the final candidate interview on our show in the 2024 campaign cycle. We talk about how it feels to be Election Day, his final message to voters, how he doesn't let negative campaign ads get to him and more. We also talk about what is happening at the Marathon County Public Library with Robyn Vargas. Also a look at the ballot, as there are more names there than you'd think! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media...

It's Election Day as the 2024 campaign comes to an end. We talk about what is great about it and what needs to be better in the future. Plus are joined by Pete Buttigieg to discuss the Presidential candidates and the race for the White House. We also talk to Brittney Merlot, who will be covering the Kristin Lyerly campaign tonight, and find out if there will be any weather issues in getting to the polls. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday...

We start the hour with a pair of Republicans who are supporting Kamala Harris and think Donald Trump should never be allowed close to the Oval Office ever again. Former Illinois congressman and talk show host Joe Walsh & former Trump Administration official Kevin Carroll discuss what they have seen from Trump and from Harris in front of Election Day. We also talk to former GOP Congressman Scott Klug, who is part of a bipartisan group trying to reassure voters that Wisconsin has clean...

Almost the finish line of campaign 2024 and we talk to 87th Assembly District Democratic nominee Bill Switalla about the final full day of campaigning in his race vs. Republican Brent Jacobson. 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...

We are joined by Rear Admiral Michael Smith (Ret.) to compare the records on national security between the candidates for President of the United States and how they look at our alliances and more. Also Paul Michlig with us for our Wisconsin sports segment and we discuss the struggles of the Bucks, the Badgers game at Iowa and the Packers big one vs. the Lions. 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,...

Four days from Election Day there is a lot of stress and issues with families as the fissures in political points of view leads to difficult times. Plus, talk about visiting Stevens Point last night for an event with Todd Allbaugh and Trygve Olson. Had a good talk with Trygve on the good people in WI but also about the responsibilities we all have for our decisions, including voting decisions. We also hear about the weekend forecast with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. The Chad Holmes...

Five days to go until Election Day and the negative ad blizzard getting thicker. We talk about the need to overturn Citizens United and the need for political courage shown by Russ Feingold and John McCain when they tried to clean things up decades ago. Also a new story out by a national sports columnist says Giannis could be leaving Milwaukee soon if the Bucks don't turn things around quickly. Same pattern everytime the Bucks have a bump in the road. Plus our Daily History Lesson and...

We start the show off talking to Up North News host Pat Kreitlow five days before the election. Big night in Madison for Kamala Harris and Ron Johnson back in the news lying about election security. We also update the Meg Ellefson led move to raise money for a defense fund for Wausau mayor Doug Diny's legal costs in the Drop Box case. Finally, J.D. Vance was in Wausau this week and not telling the truth on the racist rally held in NY on Sunday. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the...

We talk the importance of a good foreign policy team and our allies as part of discussion with former Obama Administration State Department official Joel Rubin. Also some pushback on talk from WSAU's Chris Conley that Trump's MSG rally was a "triumph" and that the media is making up all the headlines and stories that called it hate filled. 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...

We talk some breaking news as the new GDP numbers for the U.S. again so the strength of the Biden Administration policies. Brittney Merlot tells us about a record setting night for temperatures and the change that is coming tonight. Also another trip to Chad's mailbox to see what the politicians and their 3rd party allies are sending to voters. 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...

We are joined by Amy McGrath, trailblazing fighter pilot and 2020 candidate for the U.S. Senate vs. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky to discuss veterans issues and foreign policy in the presidential race. We also hear comments from Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) at a Wausau stop of Baldwin's bus tour yesterday. 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...

We are joined by Sheehan Donoghue, former 6-term GOP Assembly member from Merrill who talks about why she is supporting the Harris/Walz ticket in 2024. Brittney Merlot tells us how long the record warm temperatures will stick around. 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...

We hear the comments of former First Lady Michelle Obama at an event with VP Harris in Kalamazoo, MI this weekend and compare it to the hatefest held by MAGA Republicans at MSG in New York yesterday. Plus we talk about some of the issues with seeding of the HS football playoffs and more with Civic Media Sports Director Jimmie Kaska. 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...

WSAU morning show host Meg Ellefson is the director of a group named Get Involved Wisconsin that is attempting to raise money to pay for Mayor Doug Diny's defense in the Drop Box removal investigation. Does WSAU have any lines for their hosts at all? 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...

We are joined by Paul Michlig to discuss Wisconsin sports including the Bucks, Badgers and Packers. Plus our Daily History Lesson and we give Ian 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...

With just 11 days until Election Day and early voting already underway we discuss the campaign and issues with 69th Assembly District Democratic nominee Roger Halls. We also look ahead to the weather and find out what to expect with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. 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...

Mayor Diny is under investigation for the Drop Box removal. Now he's threatening a veto of the budget and is feuding with the council over not approving a commission appointment. What's going on here? The GOP money providers aren't putting out spots that are pro-Eric Hovde. Even they know they can't sell Hovde as a good choice for Senator. They are, instead, trying to tear down Tammy Baldwin. Will it work? Plus, the Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day Quiz! The Chad Holmes...

We discuss the U.S. Senate race between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde plus the chaos around Wausau mayor Doug Diny with Up North News host Pat Kreitlow. Plus, a discussion with White House Press Secretary under President Obama Josh Earnest about the presidential campaign. 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...

In this hour we are joined by two different guests to talk about the stakes for women's reproductive rights in this election. Mini Timmaraju, President of Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) and Katelyn Lang, a central Wisconsin IVF advocate and founder of the Wausau Walk of Hope. We also talk about what is happening at the Grand Theater with Executive Director Sean Wright. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday...

Bob Look is with us for the first hour as he is every other Wednesday. We talk about the Senate race between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde, the mentality of putting up lawn signs for a convicted felon plus he role in "It Can't Happen Here-Again", a stage reading coming to Sconni's next Tuesday warning of the threat of fascism in this year's election. Plus a little sports talk and Brittney Merlot has the weather. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs...

We talk about the vital national security issues that you should be considering in the Presidential election with Emily Horne, Former Special Assistant to the President and Former Spokesperson, National Security Council. We are also joined by Robyn Vargas to start the hour to discuss what is happening at the Marathon County Public Library. 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...

One more day of warm temperatures before things cool off tomorrow. We get the weather details from meteorologist Brittney Merlot. We also talk to Maria Haskins of Wisconsin Native Vote about what is being done in the Native American community to make sure everyone gets to the polls. 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 about this week's Wausau Community Theatre production of "True West" by Sam Shepard with director K.C. Hofer and actor Joseph Hawkins. Also discuss the Senate debate between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde and have our Daily History Lesson. Guests: K.C. Hofer, Joseph Hawkins