NEWisco Weekend

Let's Find Closure

Civic Media — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s NEWisco Weekend is its last issue for the time being. So, our theme this week is finding closure.

The cover story is an interview with Sheryl Dingman of the Fox Cities Victim Crime Response Team.

Teri Barr brings us a major holiday tradition with a NEWisco Connection: Maury Laws.

Amanda Nimmer tells us how to win at gift giving. And Civic Media reporters look at how the Hemp industry will deal with upcoming changes.

UW Population Health Institute Director Sheri Johnson | Doctors in Recital | Forward Beverage Co owners Amy and Paul Yanzer

Pete Schwaba’s classic cinema pick is a fun look at the afterlife. Savanna Tomei-Olson explains how a collection of extensive health data in Wisconsin could disappear soon. And our Musical segment features Doctors In Recital.

NEWisco Weekend was a part of the Civic Media radio network and aired Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup.

Guests: Amy Yanzer, Chris Peot, Kim Shefchik, Paul Peot, Paul Yanzer, Sheri Johnson, Sheryl Dingman

Let's Go Time Travel

Civic Media — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week, the whole crew is going back in time for NEWisco Weekend.

We fired up the time machine for the Cover Story, when Lisa Hale takes us back to look at and listen to the music, news, and movies of the first half of the 20th Century.

Teri Barr visits Old World Wisconsin to look at past holiday traditions. Commentator Amanda Nimmer ruminates on the Mandela Effect. JoAnn Krulatz tells us about a new historic marker honoring a Wisco Governor.

The new historic marker in Richland Center | a crew from Special Spaces after a bedroom transformation | Frank Hermans in A Frank Christmas

Lisa returns to help WGBW’s Connie Fellman share a special nonprofit that creates Special Spaces for very sick children.

Pete Schwaba poses the question of what would you change if you could with the Classic Movie Pick of the week, and Frank Hermans brings Christmas cheer to the musical segment!

Guests: Betsy Gasper, Connie Fellman, Frank Hermans, Todd Coppernoll

Let's Be Thankful

Civic Media — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This issue of NEWisco Weekend takes a look at some of our favorite segments on Thanksgiving, music, and Red Cross Heroes.

Teri Barr brings us a feast for our ears. Commentator Amanda Nimmer rhapsodizes on Thanksgiving Food. We have stories from Connie Fellman on how much work goes into a Marching band performance. Jo Ann Krulatz tells us about a deer donation program…and later looks at the state’s Christmas tree.

Last year’s Wisconsin Capitol Christmas Tree | 2025 Marching Band Showcase | Exact Sciences sells

Is it the turkey making you sleepy, or are you still feeling the effects of the time change? Maddie Schaffer answers that question. Savanna Tomei Olson shares info on a sale in Madison worth Billions. Pete Schwaba takes us on a journey for the Classic Movie Pick of the Week. And the cover story recounts five local heroes honored by the Red Cross.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Danielle Scherer, Megan Sweeney

Let's Adopt

Civic Media — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Adoption is the buzzword for this week’s NEWisco Weekend.

We talk about adoption of all types, from our Commentary from Amanda Nimmer on chosen family to Pete Schwaba’s Classic Cinema pick of the week, a comedy about adopting a baby.

Our Cover story delves into Oshkosh’s Adoption of a plan to put a pedestrian bridge over I-41.

And the Opening feature from Teri Barr features a man who has adopted an entire community in Jamaica.

Pete’s Classic Movie Pick: Baby Boom | Christy Policy at Ladies of Lambeau event | LeLou the Pigeon

We have feature stories: From Isabella Nieto on the ACLU taking on Marathon County’s adoption of an ICE program. From Jo Ann Krulatz on adopting winter weather techniques and tricks. From Connie Fellman on the Ladies of Lambeau who work with Foster kids in NEWisco. And Melissa Kaye brings us an Awesome story about a pet pigeon.

Guests: Christy Policy, Craig Baumann, Hannah Schwarz, James Rabe, Shannon Seymer-Tabaska

Let's Talk AI and Useless Stuff

Civic Media — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend is a potpourri of AI, Useless Stuff, and Using Less Stuff!

The Cover Story is a talk with UW Oshkosh Chancellor Manohar Singh.

Teri Barr opens up the issue with a look at AI and how it can help you declutter. Then we have stories on AI Scams from JoAnn Krulatz, Data Centers from Savanna Tomei Olson, and Red Eleven Labs in Madison from Parker Olsen, all dealing with AI and Technology.

The issue also contains stories on proposed caps for utilities from Savanna Tomei Olson and a Veterans’ Day Protest from Melissa Kaye. The issue is rounded out with our commentator Amanda Nimmer’s take on a useless but much-desired item and Pete Schwaba’s AI focused Classic Movie pick of the week.

Representative Darrin Madison | Red Eleven Labs founders Samarth Shah and Tanisq Jawahar | Climate, Energy & Air Program Director, Chelsea Chandler

Guests: Chelsea Chandler, Corey Singletary, Darren Madison, Jill Sexton, Manohar Singh, Maria Beltran, Michelle Reinen, Samarth Shah, Tanisq Jawahar

Let's Talk Veterans Day

Civic Media — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Veterans Day is just days away and this week’s NEWisco Weekend is all about Veterans and Veterans Day.

Teri Barr brings us the cover story; an interview about a Marinette man who is partially responsible for the Veterans Day holiday.

The opening feature from Lisa Hale is on a group of teens who are raising money for Old Glory Honor Flights for Vets.

Jimmie Kaska brings us a sports story on a big deal for the Greater Green Bay Area. Savanna Tomei Olson has a story on some Veterans Day related bills in front of the state legislature and Connie Fellman recounts how the Packers tie into veterans assistance.

Lancaster City hall lit green for Operation Green Light | Lisa Hale with Abby D. and Ella S. at WISS studio | WIAA Executive Director Stephanie Hauser

Jo Ann Krulatz looks at Operation Green Light. Pete Schwaba takes us to basic training with the classic cinema pick of the week, and Amanda Nimmer encourages Veterans to use the benefits available to them. And our musical segment is from Operation Song.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Jim Gingras, Maureen McCarville, Stephanie Hauser, Tod Pritchard

Let's Talk Rustic Roads and Movember

Civic Media — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The cover story in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend is all about Movember and Men’s Health Awareness month.

Lisa Hale interviews Dr. Andrew Maes on the importance of the yearly exam for men and how taking the time for men’s good health is the manly thing to do.

