The Chad Holmes Show

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. […]

Guest: Paul Michlig

Fri Jan 9, 2026

1:39:20

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 […]

Guests: Julie Bollmann, Nancy Stencil

Thu Jan 8, 2026

1:39:28

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 […]

Guests: Christine Daniels, Eric Petersen, Laurie Maegli

Wed Jan 7, 2026

1:46:49

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 […]

Guests: Eric Petersen, Laurie Maegli

Tue Jan 6, 2026

1:41:52

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 […]

Guests: Ben Lee, Jay Coldwell, Kat Becker, Robyn Vargas

Tue Apr 22, 2025

44:32

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 […]

Tue Apr 22, 2025

44:32

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. […]

Mon Apr 21, 2025

44:32

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 […]

Mon Apr 21, 2025

44:32

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 […]

Fri Apr 18, 2025

44:32

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. […]

Guest: Mike Clemens

Fri Apr 18, 2025

44:32