The Chad Holmes Show

We talk to Sophie Matz, Emmy Matz, Odelia Holdhusen, Milo Holdhusen and Venus Kuehn. They are Wausau West High School Theater students who are directing one-act plays being performed at West this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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 m...

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 are joined for the hour by the President of the Wausau School Board, Jim Bouche. We discuss the upcoming referendum, the elementary school consolidation 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 show a...

We talk to Brittney Merlot about a dangerously cold start to the day and when it will warm up. Donald Trump begins his new term as President by pardoning the January 6th criminals. We give some information on the Wisconsinites who received pardons. 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 pod...

As the Biden Administration ends a look as some impressive domestic policy wins. Choice activist Camille Richards dies. A look at an imporatant ally for many years. Daily History Lesson. 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...

It's Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Day. Complete opposites with it comes to Dr. King and Donald Trump. We hear Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech from the summer of 1963 before we hear what Trump says later today. 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 mi...

We are joined for our weekly Wisconsin sports segment with Paul Michlig and talk about Bob Uecker and also the end of the Packers' season. Also it's our Daily History Lesson and we see if Ian can earn a passing grade for the 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. Subscri...

We start the show talking about the news of the death of Bob Uecker yesterday at the age of 90. We also are joined by Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens to discuss the legacy of Ueck and also yesterday's Brian Gutekunst season ending press conference in Green Bay. 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 talk to Wausau West senior and CW Storm captain Ava Rode on winning two state titles, this year's team, her hockey journey and more. Plus the Daily History Lesson and Ian tries to get his first win this week in the Number of 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...

We talk to Up North News host Pat Kreitlow about how progressives and Democrats need to move with the change of administrations on Monday. Brittney Merlot on a smorgasbord of weather coming to central Wisconsin. This week 8 Wausau residents filed an ethics complaint against Mayor Diny concerning the removal of a drop box last fall. Chris Conley rips the residents and Wisconsin Democracy Campaign....

We talk to Grand Theater/Wausau Performing Arts Foundation Executive Director Sean Wright about upcoming events at the Grand. Plus we are joined by Nick Ramos of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign after 8 Wausau citizens filed an ethics complaint against Mayor Doug Diny for his actions with a voting drop box in September. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monda...

As we do every other Wednesday, we are joined for hour 1 by Bob Look to talk about the news and sports happening. We also talk to meteorologist Brittney Merlot about the weather....and some of the odd live shots she had during bad weather during her TV career. 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. Subscrib...

We discuss and give information on the Wausau School Board's vote last night to approve a question to appear on the April election ballot. Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he will break protocol and raise the flags to full mast in honor of Donald Trump on Election Day. This despite the fact that the 30 day mourning period for the death of a former president will not have expired. Plus the Daily His...

We talk about a pair of special, free musical events coming up in the next two weeks at the Wausau Conservatory of Music with Brenton Kneiss. It's another cold start to the day and we find out when it will warm up 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 the po...

We talk to Marathon County native and new 18th District State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim after she was sworn in to office last week. Also, some impressive numbers in the final jobs report of the Biden presidency. Democrats need to do what the GOP does: tell the people how good those numbers are. Plus our Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the C...

We start the workweek with a very cold start with wind chills at 25 below zero. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot tells us how long the cold snap with stay. It's the opposite of a "Victory Monday" as the Packers season ends with a loss to the Eagles. Plus, the U.S. Senate starts confirmation hearings for the Trump cabinet. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday...

We talk about what we saw at Jimmy Carter's funeral yesterday, including some moving euologies. Paul Michlig talks Packers, Badgers and Bucks during our weekly Wisconsin sports segment. Finally, our Daily History Lesson and whether Ian can secure a winning 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 a...

We look ahead to the weekend with meteorologist Brittney Merlot expecting some snow followed by very cold temperatures early next week. Sports reporter Mike Clemens previews the Packers NFC playoff game at Philadelphia. Will the Pack's season continue beyond Sunday? 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. Su...

We talk about Jimmy Carter....and John Quincy Adams.....as Carter's funeral happens this morning in Washington, D.C. We have a conversation with Wausau East boys basketball standout Jaydan Garrett. Plus 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. Subscribe to...

We start today's show talking to Pat Kreitlow about what it was like to be sworn in to the state legislature back in the day, about the voters responsibilities in a democracy and more. Brittney Merlot lets us know about the possibility of some snow in the forecast and we discuss the Wausau School Board voting unanimously to approve a plan to close four elementary schools in the district. The Chad...

We have our monthly visit with Good News Project Executive Director Christine Daniels. We discuss the legacy and more of the co-founder of Good News Project Peggy MacCarthy, who passed away on Christmas Day. We also have our Daily History Lesson and 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...

Chad responds to a WSAU commentary from Chris Conley that criticized President Biden giving Liz Cheney an award this past week, calling her anti-Democratic for, correctly, saying that Trump should have been ineligible to appear on the ballot as an insurrectionist. The Constitution is clear: Cheney was right and Conley is wrong. Brittney Merlot joins us to talk about the weather and we announce our...

We talk about the start of the new legislative session, the new members of the state Senate and Assembly, the upcoming budget battle and the State Supreme Court election with Civic Media Political Director Dan Shafer. Plus our Daily History Lesson and Ian takes 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 o...

We talk about a busy January of events at the Wausau Curling Club with members Kim Susens and Susan Peloquin. Brittney Merlot joins us to talk about the weather and Mark Zuckerberg continue to genuflect to Donald Trump with an announcement this morning. Plus a look at what happened in HS sports last night and the schedule for this evening. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio ne...

We talk to Marathon County Democratic Party chairperson Nancy Stencil about what keeps her involved in the party leadership, issues she is working on, the anniversary of January 6th and more. Plus a look at the weekend in sports and our Daily History Lesson including Ian taking the Number for the Day quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Frid...