We have stories on the rustic roads in Wisconsin, dam safety, the end of daylight saving time, and changes coming to Social Security in 2026. Amanda Nimmer has great advice on getting through the time change with kids and pets, and Pete Schwaba brings us the classic cinema pick of the week and the musical guest, Strategic.

Musical Artist Strategic | Sam Osborn, who drove 716 miles on all of WI’s 126 Rustic Roads | State Dam Safety Engineer Uriah Monday, P.E.

Guests: Dennis Schaefer, Dr. Andrew Maes, Sam Osborn, Tom Tiffany, Uriah Monday

Let's Talk Pumpkins and Halloween

Civic Media — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Gigantic Pumpkins are a thing in our state. And on this week’s NEWisco Weekend, our cover story features a Markesan farmer, Mike Schmit, who grows the giant gourds.

We have stories on Halloween Safety, Menopause legislation, and Deer Crashes. Pete Schwaba brings us a classic movie pick, and our commentator, Amanda Nimmer, explains how the candy trick-or-treaters collect…Must. Be. Shared. With. The. Parents. Then we have a spooky poem to round things out.

Appleton Community Resource Unit Lieutenant Meghan Cash | Rep. Robyn Vining and Sen. Dianne Hesselbein on a call with Actress Halle Berry | Alfred Noyes cover art for The Highwayman

Guests: Lt. Meghan Cash, Mike Schmit, Robyn Vining

Let's Talk About Working Animals

Civic Media — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

NEWisco Weekend, this week is going to the dogs…

Well, not just the dogs…all working animals. Our Cover Story features Ross from Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services.

We have stories on Service animals and the law, legislation in Madison on emotional service animals. Radio for Pets is our musical guest. Amanda Nimmer has advice for you when you encounter a service animal in the wild. There are additional stories on Breast Cancer Awareness, White Cane Day and an Equal Rights Amendment in Wisconsin. Plus, of course, Pete Schwaba’s classic cinema pick of the week.

Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Executive Director Denise Jess | Punk band Radio for Pets | President and a Founding Mother of the Appleton Area NOW chapter Irene Strohbeen

Guests: Courtney Van Auken, Denise Jess, Dr. Cecilia Stroede, Irene Strohbeen, Radio for Pets

Let's Talk About Farmers

Civic Media — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we celebrate National Farmer’s Day.

Our Cover Story will focus on the way federal changes are impacting food pantries that rely on local farmers for things like dairy and fresh produce. Lisa Hale speaks with Oshkosh Area Community Pantry’s Executive Director, Ryan Rasmussen.

Teri Barr has a great feature on the Farmer Angel Network. Melissa Kaye shares how Wisconsin dominates in the cranberry industry. Amanda Nimmer has ideas for helping the farmers and having fun, too. We look at lithium-ion batteries as we wrap up Fire Prevention Week. Pete Schwaba has a musical classic movie pick, and speaking of music, Wagon Roots shares tunes.

WSCGA Communication Manager Holly Herline | Wagon Roots band with Max Ink Radio’s Rokker | Farmer Angel Network founders Brenda Statz and Dorothy Harms

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 am on 97.9 WGBW. 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Brenda Statz, Dorothy Harms, Holly Herline, Ryan Rasmussen, Tim Heiman, Wagon Roots

Let's Focus on Mental Health

Civic Media — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

October is World Mental Health Month

NEWisco Weekend celebrates with an issue that tackles finding your joy and addiction recovery.

Teri Barr sits down with “joy expert” Kira Sabin to find out how to ditch your negative thoughts, and why it’s so important to take time to protect your mental health.

Commentator Amanda Nimmer examines how women were often labeled as hysterical in the 1800s. Pete Schwaba brings us a classic movie pick, and we round out the issue with stories on storing recreational equipment, train derailments, and more! All this week on NEWisco Weekend.

Oshkosh Officer Kate Mann | Singer Chakari Daezhare | Apricity Services President, Contract Packaging and Recovery Support, Dan Haak

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Chakari Daezhare, Dan Haak, Kate Mann, Kira Sabin, Mark Burrows, Michelle Reinen

Let's Reduce Food Waste

Civic Media — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This issue of NEWisco Weekend tackles the topic of food waste.

Our lead correspondent, Teri Barr, opens the issue with a great interview about the Too Good To Go app.

Lisa Hale has an interview on the Hope Fridge in Menasha. The Hope Fridge is now returning to Oshkosh! Attend the Grand Opening on October 2nd outside Trinity Episcopal Church, 203 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh.

We have a great story from Civic Media’s Savanna Tomei-Olson on some election bills in Madison and our regular segments from Pete Schwaba and Commentator Amanda Nimmer.

The Mascot Theory‘s Erik Kjelland | Rep. Scott Krug and Rep. Lee Snodgrass at joint conference | Too Good To Go’s Associate Director of Strategy & Operations Allie Denburg

Guests: Allie Denburg, Erik Kjelland, Lee Snodgrass, Madeline Knowles Johnson, Ria DiPeeples, Scott Krug, The Mascot Theory

Let's Talk Fall Self Care

Civic Media — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend is all about Self Care, Fall and the different awareness days in September.

Lead correspondent Teri Barr talks with Gary Albrecht, a man who is running all over the state for cancer awareness.

We have serious stories on NICU nurses and National Energy Week. Pete Schwaba honors Robert Redford in the Classic Cinema Pick of the Week. We play a round of miniature golf and learn about a cool indoor course in NEWisco. Amanda Nimmer rants on a spice war at this time of year, and Trapper Schoepp is our musical guest!

Musician Trapper Schoepp | Gov. Tony Evers at Red Eye Brewing Company | Joshua Holz, owner of Glow in the Park

Guests: Gary Albrecht, Governor Evers, Joshua Holz, Trapper Schoepp

Let's Be A Hero

Civic Media — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This issue of NEWisco Weekend focuses on heroes.

They come in all shapes, sizes, modes, and methods. You can be your own hero; you can look up to someone who helps in disasters, one who gives blood in honor of a cancer patient. We have heroes who sing. Heroes who work for safety in their own neighborhoods…in other words, the people who do it every day to make things better in this issue of NEWisco Weekend.

Marta Hansen | Singer/Songwriter Diandra Marie | American Red Cross Regional Communications Director: Jennifer Warren

Our Cover Story this week is focused on the Red Cross 2025 Northeast Wisconsin Heroes.

