Pete Schwaba

Civic Media Spotlight for Weekend of October 19th & 20th (Hour 1)

October 19, 2024

Dom and Jess dig into the saddest dance party ever after Trump ended his town hall super early. And this is the man who claims that he's the fittest person to run for office and that it's HARRIS who's health should concern us! So we look at Harris' medical report and break it down. And you know, it's damn good, for anyone let alone a 59-year-old candidate for the most stressful job in the world.

Then, the Chad Holmes Show is joined by 7th District Congressional Democratic nominee Kyle Kilbourn to discuss the issues in his race against incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany.

After that on UpNorthNews Radio, US Senator Tammy Baldwin joins our friends from Motherhood for Good in our Women Win Wisconsin segment. We’ll talk about her work to protect women’s healthcare rights, fight the factors that are contributing to inflation, and cut the flow of fentanyl across our borders—if only a certain ex-president hadn’t put politics ahead of solutions.

To wrap the hour, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is joined by Jeff Tully & Jamie Kaler who both work for National Lampoon. Jamie and Jeff talk Dogs or Cats. Then Jeff and Jamie talk about acting roles, National Lampoon, and the younger generation.

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, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Civic Media Spotlight for Weekend of October 5th & 6th (Hour 2)

October 5, 2024

Kicking off the hour, the Chad Holmes Show discusses the Wausau Ballot Drop Box being returned and we discuss where we stand and where we go with Nancy Stencil.

Then, in honor of playoff baseball, Maggie talks with the youngest living player to run the bases with the Negro Leagues, Dennis Biddle. Mr. Biddle shares some of his most impactful experiences on the diamond and in his life since. He started Yesterday's Negro league Baseball Players Foundation in 1996 to support players and their legacies.

Next, Charles Franklin Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of the Marquette Law School Poll joins the Dom Salvia Show for a half hour the day of his most recent poll dropping. Charles brings some good news for the Harris-Walz ticket and for Tammy Baldwin in the most recent poll.

Finally, writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Comedian, Paul Mecurio joins Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba. Paul talks about working on a sports show, working on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and his show Permission to Speak, that is coming to Milwaukee.

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, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Civic Media Spotlight for August 24th & 25th (Hour 2)

August 24, 2024

To kick off this hour, the Maggie Daun Show is joined on the ground at the Democratic National Convention by DC Metro Officer Danny Hodges, who shares his experiences as an active duty officer on January 6th, 2021 as insurrectionists attempted to prevent the peaceful transition of power.

Then, the Earl Ingram Show  is joined by Richard Trent, Executive Director of the Main Street Alliance, to talk about the importance of small businesses and what the Democratic party is doing to help.

After that, the Todd Allbaugh Show welcomes Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez to the show, to discuss her experience at the Convention, talk about what makes Wisconsin great, and share a fulfilling sense of optimism within the Democratic party.

To finish Spotlight for the week, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is joined by the Cap Times’ Rob Thomas. Rob and Pete talk about the great summer box office hits, Rob talks Sing Sing, Deadpool and Wolverine, and Rob's favorite summer-time movie.

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, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Civic Media Spotlight for August 3rd & 4th (Hour 2)

August 3, 2024

Up first this hour, Air Force Veteran Roy Rogers joins Jim and John to talk a bit about his experience in the military, which includes the story of stepping on a land mine in combat and losing part of his hand. But also shares an extremely interesting and funny story about his "famous" name. It involves George Washington, Anita Bryant and outhouses.. An amazing story! You've gotta listen!

Then, Busted Pencils has a conversation with Dr. Joe Gothard, incoming superintendent of the Madison Metropolitan School District about equity and excellence. Dr Gothard shares his commitment to elevating both equity AND excellence for all students in the district. He has a strong history of doing just that in his previous role as superintendent of the St. Paul School District of Minnesota. In this segment, Dr. Gothard shares his experiences from Spring 2020, a tumultuous time he navigated as a leader with the Covid pandemic unfolding and the social turmoil following the murder of George Floyd. In his experiences, Dr. Joe has developed a simple question he asks constantly that cuts to the heart of education's purpose: how are the children?

The week ends with a segment from Nite Lite with Pete Schawaba, when he was joined by comedian, actor, and artist Steve Seagren joins the show. Pete and Steve talk Wiffleball, what Steve is painting, and then shares songs that he can be happy never hearing again.

