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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Vice President of Digital Marketing and Communications Discover Green Bay, Nick Meisner. Nick and Jim talk about The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, how the draft is going to look in Green Bay, and how the draft will help Green Bay’s economy. Lean Local is […]

Sun Sep 1, 2024

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Host Jim Schmitt invites another host from Civic Media, Rational Revolution‘s Mark Becker to the program this Sunday. Mark and Jim have been friends/coworkers for a long time, Jim was even at his wedding (not best man though…awkward). Mark Becker & Jim Schmitt April 2015 Mark Becker having been the former head of the Republican Party of Brown County and […]

Sun Aug 25, 2024

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Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt welcomes the Executive Director of Health & Human Services of Brown County. Erik discusses what falls in his department, including services and programs. Details on funding, challenges in our community, and the fight against fentanyl are part of the conversation. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media […]

Sun Aug 18, 2024

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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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