We are joined by Robyn Vargas of the Marathon County Public Library to talk about what is happening at branches all around the county. A big night of HS sports playoff action. Passion against Musk’s DOGE leads to blood for Jon Stewart and no wonder there is cynicism when you hear what former congressman Devin […]

Guest: Robyn Vargas

Feb 25, 2025

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Mayor Doug Diny nominates a employee of Congressman Tom Tiffany to become an alternate member of the Wausau Ethics Board. We discuss that having political views doesn’t disqualify for positions such as this but MAGA’s history of ignoring evidence should be a red flag. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media […]

Feb 25, 2025

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We talk about coming back from injury and more with Wausau West senior girls’ basketball player Paige Anderson. Yesterday the WIAA announced the boys’ basketball playoff brackets and we see what the road to state is for our local teams. Plus the Daily History Lesson and we see if Ian can get off to a […]

Guest: Paige Anderson

Feb 24, 2025

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A very warm start this morning and we are joined by meteorologist Brittney Merlot to hear how long it will last. Plus, Chad visited a restaurant in Wisconsin Rapids that employs a number of young people. The owner was forced to put up a note asking people to stop berating the workers if there was […]

Feb 24, 2025

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We are joined by DC Everest Band Director Joseph Finnegan to discuss a fundraiser “Luck of the Irish Gala” coming on March 15th that will raise funds for the Band’s trip to Ireland in 2026. Tickets available at dce.booktix.com. We also talk Wisconsin sports with Paul Michlig and see if Ian can finally get one […]

Guests: Joseph Finnegan, Paul Michlig

Feb 21, 2025

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We talk about last night’s thrilling OT playoff win for the Wausau West hockey team. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot tells us about the big warm up coming our way. Plus Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens on the Bucks, Badgers, Marquette and Mark Attanasio. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio […]

Guest: Mike Clemens

Feb 21, 2025

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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

Feb 20, 2025

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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

Feb 20, 2025

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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. […]

Feb 19, 2025

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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

Feb 19, 2025

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