Lean Local

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Andre Jaque. Andre talks about his background in politics as a senator. Andre shares what he is running for U.S Congress. Then Andre gives his thoughts on term limits, education, and Veterans. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s […]

Sun Aug 11, 2024

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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Roger Roth who is running for U.S Congress. Roger talks a bout his background in politics, his experience in the service, and Roger’s issues he wants to fix. Then Roger and Jim talk about the economy. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio […]

Sun Aug 4, 2024

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Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by John Macco politician from Madison. Jim and john talk about the importance of voting whether its local or state. Then Jim talks about referendums in Green Bay. Then Tony Wied who is running for US congress joins the show. Tony and Jim talk about Tony running […]

Sun Jul 28, 2024

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Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by local business owner Shawn Zambarda. Jim asks Shawn how he got his start in the hospitality business. Then Shawn shares his ownerships of White Dog Black Cat, The Depot, and Waterfront Market. Jim and Shawn talk about the 2025 NFL draft. Lean Local is a part […]

Sun Jul 21, 2024

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Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Mandy Suthers, Mandy works for DarJune Recovery Homes, and is very involved in the community of Green Bay. Mandy shares her story of overcoming addiction. Jim and Mandy talk about addiction in Green Bay. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and […]

Sun Jul 14, 2024

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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Bob Stillman a friend and enthusiast of Green bay. Jim and Bob talk about homelessness in Green Bay and what steps are in order to help out the city. Then Jim is joined by Dave a guy who has been homeless in Green Bay for 28-years. […]

Sun Jul 7, 2024

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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by John Macco, politician from Madison who isn’t running anymore. Jim and John talk about local politics in Green Bay. Why you should get in touch with your community go to school board meetings,or go to board meetings. Then John and Jim talk about the history of […]

Sun Jun 30, 2024

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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Downtown Green Bay Executive Director Jeff Mirkas, and On Broadway Brian Johnson.Jim, Jeff, and Brian discuss what great things are going on in Green Bay and what things to expect. Jim asks about the parking situation in downtown Green Bay, what events are coming up, and […]

Sun Jun 23, 2024

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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is back for another episode of Lean Local. This week Jim focuses on alcoholism in Wisconsin. Jim is joined by Bruce Bellen and John Plageman of ADRC of Brown County. John and Bruce share their thoughts on alcoholism in Wisconsin in the late 1900’s. John shares how he works […]

Sun Jun 16, 2024

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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Development Director Cheryl Renier-Wigg and Deputy Development Director Matt Buchanan, two leaders of the Economic Development in Green Bay. Cheryl and Matt talk about projects economically in Green Bay. talks about the carnivore project in Green Bay. Jim finds out about more businesses being developed. Jim […]

Sun Jun 9, 2024

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