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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News

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civicmedia.us

Latest episode

Feb 5, 2026

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Episodes

The day after the Super Bowl. A moving last broadcast for Hubie Brown. Super Bowl commercials. 10.02.2025

We start a new workweek with a recap of a Super Bowl blowout. What were the best commercials? Also, a highlight Sunday was a well done final broadcast for NBA legend Hubie Brown. 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 abo...

Paul Michlig on WI sports. Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz. 07.02.2025

We talk about the changes in HS football playoff qualifying and more WI sports with Paul Michlig. Plus the Daily History Lesson and see if Ian can pull out a passing grade this week in the 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 to be sure not to miss out on...

Brittney Merlot on the expected snowstorm. Mike Clemens from New Orleans. 07.02.2025

As the workweek ends we talk to meteorologist Brittney Merlot on the expected big snowstorm that is coming Saturday. How much of the white stuff will we get? Plus, we are joined by Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens from New Orleans to talk about the Bucks' big trade of Khris Middleton, Sterling Sharpe elected to the HOF, and Super Bowl 59. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media r...

Wisconsin dominates the “drunkest cities” list. Wausau West senior BB standout Griffin Lange. Daily History Lesson. 06.02.2025

We talk about some numbers that show Wisconsin with 10 of the top 20 on the list of "Drunkest Cities in America". A discussion with Wausau West boys' basketball senior Griffin Lange. Our Daily History Lesson and Number of 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...

Pat Kreitlow. Brittney Merlot on the weather. Media and Trump/Musk. Khris Middleton trade. 06.02.2025

We are joined by Pat Kreitlow to talk about the news before he heads off on vacation for a week. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot reports on a windy Thursday and what looks to be some significant snow on Saturday. We talk about how the media isn't sounding the alarm on what is going on with Trump/Musk. Plus thoughts on the Bucks trade of Khris Middleton. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Me...

Christine Daniels of the Good News Project. Trump’s racist agenda keeps spreading. Daily History Lesson. 05.02.2025

We discuss a disturbing new website that "targets" federal workers who have committed the "crime" of working on DEI issues, or donating to Democrats or use pronouns in messages. We are also joined in studio by Christine Daniels of the Good News Project to talk about how organizations like hers are being affected by the funding games being played by Trump/Musk and about a new program that is coming...

Musk and Trump are staging a coup. We are joined by Brittney on “Weather Forecasters Day.” 05.02.2025

It's not hyperbole to say the truth: Elon Musk and Donald Trump are attempting a coup to overthrow democratic government in the USA. We lay out the evidence. It's "Weather Forecasters Day" and we are joined by meteorologist Brittney Merlot to find out how much snow we can expect today and tonight. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8...

Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil. Daily History Lesson. 04.02.2025

We are joined by Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil to discuss the first two weeks of Trump 2.0, the continuing ethics discussion concerning Mayor Doug Diny of Wausau and more. Plus, we have our Daily History Lesson and give Ian the "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 Wau...

Brittney Merlot and the winter weather. More ways for D’s to push back on Trump. 04.02.2025

A cold start to our Tuesday and we find out how long it will stay that way with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Continue talking about how Democrats can fight back against the flooding of the zone of the Trump/Musk Administration. 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...

Trump and health care. Or lack thereof. The Democrats need to grab some buckets and fight the fires…..Now! 03.02.2025

There has been a lot of illness going around our area lately. One would think that trying to keep Americans healthy would be one thing that all political leaders would agree on. Not Trump. Also, there has been an appalling lack of fire from leading Democrat politicians about the fire that is raging in America. I talk about an article with great advices from Charlotte Clymer. Grab the damn buckets...

A snowy start to the week. Some strong thoughts on Diny’s Ethics issues. Plus response to Op-Ed that talks about “optics” instead of “right”. 03.02.2025

We start the new work week with some slick driving conditions with the snow coming down. We get the weather details with Brittney Merlot. Plus, thoughts on last week's Wausau City Council meeting that featured some loud Diny supporters trying to get the Ethics complaint tossed concerning the illegal dropbox shenanigans. Finally some thoughts on a Wausau Pilot Op-Ed by former councilman Tom Kilian...

