Jimmie Kaska
Going places and getting elected! (Hour 2)
Jimmie Kaska, Sports Director for Civic Media guest hosts today. In the first hour, we covered the shocking, tragic mass gun violence in Madison at the Abundant Love Christian School. In this hour, Jimmie talks gas, tariffs, and local elections. First, Patrick De Haan, analyst for GasBuddy, joins Jimmie to talk about gas prices. Just […]
In the wake of tragedy (Hour 1)
Jimmie Kaska, Civic Media’s Sports Director, guest hosts while Dom takes some vacation. Today, Wisconsin reels from another school mass shooting. Late this morning, a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison allegedly opened fire on students and teachers. As of posting, three people- the alleged shooter, another student, and a teacher- have died. […]
Wisconsin Schools: Partnerships and Playoffs (Hour 2)
Jimmie Kaska, Sports Director for Civic Media, guest hosts today. In this hour, it’s all about schools and sports in Wisconsin. First, Jimmie talks with Dr. Jamie Nutter, District 3 Administrator for Cooperative Education Services Agency- CESA 3. CESA seeks creative partnerships among schools and between schools and businesses to meet the needs of each […]
Jimmie Kaska, Civic Media Sports Director. Daily History Lesson and info on new Civic Media Text to Win contest!
We are joined by Civic Media Sports Director Jimmie Kaska to discuss a major mistake by the WIAA that left two HS football teams that should have been in the playoffs on the outside looking in. Plus a new proposal by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association that could change how teams qualify and are seeded. […]
Light Up and Learn (Hour 2)
Jimmie Kaska, Civic Media Sports Editor, guest hosts the show. In this hour, it’s all about Wisconsin. From the amazing attractions throughout the state to the politics that determine our school’s funding. First, hear Jimmie’s conversation with Logan Wroge of Travel Wisconsin. This state really does have something for everyone whether you prefer a cozy […]
Sports and Small Businesses (Hour 1)
Jimmie Kaska, Civic Media Sports Editor, guest hosts the show. When Jimmie hosts, as expected, a segment of the show is dedicated to sports. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday. Small businesses in Wisconsin employ over 1 million of our state’s residents, and they are indispensable community partners. Jimmie talks with Anne Wiegman of Wisconsin […]
Referenda Review: the lights are STAYING ON!
Coach K, Civic Media’s own Jimmie Kaska, joins Dr. Tim to review how Wisconsin schools fared in the election. While we bemoan our loses at the national level and what that may mean for education, we celebrate Wisconsin’s overwhelming support for our public schools. As Jimmie writes, Wisconsin school districts overwhelmingly passed both operational and […]
Sports with Jimmie Kaska (Hour 2)
Pete is joined by comedian Mike Mercury. Pete and Mike talk about what they are watching on TV. Then Civic Media’s Sports Director, Jimmie Kaska joins the show. Jimmie shares his thoguhts on the Green Bay Packers season so far, Luke Fickell lead Badgers, and Jim and Pete talk kid movies. Nite Lite with Pete […]
Election Night 2024 (8pm)
Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media’s Election Night 2024 coverage. They are joined by Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests:
Refs on Referenda
Coach K, Civic Media’s own Jimmie Kaska, joins Dr. Johnny to chop up school referenda. By November 5th’s election, nearly half of Wisconsin’s school districts will have gone to referendum to secure funding. We’ve talked plenty on BustED Pencils about school referenda and the struggles for schools to secure enough funding to keep the lights […]