From left to right: Jeff Rabas, Rick Leib, Dominique McQueen, Dan Kane, FDL Fire Chief Erick Garritson. Photo credit: American Red Cross of Wisconsin

Blood Services Hero: Jeff Rabas, Algoma (Kewaunee County)
Disaster Relief Hero: Dan Kane, Green Bay (Brown County)
Good Samaritan Hero: Dominique McQueen, Wausau (Marathon County)
Emergency Response Heroes: Fond du Lac Fire Rescue, Fond du Lac (Fond du Lac County)
Youth & Young Adult Heroes: Oshkosh North Communities Program, Oshkosh (Winnebago County)

Guests: Dan Kane, Dominique McQueen, Erick Garritson, Jeff Rabas, Jennifer Warren, Marta Hansen, Rebecca Rockhill, Rick Leib

Let's Talk End of Summer

Civic Media — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We celebrate Labor Day weekend and going back to school in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend.

Our cover story from Teri Barr explores the history of labor in Wisconsin where you’ll learn how Wisconsin paved the way for some labor rights with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek.

We have an in-depth story on Strike Funds and how they’ve helped union workers throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Brittney Merlot informs us on new tracking technology and drowning danger in this last official weekend of the summer.

UAW 291 President Ryan Compton | Musician and Educator Shawndell Marks | Teamsters Local Union 662 Tom Strickland

Getting ready for back to school, Jo Ann Krulatz has a story on keeping you and your family safe with back to school posts on social media, and our commentator Amanda Nimmer talks about the ups and the downs of sending your children to school. On the entertainment side of things, Pete Schwaba explores pirate treasure and adventure in the classic movie pick of the week and Teri Barr talks with Shawndell Marks, a music teacher with a message.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. It airs Sunday’s at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Amy Pechacek, Ryan Compton, Shawndell Marks, Tom Strickland

Let's Make Friends

Civic Media — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend we take a look at aging well, fighting isolation and loneliness as we get older, and even Pickleball!

Our Cover Story focuses on an effort that seeks to provide human connection, a listening ear, and a simple way to support our fellow humans. It’s called the Community Living Room. Learn how this unique idea is now popping up all over our area – we ask the founders, Lynn McLaughlin and Karen Iverson Riggers, all about it.

Meteorologist Brittney Merlot gives us two stories, one on fighting wildfires and the second on an upcoming La Niña and how it will affect our weather. Horace Greene is the musical guest and Pete Schwaba has a great classic cinema pick of the week– from a native Wisconsinite.

Emerson Lehmann w/ Donald Driver | Horace Greene | La Niña Watch has been issued

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8am & Sundays at 11am on 98.3 and 96.5 WISS and Sundays at 8 am on 97.9 WGBW. 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Emerson Lehmann, Horace Greene, Karen Iverson Riggers, Lynn McLaughlin

Let's Talk Thrifting

Civic Media — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend takes a look at thrifting!

We have a story with AbleLight Thrift Shops and an update on the opening of Green Bay’s new location. Keeping safety in mind when hitting the garage sales. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot looks at climate change and heavy rains. Commentator Amanda Nimmer turns us on to Facebook Marketplace.

Appleton’s AbleLight Thrift Shop | Singer/Songwriter Kaylin Kole | DATCP Administrator Michelle Reinen

Teri Barr has the cover story with thrifting expert Katerina Hartigan.

And Kaylin Kole wraps up the show in the music segment with a debut of her brand new single.

Guests: Katerina Hartigan, Kaylin Kole, Laura Choronzy, Michelle Reinen

Summer and Family Fun in NEWisco

Civic Media — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we are frolicking in summer fun, from adopting a small animal at the Oshkosh Area Humane Society to going to the beach to flying high or visiting the mustard museum, we’re covering it all! Join Lisa Hale, Teri Barr, Brittney Merlot, Melissa Kaye, Pete Schwaba, and Amanda Nimmer for Summer fun this weekend.

Guests: Amanda Nimmer, Brittney Merlot, Lisa Hale, Melissa Kaye, Pete Schwaba, Teri Barr

The Buzz Around Bees and Beekeeping

Civic Media — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we’re looking at the small but mighty Bee! Our cover story features Wayne Steigleman of A Frame Acres and the Brown County Beekeepers Association. We have fun features all about bees, including a musical commentary. The musical guest, courtesy of Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba, is the Piatt Family.

NEWisco Weekend

Civic Media — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

07-19-2025

This week on NEWisco Weekend, our issue deals with plastics!

Did you know that July is Plastics-Free month? It is.

We’ve got features and commentary on Recycling. Our cover story features Jordan Hiller, the recycling and solid waste program coordinator for Outagamie County. The musical guest is 7000Apart with part of an interview from Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba. And of course, we have our classic cinema pick of the week, commentary from Amanda Nimmer, and more.

Let's Rock 'n' Roll!

Civic Media — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

It’s the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and NEWisco Weekend is in the spirit of things! What’s more American than rock n roll?

Teri Barr delivers a Wisconsin connection to the history of Rock N Roll. We have stories and commentary on fireworks safety, PTSD, and Pets and fireworks. The BoDeans recently appeared on Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba, and we’ve got their music for you.

Green Bay Metro Fire Captain Nick Craig | The White Caps | Lead Singer of the BoDeans Kurt Neumann

Finally, our cover story this week deals with food insecurity and how the federal budget bill will affect Feeding America in Wisconsin. Melissa Kaye interviews their Executive Director Jackie Anderson.

Guests: Jackie Anderson, Kurt Neumann, Nick Craig

Let's Celebrate Pride!

Civic Media — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This issue of NEWisco Weekend is a look at Pride and the importance of representation and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ Community.

Our cover story features a frank conversation with TeaJay Hobbs and Greyson Seizert on being a part of the community and creating safe spaces for all.

We have stories on Pride in Green Bay, LGBTQ+ bills in the Wisconsin legislature, a look at the history of Pride with Amanda Nimmer and a fun classic movie pick of the week. Madison’s Kat and the Hurricane open the issue with a discussion of being an all queer and trans band and closes the issue with a couple of great songs!

Democratic Representative Christian Phelps | NEWisco Weekend’s Lisa Hale interviewing Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich | Kat and the Hurricane

Guests: Eric Genrich, Greyson Siezert, Kat and the Hurricane, TJ Hobbs

Let's Take a Breather

Civic Media — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week is a “Best of” NEWisco Weekend. We revisit great stories on virtual vacations, kayaking, weather scams, craft fairs, junk fees, men’s health month and our musical guest is the Gentlemen Grifters. The hazy, lazy days of summer are here, and this week we take a look back at where we’ve been so far.

