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04-22-2024 The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970, and was created by Wisconsin Democratic Senator Gaylord Nelson. His concern over the state of the U.S. environment in the 1960s lead to the idea. This year’s Earth Day theme is Planet vs. Plastics, which encourages people to limit or eliminate plastic usage. There is a goal to decrease plastic production by 60% by the year 2040. WOSH Morning Sh...

04-19-2024 Just like the colors yellow and red, the color orange can be very attention-grabbing.  With that being said, jury selection is continuing for the Trump hush money trial. WOSH Morning Show host Phil Cianciola shared some of the challenges and odd comments that have been heard during this ongoing process. Follow us on Facebook Listen to past episodes at 1490WOSH.com Follow the show on the...

04-18-2024 WOSH Morning Show host Phil Cianciola stumbled upon some numbers that he is still trying to process as realistic. These numbers have rallied him up about as much as his subject rallies a large crowd of people. Listen as Phil ramps up while informing listeners about the number of Benjamins in the pockets of suited up idols. Follow us on Facebook Listen to past episodes at 1490WOSH.com Fo...

04-17-2024 It is known throughout WOSH-land that Morning Show host Phil Cianciola loves watching b-ball players in green doing their thing on the court, as well as being on the court himself. Being IN court? That's a whole different ball game. A court theme is the common thread for a local story, a national story, and a WOSH news studio story with no orange ball involved. Follow us on Facebook Lis...

04-16-2024 There is no denying it is getting more expensive to own and run a vehicle in the US. Auto loan interest rates, along with vehicle price tags, are displaying larger numbers. Gas prices fluctuate on a regular basis and are currently on the rise once again with the most expensive in the state of California. Auto insurance rates are on the rise compared to rates during the height of the pan...

04-12-2024 Trump's campaign is calling for more debates to be held between the former President and the current President, and to have these face-offs as early as possible. The reasoning behind this is to ensure voters have an opportunity to see the candidates in action prior to casting their ballots. It is projected that over 1 million votes will be cast before the first scheduled debate on Septe...

04-10-2024 How did we get to this point, where society is accepting to support the softening of future generations? WOSH Morning Show Host Phil Cianciola is undeniably competitive, as he reveals. Because of this trait, he shares a story that gets in his craw. A story about board games going soft because the younger generation is abandoning playing, due to a struggle with the level of difficulty an...

04-09-2024 All the hype. All the preparation. All the expectations. Over in the blink of an ISO certified pair of solar eclipse glasses protected eye. The 2024 eclipse was an experience that most won't forget. WOSH Morning Show host Phil Cianciola compiled and shared with listeners, a recap of the National event, including his personal experience and opinion. In case you need to start making your...

04-08-2024 A quick snippet from the WOSH Morning Show to brighten your day and make you appreciate that you are not this guy. The East Coast recently experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake. It was an event that a 33-year old man from Pennsylvania will not soon forget. Follow us on Facebook Listen to past episodes at 1490WOSH.com Follow the show on the free WOSH Mobile App See omnystudio.com/listen...

04-05-2024 WOSH Morning Show host Phil Cianciola shares with listeners, a warning from federal officials regarding scams, along with tips to avoid them. Phil also presents his most recent personal experience with scammers. Follow us on Facebook Listen to past episodes at 1490WOSH.com Follow the show on the free WOSH Mobile App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-04-2024 Just because there is no "in-flight foolishness", doesn't mean that the WOSH Morning Show isn't paying attention to what is going on with the airlines. From Secretary of State Antony Blinkin finding himself in a car due to a mechanical issue with the plane he was on, to dynamic pricing for checked baggage, to a proposal to rename an airport using a city name that has nothing at all to d...

04-02-2024 The Oshkosh Public Museum and Oshkosh Area Community Pantry are coming together to assist in combating food insecurity at a local level. The WOSH Morning Show welcomes Oshkosh Area Community Pantry Director Ryan Rasmussen. Ryan goes into detail about the collaboration between Oshkosh Public Museum and Oshkosh Area Community Pantry as the month-long Making Hungar History program kicks of...

04-01-2024 WOSH Morning Show host Phil Cianciola opens this segment of the show by stating: “just because we can, doesn’t mean we should.”   As we know, there are so many things that could be filed under that umbrella. However, in this instance, Phil is referring to a new OpenAI technology called “Voice Engine”.  Voice Engine replicates or “clones” voices with a 15-second sample and has the capabi...

