Lean Local

Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by John Macco politician from Madison. Jim and john talk about the importance of voting whether its local or state. Then Jim talks about referendums in Green Bay. Then Tony Wied who is running for US congress joins the show. Tony and Jim talk about Tony running for congress, Tony’s Trump endorsement, and Green Bay. John Macco & Jim Schmitt Ton...

Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by local business owner Shawn Zambarda. Jim asks Shawn how he got his start in the hospitality business. Then Shawn shares his ownerships of White Dog Black Cat , The Depot , and Waterfront Market . Jim and Shawn talk about the 2025 NFL draft. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe t...

Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Mandy Suthers, Mandy works for DarJune Recovery Homes, and is very involved in the community of Green Bay. Mandy shares her story of overcoming addiction. Jim and Mandy talk about addiction in Green Bay. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Pod...

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Bob Stillman a friend and enthusiast of Green bay. Jim and Bob talk about homelessness in Green Bay and what steps are in order to help out the city. Then Jim is joined by Dave a guy who has been homeless in Green Bay for 28-years. Jim asks what Dave he is doing to recover, Dave shares what its like being homeless for so long. Lean Local is a part of...

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by John Macco, politician from Madison who isn’t running anymore. Jim and John talk about local politics in Green Bay. Why you should get in touch with your community go to school board meetings,or go to board meetings. Then John and Jim talk about the history of the 4th of July. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunda...

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Downtown Green Bay Executive Director Jeff Mirkas, and On Broadway Brian Johnson. Jim, Jeff, and Brian discuss what great things are going on in Green Bay and what things to expect. Jim asks about the parking situation in downtown Green Bay, what events are coming up, and how can downtown and On Broadway accommodate 20-30 year old’s better to k...

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is back for another episode of Lean Local. This week Jim focuses on alcoholism in Wisconsin. Jim is joined by Bruce Bellen and John Plageman of ADRC of Brown County. John and Bruce share their thoughts on alcoholism in Wisconsin in the late 1900’s. John shares how he works to get people who need help in to AA meetings. Bruce shares personal stories with alc...

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Development Director Cheryl Renier-Wigg and Deputy Development Director Matt Buchanan, two leaders of the Economic Development in Green Bay. Cheryl and Matt talk about projects economically in Green Bay. talks about the carnivore project in Green Bay. Jim finds out about more businesses being developed. Jim asks about the new development on Cherry St...

Jim meets with winners and runner ups from the 2024 WBA Volunteer Awards . Director of Donor Engagement & Marketing Kari Moody from Curative Connections joins Jim this afternoon discussing the needs and accomplishments of this program. Celebrating their 75th anniversary, starting out as a polio clinic. Whatever the community has needed, curative pivoted to become what they needed. Curative Con...

Jim sits with the Director o f Freedom House Ministries : Jennifer Schmohe and Executive Director of House of Hope : Shannon Weinandt to discuss how homelessness affects more than just individuals. It affects families, children, anyone who just cannot make ends meet. Freedom House takes in families, large ones even with a goal to find a home in green bay and get them connected with stable housing....

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by two guys who he has met thorough working at the New Community Homeless Shelter. They tell stories on how they faced homelessness and how the New Community Shelter helped them. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss...

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Mary Kardoskee, Village President of Ashwaubenon. Mary shaeres how she got interested in politics, the makeup of the Ashwaubenon village board, and what preparations the village is making for the 2025 NFL draft. Jim is joined by District 12 Alderperson, Kathy Hinkfuss. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from...

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Howard President Burt Mcintyre. Jim and Burt talk about what’s happening in Howard, Wisconsin, Burt talks about the residential side in Howard, and commercial side. Then Vanya Koepke – Hobart Village Board Trustee joins Lean Local. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscrib...

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Ronald Antonneau, Director-Governmental Affairs at WI Public Service. Jim and Ron talk about Brown County and local issues in the area. Jim discusses the county board. Jim and Ron talk about the NFL draft coming to Green Bay 2025. Andrew Becker Green Bay School Board member, joins the show. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and ai...

Former Mayor of Green Bay Jim Schmitt is joined by Mary Jane Ann Herber. Mary has become known as the local historian and genealogist for Brown County. Jim and Mary talk about the history of local politics in Green Bay. District 9 Alderperson Brian Johnson joins the show. Jim and Brian talk about what issues need notice in Green Bay. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs S...

Former Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Hobart President Richard Heidel. Richard talks about the history of Hobart, how they became a village. Jim asks Richard about Hobarts new development plan and Hobarts tax rates. Jeff Mirkes Executive Director of Downtown Green Bay joins the show. Jeff shares how he got his background and how he got his start in Downtown Green Bay. Jim asks Jeff what we can exp...

Jim Schmidt is joined by De Pere, Wisconsin Mayor James Boyd. James shares his background, how he got his starts in local politics, and changes they are making in De Pere. The village president of Allouez, Wisconsin Jim Rafter joins to talk about Allouez. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple...