The Chad Holmes Show

With just 11 days until Election Day and early voting already underway we discuss the campaign and issues with 69th Assembly District Democratic nominee Roger Halls. We also look ahead to the weather and find out what to expect with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. 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. Subsc...

Mayor Diny is under investigation for the Drop Box removal. Now he's threatening a veto of the budget and is feuding with the council over not approving a commission appointment. What's going on here? The GOP money providers aren't putting out spots that are pro-Eric Hovde. Even they know they can't sell Hovde as a good choice for Senator. They are, instead, trying to tear down Tammy Baldwin. Will...

We discuss the U.S. Senate race between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde plus the chaos around Wausau mayor Doug Diny with Up North News host Pat Kreitlow. Plus, a discussion with White House Press Secretary under President Obama Josh Earnest about the presidential campaign. 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, W...

In this hour we are joined by two different guests to talk about the stakes for women's reproductive rights in this election. Mini Timmaraju, President of Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) and Katelyn Lang, a central Wisconsin IVF advocate and founder of the Wausau Walk of Hope. We also talk about what is happening at the Grand Theater with Executive Director Sean Wr...

Bob Look is with us for the first hour as he is every other Wednesday. We talk about the Senate race between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde, the mentality of putting up lawn signs for a convicted felon plus he role in "It Can't Happen Here-Again", a stage reading coming to Sconni's next Tuesday warning of the threat of fascism in this year's election. Plus a little sports talk and Brittney Merlot ha...

We talk about the vital national security issues that you should be considering in the Presidential election with Emily Horne, Former Special Assistant to the President and Former Spokesperson, National Security Council. We are also joined by Robyn Vargas to start the hour to discuss what is happening at the Marathon County Public Library. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio ne...

One more day of warm temperatures before things cool off tomorrow. We get the weather details from meteorologist Brittney Merlot. We also talk to Maria Haskins of Wisconsin Native Vote about what is being done in the Native American community to make sure everyone gets to the polls. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO...

We talk about this week's Wausau Community Theatre production of "True West" by Sam Shepard with director K.C. Hofer and actor Joseph Hawkins. Also discuss the Senate debate between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde and have our Daily History Lesson. Guests: K.C. Hofer , Joseph Hawkins

We start the new work week talking to 87th Assembly District Democratic candidate Bill Switalla as we head to the final two weeks of the campaign. Also caught some of the Meg Ellefson Show on WSAU on the drive to work this morning and she and her guest were trashing public education and teachers. Surprise, surprise right? The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Mon...

We talk Badgers, Packers, and Bucks during our Wisconsin sports segment with Paul Michlig. We also discuss the many ways voting is important, including for the health of democracy, which those who are trying to make voting harder is hurting. 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...

We are joined by Brittney Merlot to talk about a very, very warm forecast. We also take a look at the political fliers in Chad's mailbox, the false attacks on Tammy Baldwin and the moral emptiness of people who have money most of us can dream of, know that Trump is awful and still support him with their money. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through...

We talk about a fundraiser for Extra Innings at Red Robin Restaurant on Monday. Doing the opposite of what billionaires like Dick Uihlein are doing. Raising and spending money for good deeds. We also talk to D.C. Everest football coach Braden Mitchell as his team has a chance to clinch outright the conference title tonight with a win. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network...

We are joined by Pat Kreitlow to discuss his appearance in a Wisconsin Watch story on Wisconsin talk radio hosts. Which are providing the best info and which are passing along bad? Also about the huge money going into anti-Tammy Baldwin spots. We talk about some beautiful weather with Brittney Merlot and I have more on how this country desperately needs someone like Russ Feingold to tackle campaig...

We hear comments from Senator Tammy Baldwin at a visit Tuesday to a Wausau ginseng farm as the Senator continued her Wisconsin Farm Tour. The Harris-Walz campaign released a plan on farm policy and we discuss with Hans Breitenmoser. Plus we visit with Ryan and Paul, hosts of the Wausau Business Show, as they can set for a live show from Sam's Pizza in Schofield on Thursday. The Chad Holmes Show is...

On Monday we had a guest on who was criticized by some listeners and I explain why that guest and others appear on this show. Plus, what is this show and what am I as a host. We are also joined by 12th State Senate District Democratic candidate Andi Rich to discuss her race vs. Mary Felzkowski and issues such as clean water, mining, education and health care policy. The Chad Holmes Show is a part...

We are joined by 85th Assembly District Democratic nominee Yee Leng Xiong to talk about the role of the representative, the money and ads being put into this campaign, issues such as health care, child care, school funding, the University of Wisconsin system and more. Plus we have our Daily History Lesson and Number of the Day quiz with Ian! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio...

We are joined by 7th District Congressional Democratic nominee Kyle Kilbourn to discuss the issues in his race against incumbent Republican Tom Tiffany. We also talk about a chilly day and a hard freeze coming tonight with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. 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 th...

It was a good weekend for Badgers and Packers fans and we discuss the impressive wins. Plus talk about some of the High School football highlights. We are also joined by Kim Susens and Jim Force of the Wausau Curling Club to discuss the club hosting the US Curling Arena National Championship event next week. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Fr...

It's the start of a new work week and get ready to bundle up for a couple of days. We get the weather details with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Plus, on November 5th Mosinee voters will be deciding on a $19.75 million dollar building referendum. We discuss what would be done with Mosinee school superintendent Greg Doverspike and School Board President Kevin Hermening. The Chad Holmes Show is a p...

We are joined by Newman Catholic football senior Carson Calo and we discuss bouncing back from injury, the Cards' season and more. Plus, it's our Daily History Lesson and Ian tries to salvage one correct answer in our Number for the Day quiz. 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 t...

The Democrats are bring out their big gun for the final portion of the fall campaign. Former President Barack Obama spoke in Pittsburgh last night and we look into how he effectively cuts Donald Trump down to size and how the rest of the party has to use the same elements in the final 3 1/2 weeks of the campaign. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday throu...

We discuss the latest projections concerning the WI legislature, including the race for the 85th Assembly here in central Wisconsin, from Dan Shafer. Plus the effect of millions of dollars being poured in by two of the richest women in Wisconsin in benefit of the Republican Party. We talk to SPASH football coach Ryan Eigenberger in front of tomorrow's WVC showdown at D.C. Everest. Plus, the daily...

We talk to Pat Kreitlow to start the show. Discuss the trend of political leaders to "double down" like we are seeing with the mayor of Wausau and how it's hurting American democracy to have a handful of states get all of the attention in presidential races. Plus, Brittney Merlot with more on the Florida hurricane and we take a look at the kind of political mailings found in Chad's mailbox. The Ch...

We are joined by The Grand Theater's Anja Hanington to discuss some great shows coming to the Grand in the coming weeks plus we talk to Tricia Zunker about this weekend's Central Wisconsin Indigenous Peoples' Day event at the Expo Center in Rothschild plus 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. Subscr...

Bob Look joins us for the hour and we discuss last night's protest and Wausau City Council meeting concerning the Ballot Drop Box issue. Plus, we talk about the fall campaign 27 days from election day and some Brewers on the field and on TV talk. We are also joined by meteorologist Brittney Merlot to discuss the hurricane hitting Florida and some cooler weather coming soon to our area. The Chad Ho...