Let's Talk Flags

Civic Media — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week is Flag Week, and Flag Day is this weekend. So in honor of the Grand Old Flag NEWisco Weekend is talking about flags.

The American Flag and a Green Bay business that is considered the expert on all things flags make up the cover story.

We talk pirate flags, traffic flags, waterfront red flags, history, and more on this week’s NEWisco Weekend.

Fly Me Flag Owners Robert & Stacey Stewart | John Berg working in the forge at Historic Point Basse | Michelle Schmid-Schultz Oshkosh Farmer’s Market Manager

Guests: John Berg, Michelle Schmid-Schultz, Stacey Stewart

Let's Talk Summer Safety

Civic Media — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue is all about summer safety.

The cover story comes from Melissa Kaye. She interviews the parents of a young man who died from an allergic reaction. Now they are working to require all first responders to carry epi-pens.

We have stories on sports and summer safety, avoiding burns, what to do when the bugs bite, how to take cover in a storm, the music of Cody James. And of course our regular features of Amanda Nimmer’s commentary and Pete Schwaba’s Classic Cinema Pick of the Week.

Musician Cody James | Pharmacy Resident Olivia Bishop | Bellin Health’s Mark Husen

Guests: Cody James, Mark & Cristin Mueller, Mark Husen, Olivia Bishop, Patrick Sheehan

Let's Talk June Dairy Month

Civic Media — Sat, 31 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we explore a dairy shrine as part of June Dairy Month!

Our cover story this week is an interview with Mike Opperman, Executive Director of the National Dairy Shrine, located right here in Wisconsin.

We’ll cover Kayaking, Social media and children, hurricane season, and invasive species in the Wisconsin Waterways. Chris Rugowski is our musical guest. And of course, our regular features of Pete Schwaba’s Classic Cinema Pick of the week and Amanda Nimmer’s commentary.

Chris Rugowski | Sheri Omernick with Kayak Wisconsin

Guests: Chris Rugowski, Mike Opperman, Sarah Young, Sheri Omernick

Let's Honor Memorial Day

Civic Media — Sat, 24 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and that’s our theme on NEWisco Weekend.

Our cover story features Civic Media’s very own John Maino and why telling the stories of veterans and those we’ve lost in service to our country is so important to him.

Teri Barr has a feature on the history of Memorial Day. Pete Schwaba stays on theme with a poignant film perfect for the weekend. We’ll have stories on Quilts of Valor and Summer safety when boating or swimming from Melissa Kaye, and Konrad Krueger tells us about the Green Bay Action Sports Organization. We wrap things up with Operation Song. It’s a meaningful and moving issue of NEWisco Weekend.

Green Bay Action Sports Organization | Quilts for Valor | Jon Foti with Operation Song

Guests: Eric Peters, John Maino, Jon Foti, Teri Barr

Let's Talk Community Supported Agriculture

Civic Media — Sat, 17 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This issue of NEWisco Weekend takes a look at Community Supported Agriculture.

Community Support Agriculture is one of the ways for you to get your produce, you know fruits and veggies, direct from the farmer. Teri Barr has the cover story with Justin Duell from The G Farm.

We feature stories on Food waste, Cranberry as King in Wisco, Ticks, the sport of Lacrosse, and the music of Jupiter Lynx! Plus our commentator Amanda Nimmer has helpful tips for getting your picky eaters to eat more fruits and veggies.

Shelia Everhart from Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism | Jupiter Lynx | Pulaski Lacrosse Coach Rich Thomson

Guests: Jupiter Lynx, Rich Thomson, Sheila Everhart, Tammy Baldwin

Let's Celebrate Mom!

Civic Media — Sat, 10 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On this week’s show we celebrate MOM.

Mother’s day is this weekend. We have great interviews with Madison Malone, Dr. Kristin Lyerly joins us to talk about a side of motherhood that is often overlooked…the physical effects of giving birth.

Our commentator, Amanda Nimmer, pulls no punches on what moms really want, plus stories on tourism and the Green Bay Conservation Corps.

Robert J – Founder of MAMA Cares | Green Bay Conservation Corps | Madison Malone

Guests: Eric Genrich, Joey Prestley, Kristin Lyerly, Madison Malone, Maria Otto, Robert J Conaway

Let's Bike, Travel, and Hunt Ghosts!

Civic Media — Sat, 03 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend we celebrate several special observances in May.

National Paranormal Day is May 3rd. National Tourism Day is May 7th…and the whole month is Bike Month!

We look at the different types of Paranormal Activity with a NEWisco investigator, Teri Barr mashes cycling and tourism together for our cover story. Kaylin Kole brings the music; plus features on Bitcoin scams, Allergies, and how baby food might not be so healthy.

Paranormal Investigator Todd Michaels | Tracy & Peter Flucke | Kaylin Kole

Guests: Kate Mann, Kaylin Kole, Peter Flucke, Todd Michaels, Tracy Flucke

Let's Talk Superheroes

Civic Media — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend we celebrate superheroes and everyday heroes.

The Red Cross is seeking nominations for heroes to recognize throughout NEWisco.

Meteorologist Brittney Merlot is our hero with tips on how to protect yourself in Severe Weather while traveling. The Green Bay Optimist Club are heroes for piloting programs for kids in the area. The DATCP crusades against scams. Dean Robbins in our cover story. He’s a Wisco Author who enumerates 100 Wisconsin Idols and finally, Shawndell Marks with the band, Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets is our musical guest!

Green Bay Optimist Club | Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets | Author Dean Robbins

Guests: Dean Robbins, Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets, Rebecca Rockhill, Ron Metzler, Shawndell Marks

Let's Keep Earth Clean

Civic Media — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Earth Day, Easter, and the NFL Draft are on our minds for NEWisco Weekend this week.

The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance has an Earth Day event in conjunction with NFL Green.

We have features on the Packers doing more for the environment, The NFL Draft, Recycling, and egg prices and alternatives to coloring easter eggs. Spring is here and with it comes danger and more. Nettle Hill is the musical guest.

Communications Director for the Green Bay Mayor’s Office – Michael Bergman | John, Liz and JD from Nettle Hill | Aaron Popkey – Packers’ Director of Public Affairs

April 22, 1970: The First Earth Day

Did you know former Wisconsin Govenor Gaylord Nelson created the very first Earth Day? He envisioned it as a nationwide “teach-in” to raise public awareness about environmental issues.

