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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 birthday. We discuss King's legacy, getting his message to young people and the details of the event from 5 to 8:30 pm this evening.

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.

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