James Kelly

Fall Primary Election Coverage (hour 1)

August 13, 2024

Hosts Terry Bell and Todd Allbaugh anchor our election night coverage, with special guest Maurice Shepherd for election analysis. Civic Media news reporters Melissa Kaye, Stuart J, Wattles, Lisa Hale, James Kelly, Brittney Merlot, and JoAnn Krulatz join for regional coverage.

VP Harris and Gov. Walz Campaign In Eau Claire

August 7, 2024

Today, the Harris campaign visits Eau Claire, Wisconsin for the first time since announcing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate. Civic Media News Director Terry Bell welcomes a panel of guests to catch us up to speed on the campaign so far. Luke Mathers joins Terry to discuss the results of today's Marquette Law School Poll and what it means for the election. Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project has extensive experience with political polls, and he shares his perspective.

Just before the event officially begins, Civic Media's Northwestern Wisconsin News Bureau Chief James Kelly is on the scene in Eau Claire, and he shares the atmosphere of the venue.

53:00 - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes the stand

1:09:00 - Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stand

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LIVE From the Harris-Walz Rally In Eau Claire!

August 7, 2024

Today, the Kamala Harris campaign is holding an event in Eau Claire, and Todd is on the scene! The excitement in the air is nearly tangible as the scene is set for Vice President Harris to welcome Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to her ticket. Civic Media Northwestern Wisconsin News Bureau Chief James Kelly, Robert Pilot of Native Roots Radio, Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio, and John Nichols of The Nation and Cap Times all join Todd in-person to share reactions they’ve been hearing from around the midwest. Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project and our very own Luke Mathers also chime in on the tremendous momentum of the Harris-Walz campaign. 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. 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, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

James Kelly: What’s Up In The West? (Hour 2)

May 23, 2024

For today's second hour, Civic Media's Northwestern Wisconsin News Bureau Chief James Kelly joins us! He and Pete talk about baseball, wine, comedy, and more.

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 7-9 pm across Wisconsin. 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, X and Instagram to keep up with Pete and the show!

Advice from the Vice President (Hour 2)

April 23, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris made her third trip to Wisconsin this year, telling a La Crosse audience on Monday that they’re doing the right thing not to let up on reminding their neighbors and friends of the dangers to individual liberty in the wake of the Dobbs decision. Also, Civic Media reporter James Kelly updates some of his Chippewa Valley stories, and Chad Holmes previews his 8am show.

County Political Party Shell Games (2nd Hour)

February 27, 2024

Civic Media reporter James Kelly tells us how some county Republican parties and the Trump campaign allegedly conspired to move money around to avoid reporting requirements. And League of Women Voters-Wisconsin Executive Director Debra Cronmiller tells us about how the group is celebrating its 104th anniversary this month and working to expand voters’ rights.

Restoring Healthcare In Chippewa Falls (Hour 2)

February 20, 2024

Following up on yesterday’s discussion, Todd delves further into the details of Sunday’s episode of 60 Minutes. Andrew Hitt claims that he was duped into signing off on the fake elector scheme in Wisconsin, but Todd doesn’t buy it. Todd knows a lot of the people behind the scenes, and he paints a picture of what most likely happened. 

After wrapping up on the “Hitt piece,” we are joined by one of Civic Media’s Northwest Wisconsin reporters, James Kelly! As a New York native, he shares how he ended up in Wisconsin, as well as some travel tips for those who wish to visit the Big Apple. He and Todd also talk about the biggest issue in the Chippewa Valley right now: hospital closures. These HSHS and Prevea shutdowns came out of nowhere, so we ask James to update us on potential solutions.

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. 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, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

The Jerry Springer Method (Hour 1)

September 25, 2023

Live from 93.5 The Tap in Eau Claire, Pat Kreitlow and James Kelly join Todd to round up the weekend’s news. Donald Trump has continued to push for violence, now posting implied death threats on social media.

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