Guests: Aaron Popkey, Dan Beckwith, Michael Bergman, Nettle Hill

Let's Garden

Civic Media — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week, We take on gardening! Let’s dig in the dirt.

We’ll cover the weather and the growing for gardening.

(One of 8 tables of Paula Schultz’s seed starters.)

Bunnies make better pets than pests and a local shelter helps children learn about them through adoption of rescued stuffed animals.

One man is working hard in NEWisco to end food insecurity. We look at prostate cancer and at a group that helps teens with special needs get real-life work experience. How does your garden grow? Find out this week on NEWisco Weekend.

Dr. Zuhair Ghanem – Oncologist | Dolorean Walls | Amelie Eiding & Jonathan Kresin – 7000apart

Guests: 7000apart, Dawn McCole, Delorean Walls, Dr. Zuhair Ghanem, Emily Anderson, Paula Schultz

Let's Craft!

20-minute-mission — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Hobbies, Crafts, Do-it-yourself projects–these are the things on NEWisco Weekend’s agenda this weekend.

A mail-order crafting giant for over 125 years, Herrschners is headquartered in Stevens Point! It’s the crafting giant you may not know about and it’s in NEWisco’s backyard.

Jenni Mitchell tells us about the biz, its retail store and the yearly pilgrimage crafters make for the warehouse sale each June.

It’s time for a little relaxation with stories on craft fairs, the Draft City Music Fest, thinking outside the box for your next hobby, footgolf, weather experiments and The Chris Hendricks Experience.

Sophie Bebeau | The Chris Hendicks Experience | Foot Golf

Guests: Chris Hendricks, Jeni Mitchell, Sophie Bebeau

Let's Go On Vacation

Civic Media — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue focuses on spring vacations and travel!!

Are virtual vacations really a thing? What about the importance of taking those vacation days? Take a break in NEWisco with a really cool Star Wars Memorabilia exhibit. This is the season to tap maple trees. And Musician Sam Ness gets help in songwriting from his travels.

Unofficial Galaxies Exhibit | Musician Sam Ness | Hilary Matson, founder of Yugen Earthside

We also have more serious stories on Diabetes Alert Day and the League of Women Voters expressing concern about what they see as an attack on democracy. Plus Pete Schwaba’s Classic Cinema pick of the week.

Guests: Hilary Matson, Katy Compton, Linda Bjella, Margy Davey, Sam Ness

Let's Goof Off!

Civic Media — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week’s show is all about Goofing off!

Pat Tracey with Discover Oshkosh joins us with tips and tricks to make this the best National Goof Off Day ever!

We also hear how the NEWisco Weekend team goofs off–when we get the chance to! The musical guest this week is Makenna Mae and Jake Alan from Grand Union. Stories on Bello Nock, Rebel Eddies, Self-harm, and the firings at NOAA round out the issue.

Bello Nock | Bryce R Kane owner of Rebel Eddies | Makenna Mae and Jake Alan from Grand Union

How does the NEWisco Team goof off?

Guests: Bello Nock, Bryce Kane, Pat Tracey

We're All Irish!

Civic Media — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

It’s St. Patrick’s Day on Monday. So on this issue of NEWisco Weekend we’re all Irish! Our Cover Story looks at a NEWisco city that takes the festivities to the next level. Amanda Nimmer gives us a historical look at St. Patrick…in her own unique way. Pothole season is here. We also have stories on sports memorabilia, business imposters, Sports memorabilia auctions, A recent town hall from a NEWisco Congressman and Oshkosh Pride gets a sponsor.

Guests: Ryan Lanning, Tom Tiffany, Tony Giese, Tony Wied

Let's Take a Nap

Civic Media — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This issue of NEWisco Weekend features Daylight Saving Time as our cover story and Naps as the theme!

Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot explains why we have to spring ahead every year in our cover story.

Dr. Steven Gale describes the benefits of a nap. We have features on pickleball, Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and the increase in ice rescues in the past week.

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the United States.

Early detection through screenings can significantly increase survival rates.

Dr. Steven Gale | Captain Tom Drzewiecki from Bayside Ice & Marine Recovery | Emerson Lehmann with Prolite Sports High-Performance Pickleball

Don’t miss Pete Schwaba’s classic cinema pick of the week and Amanda Nimmer’s commentary! This issue’s musical guest is Jamie Lynn Fletcher, a local jazz musician with some very interesting chickens.

Jamie Lynn Fletcher on Maino & the Mayor’s LIVE Music Series

Guests: Dr. Steven Gale, Emerson Lehmann, Jamie Lynn Fletcher, Tom Drzewiecki

Let's Talk Women's Mental Health Awareness

Civic Media — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week, NEWisco Weekend takes a look at Women’s Mental Health Awareness with stories that are as varied as the types of butterflies in the world!

Ace Champion as Good Buffalo is our cover story with flutes to resonate with your theta waves.

We have stories on Eating Disorders, Flooding awareness, the shift in seasons, and a man who shares all the wonder in Wisconsin. Amanda Nimmer has tips to quiet the brain. And our musical feature is Kaylin Kole and Lexi Lew.

Paul Vandenplas | Pete Schwaba w/ Lexi Lew & Kaylin Cole | Diana

Guests: Ace Champion, Diana Anzalda, Kaylin Kole, Lexi Lew, Paul VandenPlas

Let's Talk Scams

Civic Media — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Learn about the scams that prey upon Wisconsin residents and senior citizens.

We have features on how to identify scams, the common ones we see, and an interview with the man who literally wrote the book on cybersecurity for Senior Citizens.

Commentary from Amanda Nimmer on a common scammer who may be living in your house. And our musical interview from Teri Barr introduces to a Wisconsin musician fighting a scam in his industry.

Guests: Alex East, Brett Newski, Spencer Larson

Let's Be Kind

Civic Media — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s NEWisco Weekend is all about kindness.

Monday is Random Acts of Kindness Day, and our cover story is an interview with Brooke Jones of the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.

We have stories on the Draft City Music Festival, the National Railroad Museum, being kind to Wisconsin’s plants with prescribed burning,

City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Deputy Director James Anderson, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and WPS President Mike Hooper

kindness to pets who may need a little extra help getting adopted, Guitars for Vets in Appleton, Pete Schwaba’s Movie pick of the week, a musical guest who teaches kids to tell their stories in song, and, of course, a very Wisconsin rant from Commentator Amanda Nimmer.

Current adoptees waiting for their families at Oshkosh Area Humane Society

Guests: Brian Johnson, Brooke Jones, Jacqueline Frank, Leva Engel, Rob Dz

Let's Talk Hearts

Civic Media — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Hearts are aflutter in this week’s NEWisco Weekend.

The Cover Story focuses on heart health as we celebrate Heart Month.

Wisconsin’s Winter Snow can be deadly for your heart. A new coach for an area school. A program that helps keep children safe online. A fundraiser through the weekend to help the NEW Community Shelter. Our commentator Amanda Nimmer has a beef with Valentines…and Jukebox, a barber shop quartet, brings singing valentines.

Jukebox Barbershop Quartet

Guests: BJ Hill, Brian Johnson, Dr. Megan Butler, Shannon Cohen

Let's Celebrate Black History Month

Civic Media — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue celebrates Black History Month with a cover story featuring a Green Bay Area Woman who uses her time and talents to tell stories of black history to youth.

The musical guest is De Pere’s Mike Shabow.

Mike Schabow

We feature stories on We All Rise African American Resource Center, the effect of winter salt on our environment, protecting yourself online, and a Wisconsin nursing home seeking Valentines from all over. Plus, of course, our Commentator Amanda Nimmer and Pete Schawaba with the Classic Movie Pick of the Week.

We All Rise’s Robin Scott

Guests: Holly Linder, Mike Schabow, Mike Schmidt, Robin Scott, Venus Robertson

Let's Have a Laugh

Civic Media — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week, NEWisco Weekend wants you to feel the belly-rumbling joy of laughter. We look at how laughter really is the best medicine, laughing at funerals, and competitive laughter.

ComedySportz Match at CSZ Milwaukee

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba brings the cover story with NEWisco Comedian Rob Brackenridge. And we have a feature of another NEWisco comedian, Kristin Lytie.

Comedian Kristin Lytie

Isiah and the New People are the musical guests and of course, Pete Schwaba also brings the Classic Movie Pick. So get ready to laugh!

Guests: Charles LaTorre, Isiah & The New People, Kristin Lytie, Mike Kauth, Pete Schwaba, Rob Brackenridge

Let's See the Importance of Art

Civic Media — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s cover story focuses on Art as a Basic Human Need. We interview Joe Ferlo and Molly Templin from The Grand Oshkosh. Teri Barr shares a story about a Green Bay man making BOLD digital art.

Amanda Nimmer takes a serious look at art expression. We also have stories on: an upcoming film series at The Thrasher Opera House, The ice sheets on the Great Lakes;

Thrasher Opera House

The Grand Oshkosh

We look at the Veterans Art Institute. The LaBonte Brothers bring you some terrific musical art, and of course, Pete Schwaba has an extremely quotable classic cinema pick of the week.

Guests: Jason Mansmith, Joe Ferlo, Landon Jones, Molly Templin, The LaBonte Brothers

Let's Talk Agriculture

Civic Media — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This weekend National Milk Day is celebrated, so our theme is Agriculture! We have stories on Cheese, and the stress farmers face. Applications are rolling in for the 78th Alice in Dairyland, and our cover story features the ancient practice of beekeeping with a modern twist. Did you know that cows are dangerous animals…we have commentary on that, and The Gentlemen Grifters are our music guests this week on NEWisco Weekend!

The Gentlemen Grifters on Civic Media’s Maino & the Mayor

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 96.5 & 98.3 WISS. 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Alice in Dairyland, Nikki Schwandt, The Gentleman Grifters, Wayne Stiegelman

Let's Set Goals for 2025

Civic Media — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

It’s the first issue of 2025 on NEWisco Weekend. Our Cover Story focuses on the importance of setting goals at the start of the new year. The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce has been named BEST in the nation! Brittney Merlot helps us understand seasonal affective disorder and why winter can make us SAD. Melissa Kaye has a great story on how having diabetes can make everyday illnesses worse. The BBB has tips to make your 2025 fraud-free.

Our music segment features Appleton Native turned Nashville singer-songwriter Lilie Collins. Plus, our regular feature from Pete Schwaba with the classic movie pick of the week. And Amanda Nimmer helps us find New things to do in the New year.

Lilie Collins on Maino & the Mayor’s LIVE Music Series

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Emily Wright, Lilie Collins

Let's Share Our Favorites

Civic Media — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week is our best of 2024 edition. We started NEWisco Weekend in July of this year, and since then we have expanded our team of correspondents to include Civic Media reporters from throughout the state. This week, feature stories on The Oshkosh Community Pantry expanding to service anyone experiencing food insecurity in the state of Wisconsin, the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Shelter, and a comedian who makes the Midwest her home and joke.

JoAnn Krulatz helps us stay on track with healthy holiday food choices, Konrad Krueger gives us his best sports-related feature story from the year. Brittney Merlot is proud of her work as a weather ambassador and shares her favorite feature. Pete Schwaba shares his favorite Classic Movie Pick of the week. Amanda Nimmer takes a look back at preparing for the illogical. Melissa Kaye has a medical story that all women need to take heed of. And Todd Michaels shares the story of an Oshkosh musician on his way to doing great things. It’s our Best of 2024.

Guests: Alicia Wenger, Kristin Lytie, Lamar Walker, Ryan Rasmussen

Let's Talk Pets

Civic Media — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue goes to the dogs…and cats…and all the animals. The Cover Story is on J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue. Teri Barr brings us stories on how pets and people help each other, and Radio for Pets. We’ll look at the adoptable pets at the Oshkosh Area Humane Society. Peter and Tracy Fluke explain how to stay safe when walking or biking in the winter. We’ll look back in time with the Richland County Historical Society. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot looks at how pets deal with the cold. And a heartfelt recollection of the best dog, ever, by Amanda Nimmer with a message about not giving up on pets.

