Chad Holmes

The Chad Holmes Show

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Join Chad Holmes to talk about everything having to do with Wausau and Marathon County, whether it is sports, politics, community events, or local business! Listen Live: 8:00 am - 10:00 am Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Chad Holmes

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Latest episode

Feb 5, 2026

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Episodes

More on the election results. Good News Project Executive Director Christine Daniels. 02.04.2025

We further discuss the results of yesterday's election in Wisconsin. Plus are joined by Christine Daniels, the Executive Director of the Good News Project about the set of values the organization holds. 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 ep...

Election Day reaction. Crawford wins while Wausau School referendum falls. 02.04.2025

The morning after Election Day and we recap the big win for Judge Susan Crawford over Brad Schimel and also discuss what it means now that Wausau voters reject a school referendum. 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 a...

More on Election Day. Brewers and Bucks struggles. Judge Susan Crawford. 01.04.2025

The polls are open and time to vote! Also time for the Brewers to get moving after a third straight embarrassing loss. We bring back yesterday's discussion with Judge Susan Crawford, candidate for the state Supreme Court. 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...

Election Day. Wausau School Referendum. Village of Weston President election. 01.04.2025

It's finally election day and we look at some of the races on the ballot, including the statewide races and some area votes like the Wausau School District referendum and the Village of Weston President. 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 e...

Judge Susan Crawford joins us. Plus members of this week’s Wausau West Theater production. 31.03.2025

On the day before the election we get a chance to talk to Judge Susan Crawford. We talk about Musk's visit last night but more about the issues and consequences of tomorrow's election. Also we are joined in studio by members of the Wausau West Theater production of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" which stages this Thursday through Sunday. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio netwo...

Brittney Merlot after a crazy weather weekend. Elon Musk in Wisconsin. 31.03.2025

We start the new work week and the final day in March with a recap of the wild weather weekend that included heavy rain and flooding, ice and snow. Brittney Merlot also tells us about more winter like weather coming soon. Plus, Elon Musk was in Wisconsin handing out big checks to try and buy another election. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through F...

Paul Michlig. Daily History Lesson and Number of the Day quiz. 28.03.2025

Talk about seeing a lot of Brad Schimel commercials touting the Trump endorsement. When was there a time a judical nominee was proud of the support of a 34 time convicted felon? Paul Michlig talks Wisconsin sports with us and Ian tries to complete a comeback to earn a passing grade for the week in the Number of the Day quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs...

Mike Clemens on sports. Brittney Merlot on an icy weather weekend. 28.03.2025

We talk about Trump trying to force his warped view of history on the Smithsonian. Musk coming to Wisconsin on Sunday. Mike Clemens on the Brewers and Buck and Brittney Merlot on a rough weather weekend. 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 e...

Marathon County Ice Arena. Trump with overnight crazy social media posts. Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day. 27.03.2025

The Marathon County Board approves funding for emergency repairs to keep the Marathon County Ice Arena functional for next season. However, decisions on the future course need to be made sooner rather than later. Apparently Donald Trump couldn't sleep last night and we talk about his latest string of insane social media posts. Plus our Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day. The Chad Holmes S...

Pat Kreitlow. Brittney Merlot. Shame of the LA Dodgers. 27.03.2025

We talk to Up North News host Pat Kreitlow about MLB Opening Day, the lies of the Trump Administration, the state Supreme Court race and the DPI Superintendent election. Brittney Merlot on a beautiful Thursday followed by some less than pleasant weather for the weekend. Finally, the LA Dodgers say they will visit Donald Trump in early April to celebrate their World Series title. This after Trump's...

Grand Theater/Wausau PAF Executive Director Sean Wright. Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz. 26.03.2025

As we head to the end of March things aren't slowing down at the Grand Theater in Wausau and we find out about it with Executive Director Sean Wright. Daily History Lesson, Number for the Day quiz and more as well. 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...

Bob Look for the hour. Brittney Merlot and the weather. 26.03.2025

We discuss news, sports and more in the first hour with Bob Look. A beautiful start weatherwise but will it stay this way? We find out with meteorlogist 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 the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the sh...

Robyn Vargas of the Marathon County Public Library. Jean Abreu and Carol Lukens of the Wausau Sustainability, Energy and the Environment Committee. 25.03.2025

It's spring break for area schools and that means a busy week at the Marathon County Public Library. We talk about it with Robyn Vargas. Plus, we discuss some important issues involving insects and pollinators as spring arrives with Carol Lukens and Jean Abreu of the City of Wausau Sustainability, Energy and the Environment Committee. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network...

Brittney Merlot. A look at Saturday’s “US Labor: Then and Now” event in Wausau. 25.03.2025

A sunny but chilly start to the day and we talk to meteorologist Brittney Merlot on when we can expect temperatures to rise and get rid of the snow on the ground and in the trees. Plus, we talk about an event coming to UWSP at Wausau "US Labor: Then and Now" which features viewings and discussions of films on the history of the Labor movement. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radi...

Cowardice from MLB, law firms, universities and more. 24.03.2025

Donald Trump is acting like a criminal thug with his threats. The will keep working if Major League Baseball, powerful law firms and universities keep showing no spine or fight. Plus the Daily History Lesson and Number of the Day quiz. The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media airs weekdays from 8 to 10 on 98.9 WXCO. Keep up to date with the show by following Chad on Facebook, BlueSky, Threads,...

Brittney Merlot after the 8 inches of snow Wausau got yesterday. A look at the Village of Weston President race. 24.03.2025

Digging out after 8 inches of snow on Sunday in Wausau, we ask meteorologist Brittney Merlot about the early week forecast and whether it will warm up to get rid of that snow. Plus, a look at the Village of Weston President race on the ballot next Tuesday featuring a Trump-supporting right-wing challenger vs. the incumbent. The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media airs weekdays from 8 to 10 on...

Paul Michlig. Daily History Lesson. Number for the Day quiz. 21.03.2025

We talk and argue Wisconsin sports with Paul Michlig. Our Daily History Lesson and Marquette basketball is the topic of the Number for the Day quiz with Ian. 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 o...

Wausau rally reflections. Brittney Merlot. Mike Clemens. 21.03.2025

We discuss yesterday's rally at the Wausau office of Congressman Tom Tiffany. Brittney Merlot joins us to discuss the weekend weather and possibility of more snow. Mike Clemens on "March Madness" and the rest of the weekend in sports. 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...

Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil. The Number of the Day quiz involves Barron Trump. 20.03.2025

We are joined by Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil to discuss an event taking place today at the Wausau office of Representative Tom Tiffany, plus the issues the party faces after Chuck Schumer's actions last week and more. Plus, first son Barron Trump is the subject of today's Number for the Day quiz. Can Ian figure it out? The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radi...

Pat Kreitlow. Brittney Merlot. March Madness. 20.03.2025

We are joined at the top of the hour by Up North News host Pat Kreitlow to talk about Jackie Robinson, racism in the Trump Administration and more. More than 7 inches of snow hit Wausau Wednesday and we discuss with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Plus, today starts "March Madness" including the Wisconsin men's basketball team opening play in the NCAA Tournament. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of t...

More on the winter storm coming today. Wausau adds a new fee for ticketed events involving public safety presence. 19.03.2025

We continue to countdown until the big snow arrives in Wausau. Plus talk about the Wausau Public Health and Safety committee passing a new $1 per ticket fee for special events that require a significant police and fire presence. 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...

Brittney Merlot on the winter storm coming plus we surprise her with some big news. 19.03.2025

A winter storm warning goes into effect for Marathon County early this afternoon and we find out how much snow to expect with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Plus we surprise Brittney with some news on her being a finalist for a number of Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards. 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...

Wisconsin man reevaluting his vote for Trump after wife deported. Other Trump supporters worried about their Social Security. They should be. 18.03.2025

A Wisconsin man in the news after his wife was arrested by ICE on return from a vacation. The man, a Trump voter, might be reconsidering his support for the MAGA leader. Trump voters in Michigan now concerned about losing their Social Security. Well, maybe they should have been concerned last November. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday f...

Tom Tiffany shows who he stands with. Significant snow on the way says Brittney Merlot. 18.03.2025

Representative Tom Tiffany is in the Wausau area today at an event with far-right figures while avoiding any kind of public session during the congressional recess. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot talks about how much snow we can expect during a significant storm coming to the area on Wednesday. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10...

March Madness almost here with Wisconsin and Marquette heading to the Big Dance. Chuck Schumer and Tom Tiffany dodging tough questions. 17.03.2025

A big time in basketball with Wisconsin and Marquette both heading to the NCAA Tournament and Wausau East earning a spot at this week's WIAA boys' state tournament. Tom Tiffany has time for an event tomorrow with a far-right group but none for his constituents. Now Chuck Schumer wants to dodge the hard questions as he cancels events on his book tour following his behavior of last week. We demand m...

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