Guests: Jim Rafter, Joe Verdegan

Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Jim Rafter - Allouez Village President. Rafter and Schmitt talk about the closing and demolition of the Green Bay Correctional Institution. Is it good to close it, or if closing it is bad for Allouez. Then former guard for the Institution for 27 years, Joe Verdegan. Joe talks about his experiences working for the prison.

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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: Joe Verdegan, Mike Clemens

Author Joe Verdegan talks about his new book that looks at the Tom Monfils murder case from a different angle.

Civic Media's Mike Clemens joins the show to talk the Pack.