Lean Local

This week on Lean Local with Jim Schmitt, the focus turns to local news in Green Bay — where it’s thriving, where it’s fading, and why it matters. Jim is joined by Mike Hollihan of the Press Times and Connie Fellman with Civic Media. They discuss how national headlines have replaced community coverage, leaving many […]

Guests: Connie Fellman, Mike Hollihan

Sun Oct 26, 2025

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This week on Lean Local with Jim Schmitt, Congressman Tony Wied joins the conversation to discuss what’s happening in Washington and how it affects Northeast Wisconsin. From the ongoing government shutdown to his work on the Agriculture Committee, Wied explains where things stand and what comes next for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. He shares what […]

Guest: Tony Wied

Sun Oct 19, 2025

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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt welcomes a conversations with Students, Parents, Police, and School Board Members to talk School Safety.

Sun Oct 12, 2025

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In this episode of Lean Local, host and former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt focuses on local issues and initiatives in Greater Green Bay. He discusses past episodes covering the impact of volunteers and addresses local challenges such as improving reading proficiency and mental health awareness. The featured guest, Laurie Radke, outgoing president of the […]

Guest: Laurie Radke

Sun Oct 5, 2025

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In this episode of Lean Local, hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt, the focus is on the importance of volunteerism in building stronger communities. Schmitt introduces Matt Horner, Executive Director of the Green Bay Volunteer Center, who discusses the mission of the center to support local nonprofit partners by coordinating volunteers. The segment […]

Guest: Matt Horner

Sun Sep 28, 2025

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Lean Local with Jim Schmitt returns to WGBW!In this episode, Jim speaks with Sarah Donovan and Jenny Younk from the Brown County Coalition for Suicide Prevention about their work organizing the “Be the Light” Suicide Walk in Green Bay (with more than 1,500 attendees). They discuss: This conversation highlights the power of local action during […]

Guests: Jenny Younk, Sarah Donovan

Sun Sep 21, 2025

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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt, is joined by current Brown County Sheriff, Todd Delain. Jim and Todd talk about the current prison system, homelessness, and Brown County. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or […]

Sun Jul 13, 2025

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In this episode of Lean Local, host Jim Schmitt, former Mayor of Green Bay, discusses local community activities and initiatives. The episode features an interview with Brian Mittag, Vice President of the Bayshore Bicycle Club, which started in 1981 and now has about 125 members. The club promotes social biking, fitness, and other outdoor activities […]

Sun Jul 6, 2025

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This episode of ‘Lean Local,’ hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt, features an interview with Brent Roubal, the executive director of College Ready. The discussion focuses on the importance of preparing students for college beginning in sixth grade through to high school graduation. College Ready, a local nonprofit, provides scholarships and support to […]

Sun Jun 29, 2025

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June is men’s mental health month, Jim Schmitt invites Brothers Helping Brothers Wisconsin on the show. Damian Dooen, Delorean Walls, Zac Boldt, and Jason Right Senior who is the Executive Director. Jim and Brothers Helping Brothers talk how important men’s mental health is and how to reach out for help when men feel alone. Lean Local […]

Sun Jun 22, 2025

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