Bob Look guest hosts. Paul Michlig on WI sports. Ian goes for a perfect week in the Number for the Day quiz! 31.01.2025

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...

Bob Look guest hosts. Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens. 31.01.2025

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...

Pat Kreitlow. Mosinee junior Taelyn Jirschele. Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz. 30.01.2025

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...

Pat Kreitlow guest hosts. Talks Mayor’s cheering section during ethics discussion. Brittney Merlot on record warmth. 30.01.2025

Pat Kreitlow sits in for Chad. Discusses the headlines, including Washington plane tragedy. Brittney Merlot tells us we will set some records for warmth today. Tuesday's City Council meeting turned into a sporting event with Mayor Diny's cheering section during a discussion on the ethics issue. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10...

Sean Wright, Executive Director of the Grand Theater/Wausau Performing Arts Foundation. Can Ian make it 3 in a row in the Number for the Day quiz? 29.01.2025

We find out what has been going on and what is coming to the Grand Theater with Executive Director Sean Wright. Our Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz. Ian is perfect this week on the quiz, can he make it three in a row? 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...

Bob Look joins us for the hour to talk the news and sports of the week. 29.01.2025

As we do every other Wednesday, Bob Look sits in to talk about the first nine days of Trump 2.0, voucher schools, how the Democrats should be responding to all the Trump policies and the sports of the week. 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 singl...

Robyn Vargas of the Marathon County Public Library. Derrick Van Orden embarrasses himself again. 28.01.2025

We find out what is happening at the Marathon County Public Library with Robyn Vargas. Derrick Van Orden wants court martials for patriotic public servants. Daily History Lesson and 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 to be sure not to miss out on a singl...

Trump continues to act as dictator and we wait for more than written statements from Democrats. 28.01.2025

Five years ago today Chad went into the hospital for nearly a week. Because of the ACA he doesn't have a lifetime of debt. As Trump freezes all federal grant and loan programs, why aren't the Democrats doing more than issuing written statements? 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 podcas...

The hypocrisy of MAGA when it comes to Sam Kuffel. Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz. 27.01.2025

We discuss a Charlie Sykes articles that points out the hypocrisy of MAGA when it comes to the firing of Sam Kuffel for her post criticizing Elon Musk's arm salute. We have our first Daily History Lesson of the week and see if Ian can correctly pick the Number of the Day. 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,...

Back after a big weekend. Trump removes Inspector Generals. Where is the Democratic leadership? 27.01.2025

The Super Bowl is set, Chad and Ian had some fun with other Civic Media hosts at the holiday party and Donald J. Trump is at it again. Recap of a full weekend 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 out on a single episode! To learn more about the sho...

Paul Michlig on WI sports. The courage of Reverend Budde. Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz. 24.01.2025

We talk about the courage it took for Reverend Budde to speak hard truths to the face of Donald J. Trump this week despite knowing the MAGA backlash that would come. Paul Michlig joins us to talk Wisconsin sports. Our Daily History Lesson and 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. S...

Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens. I have learned how we need to respond after one week of Trump 2.0. 24.01.2025

Ian Welsh is back after his vacation to Orlando and we hear all about it to start the the show. We also talk sports with Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens. Plus, after almost a week of Trump 2.0, we have learned that sitting back and letting people's lives be destroyed is not an option. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10...

More on the firing of Sam Kuffel. Wausau West boys basketball coach Nate Lemmens. 23.01.2025

More discussion on the firing of Sam Kuffel for daring to be offended by Elon Musk making a Nazi gesture at the inauguration. Plus a visit with Wausau West boys basketball coach Nate Lemmens. 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 l...

Pat Krietlow. Response to Sam Kuffel firing. D.C. Everest junior goalie Griffin Bunnell. 23.01.2025

We start the show with Up North News host Pat Kreitlow to talk about last night's "State of the State" and more. We also discuss the firing of Milwaukee TV (and former Channel 9) meteorologist Sam Kuffel for responding to Elon Musk's Nazi salute. We also talk to D.C. Everest junior goalie Griffin Bunnell. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Frida...

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