Guest: Nancy Stencil

Kick off your morning with an eclectic mix of theater, politics, and sports. Ian Welsh fills in for Chad Holmes for the first segment, announcing auditions for Wausau Community Theater’s 'Sweeney Todd,' a dark comedic musical with auditions this weekend. Nancy Stencil, Chair of Marathon County Democratic Party, joins to discuss environmental policy battles, frustrations with Democratic leadership, and a call for boldness in upcoming elections. The ongoing saga of Wausau's ethics board and Mayor Denny's legal tangle unfolds. Lastly, the Green Bay Packers' 13 NFL championships are celebrated as the new football season begins, with Ian Welsh scoring a win in the day's trivia challenge.

Guest: Nancy Stencil

Dive into the tangled web of Wisconsin politics as Democratic Party chairperson Nancy Stencil discusses on the ongoing Dropbox investigation involving Mayor Doug Diny and the eyebrow-raising appointment of Eric Toney as special prosecutor. With a backdrop of political double standards, we scrutinize why Republican figures are often chosen to lead these probes, questioning the fairness of the system. The episode also highlights the strategic maneuvers of Democrats eyeing congressional seats, emphasizing the importance of focusing on core issues like education and social security.

Guest: Nancy Stencil

Guest: Nancy Stencil. The episode dives into the political landscape, focusing on the upcoming gubernatorial and state Supreme Court races, with Chris Taylor emerging as a key candidate. Nancy Stencil discusses the public's anxiety over economic uncertainty and the sense that the government is out of touch. The conversation shifts to protests against Tom Tiffany and broader dissatisfaction with both parties. There's a call for Democrats to adopt a bolder stance on pocketbook issues like affordable housing and healthcare, criticizing their tepid approach and urging a focus on middle-class struggles. The overarching message? Democrats need to step up and truly champion the average citizen.

Guest: Nancy Stencil

We talk to Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil, who proposes a cross-party challenge in Marathon County: Democrats and Republicans are encouraged to donate to local school lunch programs, addressing the grim reality of 'lunch debt.' This initiative aims to foster bipartisanship and directly support students in need.

We also talk about this weekend's Hmong Wausau Festival and the great activities to partake in Saturday and Sunday. Plus, Axios gives a rave review of Trump's first six months. We discuss and think the "sportsification" of politics and public policy needs to end.

Guest: Nancy Stencil

We are joined in studio by Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil to get her thoughts on what the party can learn from the surprising NYC mayoral primary results, the new WI Democratic Party chair and more. Plus, we talk about the need for a positive vision for the party to earn votes and finish with the Number for the Day Quiz with Ian.

Guest: Nancy Stencil

Chad Holmes fills in for Pat Kreitlow, diving into a whirlwind of topics from local politics to wild weather. He chats with Marathon County Democratic Chair Nancy Stencil about the need for good governance reminiscent of Jimmy Carter's era. They lament the erosion of ethical leadership amidst Trump's antics, urging citizens to stay engaged. On a lighter note, Chad shares a heartwarming story of a Maine high school athlete who stood up against political exploitation of her race. In between, Chad recounts his morning drive antics.

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.

Guest: Nancy Stencil

We talk to Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil about the candidates for state party chair, listening sessions, potential candidates for the 7th District congress and more.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. 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 Chad Holmes on Facebook to keep up with Chad and the show!

Guest: Nancy Stencil

We review the election results and look ahead to what's next with Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil. Plus the Daily History Lesson and Number of the Day quiz with Ian.

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. 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 Chad Holmes on Facebook to keep up with Chad and the show!

Guests: Kathleen Rulka, Marcia Steele, Nancy Stencil

Wisconsin celebrates a sweeping victory for competence and qualifications with Susan Crawford and Jill Underly's wins. The April 1 election was a full-on rejection of billionaire influence and incompetence. Kathy Rulka, Co-Chair of the Wood County Democratic Party of WI,
Nancy Stencil, Chair of the Marathon County Democratic Party and Chair of the 7th Congressional District, and Marcia Steele, Chair Winnebago County Democratic Party and Vice Chair 6th Congressional District join Maggie to discuss grassroots efforts like door knocking and personal engagement that flipped counties. They also talk about the importance of authentically connecting with people and staying active to sustain this momentum. Maggie also critiques Trump's new tariffs. She warns of economic hardships for working Americans, and emphasizes the need for continued political activism to counter billionaire agendas.

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The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. 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 Maggie and the show!

Guest: Nancy Stencil

We are joined by Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil to discuss an event taking place today at the Wausau office of Representative Tom Tiffany, plus the issues the party faces after Chuck Schumer's actions last week and more. Plus, first son Barron Trump is the subject of today's Number for the Day quiz. Can Ian figure it out?

The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. 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 Chad Holmes on Facebook to keep up with Chad and the show!