Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

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Sat Mar 7, 2026

0:00

On the second hour of Nite Lite, Greg and Pete talk with Director of the Manfred Olson Planetarium, Jean M Creighton. She talks about the Matinee Series on the Solar System at the UWM Planetarium having its celebrates 60th aniniversary! We’ll also hear how Space Night went this week and look ahead to the upcoming Arabian Nights event.

Guest: Jean M. Creighton

Fri Mar 6, 2026

44:06

On the first hour of Nite Lite, Greg and Pete talk with Jason Scheff, a musician from the band Chicago, on his experience joining Chicago after Peter Cetera, what it was like stepping into such a well-known band, and how he helped shape its sound during the late 1980s and 1990s.

Guest: Jason Scheff

Fri Mar 6, 2026

44:03

On the second hour of Nite Lite, Greg and Pete talk with Stuart J. Wattles, a news reporter and Southeastern Wisconsin News Director for Civic Media, who delivers on-air newscasts and writes local news stories for WRJN and related stations. He came onto the show to give his Popcorn Pick of the Week!

Guest: Stuart J. Wattles

Thu Mar 5, 2026

44:04

On the first hour of Nite Lite, Greg and Pete talk with Patrick De Haan, Petroleum Analyst & Media Commentator at GasBuddy, where he analyzes fuel market trends and provides forecasts on gasoline prices. He explained how global events—such as conflicts and supply disruptions—affect oil markets and what they mean for prices at the pump.

Guest: Patrick De Haan

Thu Mar 5, 2026

43:48

On the second hour of Nite Lite, Greg and Pete talk with Susan Kerns, the Executive Director of Milwaukee Film, where she leads year-round programming and the annual Milwaukee Film Festival. She oversees the organization’s theaters, special events, and major initiatives — including the recent purchase of the historic Downer Theatre. Sign up for Civic Media’s Newsletter […]

Guest: Susan Kerns

Wed Mar 4, 2026

44:09

On the first hour of Nite Lite, Greg and Pete talk with August Lamm, a technocritical activist from New Haven, Connecticut, whose work explores how to live more intentionally with — or without — modern technology. A 2024 MacDowell fellow, she has written for major publications and has two forthcoming books with Vintage, including a novel […]

Guest: August Lamm

Wed Mar 4, 2026

44:02

Kristen Toomey is a stand-up comedian known for her honest, no-filter style and stories that feel a little too real in the best way. She talks relationships, family, and everyday frustrations in a way that’s sharp, relatable, and really funny.

Guest: Kristen Toomey

Tue Mar 3, 2026

44:07

This hour features staff reporter Henry Redman of the Wisconsin Examiner discussing the Wisconsin Assembly’s passage of long-awaited PFAS mitigation bills.

Guest: Henry Redman

Tue Mar 3, 2026

43:20

Greg and Bach talk with Davis about highlights from Madison onStage: 17 Fun Arts Performances to Start 2026, a roundup of upcoming theatre and performance events that showcase the vibrant performing-arts scene around Madison.

Guest: Victoria Davis

Mon Mar 2, 2026

43:36