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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pat Kreitlow

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]