Guests: Axel Owen, Dennis Rockhill, Kris Teofilo

This hour we shine a light on remarkable local initiatives. Make-A-Wish Wisconsin shares heartwarming tales of life-changing experiences for critically ill children, like 12-year-old Lucas, who fulfilled his dream in Hawaii. Bergstrom Automotive's community contributions through oil change fundraisers highlight their support.

Topics shift to the Einstein Project's mobile STEM labs, facilitated by Axel Owen and Dennis Rockhill, which bring hands-on science education to underserved areas and celebrates community-driven efforts to inspire hope and opportunity for young Wisconsinites.

Guests: Dennis Rockhill, Kelsey O’Donnell-Mauthe

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Kelsey O’Donnell-Mauthe, Communications Manager for The Brain Center. Jim and Kelsey talk about brain health and how The Brain Center can help with that. Kelsey talks about what food is good for your health, and how movement helps the brain. Then Dennis Rockhill, the Makerspace Director for the Einstein Project. Dennis talks how the Einstein Project is more of a kit instead of learning for textbooks for the youths.

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Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities.

Guests: Dennis Rockhill, Lisa Pritzl, NEO

Lisa Pritzl from Empowered By Movement joins the show. Lisa shares that she is planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro a Volcano in Tanzania, Africa. Dennis Rockhill stops by to talk about the Einstein Project. Then the guys talk with local artist, NEO. NEO shares an upcoming event, Clock That at the Epic Event Center.

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Guests: Dennis Rockhill, Kim Lemberger, Tim Struby

Writer Tim Struby joins Jim and John to talk about being a writer covering so many different stories over the years. From covering sport legends, to writing about the dating life of paid escorts. (We wanna read that one). Check out some of Tim's great stuff by going to his website HERE. (The discussion with Tim about mobs has Jim and John wound up). Then Dennis Rockhill & Kim Lemberger joins us in studio to talk about the Einstein Project in Green Bay. The Einstein Project has provided leadership in transformational change in STEM education in Wisconsin. If you'd like more information on the Einstein Project, click HERE.

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!