Chad Holmes
Bold Promises or Tied Hands? (Hour 3)
A Democratic state senator is collecting names of fellow lawmakers and other leaders on a petition that calls for next year’s gubernatorial nominee to commit to a series of promises—from guaranteed childcare to a minimum $20 hourly wage and more. Are these bold promises that will inspire voters tired of squeamish politicians? Or will these commitments cause candidates to paint themselves into a corner and turn off moderate voters? We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about the ongoing debate among Democrats charting a course for 2026.
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Hurry Up and Wait (Hour 3)
Wisconsin politics is in a holding pattern this week. From legislators to political journalists like Dan Shafer, everyone is waiting on Gov. Tony Evers to announce whether he will seek a third term in 2026 or retire and open up a sprawling Democratic primary to potentially succeed him.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.
The Boy Who Cried ‘Epstein!’ (Hour 3)
It’s a sad saga that has already taken far too long for those who deserve justice. Unfortunately, the case of infamous pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been caught up in politics for disgustingly partisan reasons. Donald Trump and his allies made a cottage industry out of using the case for political gain. Now the president is calling it all a hoax and his base is incensed. We’ll ask Joe Zepecki about whether Trump has cried “wolf” one too many times.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Big Bucks and No Bucks (Hour 3)
We’ll talk to Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area about this week’s political headlines. In one instance, an early candidate for governor in 2026 is making his first big TV ad buy—seriously. And in next year’s state Supreme Court race, the incumbent conservative justice reported raising absolutely no campaign contributions in the most recent reporting period. Is Rebecca Bradley thinking about not running for another term or —as has been the case for some Republicans lately— is she counting on outside money to do most of the heavy lifting?
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Convention Recap (Hour 3)
Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area recaps last weekend’s state Democratic convention and reaction to his column about Gov. Evers and whether he should run for a third term.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Going Nuclear (Hour 3)
Chad Holmes will give us an update on spring sports and news stories he’s following in the Wausau area for Civic Media. And Melissa Baldauff helps us update the latest Trump administration efforts to kill clean energy progress, substantially increase nuclear power, and allow an oil rig executive sweeping powers over federal lands, without going through a US Senate confirmation.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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.
Trumpism With Trump Is A Non-Starter (Hour 3)
Pat and Dan Shafer talk about recent election results around the world that again show how politicians trying to bring Trumpism to their countries aren’t seeing a lot of results at the ballot box. And Chad Holmes talks about a personal healthcare experience that should remind all men of a certain age not to take their health for granted.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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.
Civic Media Spotlight for the Weekend of April 5th & 6th (Hour 2)
Up first this hour, the Dom Salvia Show, along with Matt Rothschild as cohost, takes a victory lap after the spring election by examining some big winners and losers in the race. Hint: more than Schimel lost, and ALL of us who support democracy won!
Then, on the Chad Holmes Show, listener Cornell from Merrill effusive in his praise of how Civic Media allowed people to see who the candidates were in the State Supreme Court race and for the coverage last night.
After that on this week’s UpNorthNews Radio's Capitol Report, state Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) tells listeners how they can have input about the state budget while the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee does its four-city listening tour. He outlines how there are more opportunities for bipartisan cooperation thanks to new fairer maps, if Republicans decide to be more collaborative than combative.
Finally, the Earl Ingram Show welcomes Reggie Jackson back to the show to explore the possible tensions with Iran should they decline to sign the nuclear weapons ban agreement. He shares his aspirations to gain control over Greenland, asserting that this will be accomplished either through peaceful negotiations or military action. Earl uses the expression "LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS".
To learn more about these shows 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 network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!
“Sprinter” Sports- Free Throws and Face Offs
Class, welcome to sprinter- that delightful damp windy transition from winter to spring. Chad, host of the WXCO morning show and Civic Media sports broadcaster and Jimmie, Civic Media sports editor, have been two of our favorites for this Friday segment. Today, they bring us a final update on the winter sports and a preview of spring activities. The winter season wrapped with a few location issues that reveal the interconnectedness of these essential activities and local economies. All in all though, this was an excellent season with so much learning for students to carry throughout their lives.
Looking ahead to spring, make sure to keep up with Wisconsin essential activities on Civic Media! Chad broadcasts for the Wausau region WXCO. Richland Center (WRCE), Park Falls (WCQM), and Baraboo (WRPQ) will also broadcast various spring sports. Stay tuned for updates on baseball beginning in just two short weeks! This being Wisconsin, we expect "sprinter" to carry on for a bit and hope for warm sun for our broadcasters diamond-side!
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Playoffs Galore- Free Throws and Face Offs, with Chad Holmes
Pencil Busters, can you believe we're in the playoffs for winter sports already? Today, we catch up with Chad Holmes, host of the WXCO morning show and Civic Media sports broadcaster. He's been extremely busy covering playoffs for wrestling, hockey, and basketball. With the end of the season upon us, he shares updates, surprises, and lessons learned. As we discuss here at BustED Pencils, these school sports are not extra-curricular. They are essential curricula for students to learn and practice life skills and navigate challenging moments. The playoffs bring their own set of unique circumstances for students to learn, grow, and develop. Follow Wisconsin's high school sports schedules and events through WIAA.
This will be our final Wisconsin high school winter sports episode on Fridays. Stay tuned for next week's Friday pod with more of Dr. Johnny's WSU hockey support staff. And then we'll be altering the focus of this weekly segment. Join us for more educated educators, talking education then!
BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. 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. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!
