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Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Jim Rafter – Allouez Village President. Rafter and Schmitt talk about the closing and demolition of the Green Bay Correctional Institution. Is it good to close it, or if closing it is bad for Allouez. Then former guard for the Institution for 27 years, Joe Verdegan. […]

Sun Mar 2, 2025

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Former Green Bay Jim Schmitt is joined by congressmen Tony Wied. Jim and Tony open the first segment by a talk about DOGE(The Department of Government Efficiency). Jim asks Tony what his thoughts are on Term Limits, Economic Development, and tariffs. Jim and Tony talk about District 8Tony is making sure he is an advocate […]

Sun Feb 23, 2025

46:32

Former Green Bay Jim Schmitt is joined by Tarlton Knight owner of The Tarlton Theatre. Tarl shares his background in music and how he got started. Tarl shares the business side of the Theatre and the ventures to make the Tarlton Theatre what it is today. Jim and Tarl talk about what the Tarlton has […]

Sun Feb 16, 2025

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Former Green bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Dr.K an ER Doctor. Dr.K has leaned into Ozempic, Dr.k wanted to lean into wellness and giving back to the community by opening a Ozempic store. Dr.K explains what this drug is and how it can help with diabetes and losing weight. Lean Local is a […]

Sun Feb 9, 2025

46:32

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by the current Mayor of Green bay Eric Genrich. Jim and Eric talk about The City has been receiving awards, best place to remote work, #1 place to live, #1 safest place to live. Good relationships with surrounding communities(Local Leaders) Concerns for Draft- No big concerns, how […]

Sun Feb 2, 2025

46:32

Former Green bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Chris Bivins Associate Director Program development for Center of Suicide Awareness. Chris talks about how her text line (Hopeline) was created in Kaukauna, WI. Chris and Jim talk about relationship issues, between Families, Friends, Co workers.  It’s the elephant in the room, we are Midwest nice […]

Sun Jan 26, 2025

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Jim is joined by James Anderson, deputy director of Parks dept. of Green bay, Mary Rhode from On Broadway, and Jennifer Metcalf from Downtown Green bay. Mary, James, and Jennifer talk about the preparations the city is doing for the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. Mary shares some events that are taking place before […]

Sun Jan 19, 2025

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Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Aaron Schuette Community Development Director and Joel Gregozeski Village Manager of Ashwaubenon, WI. Jim, Aaron, and Joel talk about the economical stand point of Ashwaubenon. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe […]

Sun Jan 12, 2025

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Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Nick Meisner, Vice President of Digital Marketing at Discover Green Bay. Nick and Jim talk about what Discover Green Bay does for the community, the 2025 NFL draft, and how you can prepare if you are attending the NFL draft. Lean Local is a part of […]

Sun Jan 5, 2025

47:11

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Director of Resident Care at New Community Shelter, Demi Diamond. Demi shares what she does at the New Community Shelter. Then Jim and Demi talk about homelessness during the holidays, and how it can be lonely. If you would like to donate to the New Community Shelter… […]

Sun Dec 29, 2024

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