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, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Traffic & Entertaiment

July 29, 2024

Action 2 News Traffic Reporter Maria Parmigiani stops by to catch up with Maino and to let us know about her new roll on WBAY-TV. She and John worked together back in the day and she's back in Northeast Wisconsin TV. She also shares her story of battling breast cancer at an early age. Follower her on Facebook HERE. Then host of Civic Media's Nite Lite show, Pete Schwaba, joins Jim to give a rundown of some of the guests he has lined up this week. He and Jim also discuss binge watching TV shows and some of the more popular movies that are out right now. You can follow Nite Lite on Facebook HERE.

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. 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 and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Civic Media Spotlight for July 27th & 28th (Hour 2)

July 27, 2024

To begin this hour, Jane and Greg welcome Congressman Mark Pocan to Matenaer On Air to talk about all of the news this week regarding the election and Joe Biden stepping out of the race. We also discuss the energy that has been injected into those feeling a bit nervous about November and have some fun discussions about JD Vance.

Up next, we drop in on Maino and The Mayor at EAA AirVenture! Jim and John are joined by EAA Museum Manager Chris Henry. Chris shares how he got his start in his field, how he worked as an air traffic controller prior to taking the job as Museum Manager, and some of the features of the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, which is open all year long.

Next, Trygve Olson from The Lincoln Project joins Pat Kreitlow on UpNorthNews to explain how a group of Never-Trump Republicans is reacting to a generational passing of the torch by Democrats and how that might help GOP traditionalists take their party back and protect democracy in the process.

Finally, we end the week Nite Lite's Pete Schwaba is joined by Marta Hansen, piano technician and owner of The Piano Gal Shop and local musicians/songwriter. Marta preforms a song live in studio, shares what goes into owning a Piano shop, and what Marta's got coming up.

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, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Civic Media Spotlight for May 18th & 19th (Hour 2)

May 18, 2024

To begin this hour, on Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba, Pete talks about World Cocktail Day. Pete shares his favorite names for cocktails around the globe and talks about flannel sheets.

Then on the John & Gordy Show, John and Gordy welcome their old friend Chris Kammer, the Rock ‘n Roll dentist, to talk about his music with Madison legend Art Paul Schlosser, and what's new in the world of dentistry.

After that, the Earl Ingram Show is joined by Mary Sanderson, to talk about the Money for May Day rally happening this Saturday in Chicago. The rally seeks to unite all voices for social and economic justice. Earl and Mary talk about the monetary policy of the United States throughout history and the negative effects our banking system has on us all.

And to wrap up the week, it’s pollination season! Maino & the Mayor continue their conversation about bees swarming this time of year and what to do if you see them.

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, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Civic Media Spotlight for May 11th & 12th (Hour 2)

May 11, 2024

Kicking off this hour, Matenaer On Air is joined by Dr. Karin Tamerius, a political psychiatrist, and the founder of Smart Politics which is a nonprofit that teaches progressives how to communicate more productively and persuasively with people who disagree with them, including conservatives. They talk about the work necessary to have those discussions and what it takes from those trying to do the convincing.

Then, on Up North News Radio with Pat Kreitlow, Pat dives into Microsoft’s president commenting on bringing thousands of jobs to Racine. Pat then calls out House Speaker Mike Johnson for playing the fear card about election integrity and exposes Rep. Tom Tiffany for playing politics with the US census.

After that, the John & Gordy Show is joined by Associate Editor of the Cap Times John Nichols to comment on the encampment at UW Madison, and shares how protest relates to the Wisconsin Idea.

Last but not least, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is joined by stand-up comedian Rocky LaPorte. Rocky talks about his start in stand-up comedy, shows Rocky has coming up in Wisconsin, and Rocky's favorite places to perform.

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Freedom…For Your Washing Machine (Hour 2)

April 12, 2024

In our second hour, we're here to congratulate the current US Congress for being the best, at doing nothing! But don't worry, they're going to Paris and jumping out of planes and saving freedom...for your appliances all on your dime!! So three cheers for Congress, nothing is awful difficult. Finally we welcome Pete Schwaba, host of Nite Lite on Civic Media to talk about The Golden Bachelor news, as well as what TV and movies we're binging right now and then Greg has a really hot take on a show that's been gone for nearly five years.

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20’s Swimsuits and Birthday Songs(Hour 3)

March 27, 2024

Emily Smith from the Green Bay YMCA joins John and talks about many of the wonderful programs that the Y features, and also about their fundraising campaign that is going on right now. Then the conversation turns to John getting adult swim lessons (he has never learned how to swim) and what he might wear at the lessons. (That's where the 20s swimsuit comes into play).

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And Civic Media host Pete Schwaba joins the airwaves to chat about his show "Nite Lite" and some of the guests he has coming up later this week. John is still sore that Pete didn't cast him in his movie "The Godfather of Green Bay" and Maino sings his infamous "Happy Birthday" song to Pete. Something he'll likely never forget.

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