Guests: Billy Block, Heidi Eberhardt, Ieva Engel, John Moyles, Ken Theide, Peter Flucke, Rick Kubly, Sam Wargula, Tracy Flucke

Let's Talk Tradition

Civic Media — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend features a look at traditions. We’ll cover food traditions in Wisconsin, Tasty traditions from other countries being shared (Yaw Asare and Gold Coast Candy) The Appleton Fire Department continues a tradition around safety. The Oshkosh School District starts what they hope will become a tradition with its Schools Academy. Holiday scamming is a tradition. We have that story. And a new medical study is being conducted here in Wisco. We’ll look at Wisconsin’s biggest music tradition, and, of course, Pete Schwaba has the classic cinema pick of the week and Amanda Nimmer expounds on “different” traditions. Join Lisa Hale and Teri Barr for this issue of NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Aaron Schuelke, Alex Quintana, Bryan Davis, Heather Heil, Yaw Asare

Let's Talk Thanksgiving

Civic Media — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

It’s a week of Thanksgiving at NEWisco Weekend. You can feel grateful anytime and it’s good for you! This week we bring you stories on a NEWisco woman who finds gratitude in little things every day; Holiday Scams, a huge donation to area food pantries, Child care costs in the state, a local physician who travels to teach doctors in underdeveloped countries, a closer look at Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay, And music that sets the listener up for gratitude. Plus commentary on the best Thanksgiving foods from Amanda Nimmer!

Guests: Dr. Erin Stevens, Grant Wheat, Robert Hornacek, Ryan Rasmussen, Tegan Griffth

Let's Get Reading

Civic Media — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue opens the cover on libraries and reading books! The Appleton Public Library is shutting down its temporary location this month to make a move back to its renovated building.

Teri Barr gives us stories about books making a comeback and a musician who loves books so much…she bought the store! Amanda Nimmer wonders about reading certain books in public. Melissa Kaye has a fun poem to share; Konrad Krueger brings us a look at Lovely Cigars in Green Bay; Brittney Merlot gets us ready for the upcoming winter weather. And, of course, Pete Schwaba’s Classic Cinema pick of the week.

Guests: Amy Greatens, Molly Fish

Let's Salute Our Veterans

Civic Media — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend focuses on Veterans’ Day, which is Monday. Our cover story features a man who cooked for the finest military minds in our nation. Teri Barr has features on the Ben Jackson Foundation and music to heal veterans. We have features on H.O.O.A.H. and its work on suicide awareness for veterans and a group that makes quilts for veterans. We’ll explore a D-Day recollection. How you can help meteorologists, and how to recenter after a stressful week, all in the Veterans Day issue of NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Chelsea Kocken, Kelsey Miles, Larry Jackson, Tom Swearingen

Let's Make a Difference

Civic Media — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week, we look at the ways NEWiscso “Makes a Difference”. The cover story features Sam Floyd with Operation Coffee and how it makes a difference with veterans one cup at a time. Stories on making a difference through events and deeds, the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Shelter’s new facility, the Dillon Family Foundation, dry skin, and falling back with the time change. Our truth booth features US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sharing a very real story on fatherhood. Amanda Nimmer gives us simple tips to make a difference every day. And Pete Schwaba has our classic cinema pick of the week.

Guests: Erik Kjelland, Pam Baranczyk, Pete Buttigieg, Sam Floyd

Let's Talk Ghost Hunting

Civic Media — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Halloween is the theme for this issue of NEWisco Weekend. A couple of paranormal investigators from our Haunted State are the cover story. We have feature stories on the business of Halloween, its weather, credit repair scammers, the new basketball coach at UW-Green Bay, spooky Karaoke in Wisconsin Rapids and our Amanda Nimmer says Nope! Of course Pete Schwaba brings us a masterpiece in the classic cinema pick of the week.

Guests: Doug Gottlieb, Jason Mansmith, Michelle Reinen

Let's Talk Joy and Happiness

Civic Media — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Our issue this week takes a positive spin on the joy and hopefulness you can find in everyday things. Bob Hornacek and Paul’s Pantry are our Cover Story. We have stories on the Veteran Art Institute, the Cranberry Harvest, finding joy in pets, Music from Diandra Marie, and a business with JOY in its name. Plus our regular features of the classic cinema pick of the week and the truth booth. All in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend.

Guests: Bob Hornacek, Diandra Marie

Celebrating Music

Civic Media — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week’s issue celebrates music! Governor Tony Evers proclaims October 2024 as “Arts and Humanities” month in Wisconsin!

Lead Correspondent Teri Barr shares what one organization is doing to increase support and awareness for creatives across our state.

A presidential candidate brings the campaign to NEWisco. The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry has changed residency requirements to offer more people access to food in the community. We have that story.

Amanda Nimmer looks at guilty pleasures in music. A songwriter tells us why he does what he does in the Truth Booth. Melissa Kaye reminds us of the importance of health screenings. And Todd Michaels introduces all of NEWisco to Jesse Strong…Civic Media’s newest social media and marketing powerhouse. Brittney Merlot talks with a Fox Valley man who has been volunteering in hurricanes for 40 years. Pete Schwaba has his classic cinema pick of the week. And of course, the music issue wouldn’t be complete without a music segment from Teri Barr, featuring Green Bay based musician, Bob Balsley.

Let's Talk Mental Health

Civic Media — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This weekend we focus on mental health as part of World Mental Health Day. Teri Barr has an important look at treating your mental health like physical health and brings us a musical guest who addresses mental health in song. We have stories on Bellin’s Children and Adolescent Center, the Sweet Lair, phishing scams and breast cancer. Amanda Nimmer has suggestions on how to get out of a mental funk. And Pete Schwaba has his classic cinema pick of the week.

Guests: Bri Lutz, Jackie Bradley

Let's Talk Light

Civic Media — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This edition dives into the “darkness” in the months ahead with a positive slant. Our Cover Story has a conversation with Brain Center in Green Bay on things to do to keep your brain fit. Amanda Nimmer gives us a “taste” of the best soups in NEWisco! A Wisconsin singer-songwriter describes music – as a “light.” against darkness. We also have stories for you on finding the light every day with a counselor from Bellin Heath, the recent AARP Wisconsin Political Poll, Foster the Village, sports fusion, and a mini-moon in the night sky.

Guests: Pam Baranczyk, Shekinah King

Let's Talk Autumn

Civic Media — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend: The leaves are starting to change, and the Theme is Autumn. Our Cover Story is from Teri Barr, as she catches up with a writer who’s really honed in on the beauty of Autumn in Wisconsin. Our musical feature is Shari Sarazin who puts Autumn’s beauty into song. Brittney Merlot has the science behind the color change, we have stories on Green Bay’s Botanical Gardens and scammers are using fall employment needs as a way to collect personal information.

Konrad Krueger gets us psyched up for a fall staple – Football! Amanda Nimmer has an issue with Pumpkin Spice season. Pete Schwaba has an action comedy for his classic cinema pick of the week. In our Truth Booth, We meet David who is proud of his efforts to quit smoking.

