The Chad Holmes Show

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...

The Milwaukee Brewers have clinched the NL Central title in a big way, leading the Cubs and Cards by 11 games but they are still chasing the Phillies and Dodgers to try and avoid the first round of the playoffs. We hear a discussion with Mosinee multisport athlete Treve Stoffel, whose play at QB and DB has led Mosinee to a 3-1 start this season. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media ra...

We start the show talking to Up North News host Pat Kreitlow about a story he talked about today involving the Dodge County Sheriff, Congressman Tom Tiffany and voter supression. Also, we talk about the connection between a successful football team at Abbotsford, the student population in the school and the American tradition of the melting pot when it comes to immigration. The Chad Holmes Show is...

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...

We talk to 35th Assembly Democratic Party nominee Elizabeth McCrank about her race against incumbent Calvin Callahan. Topics include the voters really listening to discussions on the issues, education, social issues, economic issues for rural areas and more. Plus, Brittney Merlot tells us how long the 80 plus degree days will stay and about seeing the Harvest Moon last night. The Chad Holmes Show...

We talk a bit about Constitution Day. It's a good day. Just because it isn't the perfect document (you know, the whole 3/5ths thing.....) doesn't mean liberals hate it. Despite what Conley says. Wausau East senior football, basketball, baseball standout Davis Winter talks about the Lumberjacks' football season so far, balancing time while involved in all those sports and more. Finally, our Daily H...

Wisconsin is again the epicenter of the political universe with 7 weeks until election day. We talk about the state of the presidential race with the Wisconsin campaign manager of the Harris/Walz ticket Garren Randolph. Also we hear about a special moon over Wisconsin tonight and a very hot, maybe even record breaking, day with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the C...

We talk to Gary Gisselman, Christine Martens and Carl Martens of the group Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks to discuss events coming up as they share the architecture and history of the Wausau area. Plus, discuss an article suggesting former President George W. Bush can't just sit on the sidelines saying he is "retired from Presidential politics." Retiring from democracy in 2024 is not an opti...

We start off the new work week with a discussion with District 18 State Senate Democratic nominee Kristin Alfheim. We also welcome back to the show after she missed last week due to illness meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Finally, we talk about some job opportunities here at Civic Media and what a great company it is to work for. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and a...

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...

It's Friday the 13th and we talk about superstitions and a busy Friday night of HS football. Also, we are joined by Allison Madison, Program Director for the group Wisconsin Salt Wise. We will discuss her work promoting best practices when it comes to road salt and the effects salt has in many areas of our lives. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday throu...

98.9 WXCO is proud to be the only Wausau radio station that still airs PBP of HS sports. One of the schools we cover on a regular basis is Marathon. We talk to Red Raiders coach Ryan Winkler about the team's 2-1 start and game vs. Amherst on Friday (which will air live on the Sports 2 Stream of bullfallsradio.com and Civic Media app). Also, Ian needs a win today in the "Number of the Day" quiz to...

We open the show with a discussion with "Up North News" host Pat Kreitlow on calling our Donald Trump's racism when it's warranted plus a good debate performance by Kamala Harris is nice but Hillary Clinton beat Trump multiple times in debates 8 years ago. Plus, a disturbing story from California where a man was tortured by police to get a confession in a murder case. Except it turned out there wa...

We find out what is happening at the Grand Theater with Executive Director Sean Wright. Also, a story in the Wausau Pilot details some complaints lodged by a former employee of the Wausau City Attorney's office. Ian's struggles in the "Number of the Day" quiz continue. 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....

We are joined by Bob Look for the hour as we do every other Wednesday and discuss the highlights (and lowlights) of last night's debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Also remembering September 11, 2001 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...

We find out what is happening at the Marathon County Public Library with Chad Dally, talk about what to hope for with tonight's Presidential debate, why we see so many bad political commercials and a sports update. 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...

We talk to Newman Catholic Schools President Jeff Gulan and the major renovations at their campus, including a new athletic complex for football, tennis, track & field and volleyball. 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...

We hear from 87th Assembly Democratic nominee Bill Switalla about a fundraiser he is holding tomorrow at Sconni's in Schofield and more. We talk about the Packers' new QB to replace the injured Jordan Love, the Badgers, Brewers and more in our sports update. 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...

We get information on this Saturday's event at Marathon Park to benefit central Wisconsin cancer patients and their families with Ted Hartke of the group Extra Innings. We also discuss Donald Trump's visit and speech on Saturday at CWA in Mosinee. 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 podc...

Chad Holmes in conversation with Governor Tim Walz, candidate for Vice President

We talk to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President of the United States, about his background growing up in rural Nebraska and how that influenced his beliefs, how he was able to win in a conservative congressional district in MN, the feeling on the trail of a less nasty and more hopeful politics, and his go-to meal at Culvers. Plus it's our weekly Wisconsin sp...

We acknowledge and celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the first episode of the Chad Holmes Show. Also, it's a big weekend in downtown Wausau as the Wausau Festival of Arts takes over Saturday and Sunday. We talk to a pair of the artists involved and all the great activities to be experienced. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am...

We respond to yesterday's tragedy at a Georgia high school where a mass shooting killed 8 people and injured nine. Also discuss Governor Brian Kemp's statement "now isn't the time" to talk about how to keep schools safe. If not now, when? We also hear a discussion with Newman Catholic senior linesman Evan Groene from the "Big High School Sports Show." The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Me...

We are joined by "Up North News" host Pat Kreitlow to talk about big visitors to the state: President Biden today in Westby and former President Trump coming to Mosinee on Saturday. Plus we talk about the cooler weather coming with meteorologist Brittney Merlot and we tease a very special guest who will join us on Friday. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Mon...

Tony Gonzalez stays with us for the first segment to discuss some legislation involving DACA recipients and drivers' licenses that he is working on. Then it's an interview with the founders of the Stoneline Valley Music Festival that is coming on Sept. 20 & 21 to northern Wisconsin (Information at stonelinevalley.com). Finally it's our first Wednesday of the month conversation with Christine D...