The Chad Holmes Show

We are joined by Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil to talk about the Wausau Ethics Board investigation into the Mayor, the primary election, the race for Education Superintendent, Musk and the Wisconsin Supreme Court and more. Plus our Daily History Lesson and we see if Ian get finally get the right answer this […]

Guest: Nancy Stencil

Thu Feb 20, 2025

44:32

We start the show with a discussion on the news of the week with “Up North News” host Pat Kreitlow. We discuss yesterday’s Wausau Ethics Board meeting that decides to continue investigation of Mayor Doug Diny and the drop box removal. Finally, former Vikings’ punter Chris Kluwe stands up big time against MAGA in Orange […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Thu Feb 20, 2025

44:32

We briefly discuss the latest Chris Conley piece that looks to discredit members of the Ethics Committee before they meet concerning Mayor Diny’s removal of the drop box. We talk about the outrageous and dangerous words spoken by Trump yesterday that throws Ukraine under the bus and gives Putin and Russia a big wet kiss. […]

Wed Feb 19, 2025

44:32

We talk to Ted Hartke, from the local cancer charity Extra Innings, about “Bowling for Cancer” the singles 9-pin tap tournament that will be held at Marathon City Sports Center lanes this Saturday at 2 pm. Money raised stays in central Wisconsin to support families battling cancer. To sign up for the event, call Steve […]

Guest: Ted Hartke

Wed Feb 19, 2025

44:32

We talk to Christine Daniels and Jean Abreu of the City of Wausau Sustainability, Energy and Environmental Committee about what the committee is, who is on it and what they are working on. Plus, our Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz with Ian. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the […]

Guests: Christine Daniels, Jean Abreu

Tue Feb 18, 2025

44:32

It’s a very cold start to our Tuesday and we talk to Brittney Merlot to see how long it will stay cold. A longtime downtown restaurant, Jalapeno’s, closes. We are joined in studio by Julie Bollmann, Executive Director of the Children’s Imaginarium about their big event “Fire and Ice” coming on February 28th. Tickets available […]

Guest: Julie Bollmann

Tue Feb 18, 2025

44:32

A week after the Super Bowl (where he left at halftime), Donald Trump continued his tour of big sporting events yesterday at the Daytona 500 (where is left even earlier!). Hard for Elon Musk to talk about “wasteful spending” when his maybe-boss is wasting millions the last two Sundays. A look at the HS girls’ […]

Mon Feb 17, 2025

44:32

It’s Monday morning but a tough weekend for our host as Chad hits a deer back from a Storm hockey broadcast on Saturday night. First time in the more than 25 years of crisscrossing the state on broadcasts that’s happened. Brittney Merlot tells us how long this frigid weather will stick around. Brenton Kneiss joins […]

Guest: Brenton Kneiss

Mon Feb 17, 2025

44:32

More on the courage shown by the lawyers who quit rather than give in to the corrupt Trump decision to drop charges against NYC mayor Adams. Paul Michlig on WI sports and the Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network […]

Guest: Paul Michlig

Fri Feb 14, 2025

44:32

It’s Valentine’s Day and we are expecting some significant snow. We talk to meteorologist Brittney Merlot about when it will start and how much we will get. We also are joined by Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens about his trip to New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl plus the Bucks, Badgers and Brewers. […]

Guest: Mike Clemens

Fri Feb 14, 2025

44:32