The Chad Holmes Show

Bob talks to Nancy Stencil Democratic Party Chair for the 7th congressional district about the upcoming debate and the State amendments on this year's primary ballot.  Also Brittney Merlot and the midweek weather forecast. 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 mis...

Bob and Ian chat about speaking to a large crowd and not commenting about the upcoming debate. Then a chat with Bill Jartz, PA Announcer for the Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Our feature "You Hear the Voice but who are they?" 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 sur...

Some major storms blew through central and northern Wisconsin last night and early this morning. Bob talks to meteorologist Brittney Merlot about that. Also an interview with Carl Moesche, baseball scout, telling us how he caught Willie Mays last homerun in a major league ballpark and how he got his autograph and what he intends to do with it. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radi...

Bob Look hosts this week. "Science is fake and wrestling is real?" Another closing within the 2-year colleges of the UW with UW-Oshkosh at Fox Cities the latest to make the announcement plus Alverno College suffering the same fate. Finally it's a big night in hockey as Edmonton looks to complete an amazing comeback in Game 7 at Florida. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio netwo...

While Chad is on vacation Bob Look starts a week of guest hosting the program. It was a drencher of a Friday and Saturday weatherwise, how did that affect the weekend events in central Wisconsin? Also, are smartphones making us less smart? 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 b...

During a time where the right is trying to "whitewash" history, hearing the truth about how tough it was to play minor league baseball in the south from HOF player Reggie Jackson last night during a special MLB game in Alabama was a victory for truth. Also, Paul Michlig joins us to talk WI sports and more. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Frid...

The rain has continued in central WI and with a big weekend coming up how much of the wet stuff can we expect? We find out with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Also, we talk to our Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens about the Brewers and what the Bucks might do in the NBA Draft. 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 some big events coming to Wausau this weekend including Chalkfest, Wings Over Wausau and the Extra Innings Celebration of Life. We also talk to 12th State Senate District Democratic candidate Andi Rich about her background, the environmental issues she has been working on, her thoughts on where the budget surplus should go, women's reproductive rights and more. The Chad Holmes Show i...

Pat Kreitlow joins us to start the show to talk about more silliness from Ron Johnson, the 10 Commandments in every public school in Louisiana and Willie Mays. Brittney Merlot lets us know about a wet weather forecast and Jay Cricks is here for "NorthStar Knows" and today we talk about the importance of air duct cleaning. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Mon...

It maybe summer but still shows coming to the Grand Theater in Wausau and we talk about that plus getting your tickets for the upcoming season. We also talk to Jennifer Grundy. Jennifer is a Wausau native and has lived in Milwaukee for the past 15 years. After Donald Trump's denigrating comments about the city we talk to Jennifer about her city....the aspects that those who don't live there might...

We are joined, as we are every other Wednesday, by Bob Look for the first hour of the show. We discuss many years in southeast WI after Trump's denigrating comments about Milwaukee. About seeing Willie Mays play at County Stadium after the MLB legends' death yesterday. About the media and it's issues during this vital time for democracy and more! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media r...

We start the hour talking to Chad Dally of the Marathon County Public Library about what's been happening at the Library and a number of cool events coming up in June. Also, FOX News' Greg Gutfeld has said multiple times recently that "Americans will not accept an election result that has Biden winning." It's time to call election deniers like Gutfeld, Trump and Ron Johnson what they are: Traitors...

We start the Tuesday show talking about the continued very wet weather that hit central WI last night. Chad hit the golf course last evening and reports it was full of standing water before last night's heavy rain. We are also joined by Ted Hartke of the organization "Extra Innings" which is holding an event this weekend that raises money for local people battling cancer. We discuss the events inc...

WSAU's Chris Conley arrested again. Yet he still has his megaphone to speak to thousands and the media (outside us) doesn't report on it. Why? Also some severe weather is moving through our area during the hour, we talk the Tonys and more. Plus the Daily History Lesson and Ian goes for a good start with the Number of the Day Quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and...

We talk to 87 Assembly District Republican candidate Cory Sillars about issues in his race including the "uniparty", religious beliefs in the public service, abortion, child care and more. Plus, an active weather morning with the potential of some severe weather and warm temperatures. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXC...

We talk to Mosinee graduating senior Tristan Wicklund about her special senior season where she was GNC player of the year in volleyball, leading scorer for the state champion CW Storm hockey team and starting first baseman for the Mosinee softball team that reached the state final. We also are joined by Paul Michlig to talk Wisconsin sports. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio...

We haven't had the very hot weather this summer yet but that could change as meteorologist Brittney Merlot joins us to discuss the Father's Day weekend forecast. We also talk to Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens on the Brewers' continued success, the Packers minicamp 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...

During our sports update discuss the Mosinee baseball team, who won their D-2 state semifinal yesterday and advances to play in the state championship game today. Also a talk with US Capitol police officer Daniel Hodges, who was there on January 6th, 2021 during the insurrection. We talk about that day, why he is speaking out and his thoughts on Trump returning to the Capitol for the first time to...

"Up North News" host Pat Kreitlow joins us to talk about Roscoe P. Coltrane, Tom Tiffany, and the truth. Brittney Merlot lets us know if the sun will hang around today and what to expect for the Father's Day weekend. Then it's "NorthStar Knows" are weekly feature with Jay Cricks and John Garcia of NorthStar Restoration and NorthStar Builds. We talk about last week's Parade of Homes, this weekend's...

It's another chance to win in the Civic Media "Sconnie Summer Text-to-Win" contest, another I-39 wrong way crash last night.....is it a pattern? Mayor Doug Diny's first veto is upheld. What does it mean for the relationship between the mayor and council? Also NBA legend Jerry West dies....some thoughts on "the Logo". The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday t...

We talk to Nancy Stencil about being at last week's appearance with former Alabama Senator Doug Jones and about what she heard at the state Democratic Convention last weekend. Plus meteorologist Brittany Merlot talks about the potential for severe weather and warmer temperatures as we head towards the weekend. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through...

We talk to Ann Stevning-Roe of the Fair Maps Coalition (fairmapswi.com) on the gains made that make 2024 an election that is much more fair than those over the past decade plus and what needs to be looked at as we move forward. The wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is caught on tape with more controversial statements. Also our "Daily History Lesson" with Ian's "Number of the Day" quiz to...

We talk about the results of the survey of the public concerning the appetite for a potential referendum to close a budget gap in the Wausau School District. Brittney Merlot joins us to talk about the news information you can get at our website plus the potential rain coming to the area today. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10...

We talk to WSAW-TV 7 Sports Director Noah Manderfeld, who is ending his tenure in central Wisconsin this week. We discuss his time here including favorite stories and people he has reported on. Also we start week two of the "Summer Sconnie" text-to-win contest and start a new week of the "Number of the Day" quiz with Ian! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Mon...

We talk with Ian about the conclusion of Wausau Community Theatre's "Anything Goes" this weekend. Plus a beautiful Monday weather wise and we talk to meteorologist Brittney Merlot about the rest of the day and early in the workweek. Also, Chad saw a lot....a lot!!! of pro-Eric Hovde spots this weekend that were bought by a group called "Americans for Prosperity". We talk about the spots and who th...