The Chad Holmes Show

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 […]

Guest: Kelda Roys

Mon Jan 19, 2026

1:50:46

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 […]

Guests: Mandela Barnes, Paul Michlig, Ron Alexander

Fri Jan 16, 2026

1:38:39

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 […]

Guest: Sean Wright

Thu Jan 15, 2026

1:38:09

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 […]

Guests: Sean Wright, Zachary Roper

Wed Jan 14, 2026

1:37:35

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 […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Tue Jan 13, 2026

1:39:42

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 […]

Guests: Katie Kloth, Sarah Brock

Mon Jan 12, 2026

1:37:58

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