03-29-2024 Fridays at 7:15-ish, the WOSH Morning Show features chats with ABC News Radio New York Anchor, and friend of the show, Cheri Preston.  This week, Cheri gives WOSH listeners an inside look at the preparation that went into fact gathering and reporting of the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy in Baltimore on Tuesday. Follow us on Facebook Listen to past episodes at 1490WOSH.com Follow the...

03-25-2024 Since the last conversation between the WOSH Morning Show and Winnebago Parks Department Director Adam Breest, the Winnebago Count Board approved a hefty dollar amount for several Winnebago Parks projects.  Adam briefly highlighted a few of the major projects, including one high priority project, and an expected timeline as to when residents will start to see the improvement projects be...

03-22-2024 A very difficult question is the center of a pending statewide bill. Depending on your personal situation, "Is homelessness a crime?" can be discussed with polar opposite responses. Wisconsin Bill 669 is currently pending and addresses homelessness as a crime with repercussions including fines and imprisonment up to 30 days.  WOSH Morning Show host, Phil Cianciola, reached out to Oshkos...

03-21-2024 A recent poll of working Americans found the traditional 9-5 work hours are no longer compatible with employee home-life or lifestyle. Those polled said a 9-5 work schedule is an old idea that should be updated.  The poll also addressed pay dates which had the opposite reaction. Instead of bi-weekly or bi-monthly paychecks, working Americans would like to see weekly pay make a comeback....

03-19-2024 Normally, WOSH Morning Show host Phil Cianciola enjoys reporting in-flight foolishness caused by airline passengers causing some sort of ruckus or act of stupidity that affects the timeliness of the flight.  This report was a little different. It wasn't the airline passengers causing a flight delay, it was the airline. The head scratcher was the decision to turn the plane around during...

03-18-2024 The WOSH Morning Show welcomed into the studio, President of the Oshkosh Chamber, Rob Kleman, and Chamber Special Events Coordinator, Brianna Gannering to debut a new monthly segment which will take a look at the business side of Oshkosh.  The discussion starts with details to attend, and an inside look, at the upcoming Oshkosh Business Expo on Wednesday, March 20th from noon-6:30pm at...

03-15-2024 The college basketball tournament known as March Madness is not just about basketball anymore. March Madness comes hand in hand with brackets, a spike in vasectomy procedures, a decrease in work productivity, and for the WOSH Morning Show host, Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie consumption. Listen and learn about all things Mad(ness). Follow us on Facebook Listen to past episodes at 1490WOSH....

03-14-2024 You are either one of the 170 million Americans users of TikTok, or know someone who is. Yesterday, the House passed a measure, 352 to 65, to force a sale or ban TikTok in the United States.  WOSH Morning Show host Phil Cianciola is not one of the 170 million TikTok users, even admitting to never viewing a TikTok video. Phil dives into what TikTok is and why the ban was proposed. Follow...

03-13-2024 WOSH Morning Show host Phil Cianciola admits he has a fascination with the idea of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it is being used in both good ways, and in not so good ways. Phil shares with listeners, the latest Tech Trends segment about the use of AI, along with a personal conversation. Follow us on Facebook Listen to past episodes at 1490WOSH.com Follow the show on the free WO...

03-12-2024 Statistics show physical falls due to loss of balance result in a high number of deaths for seniors every year. The WOSH Morning Show welcomed Oshkosh Fire Department spokesperson John Holland to talk about a FREE app available to Oshkosh residents aged 60 years or older to assist with improving their physical balance. The Nymbl website states: "balance improvements in just 10-minutes o...

03-11-2024 There's good news. There's bad news. There's traumatic news. Then there is the news that is in a category of its own that makes you question humanity. A clip from the Monday edition of the WOSH Morning Show is a smorgasbord of such news stories. Follow us on Facebook Listen to past episodes at 1490WOSH.com Follow the show on the free WOSH Mobile App See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

03-08-2024 Oshkosh-based Wave Robotics Team 2826 was created in 2008 to introduce science and technology opportunities to students with the intent of building a base for future employment options in the area. The WOSH Morning Show welcomed 4 Oshkosh West students who are a part of the Wave Robotics team, and one of their mentors, into the studio to enlighten listeners as to what a robotics team is...