Todd Michaels curates a weekend playlist for us.

Guests: Shari Sarazin

Let's Get Prepared

Civic Media — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend: It’s National Preparedness Month! We have stories on preparing your family in case of weather or a disaster, being prepared as a hunter, food safety, and Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin. Then Amanda Nimmer prepares us for the illogical.

Our Cover Story focuses on the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services in Oshkosh. Teri Barr interviews a woman who “prepares” others to talk about gun violence through music. And of course our regular features of the Truth Booth and the Classic Cinema Pick of the Week.

Let's talk Back to School!

Civic Media — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week: The Cover Story focuses on School Nutrition and feeding kids in the smaller school Districts. Our truth booth answers the question “what can YOU do for educators in your area?”

Amanda Nimmer reflects on memories of school lunch. Teri Barr has a story on the history of schools in Wisconsin. Konrad Krueger explores nutrition for the student-athlete. We have stories on the Einstein Project in Green Bay and a drug use & abuse prevention program called Turn the Page.

Pete Schwaba has his classic cinema pick of the week, Brittney Merlot explores astronomical and meteorological fall. Teri Barr introduces us to a band director by day and rock musician by night. And Todd Michaels pulls together a terrific back to school playlist.

Welcome Again to NEWisco Weekend

Civic Media — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

As the NEWisco crew takes a break this Labor Day weekend to get ready for the change in seasons, it’s been brought to our attention that now both WISS and WGBW have the show that we never properly introduced ourselves to WGBW.

So hello. We’re NEWisco Weekend.

This week we return to the inaugural episode of NEWisco Weekend, a conversation with a couple who biked from Green Bay to New York City. A look at EAA. You’ll learn that you are celebrating your birthday all wrong! Plus stories on theater in Door County; how heat and humidity affect you, and a conversation with musician Christian Love. Join host Lisa Hale, Saturdays at 11am and Sundays at 1 p.m. for NEWisco Weekend on WISS and now WGBW.

Let's Talk Travel

Civic Media — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Travel and the change of seasons are our inspiration for NEWisco Weekend this weekend! The Cover story is on the improvements in and around the Appleton International Airport. Teri Barr has the “top three in-state trips” you can take right now! And Amanda Nimmer adds some handy tips for taking that last road trip before summer ends.

Konrad Krueger talks high school football with John Maino, We have a story on the Einstein Project in Green Bay, Brittney Merlot explains the Jet Stream in weather, Teri Barr returns with Milwaukee-based musician Trapper Schoepp and Todd Michaels puts together a travel playlist.

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NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8am and Sundays at 11am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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 the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

2024-08-17 NEWisco Weekend

Civic Media — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week On New Wisco Weekend…Jazz.. and a bit of the Blues.

Amanda Nimmer rhapsodizes about small performance venues. Konrad Krueger “turns the tempo up” with an interview with a local basketball coach. We’ll have stories on Sober Green Bay, a local comedian bringing the Midwest to stages everywhere, and working while disabled. Pete Schwaba has our classic cinema pick of the week. Todd Michaels puts together a jazzy, blusey, playlist for us. And Teri Barr delivers our cover story by taking us inside the Oshkosh Jazz Festival including a conversation with Janet Planet!

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8am and Sundays at 11am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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 the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Let's Talk Art

Civic Media — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend, Art is our muse! Our Cover Story is an interview with Anna Cannizzo, the new executive director of the Oshkosh Public Museum. Hear from local artist Lil’ L.A. Marz and blues artist Paul Filipowicz. We’ll share stories on Art and Sport and the mosquito explosion. And a humorous look at repeatedly stabbing material with a needle in the name of therapy.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8am and Sundays at 11am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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 the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

Let's Talk Pride & Summer

Civic Media — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week Pickleball. Getting the most out of summer with a uniquely nostalgic destination from Amanda Nimmer. Xroads 41 happens this week. We’ll introduce a new segment featuring Movies and Civic Media’s Pete Schwaba. Teri Barr joins us with musical guest 7000 Apart and a story about hiking the Ice Age Trail.

Lisa Hale brings stories on the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin and We All Rise African American Resource Center. Of course, we’ll have the truth booth. And in our cover story, we’ll hear the varied voices from Oshkosh Pride. Join host Lisa Hale for NEWisco Weekend. Listen on Saturday at 8 am and Sunday at 11 on 97.9 WGBW, 98.3 WISS … and on the Civic Media App.

From Kewaunee to Indianapolis + Let's go to the Fair!

Civic Media — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend: Kewaunee native Tanor Bortolini starts training camp with the Indianapolis Colts – Several features on the fun and excitement that come with the Winnebago County Fair – and conversations with EAA AirVenture visitors from around the world. Our Truth Booth features an EAA volunteer who is celebrating her 38th year with the event. Konrad Krueger gives us a story on brothers making a name for themselves as American Ninjas. And Teri Barr brings us the rock n’blues of Dusty Bo. Join host Lisa Hale, Sunday at 11 a.m. for NEWisco Weekend on WISS.

EAA coming to NEWisco

Civic Media — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we focus on EAA. Teri Barr has a Q&A about EAA. Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot has a story on how weather affects pilots and the flying. Todd Michaels has suggestions for your EAA playlist. The Big Lonesome is our musical guest. Feature stories on tourism, high school athletes, PTSD in veterans, and an event called Smoke on the River from Lisa Hale and Konrad Krueger. And Amanda Nimmer waxes philosophical on the best ranch in the area.

From the Bay to the bottom of Lake Winnebago; from the shores of Lake Michigan to Waushara County, Northeast Wisconsin, or NEWisco, is an exciting place to live. NEWisco Weekend is a news magazine filled with conversations and stories about issues, stories, entertainment, and culture that make the Fox Valley and Green Bay Area a rich, unique area to call home. Civic Media’s Northeast Wisconsin Bureau Chief Lisa Hale hosts NEWisco Weekend, airing Sundays at 1 p.m. on WISS in Oshkosh.

Welcome to NEWisco Weekend

Civic Media — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

This week on the inaugural episode of NEWisco Weekend, a conversation with a couple who biked from Green Bay to New York City. EAA is just around the corner. We’ve got a preview. You’ll learn that you are celebrating your birthday all wrong! Plus stories on theater in Door County; how heat and humidity affect you, and a conversation with musician Christian Love. Join host Lisa Hale, Sunday at 1 p.m. for NEWisco Weekend on WISS.